Blue's Clues (1996–2006)

Blue is a puppy who puts her paw prints on three clues. Steve has to deduce the clues (with the help of off-screen children) to figure out what Blue wants to do.

Creators:

Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, Angela Santomero

Stars:

Traci Paige Johnson, Steve Burns, Donovan Patton

4 wins & 31 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Traci Paige Johnson	...	Blue (113 episodes, 1996-2004)
Steve Burns	...	Steve (77 episodes, 1996-2003)

Storyline

Blue is a puppy who puts her paw prints on three clues. Steve has to deduce the clues (with the help of off-screen children) to figure out what Blue wants to do.

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Plot Keywords:

clue | dog | breaking the fourth wall | cartoon dog | rhyme in title | 

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Taglines:

To empower, challenge and build the self-esteem of preschoolers...all while making them laugh!

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Genres:

Family | Animation

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Official Sites:

Nick Jr.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blue's Clues - Blau und schlau

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nickelodeon Productions, Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 1998, rumors started circulating that former host Steve Burns had died following drug-related problems. The rumor became so serious that Burns appeared on The Rosie O'Donnell Show to reassure his young audience that he was alive and well.

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Connections

Spoofed in Reno 911!: SARS Outbreak (2005)

User Reviews

eclectic pre-literate educational entertainment

Blues Clues is a fun little educational show which covers many areas of interest. In some shows mathematical concepts, such as shapes and relative weights are covered. Others introduce concepts in art and music, or general skills, like determining the proper order in which to do things in a step by step process. Still others emphasize behavioral issues: responsibly caring for pets, dealing with fears, frustration, and frustrating individuals, to name a few.

Steve, the sole live action individual in the show, is a warm, non-threatening individual who manages to project a gentle enthusiasm without sounding sappy and saccharine. I was sorry to read that Steve Burns intends to leave the show, but can understand it for myself. There must be some point where one would want to throttle someone if forced to sing "We just got a letter!" one more time.