TFOU () is a French children's television broadcast programming block on TF1. It was launched on 1 January 2007, replacing TF! Jeunesse (French for TF! Youth). TF! Jeunesse first appeared on Monday, September 1, 1997 at 4:30 in the afternoon on TF1, replacing Club Dorothée, with the first episode of

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. TF! Jeunesse was created by Dominique Poussier, the director of children's television for TF1. It was hoped that this new show would distance itself from its predecessor, whose shows had often been accused by parents and the

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(the Superior Audiovisual Council) of being too violent. Poussier had previously created the morning program Salut les Toons! ("Hello Toons!"), which was presented by two CGI-generated mice, in 1996. In September 1997, she was given the difficult task of revitalizing children's programming on TF1, whose ratings had been in decline thanks to the popularity of ''Les Minikeums'' on

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. Using the same model which she had already presented with The Planet of Donkey Kong on

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, Poussier suggested a program without animation. "T. F. Ouais" was chosen as the title for the program. The logo had been that of a defunct channel. An adult voice was the presenter of the show ( Bruno Choël, the French dub voice for Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean and

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in Star Wars). Interactivity with the young audience was exercised again in special operations like those organized for the presidential elections of 2007 where children were interviewed on the subject. TFOU was praised by the Foundation for Children for its activity on tolerance ''Parce qu'on est tous différents'' (Because we are all different") (Directors: Nicolas Sedel, Franck Salomé et Fernando Worcel).

History

The Pokémon Phenomenon and the Revival

In addition to new European programs, TF1 can rely on agreements with

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(which allows it to broadcast

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) or the new Power Rangers series, known in France since 1993. But it is only with the arrival of Pokémon in 2000, that the channel could find audiences equal to those of Club Dorothée. Surfing on this wave, the Digimon quickly appears. Suppose several series follow one another without making an impression. In that case, a few programs with audiences also appear (

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Totally Spies! ''Totally Spies!'' is an animated spy-fi series created by Vincent Chalvon-Demersay and David Michel mainly produced by French animation company Marathon Media and French broadcaster TF1, with seasons 3 to 5 being co-produced with Canadian c ...

Sonic Underground ''Sonic Underground'' (French: ''Sonic Le Rebelle'') is an animated television series co-produced by DIC Productions, L.P., Les Studios Tex S.A.R.L. and TF1. It is the third ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' animated series, and the last to be produced by ...

) and allow the channel to bounce back and resist

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in particular.

The success recovery

After creating tfou.fr, TF1's first children's website, in 2000, the TF1 Group launched the TFOU (TV channel) on the TPS satellite package, drawing inspiration from the TF! Jeunesse, but the channel targets a teenage audience where TF! Jeunesse tried to seduce the youngest. However, the programs become forgotten or unpopular. The flagship series are reserved for broadcast on TF1.

Current series

* ''

Babar and the Adventures of Badou ''Babar and the Adventures of Badou'' is a computer-animated children's television series that premiered in 2010 based on the characters created by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff. The series takes place several years after the original series an ...

'' * ''

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'' * ''Droners'' * ''The Minimighty Kids'' * ''Marblegen'' * ''Imago'' * ''

Miss Moon ''Miss Moon'' is a French animated children's television series created by Sébastien Dorsey and Laure Doyonnax. The series debuted on TFOU TV in France on April 17, 2016. The series also aired on OUFtivi in Belgium. The English dub, along with ...

'' * '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir'' (2015–present) * '' Mirette Investigates'' * '' Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood'' * ''

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'' * ''

Foreign series

* '' Calimero'' (Italy) * ''

Chuggington ''Chuggington'' (also known as ''Chuggington: Tales from the Rails'' since series six) is a British computer-animated children's television series aimed at toddlers, produced by Ludorum PLC (Series 1–5) and Herschend Entertainment Studios (s ...

'' (UK) * '' Enchantimals'' (US) * '' Franklin and Friends'' (Canada) * ''

Go, Diego, Go! ''Go, Diego, Go!'' is an American children's animated television program that premiered on Nickelodeon on September 6, 2005 in the United States. Created and executive produced by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes, the series is a spin-of ...

'' (US) * ''

Heidi ''Heidi'' (; ) is a work of children's fiction published in 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, originally published in two parts as ''Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning'' (german: Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre) and ''Heidi: How She Use ...

'' (Germany) * '' Lassie'' (US) * ''

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'' (UK) * ''

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'' (Canada) * ''

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'' (US) * ''Rev & Roll'' (Canada) * ''

Super Wings ''Super Wings'' ( ko, 출동! 슈퍼윙스, Chuldong! Syupeo Wingseu, zh, s=超级飞侠, p=Chāojí fēi xiá) is an animated television series created by Gil Hoon Jung and produced by the company made by himself, FunnyFlux Entertainment, i ...

'' (South Korea) * '' Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!'' (US/Canada)

Former series

* '' Argai'' * '' Eliot Kid'' * ''Gazoon'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * ''Kangoo Junior'' * ''Kid Clones'' * ''Forest Friends'' * ''Les Enquêtes de Geleuil et Lebon'' * ''Marcus Level'' * ''

Monster Buster Club ''Monster Buster Club'' is a science fiction computer-animation television series co-produced by the French-based company Marathon Media, Canadian animation studio Image Entertainment Corporation and Jetix Europe. The show debuted on June 2, 200 ...

