The Dooley and Pals Show combines live action entertainment 3D animation, talented, children and lovable space creatures. The cast sings original songs and participates in educational games, activities, and stories. Dooley, the lovable alien; his robot buddy, M.A.R.T.I.E. and space creatures Cosmos and Zoom lead a journey of discovery with Dooley's new Earth family as guides. The Dooley and Pals Show website promotes the family friendly atmosphere of the show while encouraging an on-line, interactive learning experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dooley?
Dooley is a friendly alien always in search of adventure and fun. When he came to Earth, Dooley was 14 whipplebleens old. Though it's hard to determine his age in Earth years, it's certain that Dooley possesses the wonder and curiosity of a child while at the same time acting as a guide and role model. Ever eager for new friends, it's Dooley's sense of adventure and yearning for knowledge that drives his journey through space toward other planets and exciting new pursuits.
Where is Dooley from?
Far beyond our sun lies a planet far away. It is a place right out of our imagination. It's a bright, whimsical land of color where water might flow uphill and trees might float in mid-air. While inhabited by various kinds of friendly creatures, the planet is full of open space and interesting terrain. It is a peaceful planet where dreams might come true and exploration is always fun and exciting.
Who is M.A.R.T.I.E.?
Dooley left his home with his friend, M.A.R.T.I.E., a robot and all-around handyman aboard the space ship. M.A.R.T.I.E. is a somewhat bumbling mechanical friend with a giant heart and a love of adventure. He's apt to leap before looking and usually ends up learning a valuable lesson for it. M.A.R.T.I.E.'s comical word slips and enthusiasm make him both childlike and accessible to our viewers. Having access to his Earth-programmed data bank, M.A.R.T.I.E. is able to call up all sorts of information for his friends but needs a little assistance in learning emotional lessons. With the help of his young earthling friends, though, he's becoming more human with each episode.
How Did Dooley And M.A.R.T.I.E. meet?
Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. became fast friends when Dooley was young. Having a tendency to misplace his beloved hippleblat, Dooley's version of a teddy bear, he was beside himself at the playground one day when he couldn't find his favorite toy. M.A.R.T.I.E., a young robot himself, jumped right into the search effort and helped Dooley find his hippleblat. Since that day, the pair has been inseparable, seeking adventure and fun at every opportunity.
When did Dooley decide to leave his planet?
Though Dooley loved his planet, family and friends, he also loved learning and making new friends. This love of adventure, coupled with his desire to be an intergalactic space pilot, prompted Dooley to find a ship and plan an exciting space adventure. M.A.R.T.I.E. put the ship in flying shape and even fashioned a colorful uniform of sorts for his best friend, complete with an insignia. Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. were on their way. As journeys through space tend to be, the duo's flight was filled with new sights, sounds, tastes and lessons. But it was the beautiful blue-green planet filling the ship's windows one day that beckoned Dooley to visit. A planet so colorful had to house interesting creatures and discoveries. It wasn't until the ship landed, though, that Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. would discover what they came to call their home away from home.
Who are those two fuzzy creatures?
Cosmos & Zoom are two space friends who have come along for the ride. More like elusive passengers than stowaways, they enjoy each other's company as much as the adventures they have together. Though they never leave the ship (they're much more timid than they would have you believe), there's plenty to discover and games of hide and seek or tag never get boring for these two. Cosmos and Zoom love learning as much as Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E., but they're a little slower at it. Nonetheless, they take great pleasure in their frenetic games and discoveries.
So where does Dooley live now?
Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. landed in the backyard of a typical suburban family. Nick and Maxx, siblings who seem to love to play and learn as much as the aliens they met one afternoon, welcomed Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. into their family eagerly. Their mom, a fun-loving parent and moral guide, has as much fun with the family's new friends as do the children. Dooley's ship, now anchored in the family's backyard, serves as the coolest playhouse a kid could imagine, a safe place and endless source of discovery and fun.
Who are Dooley's other friends?
Ashley loves to learn at every opportunity. The oldest of the girls, she's a natural leader and loves to organize activities. She's energetic and always eager to play.
Michael's quick to joke and loves to play basketball. Outgoing and a little mischievous, he can always be counted on for a laugh or two.
Chris is one of the youngest of the group. He's quick to pitch in and loves to play games. Always curious, he enjoys learning and exploring.
Kayla is the new kid on the block, having recently moved into the neighborhood. She loves to sing and dance. Her dad is Dr. Arvid, the local veterinarian.
Doctor Arvid is the local veterinarian and the father of Kayla, who lives next door. He's always eager to hear what the children have learned and introduces them to animals to broaden their understanding of the world.
Mrs. Z is the neighborhood mail carrier. She brings Dooley his "letter of the day", showcasing one of the alphabet's letters each episode. She sings with the children and always delivers to Dooley his Picture Pal, artwork from the viewing audience.
Mom is Nick and Maxx's mother, a nurturing and vibrant parent who is as comfortable with all the neighborhood kids as she is with her own. She teaches the kids by guiding, questioning and reinforcing all the amazing and wonderful discoveries they make with their alien pal.
What's Dooley's mission here on Earth?
Dooley came here to learn about Earth and make new friends. He loves making friends who like to play and discover.
Does M.A.R.T.I.E. work for Dooley?
No, M.A.R.T.I.E. is Dooley's best friend.
What does M.A.R.T.I.E.'s name mean?
M.A.R.T.I.E. stands for Mechanical Assistant Robot that Interacts with Everyone. It's just a technical way of saying M.A.R.T.I.E.'s a friendly robot and a Dooley-rific handyman.
What's the name of your home planet?
It's a little hard to pronounce in Earth language. Earth Scientists have not discovered it yet.
What's the name of Dooley's ship?
Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. were so excited to get going on their trip that they never thought to name the ship.
Did M.A.R.T.I.E build the spaceship?
No, but he tries to keep it in tip-top shape for Dooley. He's pretty good at making repairs.
How fast does the ship fly?
Nearly 2,000 griznitz a floon, but that's hard to translate into earth speed.
How long do Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. plan to be here on Earth?
They're having so much fun making friends and learning things, they haven't even thought of going home yet.
How old is Dooley?
14 whipplebleens old. It's hard to put that into Earth years.
What's Dooley's favorite food?
Poozle
When was M.A.R.T.I.E. born?
Because M.A.R.T.I.E. is a robot, he was really made, not born. But he was created on the fourth of blark, in the tenth year of miliken. Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. celebrate their birthdays together.
What are all those tools M.A.R.T.I.E. wears on his belt?
He has all sorts of tools that he uses. But his favorite is the frumnitz. Nobody should be without a frumnitz - it fixes nearly everything.
Have Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. visited any other planets
They've seen so many sights on their trip! They flew by lots of planets and stars, but had to stop on Earth when we saw it.
What have Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. learned so far?
They're favorite lesson is about the importance of friendship and how to treat friends. And that families are important, just like back home. They've learned a lot about other things, too. All about weather and nature, for instance. And how the doctor and dentist help them stay healthy.
To whom does Dooley send his Daily Log?
Everyone on his planet wants to learn about Earth so he lets them all know about his adventures through his daily log. Dooley comes from a big family and they, along with his friends, love sharing all the experiences he and M.A.R.T.I.E. have had. They all want to know he's healthy and having fun.
Will his family ever come visit?
They want to, but there's a lot to do on his home planet. Right now, they love to listen to his daily reports, but he'd love to show them Earth first-hand someday.
What are Dooley's antennae for?
They seek out friends for one. They also seek out fun and adventure. He can sense fun and friends almost anywhere with his Dooley directional antennae.
