Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (1977 TV series)  Sítio do Picapau Amarelo is a Brazilian children's television series, which aired on Rede Globo from 1977 to 1986. It was produced in partnership with TVE and the Brazilian Ministry of Education, based on the written works of Monteiro Lobato. It was inspired by the first live-action version, which aired on Rede Tupi between 1952 and 1963. Dona Benta is an old lady who lives in Sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo, a rural property away from the rush and noise of the big city. With her also lives "Tia Nastácia" the maid and her granddaughter Lúcia, better known as Narizinho (little nose). Living alone and having only the two elderly women as company, the girl creates a world of fantasy, in which the main character is her doll Emilia, made by Tia Nastácia from scraps of cloth. Also living on the farm are old Uncle Barnabé and his handymen, Zé Carneiro and Malazarte, who are responsible for maintenance of the property. One day, Narizinho meets Príncipe Escamado, or "Prince Scaly," sovereign leader of the Kingdom of the Clear Waters, which, coincidentally, is located underwater deep in the farm's creek. The Prince is completely enchanted by the girl and invites her to see his kingdom. There, she is introduced to the most prominent subjects, such as Carochinha, responsible for general administration of fairy tales, and determined to keep Little Thumbling trapped inside her books. Also to Dr. Caramujo, a renowned scientist, who gives Emilia (the doll) the "talking pill", allowing her to speak. During the school vacation, Narizinho is accompanied by her cousin Pedrinho, who studies in the big city where he lives with his mother. The boy also owns a doll made by Tia Nastácia, the Viscount of Sabugosa, made from an old corn spike, who also comes to life. After having been forgotten for a long time amongst piles of books, the Viscount acquired wonderful wisdom, becoming an intellectual and a scientist. Fogo Atificial e Sons de Cavalo   The ideal designation for the program format is called a "series", due to its format of many episodes that form closed, separate story arcs. The episodes ranged in length from 5, 10, 15, 20 (for the most part), 25, 30, 35, 40, 65 and 90 minutes.