Go behind the scenes with an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer! In this episode, we sit down with legendary producer Betty Buckley to uncover the chaotic, ambitious, and heartwarming true story behind the iconic PBS Kids series, Wishbone. We dive deep into the new feature-length documentary, "What's The Story, Wishbone?" alongside director Joey Stewart and the unforgettable voice of Wishbone, Larry Brantley.
Discover how a scrappy public television crew took a wild idea—a little Jack Russell Terrier introducing classic literature to millions of kids—and turned it into a global cultural phenomenon that won television's highest achievements.
In this episode, you will hear about:
- Inside the Set: Betty Buckley shares what it was really like producing an Emmy-winning children's classic.
- Creative Chaos: How the team successfully adapted massive stories like The Odyssey and Sherlock Holmes for TV.
- The Documentary: The inspiration behind bringing this beloved 90s treasure back for a new generation.
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