Bedtime Stories and Songs

**Bedtime Stories and Songs** is a programming block for Doghouse TV.

## Characters

### Main

* Joanna - In the program, Joanna is shown to enjoy mending objects and a talent for creating new things out of everyday items; for instance, she used a bath to make a bed, and the walls of her house were sewn and buttoned together. She also has a magic button that she relies on which never works. She plays several musical instruments, including the ukulele, banjo, baritone saxophone, piano, and guitar.
* Fox - An orange Fox who doesn’t like going to bed. He is the only fox character who does not wear anything in terms, but likes dressing up.
* Ledi - A dragonfly who introduces shows. Before Howl came in, he originally never spoke loudly in front of the viewers but whispered in the characters ears. He came in learning everyone is different and can now talk with no problems.
* Mush - A parakeet who appeared for Joanna to make a wish at the end.
* Foxabelle - A pink fox who was introduced in 2012 when Joanna was the only female character, and Doghouse's CEO added her to regain posture. Unlike Fox, she is nocturnal, but was up in the daytime with Fox and new character Foxly in Fox Fox Yay!.
	+ The Night Watch - Once Fox goes to bed, Foxabelle flies through the land of Doghouse TV to reassure everyone is asleep.

### Recurring

* Mini Fox, Saurosaurus, and Toggle - Fox's toys who are treated more like pets than toys since Fox gives them pretend food and they have their own beds.
* Pirate Foxbeard - Fox's great uncle.
	+ Pirate Mini Foxbeard - A plushie who is Pirate Foxbeard's only member of his “crew” because he explores the sea alone but has him to keep him company because of his childish behavior.
* Howl (introduced 2015) - A coyote who lives next door to Joanna and Fox. Like Foxabelle, He is nocturnal, but managed to be up in the daytime in Fox Fox Yay!,  but is shown awake in episodes that take place in the night, which could confuse preschool viewers..
	+ Spidey Sidney - A coyote plushie with the same colors as Howl and is his toy. Like Fox’s toys, He is treats like He has a life, as Howl never goes anywhere without him.
* Vice Versa (introduced 2017) - A fox who lives next door to Joanna and Fox and likes inventing things but falls asleep after he's done.
	+ Spikey - A dragon who is Vice Versa's plushie.
* Fox Pa - Fox's grandfather.
	+ Fox Bones - A dog who is Fox Pa's plushie.
* Foxoclaus - A Fox version of Santa Claus.

### Puppeteers

* Paul McGinnis as Fox
* Liz Hara as Foxabelle
* Christopher Hayes as Howl and the voice of Ledi
* Markie Scholz as Pirate Foxbeard
* Chris O'Brien as Vice Versa

## Shows aired

### Current

* This is Sadie and Isaac
* This is Elizabeth Driss
* Thames the Strange Train
* Jimmy the Hector Knows a Lot About That!
* In the Nocturnal Park...
* Kittycorn
* Humanimals
* Flora of the Forest
* Cheese & Tomato
* Carmen Goldenquills
* Cliff’s Hints & Friends
* Clinton the Giant Dog (2020 Series)

#### Interstitials

* These are Sadie and Isaac's Friends
* Fox Fox Yay!
* Vixie's Land
* Miss Priscilla

### Former

* Music Cube
* This is Lincoln Loud
* The Bluebell Bunnies
* Fleegles
* Kyla LaTyla
* C.A.O.S.
* My True True Friend
* Dugong
* Thames the Strange Train
* Clinton the Giant Dog
* Swaybadoo

## Segments

### Current

* Fox Pals - Real Kids would talk about the Blockisode's topic via clips sent in online. Joanna, Fox, Foxabelle, and Howl would occasionally comment through voiceovers.
* Stretches - Joanna would teach real kids a stretch.
* Drawing Stories - Joanna would draw a story with her fingers.
* Constellations - Joanna, Fox, and Foxabelle would look up at constellations through their telescope.
* Ledi's Light Game - Joanna and Fox would guess the shadows at wherever Ledi was going.
* The Bath Song - Fox would sing this song in the penultimate segment before bed, accompanied by clips from shows. In 2015, this song was reused to feature Foxabelle, Pirate Foxbeard, and Howl.

### Former

* Joanna's Tall Tales (2010-2012) - Joanna and Fox would narrate a tall tale.
* Crafts (2005-2012) - Sienna or Joanna would make a craft and show Fox. This was dropped in 2012 when Foxabelle came in and was replaced by Drawing Stories.

## Openings and Closings

### Openings

#### 2005-2010

2005 and 2010 used two different theme songs and both consisted of footage with children and Doghouse shows. 2009 re-used the 2005-2007 instrumental theme music with Kyla LaTyla replacing Music Cube.

#### 2009-2015

The 2009 era introduced a new opening that combined live-action sequences with animation, and uses a road trip/school field trip motif. The theme song and the motif from this era has been used ever since (albeit with modifications). The opening sequence starts with Fox and a animated butterfly, as the butterfly exits the screen, it then zooms out to show the BSaS bus. Joanna, Fox, and the kids, also Doghouse characters are then seen riding the bus. The bus then drives through a rainbow-like portal, which completely animates everyone and everything, and transitions to an animated world. Starting in 2012, Foxabelle was added.

#### 2015-present

A new opening was introduced in 2015. The shows are removed, which means Joanna, Fox, and Foxabelle are the only characters shown.

### Closings

#### 2005-2010

Once Fox finally goes to bed, Joanna says goodnight to Mush, then sings the Goodnight Song and goes to bed. The outro takes place outside Joanna and Fox's house.

#### 2009-2012

Instead of going to bed, Joanna looks outside her window, then sees Ledi, who winks at the viewers then flies away.

#### 2012-present

Joanna no longer sings the Goodnight Song. Instead, a random child vocalist does, as the new thing has Foxabelle flying through a city. It is unknown if Joanna stayed up or went to bed.

In 2015, the block ends with a circle and Foxabelle adds "See you tomorrow!" This is followed by a night ident, marking the end of programming on the channel for the night as Foxabelle still goes on the night watch.

## Trivia

* Gush and Cuba Kay from Groundtown guest starred once.
* This block aired on ABS Kids for a short period of time.
* It is unknown why we never get to see Fox’s parents despite him mentioning them