Dora the Explorer’s cousin Diego will star in his own series on Nick Jr. beginning September, 2005. “Go, Diego, Go!” will premiere September 6 at 8 p.m. (all times ET/PT), and will then join Nick Jr.’s regular weekday line-up the next morning, beginning Wednesday, September 7 at 11 a.m. The premiere show will be preceded by a Dora the Explorer marathon from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. which will include a brand new Dora episode entitled, “Dora and Diego to the Rescue!” at 1:30 p.m., where Dora and Diego take an adventure together to rescue Dora’s friend Boots.
Overview of "Go, Diego, Go!"
Starring in his own series, eight-year-old Diego (voiced by Jake Toranzo-Szymanski), a bilingual animal rescuer and nature expert who has the ability to talk to animals, takes preschoolers on interactive, high-stakes journeys inspired by the rich environments of Latin America and by the animals that make their homes in those habitats. Diego and his friends encourage kids to use scientific thinking and investigative strategies to help animals in trouble.
The animals appearing in Go, Diego, Go! are indigenous to Latin America and are seen in their authentic habitat. The show is also flavored with Spanish words, Latin American music, folktales and traditions, all giving the audience the opportunity to experience Diego’s culturally rich world.
The show’s curriculum goals are based on using observational skills and scientific tools to learn the accurate traits of the animal featured in the day’s adventure. Each episode includes details such as species name, physical attributes and habitat. Every animal on Go, Diego, Go! is researched and its traits authenticated by science education consultant Mario Castellanos, Project Director of Science Outreach for the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
"Go, Diego, Go!" Episode Outline
In each episode of Go, Diego, Go!, Diego receives a call for help at his Animal Rescue Center in the rainforest. With help from his friends, high-tech gadgets, and viewers at home, Diego identifies and locates the animal in trouble and the adventure begins. Diego is joined by his 11-year-old sister Alicia, a computer whiz who is also bilingual. Baby Jaguar is the animal closest to Diego’s heart, and his youthful eagerness sometimes puts him in precarious situations. Other characters include Click (voiced by Rosie Perez), a high-tech camera with a knack for locating lost animals; Rescue Pack, a messenger bag that can transform into any form of transportation that Diego needs – even a boat, snowboard or parasail; and the Bobo Brothers, a mischievous pair of spider monkeys. Diego’s cousin Dora will make guest appearances in several episodes of the series.
Information provided by Viacom Press Release.
