It was April 2003, and America desperately needed a boost.  The country had lost too many people in too short a time (including Fred Rogers).  Nothing on television looked good.  Then relief came, as Detroit Public Television (DPTV) imported The Toy Castle from Canada. Here is its exquisite premise: Two children (the real-life daughter of the executive producer and son of the director) put their toys away before bed.  Among the figurines in their collection are a Soldier, a Sailor, a Strongman, a Clown, a Goblin, a Ballerina, a China Doll and a Rag Doll.  Only when the kids are asleep do these toys come to life.  And they're not the only ones who have adventures.  A few surprises crop up, such as a Mouse Family and sibling Frogs.  Despite their 18th-century period wear, Frederick and Freda Frog are both funky siblings (as they used to say on a