In any event, I hope all this renewed appreciation for The Backyardigans leads to a new generation of kids discovering the depth and charm of a show about five kid friends (a penguin, a moose, a ...

"The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights" is based on the primetime Nickelodeon special, which premiered Jan. 14. It follows Nickelodeon's backyard friends, Uniqua and Tyrone, as they ...

The Backyardigans Live! includes some of the same creative team that produces The Backyardigans for Nick Jr. television, including Emmy-nominated writer Adam Peltzman, and choreographer Beth Bogush.

Janice Burgess, creator of Nickelodeon's 'The Backyardigans,' has died at 72. ... creating a pilot for a live-action full body puppet show called “Me and My Friends” in 1998.

Press Photo/Paul L. Newby IIThe Backyardigans include, from left, Austin, Tasha, Pablo, Uniqua and Tyrone. The cast performed Wednesday live at Van Andel Arena. GRAND RAPIDS -- No one can say it ...

Janice Burgess, creator of the beloved animated children’s show The Backyardigans, has died at the age of 72.. Burgess’ death was announced via Instagram on March 4. Fracaswell Hyman, a ...

Janice Burgess, the Nickelodeon television executive who oversaw shows like Blue Clues, Little Bill, and The Backyardigans, has died at 72. She's remembered for inspiring kids' sense of adventure.

After 16 years, the preschool show The Backyardigans has finally had its musical genius recognized. Much like the Little Einsteins theme song experienced a viral nostalgia resurgence via remixes ...

Twenty-five years ago, Evan Lurie was a Lounge Lizard who haunted New York City night spots and European jazz festivals. Today he's the musical tour guide for Pablo the penguin, Tasha the hippo ...

Janice Burgess, Creator of ‘The Backyardigans,’ Dies at 72. The two-time Daytime Emmy winner and Nick Jr. exec said she put a lot of herself into the character Uniqua, whom she called a ...

Janice Burgess, creator of the beloved children's TV series "The Backyardigans," is dead at 72. The former Nickelodeon executive had breast cancer. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 ...