description Pan Tau Overview
Pan Tau is a television series produced by Czechoslovak Television and Barrandov Studios, alongside Westdeutscher Rundfunk. Thirty-three episodes across three series aired between 1970 and 1979, following the adventures of a character initially developed as a pilot film in 1966. A feature film concluded the project in 1988.
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info Pan Tau Specifications
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
help Pan Tau FAQ
Who plays Pan Tau in the original series?
Pan Tau is played by Otto Simanek, whose mostly silent performance relies heavily on pantomime. The character's bowler hat and magical gestures are central to the show's identity.
How many episodes of Pan Tau were made?
The original Pan Tau series has 33 episodes across 3 series. They were made from 1970 to 1979 by Czechoslovak Television with Barrandov Studios and Westdeutscher Rundfunk.
Was Pan Tau made before or after the 1966 pilot film?
The character was developed in a 1966 pilot film before the main television run. The regular series began airing in 1970.
Is Pan Tau mainly a Czech show or a German co-production?
It is a Czechoslovak children's series with West German involvement through WDR. That co-production history is why the show is remembered by viewers in both Czech-speaking and German-speaking markets.
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