NPR

Janice Burgess, Nickelodeon executive who created 'The Backyardigans,' dies at 72

A major force in children's television has died. Janice Burgess oversaw popular Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon shows such as "Blue's Clues." As NPR culture correspondent Anastasia Tsioulcas reports, she was ...
TheWrap

Janice Burgess, Creator of ‘The Backyardigans,’ Dies at 72

Janice Burgess, the Nickelodeon executive who created “The Backyardigans,” has died. She was 72. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the great architects of Nick Jr. and creator of the ...
Purdue University

Nickelodeon's 'The Backyardigans Live!' to perform at Elliott Hall

The brand-new, national touring production of "The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights" will perform at 4 p.m. April 6 in Purdue University's Elliott Hall of Music. Nickelodeon and Live ...
The New York Times

Janice Burgess, 72, Dies; Nickelodeon Executive and ‘Backyardigans’ Creator

She oversaw production of “Blue’s Clues” and drew on her childhood for the popular show in which five cartoon animals imagine their yard as a place of otherworldly adventure. By Remy Tumin and John ...