The Dooley and Pals Show facts for kids

The Dooley and Pals Show is an American TV series for children. It's also sometimes called Dooley and Pals. The show teaches important lessons and basic school skills to young kids.

The main character is Dooley, a friendly alien who lands his spaceship in a backyard on Earth. He learns about our planet with the help of the neighborhood children. The show was made by Wardley Investments, Ltd. It was also shown in Australia on the Australian Christian Channel.

About The Dooley and Pals Show

The Dooley and Pals Show is a fun and educational series. It helps young viewers learn about being good friends and understanding the world around them. Dooley, the alien, is curious about everything. This makes it easy for kids to learn along with him.

Meet the Characters

The show has many interesting characters. They help Dooley learn about Earth. They also teach viewers important lessons.

• Dooley (played by Ken Jones and David Maida): Dooley is an alien who crashes his spaceship in a backyard. He loves to learn about Earth's people and nature. He also teaches the kids about getting along with others.
• M.A.R.T.I.E. (played by Michael Stevens): M.A.R.T.I.E. stands for "Mechanical Assistant Robot That Interacts with Everyone." He is Dooley's robot friend. M.A.R.T.I.E. sometimes mixes up words, which can be funny. He has a huge memory bank full of facts about Earth. He shares these facts when Dooley needs more information.
• Cosmos (played by Ken Jones) and Zoom (played by Michael Stevens): These are two fuzzy alien puppets. They secretly travel with Dooley. They appear in short, funny parts of the show. They help show the main lessons in a silly way.
• Mom (played by Ginger Lee McDermott): She is the mother who lives in the house where Dooley landed. Mom gives good advice and guidance. She helps Dooley, M.A.R.T.I.E., and the kids learn new things.
• Nick (played by Joshua Gangelhoff): He is Mom's son and Maxx's brother. Some people call him Nicholas.
• Maxx (played by Erika Brooke Bradley): She is Mom's daughter and Nick's sister. Caralyn Collar played Maxx in the first try-out episodes.
• Michael (played by Eric Battle): He is one of the children from the neighborhood.
• Chris (played by Justenn Notario): He is the youngest boy in the group.
• Kayla (played by Nicole Marion): She is the "new kid" in the neighborhood. She moves in during the first episode. Kayla is Dr. Arvid's daughter.
• Ashley (played by Kaitlyn O'Fray): She is one of the neighborhood children. She is the oldest girl in the group.
• Ms. Z. (played by Davonda Simmons): She is the letter carrier for the neighborhood. Ms. Z brings Dooley his "Letter of the Day." This is a real letter of the alphabet. It's usually the first letter of the main word for the show's theme. She also brings "Picture Pals," which are drawings sent in by viewers. Ms. Z is also a wise advisor. She often helps solve problems by singing songs.
• Dr. Arvid (played by Arvid Edward II): He is Kayla's father. He is a veterinarian, which means he is an animal doctor. He often visits and brings animals for the children to meet and learn about.

What the Show Teaches

Each episode of The Dooley and Pals Show focuses on a different lesson. These lessons help children understand important ideas about life and how to be a good person. The show covers many topics, from making friends to being responsible.

Here are some examples of the lessons taught:

• Making Friends: The show teaches how to welcome new people and be kind to everyone, even if they are different.
• Safety First: Kids learn about staying safe, like fire safety and how to call for help in an emergency.
• Trying New Things: Episodes encourage children to try new activities. They learn that practice helps you get better.
• Caring for Others: The show highlights the importance of helping family and friends. It also teaches about taking care of our planet.
• Dealing with Feelings: Characters learn how to handle emotions like sadness, anger, or jealousy in healthy ways.
• Sharing and Cooperation: The show teaches that sharing and working together makes tasks easier and more fun.
• Being Honest: Characters learn why it's always best to tell the truth.
• Responsibility: Kids discover the importance of taking care of pets and doing chores.
• Imagination: The show encourages creativity and using your imagination to explore new worlds.
• Accepting Change: Characters learn that changes happen, and it's okay to adapt to new situations.
• Our Senses: The show explores how our five senses help us understand the world.
• Being Yourself: It teaches that everyone is special and unique. Our differences make life interesting.

The show uses fun stories, songs, and characters to deliver these messages. This helps young viewers learn in an engaging way.