Biography
Mark began his TV career in 1994; he served as President of Mr. Z's Animation & Production Company which created live action and Animated properties. The company specialized in bringing licensed properties to life through its development for television. In 1996, Mr. Z's sold and co-produced its first property Dooley and Pals with Scripps Howard Broadcasting Company.
In 1997, Mr. Z's sold the intellectual property to Light point/ Victory Entertainment in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Riddle served as co-creator and Executive producer of the 39 episodes of the Dooley and Pals show which won three Emmy awards... A series produced at the Disney/MGM studios in Orlando. During the period of 1997-98 Mr. Riddle served as Executive producer of a feature film, Triangle and Tribulations,
In 2004, Mark Started Little Heart Entertainment, LLC. A corporation specializing in Children's television shows. Mark created and co-produced the Christian series of Dooley and Pals Children's Ministry series that aired on TBN, Day Star, and Inspiration Network, as well as other international networks. The show is still airing today in over 90 million households worldwide.
In 2005, Mr. Riddle served as Executive Producer of the series "The Passionate Artist", produced by PBS/ SCETV for American Public television. In 2006, Mark created and served as the Ex. Producer of 26 Episodes BJ's Teddy Bear Club and Bible Stories, the show was nominated and awarded an Emmy in 2007 for the Show "Creation "and "Noah and The Ark". And won an Emmy for best Children's music. The show was nominated for a daytime Emmy in 2008 and won the silver Telly and Bronze awards. It was endorsed by Kids First and awarded the Dove Seal of approval. Mark has worked with many Entertainment companies thru the years with his properties such as Disney/MGM , Marvista , First Look Media, Circus films, Universal Studios, PBS/Infinity Music, Cornerstone Television, i-Life TV, NRB, CBA, Cartoon Network(Art David), Miracle Channel, Phase 4 Films, Ascap, BMI, Zodiac Kids, Skywriter. Story Land Asia, etc.
In 2009, Mark served as a consultant helping TBN create their new Children's Network "Smile of a child" launch with new and exciting children's shows from around the world. Mark still helps them bring new shows from around the world. Mark also served as an Emmy judge in 2008, 2009 and 2010 for the Mid South Emmy nominations. In 2012, Mark's company Little Heart Entertainment, LLC. Purchased all rights from MAGS Entertainment, LLC. For BJ "s Teddy Bear club and continues to distribute and licensee both Dooley and BJ in the U.S. and Internationally in over 50 countries. In November 2012, Mark served as Ex. Producer of the Pilot of "Divine Will" a television faith base series about faith, love and laughter. Mark graduated from Lander University in 1984, and his married to his wife Sheila, and they have two Children Morgan 23, and Hunter 21.
