WUNC

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 ...
The Hollywood Reporter

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 “ringleader.” By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Janice Burgess, the two-time ...
The Hollywood Reporter

FremantleMedia grabs ‘Backyardigans’ DVD rights

TORONTO -- FremantleMedia Enterprises has picked up the worldwide home entertainment rights to pre-school series "The Backyardigans," which Canadian cartoon producer Nelvana co-produces with Nick Jr., ...
Moviefone

The Backyardigans: It's Great to Be a Ghost! (2005) - Where to Watch

Streaming platforms for The Backyardigans: It's Great to Be a Ghost! haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online. 'The Backyardigans: It's Great to Be a ...
Variety

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

Janice Burgess, creator of Nickelodeon’s “The Backyardigans,” died on Saturday in hospice care in Manhattan, according to The New York Times. She was 72. “We are saddened to learn of the passing of ...