- Popular children's television series from the 1970s and early 1980s. Carole and Paula sing songs, tell jokes, and converse with their funny friends such as Sherlock the pink squirrel.
- A 30-minute weekday children's show that aired on WPIX Channel 11 in New York from 1972 to 1984 and was at some point syndicated nationally. The show concerned two women, Carol and Paula, who sat around the Magic Garden, singing, telling jokes, acting out stories, and talking with puppets Sherlock (a squirrel) and Flapper (a bird).—Anonymous
- T"he Magic Garden," one of the most successful locally produced non-PBS children's television shows in the country, was broadcast on WPIX New York, from the early 1970's to the mid 1980's. Fifty-two half-hour episodes and a one-hour holiday special were created to meet FCC requirements as set forth in the Children's Television Act of that time. Stars Carole Demas and Paula Janis helped create the show. In a colorful garden setting, they brought stories, songs, games, lessons, and laughter to their devoted fans. Critical acclaim followed quickly from many publications including the "New York Daily News" and "Television/Radio Age." In addition, Carole and Paula's work on the show was commended by various luminaries in the field of early-childhood education and development, among them were the chairperson of Brooklyn College early childhood education division, and the coordinator of child psychology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. The duo received citations from Action for Children's Television and the Children's Television Workshop. Ratings were equal to or exceeded those of "Sesame Street" and other shows of its genre ("Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," "Romper Room," "Captain Kangaroo," etc.).—Anthony Ventarola <theventman@aol.com>
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