Hi-5 (American TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hi-5 |
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| Directed by | Rob Cotterill |
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| Opening theme | "Hi-5 Theme" |
| Ending theme | "Hi-5 Theme (Reprise)" |
| Composer(s) | Chris Harriott |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 70 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Helena Harris |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Distributor | Southern Star International |
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| Original network | Discovery Kids TLC |
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| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | February 15, 2003 – October 7, 2006 |
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| Related shows | Hi-5 (Australian TV series) |
Hi-5 (also known as Hi-5 USA) was a fun American TV show for young children. It was made by Kids Like Us and shown on Discovery Kids and TLC. The show was based on a very popular Australian series called Hi-5.
Hi-5 was known for its educational lessons and catchy pop music. The people who hosted the show were known as Hi-5. The first episode aired on February 15, 2003. The show was even nominated for three Emmy Awards, which are big awards for TV shows!
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What the Show Was Like
Hi-5 was a variety show for young kids, and music was a huge part of it. The show had five hosts, who were all part of the group called Hi-5. They sang songs together and each host had their own special part of the show.
Learning Segments
Each host had a segment that focused on different types of learning:
- Puzzles and Patterns: This part helped kids think logically and learn about math. A puppet named Jup Jup often helped the host solve puzzles.
- Body Move: This segment encouraged children to dance and move their bodies. It helped them get better at coordination and movement.
- Word Play: This part focused on language and listening skills. A puppet named Chatterbox helped explore words through stories and rhymes.
- Shapes in Space: This segment taught about shapes, colors, and everyday materials like boxes or playdough. It helped kids understand visual things.
- Making Music: This part was all about music! It taught about how high or low sounds are, rhythm, beat, and melodies. They used both real and pretend instruments.
Sharing Stories
At the end of each episode, all five hosts came together for a segment called Sharing Stories. Here, they told a story that explored feelings and how people get along with each other.
Song of the Week
Every week, there was a special "Song of the Week." This pop-style song matched the theme of the week and helped teach the main topic for all the episodes that week.
How the Show Was Made
The original Hi-5 show from Australia was very popular around the world. Because of this, it was decided in 2002 to make a local American version.
The American Hi-5 was filmed in Australia from September 2002 to February 2003. It first aired in February 2003 on TLC and Discovery Kids. The first group of hosts included Kimee Balmilero, Karla Cheatham Mosley, Curtis Cregan, Jennifer Korbee, and Shaun Taylor-Corbett. The show was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
The last 10 episodes of the second season were shown starting on September 25, 2006.
In late 2006, Karla Cheatham Mosley and Shaun Taylor-Corbett left the show to do other things. New touring members, Sydney James and Yasmeen Sulieman, joined Kimee Balmilero, Curtis Cregan, and Jennifer Korbee. However, these new members were not in the TV show episodes. The group performed together for the last time in Puerto Rico in 2008.
Meet the Cast
Original Presenters
The first five hosts of Hi-5 each had a special segment:
- Kimee Balmilero - Puzzles and Patterns
- Karla Cheatham Mosley - Body Move
- Curtis Cregan - Making Music
- Jennifer Korbee (also known as Jennifer Peterson-Hind) - Word Play
- Shaun Taylor-Corbett - Shapes in Space
After 2006, Sydney James and Yasmeen Sulieman joined the group for live shows. They took the places of Shaun Taylor-Corbett and Karla Cheatham Mosley, but they did not appear in the television series.
Other Fun Stuff
Music Albums
Music was a very important part of Hi-5. Just like the original Australian group, the American cast became a popular music group for kids. Their first album, Jump and Jive with Hi-5, came out in September 2004. They also released a special holiday album called It's a Hi-5 Christmas in October 2005.
The cast also went on tours, performing songs from the TV show in malls and theaters across the U.S. Chris Harriott was the main person who wrote the music for the show. Many of the songs used in the American show were also used by the Australian group.
DVDs and Videos
You could also watch Hi-5 at home! MGM Home Entertainment released three VHS tapes and DVDs on August 3, 2004. These were called "Color Craze," "Music Magic," and "Game Time!". Each one had three episodes.
Later, in 2006, Well Go USA took over the rights to release the home videos. They released many DVDs based on the show. Eventually, they released the complete series in four DVD box sets between 2008 and 2009.
Awards and Nominations
The Hi-5 series was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2005, 2006, and 2007. These awards celebrate the best in daytime television.
See also
In Spanish: Hi-5: USA para niños
