Wow! This is a really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show. I said that because I watch this on Nickelodeon and Noggin with my 16-month-old nephew from time to time. It's hard to say which show on Nickelodeon and Noggin is the best. Still it's really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Nickelodeon and Noggin really know how to reach a toddler's developing mind. Now, in conclusion, if you have children, nieces, or nephews, I strongly recommend this really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show. I guarantee you that they will enjoy it.
44 Reviews
A nostalgia
Mysterygeneration23 August 2022
Parents should be aware that Blue's Clues is a fun, interactive educational program with no objectionable material. Blue is a savvy, devoted companion, and the human host, Steve, and subsequently Joe, connect with their pals on the show and at home admirably.
Great Show for Kids
shelbythuylinh11 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Introduced the world to female dog Blue and "owner" Steve Burns the original host. As he got the young kids in the TV audience involved as Blue hence the title of the clues she wanted like something to eat or a hobby as three clues to get it all together.
It encourages kids to learn much like Sesame Street. And that the kids seem to be in the very much wanting to participate on it there! Even with other hosts Joe and now Josh still Blue is the star with her friends!
It encourages kids to learn much like Sesame Street. And that the kids seem to be in the very much wanting to participate on it there! Even with other hosts Joe and now Josh still Blue is the star with her friends!
sweet and super
jaemiewaters25 February 2012
it is a sweet and super TV show i think you will enjoy this one of a kind show there is nothing like this it is a hot this is one of the best kid shows ever created i hope you enjoy it i think it is one of the coolest TV shows it is a classic there is nothing on earth like this you want believe your eyes it is a big hit well i think so and i hope you think the same way it is just a sweet TV show it is one of a kind it is a super TV show you will laugh hard after you watch this great TV show i like it a lot and i hope you think the same way but it is not the best but it is still a great show i really hope you enjoy it is out of this world well i think so i think it is a OK show but it is kind of boring but it is still good
One Of The Shows That Defined Nickelodeon
jimmydragtron20 October 2015
I saw an episode of this show nearly twenty years ago. After knowing a little about it, I had no idea it would have a long run. If there's anything that made the show such a hit, perhaps its the cute characters and the themes that are totally original. Also, the idea of picking up clues, and putting them together to get the answer could inspire youngsters to have strategic thinking like detectives.
Again, the show was such a hit that it ran for over a decade. And because of how long it ran, Blue's Clues is definitely one of the series that defined Nickelodeon, along with Dora the Explorer, and Spongebob.
If girls would wear shirts depicting Blue, boys would probably wear shirts portraying Periwinkle.
Again, the show was such a hit that it ran for over a decade. And because of how long it ran, Blue's Clues is definitely one of the series that defined Nickelodeon, along with Dora the Explorer, and Spongebob.
If girls would wear shirts depicting Blue, boys would probably wear shirts portraying Periwinkle.
A Delightful Children's Show
pachin29 January 2006
Warning: Spoilers
The first time I saw Blue's Clues was in 1997 with my daughter who was two at the time. A friend of mine raved about the show so I decided to tune in. After watching several shows I found it to be delightful and charming. Steve Burns was a great host for the show that was wonderful in the way it taught and entertained children. With the stuffed Blue my daughter had, the games and of course watching the show every day Steve and Blue almost seemed like members of our family! Several years later, on a personal note, on 9/12/01 (everyone knows what happened on 9/11/01)my two daughters had a doctor's check up to go to. Since we lived in the New York Area, we were all on edge, to understate things. As I took my children to the doctor's office, the office had Blue's Clues on, for some reason, watching Blue's Clues actually gave me and my children a sense of calm.
Less than a year later, we met Donovan Patton (aka Joe) at the Toys R Us on Broadway in Manhattan. My daughters always wanted to met Steve but while I couldn't do that I had to take them to at least meet the new host of Blue's Clues. Mr. Patton was charming and it was an experience my children will never forget.
I can truly say I love that show because it will always remind me of the times when my children were young.
Less than a year later, we met Donovan Patton (aka Joe) at the Toys R Us on Broadway in Manhattan. My daughters always wanted to met Steve but while I couldn't do that I had to take them to at least meet the new host of Blue's Clues. Mr. Patton was charming and it was an experience my children will never forget.
I can truly say I love that show because it will always remind me of the times when my children were young.
