 In 1971, Demas (having worked in television and on the professional stage, and in rehearsal for her starring role in "Grease" on Broadway) was invited by WPIX to host an early-afternoon cartoon program.During the audition, Demas suggested an alternative idea.Asking Janis to come with her to a second audition, Demas and Janis presented a slower-paced show designed to avoid overstimulating young children's developing brains.