"Blue's Clues" is a wonderful show that kids of all ages can enjoy. It was created by a literal child psychologist and promotes critical thinking through scavenger hunts, friendly games, and usage of preschool topics such as telling the time, colors, reading and the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and opposites. These topics are used through segments like letters from friends or skidooing to new worlds. The characters, mostly inanimate objects, are pretty precocious, and funny as well. The host, Steve, is talented, thoughtful, and a great caregiver - both to Blue and the audience watching. In fact, I think I like Joe just as much. I also like the fact that the characters, especially Steve, talk to the kids like they're actually there - not only that, but this show is interactive, meaning the characters ask questions for them to respond (instead of a moment of silence, cute kids' voices answer the characters' questions, which is awesome).
"Blue's Clues" is successful because it encourages kids to use their imagination through education. While the show is mainly aimed at children, adults can watch it as well, thanks to some of the reasons I mentioned above. I would say that it's DEFINITELY up there in the Kids' TV Hall of Fame, along with "Sesame Street" and "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," which for a long time were the only shows for preschoolers to watch. Also, it's got a predictable format and slow pace, great for preschoolers!
"Blue's Clues" is successful because it encourages kids to use their imagination through education. While the show is mainly aimed at children, adults can watch it as well, thanks to some of the reasons I mentioned above. I would say that it's DEFINITELY up there in the Kids' TV Hall of Fame, along with "Sesame Street" and "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," which for a long time were the only shows for preschoolers to watch. Also, it's got a predictable format and slow pace, great for preschoolers!