Donkey Hodie (TV series)

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Donkey Hodie
Donkey Hodie logo.png
Created byDavid Rudman
Adam Rudman
Inspired bythe work of Fred Rogers
Developed byEllen Doherty
Starring
Theme music composerBill Sherman
Opening theme"Here Comes Donkey Hodie" performed by Taylor Iman Jones, Haley Jenkins, Frankie Cordero, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, and David Rudman
Ending theme"Here Comes Donkey Hodie" (instrumental)
Composers
  • Bill Sherman
  • Zack Zeyde
  • Noah Deblasis
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • David Rudman
  • Adam Rudman
  • Ellen Doherty
Producers
  • Adam Rudman
  • David Rudman
  • Ellen Doherty
  • Kristin DiQuollo
Production companies
Distributor9 Story Media Group (worldwide)
Release
Original networkPBS Kids
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Audio formatDolby Surround
Original releaseMay 3, 2021 (2021-05-03) –
present
Chronology
Related showsMister Rogers' Neighborhood
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
External links
Website

Donkey Hodie is an American educational children's television series inspired by characters created by Fred Rogers. The series premiered May 3, 2021 on PBS Kids[1] and is the second spinoff of Rogers' television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood after Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.[2]

Plot[]

In the land of Someplace Else, just north of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Donkey Hodie and her friends go throughout their day while solving different problems along the way.

Cast[]

  • Haley Jenkins as Donkey Hodie, the granddaughter of Grampy Hodie (the original Donkey Hodie[3]).
  • Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Duck Duck and Harriet Elizabeth Cow.
  • David Rudman as Bob Dog, Grampy Hodie, and Stanley the Dragon.
  • Frankie Cordero as Purple Panda.
  • Peter Linz as Clyde the Cloud.
  • Matt Vogel as King Friday, the ruler of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
  • Joey Mazzarino as Game Show Gator and Super Porcupine.

The characters of Duck Duck, Clyde the Cloud, Game Show Gator, Stanley the Dragon, and Super Porcupine are new characters created for the Donkey Hodie series. [3]

Episodes[]

No.Title [4]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [4]Prod.
code [4]
1"Flying Flapjacks"
"Pickle Penguin Problem"		David RudmanJoey MazzarinoMay 3, 2021 (2021-05-03)106

Flying Flapjacks: Donkey wants to make Flying Flapjacks all by herself, but she makes a lot of mistakes. She then realizes that she hasn't been doing it by herself, and that everybody needs help sometimes.

Pickle Penguin Problem: Panda loses his new Pickle Penguin in some rocks, and Donkey tries to help him get it out. They both learn that laughter can make hard things easier.
2"A Big Favor for Grampy"
"A Fair Way to Bounce"		David RudmanAdam Rudman
David Rudman
Joey Mazzarino		May 3, 2021 (2021-05-03)105

A Big Favor for Grampy: Donkey has to walk Grampy's pet elephant, Gregory. But she can't and gets really frustrated! Clyde the Cloud teaches Donkey that she can breathe to calm down when she gets upset or frustrated.

A Fair Way to Bounce: Harriett has made a new invention called the Bounce-a-rino! But the gang can't decide who goes first, and come up with unfair ways to decide! They all then learn that there is always a fair way to decide about something, and have fun on the Bounce-a-rino!
3"Super Duper Sleepover"
"Mountain Climb Time"		David RudmanAdam Rudman
David Rudman		May 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)102

Super Duper Sleepover: Donkey and Panda are having a super duper sleepover, but they find a monster in the dark and they can't go to sleep! When they find out that is just Panda's toys, they realize that there is always an explanation for things that might seem scary.

Mountain Climb Time: Donkey and Panda want to climb up Mt. Really High Up, but while Panda wants to stop, Donkey wants to reach the top. Even though they didn't reach the top, Grampy teaches them that practice makes perfect.
4"The Waiting Game"
"Planet Purple Party"		David RudmanAdam Rudman
David Rudman		May 5, 2021 (2021-05-05)101

The Waiting Game: Donkey wants to open a big present from Harriett, but she has to wait for her friends to get there! The gang and Donkey learn that when you wait, you can have lots of fun!

Planet Purple Party: It's Mama Panda's birthday today on Planet Purple, so Panda plans to throw her a surprise party and he keeps forgetting things! He learns that there are ways to keep track of things and Mama Panda has a great birthday party.
5"The Masked Veggies"
"The Royal Hosts"		David RudmanJoey Mazzarino
Liz Hara		May 6, 2021 (2021-05-06)109

The Masked Veggies: Panda is on Game Show Gator's newest show, The Masked Veggies, and Panda is nervous. In the final round, he learns that his friends are always there, even when he can't see them.

The Royal Hosts: Donkey and Panda have to act as Royal Hosts for King Friday's visit from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, but they don't know what kings like to do, because they think King Friday won't like their silly game. They learn that they should always try ideas, even when you're worried about them.
6"Chili Jamboree"
"Hoof Dancing is Hard"		David RudmanJoey MazzarinoMay 10, 2021 (2021-05-10)107

Chili Jamboree: Bob Dog (really) can't wait for Grampy's slow cook chili! He and his pals sing to help pass the time, but it doesn't help. But, Bob Dog learns that he can do something he loves to help him wait.

