On Saturday morning, young Tammy Verge and her brother enjoyed complete freedom in front of the small screen. And they took full advantage of it. But the actress wouldn't have traded the hours she spent in front of her Master keyfirst generation… In short, there are many wonderful moments in front of the TV here!
Tammy, which children's shows influenced you?
Master key. There was an entire preschool education program surrounding the show, in which parents from disadvantaged backgrounds had to take part. My mother was extremely committed and enthusiastic. Passepartout, it united us both. And I often received exclusive promotional items in the mail. I felt privileged. I actually still have a few of these! Also Pop Pumpkin. Too young when the show aired, I wasn't the show's target audience, but I remember clicking: This is what I want to do in life. The actors played many characters, they sang and danced. And it was funny. There was also a minibus decorated in the same style which I loved. Later it was called Chop Suey and Rooms in Town. There were fantastic girl characters that I could identify with.
Passe Carreau in Passe-Partout Photo from IMDB
What are your favorite TV memories from your childhood?
Young people with Lison on Saturdays. My brother and I went there every Saturday while our parents had “Morning Grace,” as they called it. There was no ban; We ate our bowl of cereal in the living room with no one stopping us from watching ALL the children's shows that were on one after the other.
Is there a character who influenced you?
Undoubtedly Lola in Chambres en ville and Émilie Bordeleau in Les fille de Caleb. Two strong, strong girls who dare and aren't afraid to express their feelings loud and clear. How inspiring it was for the teenager that I was!
City Room Photo from IMDB
Is there another song from a show that sticks in your mind?
Lance and Count's melody still gives me goosebumps when I hear it. Otherwise, all of Passe-Partout's songs are forever imprinted in my head and heart.
Is there a character you wish you could have played for children?
I would have liked to have been part of the band of comedians from Minibus or Pop Citrouille. Playing many different roles in many skits with trippy colleagues. I would also have liked to have been the villain who was a villain in The 100 Towers of Centour. A scary villain, why not?
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What do you think of today's children's television?
It is of high quality, but unfortunately we only produce a small amount of it. It occurs to me that American culture takes up WAY too much space. I feel that as parents it is our responsibility to guide our young children to French-language programs that represent us. I think it's important. More than ever before.
Tammy Verge is part of the comedy play's merry band Call me Stephane which will be presented at the Maison des arts Desjardins in Drummondville from June 28th. Tickets are already on sale: artsdrummondville.com. She will be surrounded by several well-known faces such as Patrice Bélanger, Véronic DiCaire, Bernard Fortin, Diane Lavallée and Dominic Paquet.