The creator of kids' TV show The Backyardigans has died aged 72. Janice Burgess' passing was confirmed in a heartbreaking social media post by animation writer Fracaswell Hyman. Penning the news on ...

The creator of the Nickelodeon show ‘The Backyardigans’ and a writer for ‘Winx Club,’ Janice Burgess, has died at the age of 72. Burgess’ long-time friend Fracaswell Hyman confirmed her death. The two ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Janice was one of the greats--inherently creative and kind, and dedicated to the preschool audience everywhere," Nickelodeon said ...

Janice Burgess, the creator of The Backyardigans, passed away at 72 from breast cancer while receiving hospice care. Fracaswell Hyman confirmed the news on Instagram and praised her influence.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'The Backyardigans' aired on Nickelodeon from 2004 to 2013. The Backyardigans - Official/YouTube "Castaways," a song from the ...

Janice Burgess, the Emmy-winning creator of Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans, has died. She was 72. According to The New York Times, Burgess died Saturday in hospice care in Manhattan. On Tuesday, ...

Over a decade after making their debut on TV, The Backyardigans have gone viral… thanks to TikTok. Music from the animated children's television series about a group of anthropomorphic animal pals — ...

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 ...

"T he Backyardigans" creator and former Nickelodeon executive Janice Burgess has died at 72. Representatives for Nickelodeon confirmed Burgess' death to USA TODAY in a statement on Tuesday. “We are ...

Nickelodeon's preschooler favorite, "The Backyardigans," will expand beyond the small screen with a third CD that drops Jan. 22 and a 50-city live theatrical tour starting March 28. By Ann Donahue ...