'' * ''

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'' * ''Ouf le prof!'' * '' Pat and Stan'' * ''Les Petites Sorcières'' * ''

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'' * '' Sherlock Yack'' * ''

The Amazing Spiez! ''The Amazing Spiez!'' () is an animated television series created and developed by David Michel and Vincent Chalvon-Demersay. It was co-produced by Marathon Media, Image Entertainment Corporation, and Canal J. The series is a spin-off of '' To ...

'' * ''

Zig & Sharko ''Zig & Sharko'' (French: ''Zig et Sharko'') is a French animated slapstick comedy television series created and directed by Olivier Jean-Marie and produced by Xilam Animation. The series' premise focuses on the lives of Zig, a brown hyena, ...

Foreign series

* ''

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'' (UK) * '' The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'' (US) * '' All Grown Up!'' (US) * '' Anatole'' (Canada) * ''

Avatar: The Last Airbender ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' (abbreviated as ''ATLA''), also known as ''Avatar: The Legend of Aang'' in some regions or simply ''Avatar'', is an American anime-influenced animated television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and ...

'' (US) * '' Beast Wars: Transformers'' (US) * ''

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'' (Belgium) * '' Casper's Scare School'' (US) * ''

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'' (Japan) * ''

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'' (US) * ''

Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop ''Dr. Zitbag's Transylvania Pet Shop'' (known as ''Dr. Globule'' in France) is a 1994-1997 animated television series created by Tony Barnes and produced by Philippe Mounier PMMP and Fairwater Films and distributed in the UK by The Sleepy Kid ...

'' (UK) * ''

Flipper and Lopaka ''Flipper and Lopaka'' is an Australian animated series produced by the Yoram Gross companies: Yoram Gross-Village Roadshow (in Season 1) and Yoram Gross-EM.TV (in Seasons 2 and 3). It has previously aired on Australia's Seven Network at vario ...

'' (Australia) * ''

Flying Rhino Junior High ''Flying Rhino Junior High'' is an animated television series produced by Neurones Animation, Nelvana Limited, and Scottish Television Enterprises. The show was originally aired from October 3, 1998 until January 22, 2000 on Teletoon in Canada ...

'' (Canada) * ''

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'' (UK) * ''

Handy Manny ''Handy Manny'' is a CGI-animated children's television series that premiered with its first two episodes consecutively on Saturday, September 16, 2006, originally as part of Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney block. On Valentine's Day 2011, th ...

'' (US) * ''

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'' (US) * ''

In The Night Garden ''In the Night Garden...'' is a British live action pre-school children's television series, aimed at children aged from one to six years old. It is produced by Ragdoll Productions. Andrew Davenport created, wrote and composed the title theme ...

'' (UK) * '' Jellabies'' (Australia) * '' Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' (Japan) * '' Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'' (US) * '' LazyTown'' (Iceland) * ''

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'' (US) * ''

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'' (Spain) * ''Lucky Star'' (Japan) * ''

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'' (Germany) * ''

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'' (US) * '' My Friends Tigger & Pooh'' (US) * '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' (US) * '' Ni Hao Kai Lan'' (US) * ''

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'' (US) * ''

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'' (Belgium) * ''

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'' (US) * ''

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'' (US) * '' Pokémon'' (Japan) * '' Power Rangers: Jungle Fury'' (US) * '' Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive'' (US) * ''

Phineas and Ferb ''Phineas and Ferb'' is an American animated musical-comedy television series created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh for Disney Channel and Disney XD. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was originally broadcast as ...

'' (US) * ''

Rubbadubbers ''Rubbadubbers'' is a 2003 British stop-motion children's television series produced by HIT Entertainment and Hot Animation. The series aired from 15 January 2003 to 3 November 2005 on BBC2 in the UK. Created by Peter Curtis, it features seven ...

'' (UK) * ''

Sabrina's Secret Life ''Sabrina's Secret Life'' (French: ''Le Secret de Sabrina'') is a 2003 animated television series based on the Archie Comics character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch co-produced by DIC Entertainment Corporation and Les Studios Tex SARL. It originally ...

'' (US) * ''

Shaun the Sheep ''Shaun the Sheep'' is a British stop-motion television series and a spin-off of the '' Wallace and Gromit'' franchise. The title character is Shaun (previously featured as the sheep named "Shaun" in the 1995 short film '' A Close Shave'' and t ...

'' (UK) * ''

SpongeBob SquarePants ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' (or simply ''SpongeBob'') is an American animated comedy television series created by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It chronicles the adventures of the title character ...

'' (US) * ''

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'' (Japan) * ''

Teletubbies ''Teletubbies'' is a British children's television series created by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport for the BBC. The programme focuses on four differently coloured characters known as the Teletubbies, named after the television screens on t ...

'' (UK) * ''

Tweenies ''Tweenies'' is a British live action Puppet children's television series created by Will Brenton and Iain Lauchlan. The programme is focused on four pre-school aged characters, known as the "Tweenies", playing, singing, dancing, and learning ...

'' (UK) * ''

The ZhuZhus ''The ZhuZhus'' (formerly known as ''Polly and the ZhuZhu Pets'') is an animated children's television series developed by Hugh Duffy for Disney Channel and YTV. The series is based on the American toy franchise ''ZhuZhu Pets''. It is the second ...

'' (US)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tfou Tv French children's television series TF1 original programming