The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh
Series Overview
Timm Thaler is a 1979 children's television miniseries based on the 1962 children's novel by German writer James Krüss. The series originally aired in Germany as the first Christmas series on German national broadcaster ZDF. In 1988, the series was acquired for transmission in the United Kingdom by the BBC. The English version was produced by Angela Beeching, with script by Nel Romano, and retitled The Legend of Tim Tyler. It aired during Children's BBC in the weekday afternoons. The screenplay was written by Justus Pfaue and Peter M. Thouet and differs somewhat from the original novel. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, the series became a hit in Germany and made then 14-year-old Tommi Ohrner, in the lead role of Timm Thaler, a popular teen idol of the era. The role of the Baron was played by Horst Frank.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
25–55 min per episode
1979 – 1980
Premiered: Tue, Dec 25, 1979
James KrüssLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Episode 13”
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James Krüss
James Krüss
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0: FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh about?
Timm Thaler is a 1979 children's television miniseries based on the 1962 children's novel by German writer James Krüss. The series originally aired in Germany as the first Christmas series on German national broadcaster ZDF. In 1988, the series was acquired for transmission in the United Kingdom by the BBC. The English version was produced by Angela Beeching, with script by Nel Romano, and retitled The Legend of Tim Tyler. It aired during Children's BBC in the weekday afternoons. The screenplay was written by Justus Pfaue and Peter M. Thouet and differs somewhat from the original novel. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, the series became a hit in Germany and made then 14-year-old Tommi Ohrner, in the lead role of Timm Thaler, a popular teen idol of the era. The role of the Baron was played by Horst Frank.
How many seasons does The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh have?
The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh?
Key cast members in The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh include Thomas Ohrner, Horst Frank, Richard Lauffen, Stefan Behrens, Bruni Löbel.
Who created or directed The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh?
The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh was developed and directed by James Krüss.