In 1985, on a sunny Children's Day, 18-year-old sister Ju Ping appeared in the "Tangram" program with a fresh and lively image, becoming China's first full-time youth program host.
Her appearance, like a spring breeze, opened a new chapter in Chinese children's TV programs. At that time, Sister Ju Ping's eyes flashed with longing for the future, and her voice was full of love for the children.
"Hello everyone, I'm your sister Ju Ping." This simple opening sentence, accompanied by her kind smile, instantly shortened the distance with the young audience. Sister Ju Ping's voice is gentle and infectious, as if it can pass through the TV screen and directly warm the hearts of every child.
Subsequently, "The Big Windmill" came into being. This show brings together a group of excellent children's hosts, the most notable of which is the golden partner of Scarab (Liu Chunyan) and Caterpillar (He Jiong).
The shape of the scarab mushroom head is unique and cute, and every time it appears, the children are excited. And the caterpillar (He Jiong)'s cute smile has become the most familiar image for children in that era.
Interestingly, the origin of He Jiong's name "caterpillar" is quite interesting. In order to match the image of the scarab, the program team racked their brains and even thought of a name like "light bulb".
In the end, the name "caterpillar", which is both cute and appropriate, stands out. As soon as the theme song of "Big Windmill" "Big Windmill Squeaks and Turns" was broadcast, it was deeply imprinted in the hearts of every child.
This cheerful song, as if it is the key to unlocking the good times of childhood, evokes waves of joy every time it sounds. These hosts, with their unique charm and warm voices, have paved a colorful memory corridor for the childhood of the post-80s and post-90s.
They are not just images on TV, but also like friends in every child's life, accompanying them to grow up and giving joy and warmth. In that era when material resources were not rich enough, these programs full of love and joy became the most precious treasures in the hearts of countless children.
In 2003, CCTV Children's Channel ushered in an important turning point. In a selection of 6,000 candidates, two young people stood out: the red fruit fruit (Chen Su) and the green bubble (Geng Chenchen), who later became household names.
At that time, Chen Su was a sophomore in the Chinese opera performance department, and Geng Chenchen originally dreamed of becoming a singer or vocal teacher. The arrangement of fate allowed them to embark on the path of hosts, opening a golden age for a new generation of children's program hosts.
Red Fruit and Green Bubble took over the hosting of "Wisdom Tree". They put a lot of effort into being able to interact better with the children. Before recording, they will play with the children with toys in advance to build trust and friendship, and then guide the children to participate in the show.
Their patience and affinity have quickly made them the "child kings" of the new generation. "Wisdom fruit on the wisdom tree, you and me under the wisdom tree, play games in front of the wisdom tree, and have a lot of joy", this energetic theme song has sung countless families.
At the same time, Sister Xiaolu (Jia Jie) took over "Animation City", and later the show was renamed "Animation Dream Factory". Sister Xiaolu's smile warms the sun and brings joy to many cartoon lovers.
Interestingly, Sister Xiaolu was actually a kindergarten teacher at first, and later entered the Beijing Broadcasting Institute (now Communication University of China) to study and became the host of CCTV's "Red, Yellow and Blue".
In 2007, the cute 3D character Jumping Dragon joined the show and became Sister Deer's new partner, adding new vitality to the show. Sister Moon (Wang Hao) is famous for her unique storytelling ability.
Her "Open Sesame" and "Tangram" hosted by her are very popular with children. Sister Moon's classic story "The Monkey King Eats Watermelon" earned her the reputation of "Story King".
In order to find inspiration for her stories, Sister Moon often buys a large number of children's storybooks and videos, so much so that her luggage is often overweight when she travels. At the same time, Uncle Dong Hao became one of the first voice actors.
His voice has breathed life into classic cartoons such as "Astro Boy", "Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck", and "New Big Head Son Little Head Dad", and has become the "king of dubbing" in the hearts of countless children.
Interestingly, Uncle Dong Hao also hosted the popular food show "Everyday Diet", showing his multifaceted talents. During this period, CCTV Children's Channel presented a grand occasion of a hundred flowers blooming, with unique hosts and colorful program content, jointly weaving a childhood paradise full of joy and knowledge.
Their dedication and innovation have created beautiful and unforgettable TV memories for a new generation of children. With the passage of time, these hosts, who have accompanied countless children to grow up, have also ushered in an important turning point in their lives.
Their changes are like a mirror, reflecting the audience's own growth process. The most striking thing is the love story of the red fruit and the green bubble. In the work of getting along day and night, the two found that each other was strikingly consistent in personality and three views.
After 6 years of long-distance love, they tied the knot in 2010, and "Wisdom Tree" has become the only husband and wife program on CCTV. In 2019, they ushered in the birth of their eldest daughter "Little Orange", and in 2021, they were happy with their youngest son "Big Chestnut".
The names of the siblings are linked together to mean "good luck", which fully reflects the good wishes of the new parents. Nowadays, Hongguoguo often shares various funny videos on personal social platforms, showing their happy family life.
Sister Xiaolu and Sister Moon have also started their own families. Although they always maintain their girlish vitality in front of the camera, in life, they are also enjoying the happiness of being parents.
The 48-year-old sister is still vibrant, and her son is already in college. Interestingly, the gentle little deer sister is a strict mother when it comes to educating her children.
