The News Puppets
A parody of a newscast, the show is a caricature of the political world, the media, personalities or more generally of French society and the current world.
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About The News Puppets
The News Puppets is a 1988 French-language news, comedy and talk series created by Alain Duverne and Alain de Greef. The cast is led by Yves Lecoq, Daniel Herzog, Cyril Valade. It spans 30 seasons and 1603 episodes and has concluded.
The News Puppets was produced by Vidéo Communication France (VCF) and NPA Production and made in France. It was first aired on August 29, 1988.
- Created by
- Alain Duverne, Alain de Greef
- First aired
- August 29, 1988
- Last aired
- February 12, 2016
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 30 (1603 episodes)
- Network
- Canal+, Be tv
- Country
- France
- Production
- Vidéo Communication France (VCF), NPA Production
The News Puppets cast & crew
The News Puppets was created by Alain Duverne and Alain de Greef.
The cast features Yves Lecoq as Various characters (voice), Daniel Herzog as Various characters (voice), Cyril Valade as Various characters (puppeteer), and Boris Scheigam as Various characters (puppeteer).
Is The News Puppets worth watching?
With 30 seasons and 1603 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy news, comedy, and talk, The News Puppets is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The News Puppets
Yves Lecoq
Various characters (voice)
Daniel Herzog
Various characters (voice)
Cyril Valade
Various characters (puppeteer)
Boris Scheigam
Various characters (puppeteer)
The News Puppets — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The News Puppets in United States?
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▸What language is The News Puppets in?
The News Puppets is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The News Puppets are there?
The News Puppets has 30 seasons with 1603 episodes in total.
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