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Ask Ruff Ruffman

Ruff Ruffman is the star and producer of Fetch! and yes, he is a dog. A very charismatic one. From his doghouse, Ruffman produces an entertaining kids show that is part reality TV, part game show, and all-around educational. The show combines animation and live-action to feature six- to ten-year olds as they fulfill assignments that test their drive and smarts.

Talking dogs are always a hit around here so we are honored to welcome Ruffman as our featured guest this week. He will be answering your questions about his show, being a TV star, and hanging out with smart tweenagers.

Leave your questions for Ruff Ruffman here and we’ll come back next week with his answers. In the meantime, you can watch a preview of the next season of Fetch! that starts this month. (check local listings)

Comments

Fetch

Hi Ruff,

Will ever you be on stage in a touring show? I'd like to see you in person.

Adam Nixon
Portland, Indiana

You

Hi, Ruff,

Are you wearing glasses? Why?

I love your show and would like to be on it one day.

Alanna and Mason Shu Ages 10 & 8

TV

Other than YOUR show (which is the best on television) what shows do YOU like to watch?

Because Ruff is a cartoon and

Because Ruff is a cartoon and the kids are real, I've always wondered how the contestants actually talk to Ruff in the studio g. It doesn't appear to be scripted - or is it?

Sometimes Ruff does visually humorous things, and the kids laugh, so they have to see something on the TV screen in the studio.

Thanks for taking my question!

2 questions

Hi, Ruff!

I have two questions for you. First, I would really like to be on Fetch! How do you get on the show? Second, how hard do YOU think the challenges are?

Thanks!

Jonathan Parkes
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

???

Hey Ruff,

Who is your favorite Fetcher?

Lauren

Relatives (continued)

Dear Ruff,

Why doesn't your relatives show up in person on your show?

Thanks
Lil, 10

Question for Ruff

Ruff:

I love watching your show. What are your new contestants names?

Love,

Ben

Question for Ruff

How old (or young) do you have to be to be on your show? When and where are the next auditions? I love you and your show!

Tessa (age 10)

Season 5, Blossom and Chet

Ruff,

What are the Season 5 fetchers names? Do you like Blossom of Chet Better?

Thanks

bugs

Ruff ruffman, my five year old daughter wants me to ask you..." can you catch a bee? from a tree?" mia sherman (she will be 6 on Oct 8th.

Pineapples

Dear Ruff,

My eight year old niece Eleanor would like to know - how long would it take a dog on a luge board going one mile per hour to get down a 5000 foot hill in a luge board race?

She also wants you to know she's pretty good at the Luge It or Lose It game.

Thanks!

My son's question

Hey Ruff,
I'm thinking about possibly being a contestent. What would I need to do to be one?
from Kareis (care-iss)
age 10

Space Camp Special

Hi Ruff,

I missed the space camp special on may 24th 2009. Was it a replay of "Ruff Ruffman Spaces Out" or a whole new episode?

Thanks,

Dog Breeds

Hey Ruff,

What's your favorite dog breed?
What dog Breed are you?

Thanks,
Emily Roy

Hi Ruff!

If you could pick from ANY of your Fetch contestants, who would be your favorite?

(My favorite is Rosario!)

wot

hi i wonder why did you make the challenges easy? .im starting my onw fetch at home in tx.

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HI ruff ruff ruffman my name

HI ruff ruff ruffman my name is jorge.i want to know how to get on your show cause its really awsome!:)i want to be on season 5 well thats all i want to say well i hope to be on your show!:)

A suggestion

Ruff, this question is from my grand-daughter, Ayanna, who can sing the Fetch theme song, by the way. She wants to know if you could have a challenge where the kids get to design a room for an important person. We love your show!

Tank the Bulldog!

Hi, Ruff -
I love your new cameradog -- Tank! Will he be in more episodes? I hope so. I love his face!

Relatives

Ruff,

Who are all your other relatives?
Are there others that have not been on the show yet?

Paige,

Vancouver, WA (age 7)

points

Dear Ruff,
Why do you award points in such a subjective way? And why doesn't a contestant receive all 100 points for doing a thorough job on their challenge?

Hi Ruff

Hello Ruff,

Could you tell me more about your family; about your Parents, Siblings, other relatives etc.?

One more question.
Are you married? If not,Do you have a girl friend?

regards,

Phillip Ed

Theme Song Sheet Music

Dear Ruff,

I want to learn to play your theme song on the piano. Could send me the sheet music for your theme song?

Sincerely,

Kimberly, Arizona

P.S. I love your show!

???

how can u ask the fetch seson four fetchers questions do they share a blog or can i not ask them anything

how

how could i be o ur show if i live in Utah

Food!

Hi Ruff,

If you could pick a favorite meal what would it be?

Thanks,
John Roy

Auditions

Hi Ruff,
I love your show it awesome. I was wandering where there are auditions. But I live in Wisconsin. I don't know if I can get to Boston.
Caleb Krenz Age 13

Fellow Fetcher

Hello Ruff Ruffman,
My family is a big fan of your show, and i was just wondering who built your super cool doghouse? I mean, a computer that can make milkshakes? that's better than the president's technology!

Best Wishes,
Chenisse

the musical

Dear Ruff,
I have an idea for a musical that some kids say it sounds like the musical cats and lady and the tramp combined together. Well do you have any advise?
sincerely,
a random kid who loves Fetch!

Dear Ruff! My daughter is a

Dear Ruff!
My daughter is a huge Ruff Ruffman fan. She really wants a t-shirt with Ruff on it, but such a thing does not exist - well, at least there's no 'official' Ruff shirt from PBS or WGBH. I have been given a Dad Mission: procure a shirt by any means necessary. Can anyone find a Ruff graphic large enough to print on a shirt? (Format doesn't matter.) I tried to find this information at http://www.picktorrent.com but it did not give me a result!! Have I missed a secret stash of RuffWear for sale somewhere? Does anyone know anyone who knows Ruff? Help me,

I want to be on your show

Hey Ruff,
I would like to be on your show for season 5 but what was the website again?

Kendra

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