| Archibald le Magi-chien | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Jean Chalopin |
| Country of origin | Belgium, France |
| No. of episodes | 46 |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Syndication |
| Original run | 1980 – 1981 |
Archibald le Magi-chien is a half hour animated television series Franco-Belgian production from 1980. A total of 46 episodes were produced by DiC Entertainment.
It was the first distributed production of DiC Entertainment, produced only one year before Ulysses 31.
Archibald is a wise anthropomorphic dog, whom befriends a young boy called Pierre and teaches him the secrets of maintaining a good form and health.
The series had many educational values, such as: The dangers of using tobacco, alcohol, exposure to sun, and the importance of maintaining ones hygiene such as brushing ones teeth, exercising, washing ones hands and eating balanced meals.