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16 out of 17 people found the following comment useful :-
We Miss Steve, 19 July 2002
Author: (robocoptng986127@aol.com) from U.S.A

A pretty entertaining show. Steve and Blue searching for clues to find out either what Blue wants for lunch or what Blue is building, what have you. But just recently, Blue's Clues got a new host: Joe. We're still breaking him in, but it just isn't the same without Steve. Steve wore that same green stripped sweater every day. Joe

wears the same design sweater but it comes in different colors.

I'm sure it wasn't the producers' fault to get rid of Steve, he left on his own. They wouldn't get rid of him, and they didn't want to stop making the show because the little kiddies like it so much, so they got Joe. I like it when they look at the camera and ask for our help. I usually say no, but it doesn't matter. Also, this show is addictive. As soon as you watch the first couple of minutes, you gotta stick around for the whole thing to find out what Blue's clues will solve.

So in conclusion, it's a pretty good show. It's just not the same without Steve, but I'm sure we'll get used to Joe after a couple more years. It was Steve's decision to leave and I hope he's happy.

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What a delightful children's program!, 8 December 1999
Author: Apostle from Portland, OR

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!

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Positively Sweet, 5 April 2002
Author: lotrfanejw from Syracuse, NY

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.

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eclectic pre-literate educational entertainment, 13 November 2001
Author: frog princess

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.

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A Perfect Recipe, 12 April 2000
Author: Mandi (orca2009@collegeclub.com) from Western Kentucky University

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".

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Really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show, 8 May 2006

Author: Grace Zeh (filmgirlgz@gmail.com) from Chantilly, Virginia, USA

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.

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Grandmom thinks Blue is really neat!, 24 February 2003
Author: AlAnn from Albuquerque, New Mexico

We've just discovered Blue, as we babysit our under-two granddaughter. Our granddaughter's parents have recorded numerous episodes so they can be viewed at any time. I just found out, reading these comments, that Steve is no longer with the show, and haven't yet "met" Joe, so I'll have to comment on the show with Steve. We, like several of the reviewers, have liked Steve's talking to the audience as if they are "people", rather than condescending to them. His energy and enthusiasm are contagious! I hadn't known that Blue is a "girl" puppy until we started watching recently; that's a very good thing, because in children's stories, dogs always seem to be male, while cats always seem to be female. I'm interested now to see Joe, and am sure he's doing his own good things. I'm glad to hear that a believable transition was made for the audience's sake.

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I grew up with Steve and the gang..., 1 August 2006
Author: homesrfan from United States

I remember watching my favorite Nick Jr. shows at my grandmother's where I went everyday. Out of my favorite where: Gulla Gulla Island, Bear in the Big Blue House, and Blue's Clues.

Blue's Clues is a great show for the 2 year old to 7 year old audience. It is another one of those shows that takes the children's participation into the show. Also, something that I always liked was helping the people they meet as they go along on their journey and also figuring out what the clues meant at the end of the show.

All in all, a great show for the little one's brain. It will have them wanting to watch the show everyday!

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A Delightful Children's Show, 29 January 2006

Author: pachin

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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.

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Steve Rocks!, 3 September 2003
Author: famelovingboy68 from Ammon, Idaho

I first saw this show when it came out. I was only ten, still a little kid, but still felt a little old for this. Steve is this really young guy who basically lives in an animated big blue house with his dog blue, and they educate little kids by giving them clues. Not to be sexist, in fact I'm the one who would probably punch someone in the face if they said this, I hate to admit it, but Steve Rocks cause he's a 23-year-old guy and he's so sweet like my mom said, and spends his time in a cute show with little kids wearing a striped green shirt. My older brother when he was 15! said in front of his friends, "Steve on Blue's Clues Rocks! He portrays himself as such a decent, old-fashioned guy who loves children, but as a 23-year-old guy! Yes, I know I said it, I was sexist again! Steve's really skinny, in one episode when he and one of the characters is weighing themself the character weighs 25, and with Steve on the scale only went up to 163, which would make Steve only 138 with his shoes on. I miss Steve, but Joe's cool too

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