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no one else who's quite the same. There's not another one of me. And Su Ling is my name. What's yours? Via Allegra, human relation show number 26. Como se llama? Maria, Maria, Maria. Suena como una canción. Rafael, Rafael, Rafael. It sounds like a poem. Pablo, Pablo, Pablo sounds like a motor. Rafael, what do we have names? Because we're all different, okay. Special names are special people. And
everybody must have a name. Without one we'd be the same. You're so special to us all. And everybody must have a name. My name is
Rafael. My name is Maria. I'm Pablo. My name is Gary. I'm Su Ling. I'm Mike. Mike, Rafael, Maria. Who are you? My name is Percolombo. Who are you? You can call me Robert. I must have fallen from space ship. Strange. I can't hear your heart beat. I don't have heart. I'm a Robert.
I have three days to date. I have several cycles. You must be very well programmed and programmed. I'm not a robot. I'm a human being and I learn through my experiences. I learn to program yourself. I'm incredible. I have a perfect memory. I don't forget anything. And your memory here. And it's not perfect. Do you forget anything? It's not perfect. My life is perfect. I don't forget anything. Strange. Don't learn anything. Don't forget anything. Incredible. Percolombo has realized that I don't learn. I'm a programmer.
I have many beautiful colors. I have two different colors. I think we should name after your grandmother. No. Let's put a name of your aunt. No, no, no. After her mother. So you are trying to decide what to name the little one, eh? Yes. Can you find a good name for a senior villada? I want a name after grandma. They're Rosa. How your little Rosa. Beautiful name. No flower has a perfume like a rose. I think we should call it Susena. Susena. A white and pure light. Asucena is a pretty name. But I like my lock. Ah, lila. Asul, como una noche romántica. Un nombre muy bonito. We just can't agree on a name. Permiten que yo le ponga el nombre. Sí, señor vendedor. Se puede? Pogalo el nombre. Okay. Free okay now. Te nombró, Rosa. Asucena lila. Rosa
asucena lila. Do you like that name, baby? Maybe we should just name her fluffy. After her father. Rosa asucena lila. Rosa. Asucena lila. Are you in trouble? Yes, I'm fine. Can I have a little chance for you? Of course, com mucho gusto. Thank you. Excuse me. He has a senior Rodriguez dział de apier. Excuse me, has a senior Rodriguez show de apier? Excuse me, has a senior Rodriguez show de apier? Excuse me. Excuse me. Oh, little girls, excuse me.
Suavelo español. Marisa, I am a reporter, and you are more than a picture of Raffiaís? Yes, I did take a picture of Raffiaís. And may I borrow this picture? It's a Russian custom. All right, let me get your name and address it. You heard it, huh? You heard it, huh? Raffia, I am proud of you.
That box you lifted was too heavy for one person. You should have called for help. I guess so. But if you do lift something heavy by yourself, then squat down to get a good grip. Never lean over. Yes, what the doctor said, put it like this in your knees to lift something heavy. Never lean over. And keep your back straight and lifting. Ah, that's basic. The right shoulder. You'll have a back ache for a day or so, but you'll be all right. You were lucky this time. The box didn't fall on you when you slipped. Gary, did you understand what I said? I said you'll be all right. It's not my back, Dr. Tina. Well, you still seem to hurt. What is it? Dr. Tina, Gary doesn't like us to call him skinny. He was trying to prove he could lift that box as good as anybody when he
fell. I see, you don't like your nickname, is that it? I guess. Does it bother you? Yes, yes it does. I can't help but if I'm skinny. But Gary, nicknames can be good or bad, depending on how they're you. Why do you call Gary skinny, Pablo? Because he's the thinnest one in the game. But we meet it nicely on his Gary. Calling him skinny kind of makes him special. If Gary doesn't like it, he'll call him flat. Because he's the most delgath of the group. But Pablo says they do it in a friendly way. It's a way of saying, hey, there's something special about him. And I like you well enough to call you by a special nickname. I never thought of it that way. Names like Flacco for skinny or Gordon for fatty, Guero for blondie. These are all nicknames we only use for people we like. Effectively.
Say skinny or flacco. Say fatty or fat. Say blondie or Guero. Gary, let's get back to the game. Okay, but I wish you'd call me skinny. I guess I'll like it after all. Okay, Flacco. In some ways, I'm like my brothers. And sometimes I'm like no others. I do things that interest me. I'm so glad that I'm mean. We all come from different families.
