Pete McTee’s Clubhouse premiered on September 15, 1990 and continued on television for over 14 years. 404 weekly episodes were produced along with over 10,000 educational segments. Thousand of local children have appeared in the studio audience.
The cast of Pete McTee’s Clubhouse would like to thank everyone for your faithful support over the years.
Executive Producers: LOU CASTRIOTA and TOM ENSMINGER
Lou and Tom, also known as Pete and Professor, have been together from the very first episode of Pete McTee’s Clubhouse. Friends since high school, the two of them knew that being the “Class Clowns” would pay off some day! Pete McTee’s Clubhouse has
earned an Emmy nomination, eleven Pennsylvania Association of Broadcaster Awards, a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and many other awards.
Pete McTee: LOU CASTRIOTA
Lou has been in the television business for over 30 years. You may remember him as a DJ, News Anchor, or the former host of Bowling for Dollars. He was named the Broadcaster of the Year in 2001 by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting. He also won two Emmys as an Executive Producer/Producer. His voice can be heard on many television commercials and programs locally and nationally.
Professor Noodles: TOM ENSMINGER
Tom and his buddy Lou have written all 404 episodes of Pete Mctee. Tom is also an accomplished singer and actor. He has had the lead in several local theatrical productions. Tom is also the Head Coach of the Wildcat Lacrosse team in Dallastown.
A man of many talents, Tom is also restoring a 1962 MGA in his spare time. He is
Very active in his church and sings in the choir.
Captain Cool: MICHAEL OVADIA
Captain Cool is known by many names. Many know the voice from the Mad Dog and Dave Show on WSOX 96.1. He is “Mad Dog” on the top rated morning show. The show has been nominated for many national broadcast awards. A sentimental family man, Mad Dog-Captain Cool lives his life on the air sharing stories of his wife and children. When he and wife Staci made the decision to adopt, thousands of listeners shared in the experience.
Sammi Jo: LESLIE MORRISON
Leslie has a very unique background and really does believe in exercising and nutrition!
She has been an aerobics instructor and is currently a Nanny in Connecticut. She still calls Baltimore home however. She always brings a pleasant smile to the stage and children just love talking to her!
Wembley: WEMBLEY
Pete’s dog Wembley is really Pete’s dog. He is a Basset Hound who loves chasing cats and eating dog biscuits. He also enjoys watching Animal Planet.
04/16/2009 ... I wanted to tell you about my Kids Show that aired from 1990-2004 on WPMT-TV(FOX) in The Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York Pennsylvania market.
The show was Pete McTee’s Clubhouse, a weekly 30 minute program. We still do live stage shows in the area for charity. We were recently featured in the WHYY PBS special on Pennsylvania children’s shows.
Lou Castriota, Sr.
VP/GM
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