Daily Mail

Janice Burgess - creator of Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans - has passed away at 72

While no cause of death has been immediately revealed, her passing was confirmed by fellow animation writer Fracaswell Hyman in social media posts. He shared an image of Burgess enjoying her time in a ...
The Mirror

The Backyardigans creator Janice Burgess dies aged 72 as TV colleague leads tributes

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 New York Times

Janice Burgess, 72, Dies; Nickelodeon Executive and ‘Backyardigans’ Creator

She oversaw production of “Blue’s Clues” and drew on her childhood for the popular show in which five cartoon animals imagine their yard as a place of otherworldly adventure. By Remy Tumin and John ...
WUNC

Janice Burgess, Nickelodeon executive who created 'The Backyardigans,' dies at 72

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 ...