ETV and Friends Come to the 2008 South Carolina State Fair

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ETV and Friends Come to the 2008 South Carolina State Fair

Join Dooley, Smart Cat and Others at the Canty Building Beginning Sunday, Oct. 12

For Immediate Release
September 19, 2008

Beginning Sunday, Oct. 12 through Tuesday, Oct. 16, ETV adds to the excitement at the 2008 South Carolina State Fair with appearances by characters from some of ETV’s most popular kids’ shows, including Dooley, Word Girl and Whyatt, the main character from Super Why!

Adding even more fun to the festivities is ETV’s fabulously fit feline, Smart Cat, who kicks off the five-day fair frenzy with his Vote for Good Health campaign. This project shows boys and girls that being healthy requires making good food choices, and allows them to cast a ballot for their favorite fruit or vegetable.

The “candidates” themselves even get in on the action during Kindergarten Days, Monday, Oct. 13 and Tuesday, Oct. 14. From a 6-foot-tall ear of corn to a 117-pound apple, Smart Cat, along with a few additional delectable friends, will help spread the word about fun and healthy food options. Little ones can expect to have a peach of a time as they help Smart Cat choose his favorite food. (They can also vote online at www.etvkids.org.) And just like the grown-up election, the winner will be announced on ETV on Nov. 4.

This year, fans of all ages will not only get a chance to be up-close-and-personal with characters from their favorite ETV Kids programs, but also with their favorite fruits and veggies. There will even be goodies to take home, like coloring sheets, stickers, activity pages and bookmarks. So, don’t forget to bring cameras to capture the magic.

Meet-and-greet events will be held inside the Canty Building and at the Netterfield Food Court which is located outside the Canty Building on the following dates and times:

Sunday, Oct. 12 Grandparent’s Day
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Smart Cat and WordGirl
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Smart Cat and Super Why!

Monday, Oct. 13 Kindergarten Day
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Carrot and Watermelon
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Carrot and Apple
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Super Why! and WordGirl
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Smart Cat and WordGirl

Tuesday, Oct. 14 Kindergarten Day
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Squash and Peach
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Strawberry and Corn
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Super Why! and WordGirl
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Smart Cat and Super Why!

Wednesday Oct. 15 Senior Citizen’s Day
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Smart Cat and WordGirl

Thursday, Oct. 16 Exceptional Citizens’ Day
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dooley

*All times are subject to change. Please check www.etvkids.org for updates.

South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.

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For more information, contact Rob Schaller at (803) 737-6556 or rschaller@scetv.org.

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ETV Kids' Smart Cat posing with his favorite fruits and vegetables for the Vote for Good Health campaign.

Perennial favorite, Dooley, returns to the South Carolina State Fair to meet and greet his many fans.

Whyatt from PBS Kids' Super Why! which airs weekdays on all ETV stations.