The Dad Behind 'The Doodlebops'

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