paroolNov 1, 2026, 13:00

Eva Crutzen is a Pippi Longstocking who keeps getting more terrible

Eva Crutzen provides a sharp and humorous take on Pippi Longstocking in the NTR television special Welkom bij 75 jaar Jeugd TV. The program celebrates decades of Dutch children's broadcasting by revisiting iconic characters and historical moments through a series of sketches.

Eva Crutzen delivers a memorable performance as Pippi Longstocking in the NTR special Welkom bij 75 jaar Jeugd TV, directed by Niek Barendsen. In a sketch format, Crutzen portrays the character as an increasingly unbearable brat during an interview with talk show host Dorine Goudsmit, played by Plien van Bennekom. This transformation highlights the power of caricature to alter audience perception of familiar figures. The special also features other highlights of Dutch children's television history, including Alex Klaasen and Ellen Pieters performing as the iconic duo Theo and Thea. The production celebrates seventy-five years of youth programming in the Netherlands, touching on moments such as the public outcry that saved the program Het Klokhuis from budget cuts in 1990 and the distinct regional accents found in early Kinderen voor Kinderen performances. While the program is not a comprehensive history, it serves as an engaging tribute to the vast legacy of children's media that has shaped generations of viewers.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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