Die Sendung mit der Maus
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Die Sendung mit der Maus (The Show with the Mouse), often Die Maus (The Mouse), is a German children's television series, popular nationwide for its educational content.[1] The show first aired on 7 March 1971.[2] Originally called Lach- und Sachgeschichten für Fernsehanfänger ("Laughing and Learning Stories for Television Beginners"), it was controversial because West German law prohibited television for children under six years of age.[3][4] The program was initially condemned by teachers and childcare professionals as bad for children's development,[4][5] but is now hailed for its ability to convey information to children,[6][7] having received over 75 awards. On 7 March 1999 the program's Internet site was launched and received 2,400 e-mails and 4 million hits on the first day.[8]
Die Sendung mit der Maus | |
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Genre | Children's television |
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Theme music composer | Hans Posegga [de] |
Country of origin | West Germany (1971-1990); Germany (1990-present) |
Original language | German |
No. of episodes | 2122+ (July 2018) |
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Running time | 30 min. |
Production companies | WDR, RBB, SR, SWR |
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Network | Das Erste |
Release | 7 March 1971 (1971-03-07) – present |