F.A.Q.

What is THE FRIDAY ZONE?

The Friday Zone is a multiple Emmy award-winning children’s series. It airs weekly on two PBS stations in Indiana, WTIU and WFYI. It is produced by WTIU and has been on the air since 1999.

THE FRIDAY ZONE serves children who are between the ages of 7 – 12 years old, as well as their parents. THE FRIDAY ZONE mission is to challenge children to explore, investigate and experience the world around them.

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How can I appear on THE FRIDAY ZONE?

Once a year we open our doors to meet Friday Zone viewers who would like to be considered for appearances on future shows. This year our Open Call was in May. Please check our web site for updated information about Open Calls. Our Open Calls are for kids who are between the ages of 8-12 years old.

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Why do you have to be a certain age to appear on the show?

THE FRIDAY ZONE’s content is primarily targeted toward elementary age children. However, we do hope that everyone who watches the show enjoys it. We try to have children within our target age range on the show, but specifically look for kids on the older end, meaning 8 - 12 year olds.

The kids who come on the program must be able to respond to questions with thorough answers, offer interesting comments and insight on the topics, and also ask thought-provoking questions. Although younger kids may be able to handle those requirements, we feel that older children have more experience with doing so.

Also, during our studio audience tapings, there is quite a bit of down time where the audience must watch the same material being taped over and over and wait for long periods for technical adjustments. The waiting is difficult for any age, especially for younger children.

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Is it possible to see a taping of THE FRIDAY ZONE?

Unfortunately, due to lack of space and resources, THE FRIDAY ZONE tapings are closed to the public.

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What happened to Holly and Echo?

Holly Gregory, the first host and producer of THE FRIDAY ZONE, moved to New York City in February 2003. She is currently continuing her work in children’s television.

Echo Shappell, the second host of THE FRIDAY ZONE, plans to pursue a career in social work. Nina Shelton, the second producer of THE FRIDAY ZONE who worked closely with Echo, is pursuing a freelancing career.

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