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, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: Unrated
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• DVD Release Date: March 14, 2000
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 076784713X
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,580 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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Three random episodes make up this first DVD venture for the popular prekindergarten sources from Jim Henson Productions. In "Mouse Party," it's Tutter's birthday, and Bear and his friends are preparing a surprise party for him. In "Bear's Birthday Bash," Bear's plans to relax on his birthday are quickly foiled when his friends plan an ambitious party for him instead. Bear and the gang learn all about frittering away one's troubles in "Dancin' the Day Away." Because music is a particular strength of the series, the inclusion of six sing-along songs is a nice bonus. (Ages 2-5) --Doug Thomas

From the back cover
Three episodes to choose from, featuring interactive Sing-Alongs. Mouse Party--It's Tutter's birthday and Bear and his friends are preparing a surprise party for him. Watch as Tutter enjoys his surprise, birthday cake, and presents too! Bear's Birthday Bash--Bear's plans to relax on his birthday are quickly foiled when his friends plan a big party for him instead. Dancin' the Day Away--Visit the Big Blue House, as Tutter's friends teach him how to dance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WE LOVE BEAR!, January 5, 2004

By	E. King "skyegirl4" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is intended for those who are not familiar with "Bear", and are curious as to what it's about. Growing up with Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, I wanted my child to experience and hopefully enjoy Jim Henson's creations as much as I did. Thankfully, my 2 year old's all-time favorite shows include "Between the Lions" on PBS and "Bear in the Big Blue House" on Playhouse Disney.

"Bear in the Big Blue House" is an enlightening show surrounding a cast of characters who live in the big blue house. The main character is Bear, a lovable and cuddly character with a soft voice and a big heart who interacts not only with the other characters, but with the audience as well. One of my child's most favorite parts of the show is when Bear "sniffs" the screen, trying to figure out what the child smells like. Even though I found it sort of odd the first time I saw this happen, my child became overjoyed and giggled in delight, pointing to the screen while Bear "sniffed" her. Whatever Bear smells typically initiates the topic of the day (i.e. frosting on a cake would initiate the topic of birthdays).

Other characters in the show include Tutter, a crazed mouse who typically is the comic relief; Ojo, a confident yet shy cub with an incredible imagination; Treelo, the youngest of the bunch; Pip and Pop, a lively duo of otters who are always getting into something. In every show, you will also find Shadow (a joyful character who always sings a song or story illustrated with the lost art of shadow puppetry) and Luna (the moon which Bear always ends his day with).

"Bear" is not like the Wiggles (which my child also enjoys) or Barney, over-saturated with songs and having little conversation. Instead, each episode of "Bear" is a story in itself with a beginning, middle, and end. Yes, there are songs (might I add the music in "Bear" is incredible compared to other shows) and games within the show. However, all lead toward the "topic" of the day, and I appreciate and encourage that. "Bear in the Big Blue House" gets my two thumbs up!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WE LOVE BEAR IN CA! A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR BEAR FAN, April 7, 2002

By	Debra Munar (Rancho Cucamonga, California USA) - See all my reviews

We love bear in our house and especially on the DVD format. It is the only way to go with kids movies. The added features the DVD verion offers makes it worth the few extra dollars. It has sing a longs and 3 story selections which make it great when you are trying to make a squirmy toddler sit still. Quick and easy and totally cute. My son love the "birthday song" and we had to play it over and over and over again. A good buy with three great episodes.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Partying with Bear is a blast!, August 11, 2000

By A Customer

We love Bear in our house! The songs are catchy and cute, and the lessons our toddler learns are invaluable. This particular DVD is one big party. Two of the episodes are about birthday parties - what little kid doesn't like a birthday party? The third episode is a dance-fest. Our toddler loves to dance and sing along, and could watch this episode over and over and over again!