Sheira & Loli's Dittydoodle Works
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Sheira and Loli's Dittydoodle Works is a half-hour weekly children's series for preschoolers airing nationally on public television stations in the United States
. The series is produced by Rogar Studios, in association with WLIW
in New York City
.
Originating in a magical musical factory, rag doll twins Sheira and Loli are the hosts in the world they share with their friends: resident visual artist Miss Molly, Doodles the wise-cracking crayon, eccentric but brilliant Professor Eeky Eeky Kronk, the good-natured troublemaker Zippy the Kwirk, and the child-like factory helpers, Professor Squeeky Squeeky Kronk (introduced in season 2) and the Funkins (Pink-a-Dink and Bluedles).
Celebrity guests for the first season include pianist/composer Marvin Hamlisch
, who helps a discouraged Loli with her piano lessons in "Practice, Patience and Persistence" (episode #104), and R&B singer Chaka Khan
as Mother Nature in "4 Leaf Clover" (episode #115).
Sheira and Loli's Dittydoodle Works features music written and performed by the real-life inspiration for the series' main characters, twins Sheira and Loli Brayer. The sisters' performances on Sheira and Loli's Ditties for Little Kiddies-Volume #1, and Dittydoodle Works Celebrates the Holidays garnered two iParenting Media Awards.http://iparentingmediaawards.com/winners/winner_company.php?sv=YTo0OntzOjc6ImNvbXBfaWQiO3M6NDoiMTA4MCI7czo2OiJzdWJfaWQiO3M6MToiMCI7czoxMDoiYmFja3RvbGluayI7czo1MjoiaHR0cDovL2lwYXJlbnRpbmdtZWRpYWF3YXJkcy5jb20vd2lubmVycy84L0F1ZGlvLnBocCI7czoxMDoiYmFja3RvbmFtZSI7czo1OiJBdWRpbyI7fQ
The characters' diverse personalities are designed to provide opportunities to teach positive emotional, social, and educational lessons as young viewers learn, along with the characters, about self-esteem, cooperation, relationships, fitness, and concepts about nature, the physical world, and literacy.
Background
The characters were introduced to public television audiences on WLIW as a series of music video shorts, bumpers, and segments between children's programs, which were nominated for a New York Emmy and received a New York State Broadcasters Award. The creative team includes veterans of some of the most notable and award-winning productions to come out of Broadway, dance, film, and public and cable television. The team includes Mark Saltzman, a former writer at Sesame Street
for nearly a decade; Alan Adelman, lighting designer of numerous television and stage productions, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
, Great Performances
, Live from Lincoln Center
, and more; and Dean Gordon of the popular PBS children's series Between the Lions
. Joseph Baker, one of Broadway's most sought-after composers and arrangers, oversees the series' music with Sheira Brayer. Baker has worked on such Broadway hits as Les Misérables
, The Phantom of the Opera
, and The Lion King
.
Cast
Episode guide
Season 1
Season 2
External links
United States
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. The series is produced by Rogar Studios, in association with WLIW
WLIW
WLIW, channel 21, is a non-commercial educational public television station licensed to Garden City, New York; which serves as a secondary Public Broadcasting Service member station for the New York City television market...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Originating in a magical musical factory, rag doll twins Sheira and Loli are the hosts in the world they share with their friends: resident visual artist Miss Molly, Doodles the wise-cracking crayon, eccentric but brilliant Professor Eeky Eeky Kronk, the good-natured troublemaker Zippy the Kwirk, and the child-like factory helpers, Professor Squeeky Squeeky Kronk (introduced in season 2) and the Funkins (Pink-a-Dink and Bluedles).
Celebrity guests for the first season include pianist/composer Marvin Hamlisch
Marvin Hamlisch
Marvin Frederick Hamlisch is an American composer. He is one of only thirteen people to have been awarded Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and a Tony . He is also one of only two people to EGOT and also win a Pulitzer Prize...
, who helps a discouraged Loli with her piano lessons in "Practice, Patience and Persistence" (episode #104), and R&B singer Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan , frequently known as the Queen of Funk, is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career...
as Mother Nature in "4 Leaf Clover" (episode #115).
