10 Kids' TV Shows from Around the World

GERMANY: Kinderkreis

On "Kinderkreis," kids are asked how the sponsored Fruit Gushers snacks make them feel -- then adults decked out in spandex do an interpretive dance to their description. Makes "Yo Gabba Gabba" look like "Mister Rogers'."

ENGLAND: Mr. Noseybonk

The winner of the creepiest children's character award: England's Mr. Noseybonk from the BBC series that aired in the early 80s. He is reportedly still considered a "figure of terror" for the kids who grew up watching him.

BELGIUM: Big & Betsy

Apparently in Belgium, flatulent pigs are all the rage on the kiddie television show circuit.

IRELAND: Bosco

While kids in America were drinking chocolate Bosco, a show of the same name was a hit in Ireland. The program, which aired in the late 70s and early 80s, focused on the antics of Bosco, a red-headed, rosy-cheeked puppet -- years before Carrot Top rose to fame.

JAPAN: Potty Training Show

This Japanese cartoon teaches kids potty training through dance and song, complete with talking toilets and dancing animated poo.

BRAZIL: Xou da Xuxa

Featuring the world's sexiest children's television host. "Xou da Xuxa," starring Xuxa, premiered in 1986 and became the most famous children's program in Latin America. Beloved by millions of children and no doubt a few dads.

FRANCE: Souir Noir

When you think kids' shows, cockroaches don't usually come to mind ... that is, unless they're singing. The French program "Souir Noir" (Black Mouse) features a cockroach that can really belt out a tune.

DENMARK: Kaj & Andrea

There's nothing like puppets and humans interacting. Especially when they're two groovy Scandinavian dudes from the 70s. Check out their low, low budget visual aids.

JAPAN: Zousan No Akubi

Japanese kids' show "Together with Mom" promotes "mommy and me" exercise and the Japanese answer to Richard Simmons.

ICELAND: Meistari Dulargervanna

Bjork isn't the only Icelandic export -- they also brought us the freaky "Meistari Dulargervanna," or "Lazy Town," which made its debut in the U.S. in 2004.