Shining Time Station's Jukebox on The Doodlebops
Once CBC acquired the Shining Time Station Jukebox prop, it was featured as background set dressing in the children's program The Doodlebops, which was produced in Toronto from 2004 to 2007. Coincidentally, Shining Time's Wayne Moss is credited as the director for many episodes.
The jukebox can be seen in a few episodes beginning with Seasons 2 and 3 propped against the far wall near the front of the couch with lava lamps adorning its top! You can glimpse it within the first 7 minutes after the opening credits. The jukebox still appears to be in a great condition, other than it appears the round song selector cap from STS Season 2+ has been replaced with one featuring a big red button.
Here are a few examples from The Doodlebops where the jukebox can be seen!
Season 2, Episode 1 - The Doodlebop Holiday Show:
@6:39 minutes into the episode after Miss Jazzmin inspires Moe, Rooney and Deedee to compose a new song for the holidays. We briefly get a clear distant view of the jukebox.
Season 2, Episode 2 - The Ewww Flower:
@5:07 minutes into the episode just as Miss Jazzmin sparkles away where most of the jukebox can be seen.
Season 2, Episode 9 - DeeDee Superstar:
@6:04+ minutes into the episode where the trio frets about being featured in a Rock and Roll magazine. This gives us a rare closeup view of the jukebox. Cheers to Adrian Cocking for the tip!
Season 2, Episode 10 - Best Hider Ever:
@4:07 minutes into the episode where DeeDee is looking for Moe (who's hiding in the lava lamp on top of the jukebox!)
Season 2, Episode 11 - A Mess of a Doodle:
@4:02 minutes into the episode after Moe is chased and finally caught by the jukebox.
Season 2, Episode 18 - Don't Use it, Don't Need it:
@6:26 minutes into the episode, a background shot of the jukebox as DeeDee asks Rooney why he doesn't want to part with his old ukelele.
Season 2, Episode 20 - Moe's Lucky Clover:
@2:44 minutes into the episode, after DeeDee ejects Moe from a shoe he was hiding in.
Season 3, Episode 2 - Moe's Invention:
@4:39 minutes into the episode, as Moe uses his floating machine invention on DeeDee and Rooney.
Season 3, Episode 13 - Around the World:
@6:42 minutes into the episode, we get one last partial glimpse of the jukebox (far left) in the Doodlebops series finale.
Wait-a-minute - Other Shining Time Station Easter Eggs?
So we have Shining Time's Wayne Moss directing Doodlebop episodes, and the presence of the jukebox on the set. One more indirect nod to Shining Time Station is what appears to be Mr. Conductor's jacket from Thomas and the Magic Railroad! Whether this was worn by Alec Baldwin or by one of his stand-ins is not known. It can be clearly seen in a few episodes on the left side of the clothes rack - here are a few examples...
Season 1, Episode 9 - Fast and Slow Moe:
@5:50 minutes into the episode. Look to the right of Moe's hand.
Season 1, Episode 12 - Queen for a DeeDee:
@4:37 minutes into the episode. Look to the left of the long red gown.
