Product Details

• Actors: Lynne Thigpen, Noel MacNeal, Vicki Eibner, Tyler Bunch, Peter Linz
• Directors: Jim Martin, Richard A. Fernandes
• Writers: Andy Yerkes, Ajamu Walker, Mitchell Kriegman
• Producers: Andy Yerkes, Brian Henson, Erica Levin
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Live, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• VHS Release Date: September 15, 1998
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0767814207
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,406 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must see for the whole family!!, May 28, 1999

By A Customer

I bought this video for my 18-month old on a whim and it has turned out to be his favorite and mine too. It teaches music, colors, shapes, manners and more. It is interesting enough for toddlers and clever enough for adults. For those of us who are tired of purple dinosaurs, this is a wonderful "first-ternative".

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bear Rules!, February 28, 2000

By	Elizabeth, Karen, Howard and Friends (central Connecticut) - See all my reviews

Bear in the Big Blue House is by far the most well-rounded, entertaining show for toddlers - and their grown-ups - I have ever seen. We grew up watching Sesame Street and the Muppet Show, and this extension of the Henson family creativity is fabulous! Parents will enjoy Bear's intelligence, patience and sense of humor, while their little ones will be spellbound as they learn important lessons. Round up the kids (young and old) press the play button, and prepare for a whole new experience in children's programming!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Toddler Show Around, September 6, 2001

By	Sallie A. Martin (OK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have to say as a mother of an 18 month old daughter, I am VERY VERY pleased with Bear In The Big Blue House. This is has everything you would want out of a children's show and more. This is NOT a show that you just put your child in front of to get them out of your hair. Children REALLY learn things, and watch out YOU may become addicted to them too. I believe that the success if this show is due to 1) It's a Jim Henson production. I grew up with Fraggle Rock that was also done by Henson, so I know how successful and talented he was, and his production company is doing an excellent job in carrying on his legacy. 2) The array of characters, and their names. There's Treelo, Ojo, Pip, Pop, Tutter, and of course Bear among others that show up now and then. 3) Their story lineup. Every show consists of the opening song, and a sniff or two by Bear (which your child will soon pick up like mine did. When she sniffs I know it's time to watch Bear!), then a main idea that usually includes all of the characters. Then he will search for Shadow by singing a song, and then she will magically appear on the wall, who then usually tells a story, sings a song or both. At the end, he goes and tells Luna the moon about his day and everything that they learned. Then they sing a closing song that is very catchy. That brings me to the 4th reason,
the music. The music is the most catching, and pretty music I have heard (Listen to the Shadow song that Shadow sings in the Episode "Early To Bed, Early To Rise" and you'll know what I mean). My daughter always dances to the great songs. I'm telling you as a parent, PLEASE give Bear In The Big Blue House a try. You and your child will REALLY enjoy it!