Fan School
A France 2 Original
Host Jacques Martin welcomes a rotating group of children onto a studio set where each young performer gets time to sing and enchant the live audience. Rather than a competition, episodes focus on showcasing vocal ability and stage presence, with brief moments that let the kids introduce... Read more
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About Fan School
Host Jacques Martin welcomes a rotating group of children onto a studio set where each young performer gets time to sing and enchant the live audience. Rather than a competition, episodes focus on showcasing vocal ability and stage presence, with brief moments that let the kids introduce themselves and connect with viewers. The tone stays family-friendly, leaning on simple production and sincere applause instead of elaborate staging. Across episodes the show highlights a wide range of voices and backgrounds, letting viewers appreciate raw talent and the charm of youthful performances without any heavy framing or dramatic stakes.
Fan School first aired in 1977 and was created and fronted by Jacques Martin. It fits into the era's variety and kids programming, though specific director and network credits are not widely cited in available records.
There are no widely reported major awards or international nominations associated with Fan School. The series is mainly remembered as a period program rather than an awards contender.
Though it never became a global phenomenon, Fan School added to the 1970s French television scene by giving children a visible platform for singing. For people who watched it at the time, the show carries nostalgic weight, and its simple format foreshadowed later segments on talent and youth-focused broadcasts.
Critical documentation is sparse, but the limited audience feedback that survives leans positive, reflected in a modest 7.2/10 rating from a small number of voters. Viewers tended to appreciate the warmth of Martin's presentation and the straightforward celebration of young voices, with the show's main themes being encouragement, community recognition, and the pleasure of live performance.
Details
- Release Date
- January 30, 1977
- Episode Length
- 2h 30m
- User Ratings
- 2 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 21
- Episodes
- 761
- Network
- France 2, Antenne 2
- Status
- Canceled
- Genres
- Talk, Kids
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Antenne 2 +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Jacques Martin
Animateur
Created by: Jacques Martin
Seasons (21 seasons, 761 episodes)
Season 1
35 episodes - 1977
Season 2
25 episodes - 1978
Season 3
2 episodes - 1980
Season 4
41 episodes - 1981
Season 5
40 episodes - 1982
Season 6
39 episodes - 1983
Season 7
40 episodes - 1984
Season 8
41 episodes - 1985
Season 9
40 episodes - 1986
Season 10
39 episodes - 1987
Season 11
38 episodes - 1988
Season 12
42 episodes - 1989
Season 13
32 episodes - 1990
Season 14
40 episodes - 1991
Season 15
39 episodes - 1992
Season 16
41 episodes - 1993
Season 17
41 episodes - 1994
Season 18
43 episodes - 1995
Season 19
40 episodes - 1996
Season 20
40 episodes - 1997
Season 21
23 episodes - 1998