Mixed feelings about this show.
curren-waters8 February 2009
OK, I'm not trying to sound like a guy who plays Xbox, and I understand that it's a kids show, but this show was very disturbing. First of all, both Steve and Joe (Steve was in the older seasons, while Joe was in the newer seasons) act like idiots for their age; they always require help from the kids watching to find blue paw prints that should be easy to find. Also, a lot of the voice acting sounds really bland, and could probably make your children drool in bore. Also, I understand this is pretty common in most kids shows, and it's not too huge of a problem, but this show was REALLY random. One minute, they're talking to salt and pepper shakers, the next they're talking to a bug-eyed bear, the next, they're talking to a pail and a shovel; now THAT's random! Finally, Steve or Joe always like to point out the obvious; for example, in the episode about Blue's birthday, Blue gives Steve a thank-you gift, and he points out that the tag says "Steve"; as if we didn't know that already! Yeah, it's a kid's show, but I don't think the show was meant to teach kids how to spell.
But now that I got the bad stuff out of the way, let's talk about the good stuff. First of all, this show could make your children very observant, as it always has to do with them finding paw prints made by the blue dog named Blue; if not for this show, I wouldn't be the observant man that I am today. Also, despite being more random than Ren and Stimpy, or at least Rocko's Modern Life, the characters are kind and likable.... for kids, of course.
So, as you can tell, this show gave me mixed feelings. I say just flip over to Sesame Street or something.
But now that I got the bad stuff out of the way, let's talk about the good stuff. First of all, this show could make your children very observant, as it always has to do with them finding paw prints made by the blue dog named Blue; if not for this show, I wouldn't be the observant man that I am today. Also, despite being more random than Ren and Stimpy, or at least Rocko's Modern Life, the characters are kind and likable.... for kids, of course.
So, as you can tell, this show gave me mixed feelings. I say just flip over to Sesame Street or something.
I love this show and I'm not even a baby!
sinisterdrecc8828 March 2009
Blues Clues was one of my favorite shows growing up. It still is. Well, the episodes with Steve anyway. It is a very good show for preschoolers beginning to learn. Steve plays games to find 3 paw prints that Blue has hidden in various places (on a cloud, on a jar, etc). Preschoolers will have a great time helping Steve find the clues, and Steve really has to return to the show because Joe took over. I think parents will like this show too, because I'm not a little kid but I still love it. I recommend this show to anyone, because it rocks and is fun to interact with.
10/10
10/10
Not a good watch.
raffijh18 November 2023
This show is bad. 'Cause it's my opinion. The reason i don't like it is because it gets me cringed out SO much. Another bad thing about the show is that the puppies were only represented in Blue and Magenta, which means they need more colors. Till Blue's Clues got good reviews, it bugs me a lot of times. The spin-offs suck too. If it's not bad enough, the episodes could be worse. All, not one. Bad Nickelodeon shows in my opinion:
1. SpongeBob (1/10)
2. Dora (1.15/10)
3. Loud House (1.3/10)
4. Paw Patrol (1.45/10)
5. Blue's Clues (1.6/10)
6. Bubble Guppies (1.75/10)
7. Backyardigans (1.9/10)
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A Perfect Recipe
Movie_Fan12 April 2000
Take an adorable twenty-something guy, a computer animated blue puppy, add a dash of spices (Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper and Paprika to be specific), throw in your favorite preschooler and you have the perfect recipe for a delightful Nick Jr show. "Blue's Clues," and the format in which it is shown, are simply ingenious. In the show, Steve (the adorable twenty-something guy I mentioned earlier) is the only live action character in an animated world. Every episode, his dog, Blue, has something that she wants to tell Steve, and in order to do this, she goes around the house leaving blue paw prints on clues. While trying to find the clues, Steve often stops to help his friends (Slippery Soap, Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper, Paprika, Shovel and Pail, the Felt Friends and various others) with some dilemma they may be having (shapes, colors, what doesn't belong, etc). At the end of the show, Steve asks the children's help to figure out what Blue is trying to tell him. There are various songs that remain the same from episode to episode. The songs are simple enough for the child that I babysit to sing and dance along with. Each week, the same episode of `Blue's Clues' is shown for five days. The thought process behind this is that the more times a child sees something, the more they pick up from it and the better that they feel about themselves for having learned something. I have seen this plan succeed. On Monday, the four-year-old that I baby-sit asks me what the answers are. I dumb myself down as Steve does on the show in order for the little boy to learn the answers. On Tuesday, he's a little more vocal because he learned some things the day before. On Wednesday, he's interacting with Steve and Blue for a good portion of show. By Thursday, he has everything figured out and answers them easily. On Friday, he's a pro at it and answers the questions before Steve can even get them out of his mouth. `Blue's Clues' is a pleasant and welcome change from other television shows. It is totally interactive and because Steve relies on the kids help to figure things out, it makes them feel like good. Not to mention, it's 25 straight minutes where I don't have to worry about what the child is watching because I feel safe letting him watch "Blue's Clues".
