The Dad Behind 'The Doodlebops'
The Doodlebops are taking two nations by storm. Surely you've
heard of them! If you haven't yet, you undoubtedly will soon.
They're the hottest new children's show since The Wiggles.
The Doodlebops are DeeDee, Moe and Rooney Doodle--pretend rock
stars starring in a musical comedy show. They have oodles of
energy and play catchy music.
Each episode takes you backstage as they interact and together
tackle life's problems. At the end of each show, they perform.
Produced in Canada, the program premiered last summer on the
CBC, and in a very short time, has become a hit show. In the
U.S., the Disney Channel began airing The Doodlebops in April as
part of its Playhouse Disney lineup.
"The show is vibrant, colorful, fun and funny, all elements that
are appealing to preschoolers," says Patti McTeague,
spokesperson for the Disney Channel in Los Angeles. "The music
built into the show supports many common themes parents are
reviewing with their preschoolers such as making friends and pl
aying well together."
McTeague says The Doodlebops show is a top performer in the
Playhouse block among children ages 2-5.
Now, The Doodlebops are about to step out of the small screen.
There's a real-life concert tour planned, a DVD and even
Doodlebops dolls!
People just can't stop talking about the show.
Even as producers build the show's official internet site,
several "unofficial" sites have already sprung up.
"Why did we decide to create a website for The Doodlebops?" says
one site. "We did this because our son... saw one episode of The
Doodlebops, and fell quickly in love."
The man who created The Doodlebops is a dad of two. Jamie Waese
talks with interactive DAD about his hit show; how he tries to
make the program educational as well as entertaining; and the
best way to watch TV with your kids.
Waese talked with interactive DAD from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
following a costume meeting with CBC executives.
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