Jeff & Paige Bring Rainbow Socks to PBS October 4

All-New Series Gets Kids Up & Moving — Hiking, Dancing and Chasing Down Real Science Outdoors with Colorado-Renowned Entertainers Jeff & Paige

BOULDER, Colo. — September, 2026 — What happens when kids’ questions become outdoor adventures? “Rainbow Socks,” a new live-action musical series for children ages 4-8, combines original music, movement, hands-on science and Spanish vocabulary to encourage young viewers to explore the world around them. The series premieres Sunday, Oct. 4, at 8 a.m. MT on Rocky Mountain PBS.

Filmed in Boulder, Colorado, “Rainbow Socks” follows renowned performers and educators Jeff Kagan, Paige Doughty, and Shaun Derik as they explore the science behind the world around them, from lightning and rocks to animals and chocolate. Through original music, movement, outdoor adventures, and hands-on experiments, each episode encourages young viewers to get curious and explore for themselves. Jeff and Paige are already familiar faces to many Colorado families, having spent more than 20 years performing their educational music throughout the state.

“We’re thrilled to bring the beautiful Colorado mountains and trails we call home to families everywhere through “Rainbow Socks” and our partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS,” said Jeff Kagan and Paige Doughty, creators and stars of “Rainbow Socks.” “Getting kids up, moving, and curious about the world around them has always been our mission. There’s no better classroom than the outdoors right outside your door.”

“There’s nothing like this being made for kids right now. It’s real, it’s fun, and we hold the attention of children without overloading their senses. There are no bad guys, no lofty missions, and no jet packs. Just real people exploring actual nature and relevant science concepts while showcasing a love for the natural world,” said Dia Sokol Savage, Creator, Producer, Writer, and Director of the series. “Rainbow Socks” isn’t chasing trends, Jeff and Paige have spent twenty years building something entirely their own, and it shows in every frame of this great new series that’s even more exciting with the addition of Shaun.

SEASON 1

“Rainbow Socks” airs Sundays at 8 a.m. MT on Rocky Mountain PBS and airs weekly through Nov. 8.

Oct. 4 — Bobcat / Density: What do animals eat? Why do some things float or sink?
Oct. 11 — Meadowlark / Rock: Why do birds sing? What kinds of rocks make up our world?
Oct. 18 — Lightning / Chocolate: What is lightning? Why does chocolate melt in your hand?
Oct. 25 — Winter Survival: What do animals do in the winter?
Nov. 1 — Triple Rainbow / Rainbow: How does movement change your mood? What is the science behind a rainbow?
Nov. 8 — The Earth Goes Around the Sunshine: Why do we have seasons?

SERIES CO-HOSTS: JEFF, PAIGE & SHAUN
Husband-and-wife duo Jeff Kagan and Paige Doughty have performed their award-winning educational music for more than 1 million families across more than 2,000 live shows over the past 22 years. Both hold master’s degrees in environmental education, and “Rainbow Socks” is built around their award-winning original educational music, characters and live programming. Shaun Derik is a performer, singer, dancer and nationally recognized motivational youth speaker who has spent his career connecting with young people and families.

PRODUCTION TEAM
“Rainbow Socks” was created, produced, written and directed by Boulder-based filmmaker Dia Sokol Savage, with direction by Dana Romanoff and consulting producers Robin Hessman and Ben Lehmann. The production team brings deep experience in public television, children’s media, documentary filmmaking and educational programming. Savage has created nearly 1,000 hours of television, including “16 & Pregnant” and “Teen Mom,” was part of the producing team for the Academy Award-winning “The Fog of War,” and is a two-time Emmy winner and Sundance Fellow. Romanoff is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has appeared on PBS, National Geographic, Outside TV, Amazon Prime and the Smithsonian Channel, with a focus on women, girls and the outdoors. Hessman is a Peabody Award winner, executive producer of the Academy Award-winning “Mr. Putin vs. Nobody” and former producer of Sesame Street in Russia. Lehmann is a 22-time Emmy Award winner and media executive whose children’s and family credits include PBS Kids, Fred Rogers Productions and Sesame Street.