6.8 is too low!
crazy-chicken-man6 November 2020
We Are Gonna Play Blue's Clues
zsofikam13 June 2018
Warning: Spoilers
Blue's Clues is a classic in childhood entertainment and honestly it's kind of a wonder that I didn't review it sooner. There's a lot to be said about just great the show is and even those who have never even seen it have at least a passing knowledge of what its about. The basic plotline of every episode is that the titular blue puppy wants something and leaves clues by putting
paw prints on various items. Then the host Steve has to solve the mystery to what Blue wants with help from the viewers. Yes, this is one of those interactive kid's shows but while this format can feel awkward in other shows, Blue's Clues uses it to its advantage and I always got a sense of pride feeling like I helped Steve solve Blue's clues. In case anyone is wondering, the title
for this review comes from the song right before the search for the clues begins. Another good song is the "mail song" which I actually sometimes find myself singing when I check my email. Last but not least are there are several amusing characters. Besides Blue and Steve, there's Mailbox, Sidetable Drawer, Pail and Shovel, the Shakers (Mr Salt, Mrs Pepper, and Paprika), Tickety, Slippery, Magenta, and Periwinkle. There's a spinoff called Blue's Room which I
haven't seen so I can't comment on that. I can say, however, that I wholeheartedly recommend Blue's Clues.
A clue!
caseyblindt13 May 2019
I saw this when the original actor was up there.
Steve I think. So, they changed actors and the show went to put.
I lov mail time song. The clues are cool as well. I also love the Blu puppy made and animated. Mr salt and pepper.
My friends love Blues Clues as well.
Please keep watching.
Should have stayed retired
ThunderKing613 November 2020
This Blues Clues was iconic.
It was a sweet, happy wholesome show about finding clues and figuring out what blue wanted. Steve and Joe find clues all over the house, in pictures or sometimes on Steve or Joe themselves.
Blue is one mutt that I can respect. Despite his annoying barking.
The reoccurring characters are likeable and have charisma. Steve and Joe were great hosts. The songs such as the opening, mail song and closing song are iconic.
The clues were very easy for me as a kid. I got it often right by first clue.
Then there is the reboot Blues Clues. You can see my review on that one 27 thumbs down by people who don't have respect for quality.
1996 Blues Clues is legendary and should have remained retired. Even a Steve reboot would not be good. Let alone of what we got in the 2019 version (YUCK!!)
Verdict: Legendary Blues Clues.
It was a sweet, happy wholesome show about finding clues and figuring out what blue wanted. Steve and Joe find clues all over the house, in pictures or sometimes on Steve or Joe themselves.
Blue is one mutt that I can respect. Despite his annoying barking.
The reoccurring characters are likeable and have charisma. Steve and Joe were great hosts. The songs such as the opening, mail song and closing song are iconic.
The clues were very easy for me as a kid. I got it often right by first clue.
Then there is the reboot Blues Clues. You can see my review on that one 27 thumbs down by people who don't have respect for quality.
1996 Blues Clues is legendary and should have remained retired. Even a Steve reboot would not be good. Let alone of what we got in the 2019 version (YUCK!!)
Verdict: Legendary Blues Clues.
eclectic pre-literate educational entertainment
the_frog_princess13 November 2001
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.
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.
Awesome show, but declined once the former left!
kiddcarl-cornell27 September 2012
When I was 2 years old, a new television show premiered on Nick Jr. titled "Blue's Clues", thinking it would be horrible, I was wrong. I enjoyed every second of it. Steve was by far the greatest host on the show. Since I loved this show so much growing up, my parents purchased me a lot of the merchandise ranging from the videos to the handy-dandy notebook. As the years went on, the rest of my family began watching it and enjoyed Steve's antics. Unfortunately, all of that seemed to have decreased once Steve left "for college" (in reality to become a rock star) and let his brother, Joe (Donovan Patton) take over as Blue's owner. We all cried when Steve left, and stopped watching the series after Steve left, and had refused to watch any episodes that had Joe, we only watched Steve's episodes. Joe just didn't seem to fit in well as the host, and I felt that he replaced Steve just to teach kids to do bad things.
All in all, Blue's Clues was an awesome show from 1996-2003! Be sure to show your kids this show, but don't show them the Joe episodes, show them the Steve episodes.
