It’s going to be a weekend for Blue! This weekend, Nickelodeon will be debuting a brand-new episode ofBlue’s Clues & You!as well as the Paramount+ original movieBlue’s Big City Adventure! What do these have in common? All three of the beloved hosts ofBlue’s Clueswill reunite: Steve Burns, Josh Dela Cruz, and Donovan Patton!
The hunt for clues starts on Friday, May 26th at 11:30am (ET/PT) with “The Case of the Missing Thinking Chair.” In this episode, Josh and Blue set off to find the missing Thinking Chair. But for a mystery this huge, they’ll have to call for backup! That’s when they give a call to Blueprints Detective Agency, where Steve is ready and waiting. This episode is both written and directed by Steve Burns himself. Check out a sneak peek below!
The magic continues on May 29th, at 7pm (ET/PT) withBlue’s Big City Adventure. When Josh gets the opportunity to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s (Brianna Bryan) Broadway musical, he and Blue skidoo straight to New York City! But in their excitement, the two forget the handy dandy notebook and get lost! As Steve and Joe (Donovan Patton) set off to find the two, Josh and Blue meet all new friends and discover the magic and joy of music, dance, and following one’s dreams! The movie marked the firstteam-up between the three hosts, and featured returning favorites such as Mr. Salt (Nick Balaban), Tickety Tock (Ava Augustin), Mailbox (Doug Murray), and Slippery Soap (Jacob Soley). The movie also feature special guest appearances by BD Wong, Ali Stroker, Alex Winter,Taboo, Steven Pasquale, and Phillipa Soo. The movie made its premiere on Paramount+ last November with high praise, it currently boasts a solid 83% onRotten Tomatoes. The trailer can be viewed below.
Nickelodeon Is Ready For Clue Hunting
Blue’s Clues premiered on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. block in 1996. The show starred Steve, with the help of You the audience, as he followed his puppy Blue’s pawprints to figure out her plans for the day. The show was produced by Angela C. Santomero, Todd Kessler, and Traci Paige Johnson. The show had influences from programs such asMister Rogers’ NeighborhoodandSesame Street, with an intent to educate its young audience rather than simply entertain them. Part of this was to simply pause, and allow the audience to get involved and point out where the clues were to Steve (or Joe, or Josh). Johnson commented on the effectiveness of the show’s direction, and how what seemed unnecessary for adult viewers meant everything to children.
“It’s funny how, if you wait just that half a beat longer, you’ll usually get your answer … and just how imperative that was. If (parents) didn’t watch it with a kid, they’d say, ‘Oh, that’s too slow.’ But if they watched it with a kid, ‘Oh, I get it, I get it.”’
Upon its premiere,Blue’s Clueswas the highest-rated show for preschoolers on commercial television. It was the third-highest rated show, just behind public television giantsBarney & FriendsandArthur.Blue’s Cluesended its six-season fun in 2006, but the blue puppy wouldn’t be gone for long.Blue’s Clues & You!premiered on November 2019 with praise from both parents and old fans alike. Following its old format, Blue leaves clues for her new owner Josh to find around the house. The show is currently on its fourth season, with a fifth season already greenlit.
