In the French television landscape of the 90s, millions of young viewers found themselves in front of their television sets to share moments of joy in the show Dorothée Club. But a question arises: why is the presenter of this show called Dorothée?
After its launch in 1987THE Dorothée Club quickly won the hearts of young French viewers. Broadcast on TF1this emblematic French television show marked a generation with his cartoonshis series and its moments of entertainment.
This success dazzlingTHE Dorothée Club owes it largely to his presenter, Dorothy. Before becoming the muse of children on TF1Dorothée already has a long career behind her. Indeed, she was the emblematic figure of Recreation A2 on Antenna 2 for nine seasons, 1978 to 1987.
It’s in 1978 that Jacqueline Joubert, then head of youth programs on Antenne 2, decided to call Dorothée to create Récré A2. This show will also become a meeting for the children of the time.
A thoughtful change of first name for the presenter of the Dorothée Club
In May 1987, TF1, freshly privatizedasks Dorothée to direct the channel’s youth programming unit. Accepting this proposal, she then created the Club Dorothée. For a decade, Dorothée was the pilot of this show, bringing her every day energy For to entertain THE young spectatorsuntil its cancellation in 1997.
But if everyone identifies with this presenter, a question arises: is Dorothée really called Dorothée? Be careful for those who may be disappointed, but the answer is No ! Dorothée, famous host of Club Dorothée, is in reality Frédérique Hoschedé. For what this choice of pseudonym?
The answer comes directly from Dorothée herself, who spoke on this subject in an interview given to 7 Days TV. She explains that when she started on Antenne 2, TV producer Jacqueline Joubert wanted to change her first name: “Because my name is Frédérique and she found my first name too androgynous “. So, to stand out and adopt a name feminine and easily identifiable for young people, she decided to opt for the pseudonym Dorothée.
A pseudonym that will mark her over time
But why Dorothée precisely? The former host reveals: “ Dorothy was originalthere were very few at the time. » This choice allowed him to create an identity unique And recognizable in the French audiovisual landscape.
Dorothée was therefore born, and this will mark her for the whole life, because part of the French population will identify it like that. Despite this change of professional name, Dorothée remains Frédérique in her private life. But she confides: “ Today, only members of my family call me Frédérique. » So this makes few people.
Through this choice of first name, we can notice the importance of identity in the world of entertainment and how decisions made by media professionals can influence there perception public.
Thus, whether under the name of Frédérique or Dorothée, this woman will remain anchored in the memoriesleaving behind a rich heritage in memories.
