Donkey Hodie is an American puppet live-action musical children's television series created by David and Adam Rudman for PBS Kids, aimed at preschoolers aged 3 to 5. Inspired by characters created by Fred Rogers, the series premiered on May 3, 2021, and is the second spin-off of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood after Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. The show is set in the land of Someplace Else, just north of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where the eponymous character, Donkey Hodie solves problems throughout her day with the help of her friends. Each episode typically features two 11-minute segments, focusing on a specific vocabulary word and problem-solving, often involving themes of feelings, fairness, and perseverance.
Haley Jenkins
Donkey Hodie (voice)
David Rudman
Bob Dog / Grampy Hodie (voice)
Peter Linz
Clyde the Cloud / Gregory (voice)
Donkey Hodie Season 3 brings 15 new episodes, including two half-hour specials, to PBS Kids in 2025, focusing on resilience, problem-solving, and emotional well-being for young viewers. A major highlight is the first-ever crossover event, "Daniel Tiger Visits Someplace Else," where animated Daniel Tiger and Dad Tiger are reimagined as puppets to visit the whimsical world of Donkey Hodie and her friends.
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