Often with brothers and sisters. We all work and we all play as a family all day. I do things that interest me. I'm so glad that I'm mean. We are all students and teachers. Learning and teaching each other. My friend taught me how to sing. And I taught him other things. I do things that interest me. I'm so glad that I'm mean. In some ways, I'm like my brothers. And sometimes I'm like no others.
I do things that interest me. I myself don't you see. I do things that interest me. I'm so glad that I'm mean. My mother calls me sunny. And my sister calls me bud. And my father calls me son. And my grandma calls me buddy. Boy, sometimes I don't know who I am. Don't worry about it. Nicknames are just another way of showing you love someone. I suppose you're right. I shouldn't complain. Of course not. You know what Shakespeare said. A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. I wish I'd said that. Well slither, shall we go to practice? Sure lefty, let's go. This is the most exciting day of my life.
I've never been in a big jet airplane before. I think, what if my brother and his new wife are enough for God that I'm coming today? What if they're not waiting for me? What will I do in this strange country all alone? There are so many people. But I don't know any of them. And they don't know me. I'm scared. Immigration. I think I have to go there. What will they do to me here? Where's my brother? The immigration man will want
to see my passport. I know that. My passport tells all about me. My name, how old I am, where I come from. I'm glad they know I'm me. Maybe it will be all right. Next, I have to go to a place called Customs. They have to check my belongings. To be sure I don't have anything I'm not supposed to bring into this country. I picked my apples from my tree at home to bring to my brother.
The Customsman says it's against the rule to bring food into this country. I offer them to the Customsman. He's very pleased. I think this is my first friend in the United States of America. I'm not scared anymore. My brother is white by now. We're so happy to see each other. It's a beautiful day. How's your name calling? What's your name? How's your name calling? What are
you doing? I'm trying to build a 100. But I don't remember how many of these tens I need. But you're a computer. I know, but I just can't remember. Oh, I'll help you. You see, I promised my boss I'd have this finished when he got back. And I can't remember. Oh dear, let's see now. One, two, three, tens. What did they use to call that? I don't know. Three, tens, three, tens. Sir, I think that's a 30. Oh, yes. Oh, yes. I guess I need more. Let's see. Maybe these two tens will do. I don't know. That's five tens. What do you think? Well, sir, that's one, two, three, four, five tens. Or ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty. Five tens. That's definitely fifty, sir. I think we need more. More, own dear, own dear. Let's see, about four more. I hope this is it. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine. Nine, isn't that it? Oh,
please let that be a 100. Let's see now, sir. One ten is ten. Two tens are twenty. Three tens are thirty. Then there's forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty. And nine tens are ninety, sir. That isn't it. Oh no, whoa, it's me. He'll be coming any second. Quick, try one more, sir. Okay, okay. Ten, ten tens. Is that it? Sir, I think that's it. Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety. Ten, ten, oh dear, it's a ten, ten. But sir, ten tens make a hundred. They do. Oh, thank you little girl. Shh. Here he comes. Why, that's terrific. What a super one hundred, my boy. Thank you, third. What are they called? They're called poppies. And what are they called? They're called pansies. And what are they called?
They're called tulips. And what are they called? They're called nap dragons. And then a gist what we saw. Me, you and I see three, you and I see you. The whole sky was full of them. What was the whole sky full of? Guns of Sylvester's. Wild geese. Fantastic. Yeah, a whole gang of gooseers. You mean a gaggle of geese. Huh, what's a gaggle? A whole gang of gooseers. The birds of the world, when with their own kind, are known by many different names. Here are a few. A gaggle of geese is quite a few. A gaggle of geese. Now you say it too. A gaggle of geese. A gaggle of geese. Good. Now when there are many chickens, they are known as a brood. A brood of chickens. A brood of chickens, a gaggle of geese. A brood of
chickens, a gaggle of geese. When quails get together, they are known as a bevy. A bevy of quail. A bevy of quail. A brood of chickens, a gaggle of geese. A bevy of quails. A brood of chickens, a gaggle of geese. Ah, swans. When they're in a group, they are known as a herd. A herd of swans. A herd of swans. A bevy of quail. A brood of chickens, a gaggle of geese. A herd of swans. A bevy of quail. A brood of chickens, a gaggle of geese. And when sparrows group together, they are called a host. A host of sparrows. A host of sparrows. A herd of swans. A bevy of quail. A brood of chickens, a gaggle of geese. A host of sparrows. A herd of swans. A bevy of quail. A brood of chickens. A gaggle of geese. A few names used to identify groups of birds.
