Dr Wonder's Workshop
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Dr. Wonder's Workshop is an American
United States
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 Christian
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 children's show targeted largely to a deaf/hard-of-hearing populace, and airs nationally on the Smile of a Child
Smile of a Child
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 network during the week, and on TBN
Trinity Broadcasting Network
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 Saturday mornings as part of their Smile of a Child block. A few local independent stations also air the show as well.

The main characters are all deaf, and speak in American Sign Language
American Sign Language
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 (ASL). For non-deaf viewers, the show is done with voiceover
VoiceOver
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 narration, and a Spanish-language closed-captioning is also provided as well as English
English language
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 closed-captioning by the National Captioning Institute. The show is produced by Silent Blessings/Deaf Ministries, based in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
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, Indiana
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.

Characters

  • Dr. Leward Wonder (David O. Reynolds): A Scottish
    Scotland
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    -born deaf inventor, and founder of Dr. Wonder's Workshop.
  • Paula Beaker (Tiffany Hoglind): The head chemist
    Chemist
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     at Dr. Wonder's Workshop.
  • Lisa Beancounter (Janet Schwall): Born in the U.K.
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    , Lisa started as the Workshop's accountant
    Accountant
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    , and has since become the office manager.
  • Billy Cameron (Justin and Jonathan Reynolds): A self-taught electronics expert, he is the electrician
    Electrician
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     at the Workshop.
  • Luigi "Pops" L'Inventore (puppet): Pops works part-time at the Workshop and part-time at a nearby restaurant
    Restaurant
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    , the Finger Food Cafe.
  • "Elevator Guy" (Doug Green): Elevator
    Elevator
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     Guy is a computer-generated personality who runs the elevators in the Workshop. He can also appear on other computer screens, as well.
  • Edwin Crunchnumber (James Parker): Mainstreamed before moving to residential school and learned ASL. He is the accountant
    Accountant
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    at Dr. Wonder's Workshop, and a genius with numbers.

Season 1 (2007)

The following is a complete episode list for Dr. Wonder's Workshop:
  1. Be Fair With One Another
  2. Respect Others
  3. Trust God
  4. Sharing Can Be Fun
  5. Don't Hold on to Anger
  6. Care for Others
  7. Obedience Is Important
  8. Always Be Honest
  9. Let Your Light Shine
  10. Keep Your Promises
  11. Never Give Up
  12. You Are Precious
  13. Be Responsible

Season 2 (2008)

  1. Bully For You
  2. Be Sensitive to Others
  3. Reflect God's Love
  4. A Team Makes it Work
  5. Faith Overcomes Fear
  6. The Magic of Thank You
  7. Never Give Less Than Your Best
  8. Be Content With What You Have
  9. Build Up One Another
  10. True Love is Unconditional
  11. Be Wise, Not Impulsive
  12. A Servant's Heart
  13. Be Yourself

Season 3 (2009-2010)

  1. Keep Your Balance
  2. Keep On Open Mind
  3. Accept Differences
  4. Be Humble
  5. Be Patient
  6. Your Choices Affect Others
  7. Tell The Truth
  8. You're Unique!
  9. Be Wise Online
  10. Be Faithful
  11. Use Positive Language
  12. Giving and Accepting Praise
  13. Spiritual Fruit
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