As a new year begins, a new series of pitches begins…including a new pitch idea that (gasp) doesn’t feature Baby Banana…
Documentary cameras were outside Technicolor headquarters in Hollywood California as Debi and writer extraordinaire Jim Staahl arrived to pitch their new series idea, one designed to appeal to “tweens” rather than Baby Banana’s pre-school audience.
Prior to the pitch meeting, the documentary crew (uh, me) was on hand as Jim and Debi met at Debi’s house for a pre-pitch rehearsal.
Debi and Jim report that the pitch for their new series idea went well. “Fingers crossed,” said Jim. Baby Banana could not be reached for comment.
Back to work
Exemplifying the show business adage “the show must go on,” Debi recently met with writer extraordinaire Jim Staahl to commence work on a new, non-Baby Banana project. The documentary crew was present to shoot footage of the writing session, and pleased to see Debi in good spirits as she and Jim resume their ever-congenial collaboration.
Continuing on….
Documentary cameras were on hand at Temple Beth Hillel in Valley Village today as Debi took part in their annual fundraising Chanukah Boutique. Patrons admired the variety of Baby Banana items displayed and sales were brisk.
The documentary crew purchased a supply of Baby Banana Body Balm. And hereby challenges readers of this blog to say that three times fast.
With grandson River by her side, shortly following her cancer diagnosis, Debi’s mother displays her characteristic grace and positive spirit.
At the conclusion of the interview I gave her a hug and thanked her. This turned out to be our final interview.
Virginia Greenberg
It is with a heavy heart I report that Debi’s beloved mother, Virgina Greenberg, passed away today following a long battle with cancer. Posting on this blog has been light for the past several months because Debi has been focused on caring for her mother.
On a personal note, I’ve known Debi and her family for twenty years. Her mother was a wonderful lady, totally proud and supportive of Debi, as well as a kind supporter and friend to this documentary project (she will, of course, be an important part of it). I feel blessed to have known her and been a part of her life. My heart goes out to Debi and her family at this sad and difficult time.
Comic-Con!
The documentary crew (me) traveled to beautiful San Diego this weekend for the awe-inspiring event that is Comic-Con International….
…where Debi was in attendance greeting fans….
…signing autographs for fans of Draculaura, her “Monster High” character…
….and selling Baby Banana books and CDs….
New interview
The documentary crew (me) just conducted a new interview with Debi, at which she brought us up to date about recent developments, in her usual animated style.
She also talked about her upcoming visit to Comic-Con in San Diego. Stay tuned….more details to come….
Into the Wild
Sherman Oaks, California: Documentary cameras are on hand outside the Wild Brain studio as Debi and writer Jim Staahl leave their Thursday afternoon pitch meeting.
The verdict? “Cautiously optimistic,” said Jim.
Meeting!
Documentary cameras were on hand last week as Debi and writer extraordinaire Jim Staahl met for advice and support from the always awesome Fred Seibert.
