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‘Donkey Hodie’ Teaches Kids to Dream Big and Persevere Details Series Premiere Monday, May 3 on WHRO Kids A new PBS Kids series empowers kids to dream big, be resourceful and persevere to realize their goals. The colorful multi-platform show follows the adventures of Donkey Hodie, granddaughter of the original Donkey Hodie character from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (now known as “Grampy Hodie”). The original puppet appeared in 59 episodes of the beloved children’s series. Inspired by the quirky, funny side of Fred Rogers, Donkey Hodie, furthers the childr...

Son wants to see his mother's face just 'once in his life' Donegal's help sought to find a photograph of Eileen Doherty Reporter: ');  '); A Donegal emigrant who has just celebrated his 80th birthday is seeking help tracking down a photograph of his deceased mother. Michael John Docherty, who now lives in Preston in Lancashire in England, was born in Inishowen in Carndonagh on March 24, 1941. The family's name was originally spelled 'Doherty', which changed to 'Docherty' many years later. Michael has never seen a photograph of his mother who sadly passed away when he was very young. Michael...

‘It’s just a little family’: the perfect cover for ASIO spies By Sandra Hogan Save Normal text size Advertisement In late-1950, Joan and Dudley Doherty started to spend a little more time with each other when they began taking part in Operation Smile, ASIO’s first bugging operation. ASIO’s work on the case began with collecting information on Australians who were passing information to Russia, but agents soon began looking at Russians based in Australia as well. One such person was Fedor Nosov, who represented Soviet news agency TASS in Australia, but who was thought ...

Just like "Mister Rogers," the new series aims to help preschool-aged children navigate the challenges of childhood. The show is set in Someplace Else, the imaginative land Fred Rogers created for his show.  "Donkey Hodie" will include original music and reimagined versions of the iconic songs from "Mister Rogers." These songs will reinforce the show's themes and adventures. "As kids laugh and sing along with Donkey Hodie and her friends, they will learn important life lessons about teamwork, empathy and resilience to help them see a world full of possibilities," said Linda Simensky, PBS ...

Courtesy of Fred Rogers Productions PBS Kids’ “Donkey Hodie,” a new live-action, puppet-driven spin-off of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” debuts on WQED-TV on May 3.   TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The latest spin-off from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” puppet show “Donkey Hodie,” debuts on PBS stations, including WQED-TV, on May 3. Produced by Spiffy Pictures and Pittsburgh-based Fred Rogers Productions, “Donkey Hodie” is the second series inspired by “Neighborhood” charac...