The wealth, inventiveness and boldness of 1970s television captivated David Savard on several occasions. The actor’s eyes were so full in front of the small screen that he quickly immersed his children in an animated universe that had greatly seduced him.
David, which youth program left a lasting impression on you?
you hou [André Cartier et Pierre Curzi y tenaient la vedette à Radio-Canada, NDLR] is one of the first shows I can remember. It was completely blown away by such stunning wallpapers. The 1970s at their best!
What are your fondest television memories from your childhood?
I remember watching Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes) on Saturday lunchtime and my parents handed us cream soda with a scoop of ice cream in it. Ah, that was a long time ago! Just thinking about it makes me feel…
Did you watch a lot of TV when you were young?
Yes ! As in many families back then, the television was always on at home… I also remember different times when I came home from school and on evenings when, depending on who of me and my little brothers or me watched the parents far away, the programs were on… There was Bobino, Les Satellipopettes, Passe-Partout, Le train de 5 heures, Les Tannants, Ad Lib…
Is there another song from a show that you remember?
The songs from Japanese cartoons like those from the Le Petit Castor, Au pays de Candy, Goldorak and Démétan series are unforgettable melodies!
Is there a character you would have loved to play for children?
As a young actor, I auditioned to star in a new teen series whose lyrics seemed completely insane. This show has become a cult series… I would have loved to have played every character from In a Galaxy near you!
Which universe should your children discover?
I really liked the animated series Once upon a time… the Man [diffusée à la fin des années 1970 par Radio-Canada] which tells the history of mankind in a simple and amusing way. I introduced it to my kids when they were little and they loved it! My 18 year old guy who is just as nostalgic as me still listens to it occasionally!
What do you think of today’s youth television?
I think children’s television has regained its strength and allows itself more and more fantasy and madness without losing its educational character. It’s a happy mix!
♦ Autumn will make it possible to discover family literature Like chicken heads (Télé-Québec), for which David Savard will play one of the leading roles alongside Mélanie Pilon. On the boards, the actor will lend his facial features to millionaire Oliver Warbucks in the musical Annea classic revisited by director Serge Denoncourt, which will be brought back to life on June 22 at the Théâtre St-Denis in Montreal.