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Janice Burgess, creator of 'The Backyardigans,' dies

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Janice Burgess, 72, was the creator of the Nickelodeon show 'The Backyardigans' and a writer for 'Winx Club' A long-time friend who previously worked with her confirmed on Monday that Burgess had recently died. Her cause of death was not immediately known. A spokesperson for Nickelodeson was not available for comment.

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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 one of the great architects of Nick Jr. and creator of the globally beloved series, ‘The Backyardigans,'” Nickelodeon said in a statement. “Janice was one […]

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Deadline

Janice Burgess Dies: Nickelodeon Executive Who Oversaw ‘Blues Clues’ Development, Created ‘The Backyardigans’ Was 72

Janice Burgess, who as an executive, producer or creator had a hand in some of the most seminal Nickelodeon animated series of the past 20 years, died Saturday in Manhattan, according to the New York Times. She was 72. In 1998, Burgess created the first iteration of what would eventually become The Backyardigans, a fanciful show where five animal neighbors in a communal backyard imagine new settings and adventures. The first season of 20 episo…

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Hollywood Reporter

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

Janice Burgess, the two-time Daytime Emmy winner who created the animated musical series 'The Backyardigans' for Nickelodeon, has died.

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Vulture

Janice Burgess, Visionary Backyardigans Creator, Dead at 72

Janice Burgess, the visionary creator behind ‘The Backyardigans,’ died at 72 on March 2. The Nickelodeon executive also oversaw the production of shows like ‘Blue’s Clues’ and ‘Little Bill.’

2 months ago·United States

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O Antagonista

Janice Burgess, creator of 'The Backyardigans', passes away

Deixando um legado imenso na animação e corações partidos ao redor do mundo, a roteirista e produtora Janice Burgess faleceu aos 72 anos. Conhecida mundialmente por ser a mente brilhante por trás do amado desenho infantil “Os Backyardigans”, sua morte foi anunciada na segunda-feira (04), embora a causa ainda não tenha sido divulgada. A Mente... The post Morre Janice Burgess, criadora de ‘Os Backyardigans’ appeared first on O Antagonista.

2 months ago·São Paulo, Brazil

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