Blue's Clues facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blue's Clues |
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| Genre | Educational |
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| Voices of | Traci Page Johnson Nick Balaban Michael Rubin |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 140 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 21–26 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
| Distributor | MTV Networks |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| First shown in | 1995 (Test screenings only) |
| Original release | September 8, 1996 – May 10, 2004 |
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| Followed by | Blue's Clues & You! (2019–present) |
| Related shows | Blue's Room |
Blue's Clues is a very popular American TV show for young kids. It was first shown on Nickelodeon from September 2, 1996, to May 10, 2004. The show has been repeated many times since then.
In the show, the main character is a friendly blue dog named Blue. Her first owner was Steve. In 2002, Steve left for college. After that, Steve's younger brother, Joe, became Blue's new owner.
The people who created Blue's Clues used ideas from how children learn and grow. They also used new ways of animation and other techniques. This helped young viewers learn new things while watching. The show follows Blue, an animated blue-spotted dog. She plays a game with the host and the viewers at home.
Blue's Clues became the most-watched show for preschoolers on American TV. It was very important for Nickelodeon's growth. Many people have called it "one of the most successful, critically acclaimed, and ground-breaking preschool television series of all time."
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How the Show Started
Blue's Clues was created during a time when children's TV was changing. In 1990, the United States government passed a law. This law asked TV networks to show more programs for children. It encouraged shows that helped kids learn.
Before this, many children's TV shows were made to sell toys. Also, they sometimes showed too much violence. PBS was one of the few channels that offered educational shows for kids. Nickelodeon, a cable network, also started showing educational programs. They did this even before new laws made it a requirement.
Based on Research and Learning
The creators of Blue's Clues used a special way to tell stories. They made each episode follow the same pattern. This helped kids know what to expect. They also used repetition a lot. This means they repeated ideas to help children remember what they learned.
The show's creators used a lot of research about how young children watch TV. This research had been done over many years. It helped them make a show that invited viewers to join in. Research was a big part of making Blue's Clues. It helped them decide everything about the show.
Blue's Clues was also the first show for preschoolers to use cutout animation. This style made the show look like a storybook. It used bright primary colors and simple shapes. These shapes looked like things kids see every day. The show's setting, a home, felt familiar to American children. But it looked different from other kids' TV shows.
Every episode of Blue's Clues was tested with preschool children. Researchers watched how much time children spent looking at the screen. They also tested the order of the clues. If testing showed something could be better, they would change it. This made sure the show worked best for its young audience.
Show's Big Success
By 2002, Blue's Clues had won many awards. These awards were for being excellent in children's programming and educational software. It was also nominated for nine Emmy Awards.
The show has been shown in 120 countries around the world. It has also been translated into 15 different languages. Some countries even made their own versions of the show. These versions had local hosts. Blue's Clues was one of the first preschool shows to include American Sign Language. This helped teach kids about different ways to communicate.
The show used a lot of research when it was made. This inspired many studies. These studies showed that Blue's Clues was very good at helping children learn.
Images for kids
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Original host Steve Burns, shown here in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Las pistas de Blue para niños