Sister Moon has published a book called "Sister Moon as a Mother", sharing her experience in preparing for pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth and parenting, and continues to influence the new generation of parents in her own way.
Scarab's marriage has given many people unexpected surprises. She married Wang Ning, the announcer of "News Network", and the two have been working together for more than 30 years. Although the appearance seems to be hugely contrasting, their relationship is getting deeper and deeper.
Recently, the 56-year-old scarab also appeared on the beach as a daughter-in-law in Qingdao, happily catching the sea with an iron rake bucket in her hand, which made people sigh that she was well-maintained and still beautiful. And Sister Ju Ping, the veteran children's program host, has now been promoted to the "grandma" generation.
However, she still maintains her love and affinity for children and continues to be active on the screen. On the Spring Festival Gala last year, she also sang "Listen to Me" with Wang Yuan, showing the charm of spanning generations.
During the recording of "National Treasure", she sang "The Big Windmill", which brought tears to the eyes of countless audiences and evoked the warmest memories in everyone's hearts. The life trajectory of these hosts seems to be a delicate and moving growth story, which makes the former audience feel a lot of emotion when looking back.
They used their own experience to interpret the true meaning of "the years never defeat the beauty", and also showed a happy and happy life picture for the audience, which made people sincerely feel gratified for them.
With the changes of the times, some classic programs will inevitably come to an end, and the hosts are also facing the challenge of transformation.
However, they have embraced these changes with a positive and optimistic attitude, showing an admirable ability to adapt. In 2016, Uncle Dong Hao, who had grown up with several generations, announced his retirement and turned to behind-the-scenes work.
His departure seemed to announce the end of an era. However, Uncle Dong Hao did not stop there. After retiring, he began to enjoy life, occasionally playing ball and painting, and began a full and leisurely life in his later years.
He will also dub from time to time, participate in some events, and continue to develop his talents in different ways. In 2017, "Animation Dream Factory" was discontinued, which brought reluctance to many viewers.
Sister Xiaolu did not stop because of this, but actively tried to host other types of programs, such as "Happy Bus", "Open the Door" and so on. At the age of 48, she still retains her former vitality and continues to infect the audience with her warm smile as always.
Sister Moon is also looking for a new direction of development. In addition to sharing her daily life on Douyin, she also picked up some new programs. Her solo program "Nursery Rhymes of the Moon" will be broadcast on CCTV's "Little Trumpet", and she will continue to tell moving stories with her gentle voice.
In addition, she also hosted CCTV-3 "Departure to Happiness - Singing for Love", showing her multi-faceted talents. Scarab continued her dubbing career and contributed to more animated works.
Her voice is still the hallmark of classic animations such as "Robot Cat", "Little Dragon Man", "Astro Boy", and "Big Head Son Little Head Dad". Despite being over half a hundred years old, her voice is still vibrant, making it hard to imagine that this is a 56-year-old "grandmother".
Although Sister Ju Ping is getting older, she still maintains a strong enthusiasm for work. She frequently appears in various variety shows, such as "Happy Bus", "Open the Door" and so on. What's even more surprising is that she also served as the torchbearer of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, interpreting the spirit of "living to old age and learning to be old" with practical actions.
These changes and attempts show the courage and adaptability of the hosts in the face of the new era. Their experience tells us that no matter how old you are, as long as you maintain a loving and learning mentality, you will never be obsolete by the times.
With their actions, they continue to convey joy and positive energy, influencing a new generation of audiences. Despite the passage of time, the status of these presenters in the hearts of the audience has not diminished in the slightest.
The fond memories they create have become a shared cultural symbol for a generation and continue to impact people's lives in a variety of ways. Amazingly, these hosts seem to have a secret to immortality.
The photo of Scarab at the age of 56 caused netizens to exclaim: "I have all my children, and she doesn't look old at all." This may be due to the fact that they have always maintained a love for their work and a positive attitude towards life.
Sister Xiaolu is still vigorous at the age of 48, Sister Moon is still alive and girlish at the age of 44, and Sister Ju Ping is still in good spirits although she is over half a hundred years old. Many presenters are embracing new media platforms to stay more connected with their audiences.
Hongguoguo often shares interesting stories about family life on social platforms, and Sister Moon is also active on Douyin to share daily bits and pieces. Scarab used her social accounts to show her happy time catching the sea at the beach.
These interactions make the audience feel that the intimate image that was once on the TV is now living around them. Occasionally, we can also see them make a group appearance on some special occasions.
For example, in some nostalgic-themed variety shows, or at major events like the Winter Olympics. Sister Ju Ping participated in the torch relay of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, and Sister Moon and Wang Yuan sang "Listen to Me" in the Spring Festival Gala, which made the audience feel more cordial.
Every time it appears, it will evoke a piece of softness in the audience's heart and awaken those childhood moments hidden in the depths of memory. The influence of these hosts has long gone beyond the simple screen image.
They are like beacons, telling us from their own experiences that no matter how old they are, as long as they maintain their childlike innocence and love, they can be young forever. As Sister Ju Ping once said: "I think I will always be Sister Ju Ping", this sentence is not only her commitment, but also the attitude of life interpreted by all these hosts with actions.
What they leave behind is not only good memories, but also a positive attitude towards life, which will continue to warm and guide generations after generations. In that era when material abundance was not enough, they brought endless joy and warmth to our childhood, and this precious gift will always be treasured in our hearts.