Let's sing it one more time. A host is found to hear the sounds of baby of quills of brood if you can see cattle of these. And a partridge in a poetry. Ladies and gentlemen, our magic fiber optic camera is peeking inside of this famous writer's head and is photographing his thoughts. In a moment, we will see his brain in action. I picture you as a marvelous, flamboyant, aggressive character. Well, that sounds nice, but I don't think I can be that kind of person. Oh, you're just like everybody else. You don't think you can do it. Individuals can do anything they want if they really try. There's nobody in the world that looks exactly like anybody else. We're all different. Our fingerprints, our bodies, and our minds are different. We're all individuals and do things our own way. If you're happy, it's your way of being happy. Perhaps what makes you happy makes another person miserable. In
your case, you will be flamboyant and aggressive in your own way. Do you understand that? Yeah, I understand that. I'm beginning to see what you mean. I'm a character. I'll be me. Only me. Good, very good. In all circumstances, you will have a positive attitude. But wait a second. I think of myself as a very timid person. Well, of course you do. We're all afraid of something. That's why we have to develop confidence in ourselves. And the only way to do it is by trying and working at it. Remember, it's you doing it different from anyone else. Do you know something? Maybe you're right. I never thought about it. Well, of course you didn't. I'm the writer, and you're the character. When do we start? Right now. But hold on a minute. We've got to close you. Some boots, a pair of pants, maybe leather.
A raggedy shirt, leather vest, and a combination helmet hat. By the way, what's my name? Quixote. Don Quixote de la mancha. Quixote. I like it. Oh, I'm anxious to see how I'll look when you finish the book. Where are you? You're on the ground of the names, of course. Doesn't she recognize the language of names? No. How do you call it? Alicia. Alicia, Kim. Alicia. Alicia. Alicia. Oh, no. I don't remember my name. What's the matter? She doesn't remember her last name. The Wizard of Names will help her find her last name. We're going to take you to the name of the names. He's going to help you
remember it. Wait. No. Hi, Mr. Wizard. Mr. Wizard. Hello. How was your boss ride? We didn't take your name. We came from Orlando. Yeah, we've learned how to smoke. Oh, that must be pleasant. Our friend, Alicia, can't remember her last name. Poor Nilla, near... The people receive their names in different ways. Did you know that the name of Susana is escudero? Because before, her family was escudo. He's telling her about my name in escudero because my family made shields a long, long time ago. That's what I got the name. Carpenter.
My family used to be carpenters. I don't remember what she said to me. It's so important. She can't remember what kind of work her family did. What's that? It's a pomegranate. Can you give me a grenade? I... I can't give it to you. I can't give it to you. A grenade? A grenade? A grenade? Of course. Her name can be the name of a city like the famous explorer Ponce de León, whose family came from León. Help us guess. Her last name could be the name of a city. Like the explorer, Ponce de León, whose family was from León. How about Alicia? I guess the name. I'm the wizard around here. You have that job, only because the wizard family has been in the business for a long time. The part of me
is... What is it now, Santiago? That's my name. Alicia Santiago. That's her name. Santiago. Her name is Alicia Santiago. The name is Alicia Santiago. Congratulations. Congratulations. Each one has their own way of getting what he wants. Planning and working together we can maybe do it better and be happier. Is it a sign Roblin? Holy. Wow. We're proud to have met you.
Little one more time! Little one more time! Little one more time! Oh, my God! The show is over. There's nothing left. Little one more time! You
Series
Villa Alegre
Episode
Como Se Llama
Producing Organization
Bilingual Children's Television
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Library of Congress (Washington, District of Columbia)
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Villa Alegre (Happy Village) is the first national bilingual (Spanish/English) program in the United States. It was produced with the goal of teaching Spanish to English-speaking children and English to Spanish-speaking children, and was produced by Bilingual Children's Television as its inaugural project on the company's founding in 1970. Villa Alegre debuted on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) public television in 1973 and ran there until 1981.
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1976-06-02
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Children’s
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Duration
00:30:25:18
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Producing Organization: Bilingual Children's Television
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Duration: 00:30:00
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Chicago: “Villa Alegre; Como Se Llama,” 1976-06-02, Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC, accessed April 5, 2026, http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-0fa10cab699.
MLA: “Villa Alegre; Como Se Llama.” 1976-06-02. Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Web. April 5, 2026. <http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-0fa10cab699>.
APA: Villa Alegre; Como Se Llama. Boston, MA: Library of Congress, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Retrieved from http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-0fa10cab699