All in all, Blue's Clues was an awesome show from 1996-2003! Be sure to show your kids this show, but don't show them the Joe episodes, show them the Steve episodes.
The greatest CGI and live-action series ever invented on Nick Jr.!!
stephenchase-6350419 February 2021
Warning: Spoilers
One of my Favorite Shows from my Childhood
timrilounsbury2 February 2023
Oh my Lord, do I have many memories of this show? I still own the DVDs from when I was a kid. And even stranger, I remember owning these four orange VHS tapes of Blue's Clues episodes and I can even remember those and I haven't seen those in frickin years. Blue is one of my favorite childhood characters, she's just so cute and likable, and I love her design in the old show (screw the new show's animation). I also really like Steve and Joe as hosts. I grew up with them both equally, but honestly I do love Steve a little more just because he was the original host, but Joe was just as fun and energetic as Steve was. If I had to pick my favorite episode, it'd be "Blue's Big Band" because I believe it was one of the earliest ones I owned and saw. Overall, I highly recommend the show to your kids and even adults might find it a bit charming compared to some children's shows.
What a delightful children's program!
Apostle8 December 1999
Blues Clues is the most inviting, creative show on television. It stars a guy named Steve and he and his puppy, Blue, have fun playing the Blues Clues game. Blue, a computer generated dog, is ADORABLE and her voice is fun to listen to! Parents have just as much fun watching it as their children, and I should know! (Blue is a she by the way.) Move over, Telletubbies. Goodbye, Barney. Blue is here to stay!
This show rocks!
skylermo17 August 2012
I remember when I used to watch this show all the time as a kid. I love all of the educational concepts that they use in the show and how they use critical thinking skills towards kids. It has become part of my childhood and I wish they made more shows like this for kids in today's age. I remember when Steve left and I was really sad but after Joe came along, I hardly watched it anymore. It just wasn't the same after Steve left and I grew up with him. I remember just about all the episodes with Steve but when Joe came, I hardly remember the handfuls I watched when Joe was on there. When Blue's Room came on, I thought it sucked! I didn't really buy the fact that Blue could now talk! The new characters on the show wasn't really the same as the old characters from Blues Clues. I liked the old characters better. But overall,the original Blues Clues with Steve is a really good show!
This was a great show; informative and just downright heartwarming and funny.
kimcoxmonm27 September 2021
My toddler son and I used to watch this when it came out. I had split hours at work two days out of the week, so we had our "Blues Clues" time on those days. The day care he went to also had that 1/2 reserved as well. It was a fantastic show. Steve Burns was so engaging and never talked down to the kids. The characters were well thought out and funny. By the end of the week, my son's could practically recite the dialogue with them and we sang the songs. I still remember the mail song and giggle yelling out maaaaaaaiiiiiillll!!!!
It wasn't the same when he left. Joe did a good job but Steve was what made it great.
I grew up on Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Electric Company and Zoom. My kids had Sesame Street and Blues Clues. No Barney, Wiggles, Telly Tubbies..the rubbish that turned brains to mush.
I was genuinely shocked when I read that Steve Burns is the man behind Mighty Little Man, the theme song for Young Sheldon; another great show. It was on his 1st album. It's a really good song!!
I hope Steve realizes who much of an impact he had on so many children's lives by simply being their friend for 30 minutes a day. It meant alot to the parents as well.
It wasn't the same when he left. Joe did a good job but Steve was what made it great.
I grew up on Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Electric Company and Zoom. My kids had Sesame Street and Blues Clues. No Barney, Wiggles, Telly Tubbies..the rubbish that turned brains to mush.
I was genuinely shocked when I read that Steve Burns is the man behind Mighty Little Man, the theme song for Young Sheldon; another great show. It was on his 1st album. It's a really good song!!
I hope Steve realizes who much of an impact he had on so many children's lives by simply being their friend for 30 minutes a day. It meant alot to the parents as well.
Positively Sweet
lotrfanejw5 April 2002
Even as a teenager, I enjoy this show. My little sister adores it, and the educational value is high. It gives children a chance to feel good about themselves while learning something, and as the same show is replayed for a week, children get maximum benefits. The characters are good and cute, along with Steve. He is a cute little guy, and a positive influence for children. Kids feel like they can identify with him. Unlike many other children's shows, this possesses some actual value, and kids adore it. It is good enough for even me to watch with my little sister on weekdays when I do not have school.
A legendary TV show in general
kristopherll31 December 2018
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