Leland learns 'What do Doctors do?' - Ep. 1 The Doctor Is In | Learning for Kids

Описание: It’s here! The very first episode of The Doctor Is In is officially LIVE! 🩺✨

After months of work and weeks of excitement, we’re proud to share our Pilot episode with you — a brand-new kind of kids’ show designed to spark imagination, build healthy habits, and center representation in medicine.
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Leland, a curious, energetic, and bright-eyed 5-year-old Black boy with a big dream: becoming a doctor, just like his hero, Dr. Joel Bervell! In this premiere episode, Dr. Joel and Leland go on their very first medical adventure together, discovering just how amazing the human body can be — with help from a few cheerful, talking medical tools along the way.
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This co-viewing experience is perfect for kids ages 3–5 and the grown-ups who love them. Through play, laughter, and storytelling, The Doctor Is In explores important health topics in ways little learners can understand and connect with — all while celebrating diversity in medicine and showing children of color what’s possible.
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✨ This is only the beginning — content drops weekly — so there’s so much more to come!
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🎥 Watch the first episode now on our YouTube channel ‪@TheDoctorIsInShow‬
📌 Don’t forget to hit subscribe and tap the 🔔 so you never miss a new adventure!
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Let’s raise the next generation of doctors, dreamers, and doers — one episode at a time 💫
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CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Joel Bervell and Ad Astra Media, Inc
Executive Producers: Alyssa Harden and Sacha Smith
Creators: Jose Morey, Joel Bervell, Alyssa Harden and Sacha Smith
Cast: Joel Bervell, Ayaan Diop (Leland), Lala Grant (Zada), Jonna-Lynn Alonso (Sammie) and Rama Rodriguez (Otto)
Supervising Producer & Head Writer: Alyssa Harden
Series Director: Sacha Smith
Line Producer: Shelby Vaughn
Marketing: Shelby Vaughn
Head of Production: Lauren Kidd
Lead Editor: Anthony Gentles
Theme Song by: Edgar Martínez Lozano and Rhythmful Audio Branding, LLA
Educational Consultant: Israel Flores, Ph.D
Pitch Deck Writers: Alyssa Harden and Dr. Kristy Thomas
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PILOT EPISODE:
Director: Sacha Smith
Written By: Alyssa Harden
Editor: Anthony Gentles
Concept Art: Marc Sanchez
Storyboards: Julius P. Green and Elizabeth Edwards
Animatic Editors: Julius P. Green and Emma Wolynez
Theme Song Editor: Emma Wolynez
Shadowing Director: Tomeka M. Winborne
Music: Edgar Martínez Lozano
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Filmed at Hurrah Players TV & Film Academy
Director of Photography: Michael Bibbo
Managing Director at Hurrah Players: Jennifer Saunders
1st Assistant Camera: Aaron Yarborough
Gaffer: Justin Wells
Sound Mixer/Boom Operator: Sean FitzGibbons
Hair and Makeup: Valerie Todesco
Grip: Sean FitzGibbons, Gabe Harrell and Justin Wells
Production Assistant: Lauren Kidd
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Animation by Mana-T Studios
Producer: Tommy González
Project Manager and Animation Director: Ivette Piñeiro Colón
Concept Art and Backgrounds: Kimberly Rivera Santiago
Rigging and Modelling: Ivette Piñeiro Colón
Animators: Ivette Piñeiro Colón, Kimberly Rivera Santiago, Ariana Rivera Arce, Angelique Leal Delgado, Luis M. Méndez Rodríguez, Carolina Mangual Rivera, Kevin Del Valle, Tanisha Y. Gandía
Promotionals: Tanisha Y. Gandía
Executive Assistant for Mana-T: Yerlisse Dorta Soto
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Produced by Ad Astra Media, Inc.
Founder and CEO: Jose Morey
Chief of Staff: Lauren Kidd
Director of Intellectual Property: Spencer Baldwin
Creative Manager: Shelby Vaughn
Graphic Design Intern: Denise Morales
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Funded in part by Kickstarter campaign and viewers like you!
A Special Thank You to: Christen Nino De Guzman, Gabriel Nieves, Dr. Deirdre Campbell, Rajiv Narula and Tommy Martin
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Brought to You in Part By: TowneBanks
Scrubs Sponsor: FIGS
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Filmed in the State of Virginia
Animated in Puerto Rico
The Doctor Is In Productions, LLC 2025
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Disclaimer: The Doctor Is In is an educational program created for general informational and learning purposes only. The content in this video is not medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical care. For any health questions, concerns, or medical needs, please consult a licensed healthcare professional.

If this episode includes a hands-on activity, please remember: children should always ask for an adult’s permission and assistance before participating to ensure safety and the best learning experience.