The Dad Behind 'The Doodlebops'

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