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La Bola de Cristal 1984

★ 6.1/10 Family 4 seasons · 189 eps Ended
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What is La Bola de Cristal?

La Bola de Cristal is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Family.

Type
TV series
Year
1984
Status
Ended
Episodes
189
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Oct 6, 1984
Networks
La 1
Genres
Family
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La Bola de Cristal is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Family. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“A quirky 80s Spanish show mixes music, puppets and cultural satire for kids and rebels.”

Reasons to watch
  • Hosted by pop icon Alaska
  • Features inventive electronic-themed puppets
  • Captures Spain’s post‑Franco cultural shift
Keep in mind
  • Period‑specific humor may feel dated to modern viewers
  • Targeted at children, some jokes rely on cultural context

Watch it if you enjoy offbeat 80s music shows that blend satire with playful puppetry.

The series is light‑hearted but includes cultural references that suit older children and adults.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 39 episodes
Season 2 · 48 episodes
Season 3 · 65 episodes
Season 4 · 37 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When did La Bola de Cristal air?

It aired on TVE from 1984 to 1988.

Who created the show?

The series was the brainchild of writer Dolores Rico Oliver.

Who hosted the series?

Pop singer Alaska served as the host.

What is the style of humor in the show?

It uses continuous puns related to electronics and features puppet characters such as Maese Cámara, Hada Vídeo, and Bruja Avería.

What cultural era does the show reflect?

It reflects the post‑Franco Spanish transition and the cultural movement known as la movida.