Joe Fallon

Joe Fallon was a writer for Arthur. He was the program's head writer from Season 1 to Season 4. He wrote and performed D.W.'s favorite song, Crazy Bus and most of the other songs seen in the show. Despite frequent speculation, his leaving the show had nothing to do with the Cinar Tax Scandal.

After his departure from the program, Fallon went on to write for a number of other popular programs airing on PBSKids, including Between the Lions, Curious George and Martha Speaks. Some of his other writing credits include Doug, Peep and the Big Wide World and Ultimate Spider-Man.

Other references in the show

 * Fallon & Son Movers is named after him.

Writing Credits

 * 101a Arthur's Eyes (episode)
 * 102a Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn
 * 102b Arthur's Spelling Trubble
 * 104b Arthur's Lost Library Book
 * 105a Arthur's Pet Business (episode)
 * 105b D.W. the Copycat
 * 108a Arthur's New Puppy
 * 109a Arthur Babysits
 * 110a Arthur's Birthday (episode)
 * 110b Francine Frensky, Superstar
 * 111a Arthur's Baby (episode)
 * 111b D.W.'s Baby
 * 112a Arthur Writes a Story (episode)
 * 112b Arthur's Lost Dog
 * 114a Arthur the Wrecker
 * 117a Meek for a Week
 * 118b Sick as a Dog
 * 119a D.W. Rides Again (episode)
 * 120a Arthur's Almost Boring Day
 * 121a Sue Ellen Moves In
 * 121b The Perfect Brother
 * 122a D.W.'s Snow Mystery
 * 122b Team Trouble
 * 123a Bully for Binky
 * 123b Misfortune Teller
 * 124b D.W. Gets Lost
 * 127b Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble
 * 128a I'm a Poet
 * 129a My Club Rules
 * 130a Arthur's First Sleepover (episode)
 * 130b Arthur's New Year's Eve
 * 201b Draw!
 * 202a Binky Barnes, Art Expert
 * 206a Buster Baxter, Cat Saver
 * 206b Play it Again, D.W.
 * 207b Night Fright
 * 208a Arthur vs. the Piano
 * 208b The Big Blow-Up
 * 209b The Short, Quick Summer
 * 201a D.W. Goes to Washington
 * 211a D.W.'s Deer Friend
 * 211b Buster Hits the Books
 * 212a Arthur's Faraway Friend
 * 213b Arthur the Unfunny
 * 217b Arthur the Loser
 * 219a D.W.'s Name Game
 * 202a How the Cookie Crumbles
 * 301a Buster's Back
 * 301b The Ballad of Buster Baxter
 * 302b I'd Rather Read It Myself
 * 304b And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids
 * 305a The Chips are Down
 * 308b Buster's Growing Grudge
 * 301a Attack of the Turbo Tibbles
 * 301b D.W. Tricks the Tooth Fairy
 * 311b Arthur's Almost Live Not Real Music Festival
 * 314a Mom and Dad Have a Great Big Fight
 * 314b D.W.'s Perfect Wish
 * 315b The Long, Dull Winter
 * 401b Arthur's Big Hit
 * 404b Prove It!
 * 405a The Blizzard
 * 405b The Rat Who Came to Dinner
 * 406a D.W. Tale Spins
 * 406b Prunella Gets It Twice
 * 410b That's a Baby Show!

Songwriting Credits

 * Crazy Bus
 * Library Card
 * The UFO Song
 * Meek for a Week (song)
 * My Dog Pal
 * My Night Light
 * Go to Sleep
 * Lucky Pencil (song)
 * Poetry Club (song)
 * The Ballad of Buster Baxter (song)

Nickname

 * Credited as Joe "Toolbox" Fallon on some of his music credits.