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Hallo Spencer 1979

★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 8 votes Family 19 seasons · 275 eps Ended
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Where to watch: ZDF Schatzkiste Amazon channel
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What is Hallo Spencer?

Hallo Spencer is a German children's television series created by Winfried Debertin and produced by Norddeutscher Rundfunk. The show features puppet characters created and operated in a similar fashion to those found in Jim Henson's Muppets and Sesame Street.

Type
TV series
Year
1979
Status
Ended
Episodes
275
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Dec 27, 1979
Last aired
Sep 7, 2001
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
NDR Fernsehen, Das Erste
Genres
Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 8 votes
Format
19 seasons · 275 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Ended
Networks
NDR Fernsehen, Das Erste
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Hallo Spencer is a German children's television series created by Winfried Debertin and produced by Norddeutscher Rundfunk. The show features puppet characters created and operated in a similar fashion to those found in Jim Henson's Muppets and Sesame Street. Some of the show's staff were former employees of the German version of Sesame Street. The series was produced for 22 years and includes a number of 'specials' featuring the characters in traditional fairy tale and nursery rhyme themed stories.

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“A German puppet adventure series that delights kids with fairy‑tale and rhyme tales.”

Reasons to watch
  • Charming puppet characters
  • Long-running with 275 episodes
  • Fairy‑tale themed specials
Keep in mind
  • Production style reflects its era

Watch it if you enjoy classic puppet‑based children’s programming with gentle fairy‑tale stories.

Suitable for young children; the show features lighthearted puppet adventures and familiar nursery‑rhyme themes.

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Season 1 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 29 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 4 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Who created Hallo Spencer?

Hallo Spencer was created by Winfried Debertin.

When was the series produced?

It was produced from 1979 until 2001.

How many episodes were made?

A total of 275 episodes, plus several specials, were filmed.

What kind of puppetry does the show use?

The show uses puppet characters operated in a style similar to Jim Henson’s Muppets and Sesame Street.

Is the series still known today?

Yes, Hallo Spencer remains popular and is remembered fondly.

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