For a young Daniel Coutu, the humor and intelligence of resourceful had no equal. And for fun, why not with the family of The Little Life? The TV-loving wizard has spent hours laughing in front of the small screen…
Daniel, which children’s programs have influenced you?
I particularly remember the “solid tripping” on Les débrouillards. It was fun and smart. I watched each of the episodes more than once (thanks, VHS tapes) and knew the chorus by heart!
Which TV memories from your childhood are among your best?
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The Little Life
It’s not a children’s show, but I remember laughing out loud while we hung out on the sofa with the family listening to La petite vie. My mother has a particularly infectious laugh and we laughed… laughed. Equally funny was Fripe et Pouille! It’s good to laugh with family.
Did you watch a lot of TV when you were young?
When I was younger I watched too much TV! No wonder I design shows today.
Is there a character that influenced you?
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Tele Pirate.
The unbridled humor of Télé-Pirate and the studio has particularly influenced my love of sketch shows. The artist-painter speaking onomatopoeia played by Guy Jodoin made me scream with laughter. I still imitate him today. I’ve never had the opportunity to work with Guy Jodoin, but it’s clear I’ll ask him for an excerpt when the opportunity arises. Then I can die.
Is there another song from a show that you remember?
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Gregory Charles and Marie-Soleil Tougas in Les Debrouillards.
I would be tempted to say that about the Débrouillards, but I would be superfluous. So I’ll say… The hustlers!
Is there a character you would have loved to play for children?
I think I would have liked to have been Tom [sous les traits de Lorànt Deutsch] into The Undaunted. Mostly because I was secretly in love with Julie! “Oh dear God!”. But that’s not original, because I’ve heard that Jessica Barker has several nostalgic thirty-something suitors. She should found an association to monetize this capital of love; she would get super rich (smile).
Which universe should the children discover?
Magic Family’s, but I have a conflict of interest… I’m so proud of this series. I had so much fun designing it with my author friend Isabelle Pruneau-Brunet. The actors and actresses I have the pleasure of performing with are so funny. It’s very lucky!
What do you think of today’s youth television?
Again, I can hardly be a judge and advocacy here, but I think it’s great. We need to find a way to reach even more kids on the new platforms. Youth TV is so important from a cultural point of view… Actually in every way!
- The 13 episodes of the second season of will not only be shown on Tou.tv magic family are broadcast on Saturdays at 9 am by ICI Télé. The episodes of the third season can be watched thanks to the extra All v.