Sheira and Loli's Dittydoodle Works features music written and performed by the real-life inspiration for the series' main characters, twins Sheira and Loli Brayer. The sisters' performances on Sheira and Loli's Ditties for Little Kiddies-Volume #1, and Dittydoodle Works Celebrates the Holidays garnered two iParenting Media Awards.http://iparentingmediaawards.com/winners/winner_company.php?sv=YTo0OntzOjc6ImNvbXBfaWQiO3M6NDoiMTA4MCI7czo2OiJzdWJfaWQiO3M6MToiMCI7czoxMDoiYmFja3RvbGluayI7czo1MjoiaHR0cDovL2lwYXJlbnRpbmdtZWRpYWF3YXJkcy5jb20vd2lubmVycy84L0F1ZGlvLnBocCI7czoxMDoiYmFja3RvbmFtZSI7czo1OiJBdWRpbyI7fQ
The characters' diverse personalities are designed to provide opportunities to teach positive emotional, social, and educational lessons as young viewers learn, along with the characters, about self-esteem, cooperation, relationships, fitness, and concepts about nature, the physical world, and literacy.
Background
The characters were introduced to public television audiences on WLIW as a series of music video shorts, bumpers, and segments between children's programs, which were nominated for a New York Emmy and received a New York State Broadcasters Award. The creative team includes veterans of some of the most notable and award-winning productions to come out of Broadway, dance, film, and public and cable television. The team includes Mark Saltzman, a former writer at Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Sesame Street has undergone significant changes in its history. According to writer Michael Davis, by the mid-1970s the show had become "an American institution". The cast and crew expanded during this time, including the hiring of women in the crew and additional minorities in the cast. The...
for nearly a decade; Alan Adelman, lighting designer of numerous television and stage productions, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a modern dance company based in New York, New York. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey...
, Great Performances
Great Performances
Great Performances, a television series devoted to the performing arts, has been telecast on Public Broadcasting Service public television since 1972...
, Live from Lincoln Center
Live from Lincoln Center
Live From Lincoln Center is an ongoing series of musical performances produced by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in conjunction with Thirteen/WNET in New York City....
, and more; and Dean Gordon of the popular PBS children's series Between the Lions
Between the Lions
Between the Lions is a PBS Kids' puppet show designed to promote reading. The show is a co-production between WGBH in Boston and Sirius Thinking, Ltd., in New York City, in association with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and...
. Joseph Baker, one of Broadway's most sought-after composers and arrangers, oversees the series' music with Sheira Brayer. Baker has worked on such Broadway hits as Les Misérables
Les Misérables (musical)
Les Misérables , colloquially known as Les Mis or Les Miz , is a musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg, based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo....
, The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)
The Phantom of the Opera is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux.The music was composed by Lloyd Webber, and most lyrics were written by Charles Hart, with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. Alan Jay Lerner was an early collaborator,...
, and The Lion King
The Lion King (musical)
The Lion King is a musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer with choral arrangements by Lebo M. Directed by Julie Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well...
.
Cast
- Sheira: Julie SmithJulie SmithJulie Smith is an American mystery writer, the author of nineteen novels and several short stories. She received the 1991 Edgar Award for Best Novel for her sixth book, New Orleans Mourning ....
(Season 1) / Brittany Moore (Season 2) - Loli: Claudine O' Rourke (Season 1) / Elena Schloss (Season 2)
- Professor Eeky Eeky Kronk: Steve Robbins
- Miss Molly: Janeece Freeman
- Bluedies: Brittany Moore (Season 1) / Whitney Crites (Season 2)
- Pink-a-Dink: Heidi Hanson (Season 1) / Tammy Paulino (Season 2)
- Professor Squeeky Squeeky Kronk: Kevin Steele (Season 2)
- Puppeteers: Eric Engelhardt (Season 1+2)
- Puppeteers: J.D. Quinn (Season 1)
- Puppeteers: Daniel Weissbrodt (Season 2 + all online content)
- Vocals: Sheira & Leora "Loli" Brayer
Episode guide
Season 1
- Sheira’s Pen Pal
- Feelings and Communication
- Imagination
- Practice, Patience and Persistence
- Shrinky Shrinky Kronk
- My Froggy The Prince
- Make It Write
- You Are What You Eat
- ‘Tis Better To Give
- Pilfered Piggy
- Moods
- Sick of Being Sick
- Better To Be Kind
- Senses
- 4 Leaf Clover
- Together or Alone?
- Professor Pedro
- Froggy My Love
- Sportsmanship
- Who Switched the Switcher?
- Halfway Around the World to be with Friends
- Be What You Want To Be
- Peer Pressure
- Have No Fear
- Be My Own Kwirk
- Memories
Season 2
- Meet Squeeky
- Dear Diary
- Not Now
- No Lies
- Sacrifice
- Camping
- Make Room for Zimbot
- Procrastination
- Sharing
- Laughter Heels
- Pay Attention
- Where'd I Put It?
- Betty Rose
- Since You've Been Gone
External links