Hoof Dancing is Hard: Donkey wants to learn how to hoof dance, but she just can't get it! What is she doing wrong? She learns from Grampy that in order to be a good hoof dancer, she needs to practice.
7"The Yodel Birds Are Coming"
"A Lot of Hot"		David RudmanAdam Rudman
David Rudman		May 11, 2021 (2021-05-11)103

The Yodel Birds Are Coming: The yodel birds are coming to Someplace Else! The gang is making a rest nest, but Donkey and Bob Dog keep doing their part wrong.

A Lot of Hot!: Someplace Else is having a heatwave. It's too hot to do ANYTHING! But in order to cool everyone down, Donkey and Duck Duck set up a lemonade stand.
8"Growing the Ungrowdenia"
"Camp Buddy Buddy"		David RudmanStephanie D'Abruzzo
Joey Mazzarino		May 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)[5]108

Growing the Ungrowdenia: Donkey is growing an Ungrowdenia in her yard. When it gets big, she wants it to get even BIGGER! But, is that really a good thing?

Camp Buddy Buddy: Donkey and Panda are visiting Camp Buddy Buddy today! But, their plans keep going awry. But they know to change the plan, and have a great time at Camp Buddy Buddy too.
9"Art Show Today"
"The Lavender Lights"		David RudmanAdam Rudman
David Rudman		May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)104
10"Spooky Shadow Swamp"
"Hidden Orchestra"		David RudmanJoey MazzarinoMay 17, 2021 (2021-05-17)111
11"Squibbit"
"Teamwork Challenge"		David RudmanAllan Neuwirth
Adam Rudman
Joey Mazzarino		May 18, 2021 (2021-05-18)112
12"The Fastest Fetcher"
"Bobbly Ball"		David RudmanBelinda Ward
Stephanie D’Abruzzo
Adam Rudman		May 19, 2021 (2021-05-19)110
13"The Royal Sandcastle Builders"
"Bobski Bounce"		David RudmanJoey Mazzarino
Louie Lazar
Adam Rudman		May 24, 2021 (2021-05-24)113
14"The Cow and Potato Bug Opera"
"Everything Explorers"		David RudmanJoey Mazzarino
Liz Hara
Adam Rudman		August 9, 2021 (2021-08-09)115
15"The Golden Crunchdoodles"
"Walking Stick Blues"		David RudmanLiz Hara
Adam Rudman
George Arthur Bloom		August 10, 2021 (2021-08-10)117
16"Good Dog School"
"Panda Hodie"		David RudmanStephanie D'AbruzzoAugust 11, 2021 (2021-08-11)114
17"Bye Bye, Book"
"Tater Buddies"		David RudmanBelinda Ward
Joey Mazzarino		August 12, 2021 (2021-08-12)118
18"Donkey's Bad Day"
"Yodel Bird Egg"		David RudmanLiz Hara
Belinda Ward		August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)116
19"Mooing Moon Moths"
"Stop and Think"		David RudmanLiz Hara
Belinda Ward		November 22, 2021 (2021-11-22)TBA

Mooing Moon Moths: Donkey is excited to see the Mooing Moon Moths! But, she accidentally scares them away. How will her and Panda be able to find the Mooing Moon Moths of Moo Moth Moon?

Stop and Think: Bob Dog is looking for his boogie bone, but he can't find it! Where could it be? The thing he needs to do to help find it: stop and think!
20"Best Friends Day"
"Silly Sticky Situation"		David RudmanLiz Hara
Belinda Ward		November 23, 2021 (2021-11-23)TBA

Best Friends Day: It's Best Friends Day! But, Donkey and Panda want to do two different things, but the other doesn't want to do the other's idea. Soon, Best Friends Day becomes Best Friends Apart Day.

Silly Sticky Situation: During art time, Donkey accidentally gets herself stuck to a giant glue bottle! But when Duck Duck, Bob Dog, and Purple Panda also get stuck, the gang gets in a truly sticky situation, literally!
21"The Try Scouts"
"Wiz-Kazizz-Kazaam"		David RudmanTBANovember 24, 2021 (2021-11-24)TBA
22"Potato Pirates"
"Panda's Special Something"		David RudmanTBANovember 25, 2021 (2021-11-25)TBA

Production[]

The series was announced in January 2020. The title character is the granddaughter of the original Donkey Hodie, a character from the Neighborhood of Make Believe on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.[3][6][7][8]

Music[]

Like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, the series includes both new songs as well as songs written by Rogers.

The music for the show was composed by Bill Sherman, Zack Zeyde, and Noah Deblasis.

References[]

  1. ^ "TV Talk: New 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' spin-off debuts in May". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "'Donkey Hodie,' PBS KIDS Series Inspired by 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' Premieres 3 May 2021 with help/funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting". PBS. PBS Publicity. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Graeber, Laurel (May 2, 2021). "'Donkey Hodie' Adds a Fresh Face to Fred Rogers's World. And a Mohawk". The New York Times. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Donkey Hodie Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ "Donkey Hodie". KET. December 30, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  6. ^ Tuchow, Ryan (January 13, 2020). "Fred Rogers sees space for more puppets". KidScreen.
  7. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (January 27, 2021). "'Donkey Hodie' Continues the Mister Rogers Legacy on PBS KIDS May 3". Animation Magazine.
  8. ^ "Donkey Hodie". 9 Story.

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