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