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Telecat 1983

★ 7.9/10 · 8 votes KidsComedyFamily 3 seasons · 234 eps Ended
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What is Telecat?

Telecat is a television series created by French surrealist artist Roland Topor and director Henri Xhonneux. The show is a news show parody that features a unique cast of characters, including a tomcat named Groucha and an ostrich named Lola.

Type
TV series
Year
1983
Status
Ended
Episodes
234
Runtime
5 minutes
First aired
Oct 3, 1983
Last aired
Mar 3, 1986
Original language
FR
Origin
BE, FR
Networks
La Une, Antenne 2
Genres
Kids, Comedy, Family
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Overview

Telecat is a television series created by French surrealist artist Roland Topor and director Henri Xhonneux. The show is a news show parody that features a unique cast of characters, including a tomcat named Groucha and an ostrich named Lola. Groucha is notable for always having his arm in plaster. The series incorporates a variety of sentient objects and explores the idea that gluons, real-life elementary particles, are the souls of objects. Telecat is classified as a kids, comedy, and family series. The show has a page on The Movie Database, where users can find more information and share their thoughts on the series. The Movie Database provides an overview of Telecat, along with options for users to log in, join, and share the page with others.

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“A surrealist news parody hosted by a tomcat and an ostrich exploring the souls of objects.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique visual style
  • creative premise
Keep in mind
  • unconventional humor
  • niche subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy surrealist comedy and unconventional puppet-based television.

The show is categorized under kids, comedy, and family genres.

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Frequently asked questions

Who created the show?

The series was created by French artist Roland Topor and director Henri Xhonneux.

Who are the hosts?

The show is hosted by a tomcat named Groucha and an ostrich named Lola.

What is the show about?

It is a news show parody that explores the concept that gluons are the souls of objects.

What is a notable detail about Groucha?

The character Groucha is depicted with his arm in a plaster cast.

When was the show released?

The series was released in 1983.