Blues Clues is an inspiring television program. The show tells continuing story of a developmentally disabled man’s triumph over the struggles of day-to-day living. In each episode, Steve confronts, and ultimately succeeds in his attempts to understand some small, yet important aspect of life.

Amazingly enough, the story of a developmentally disabled man living alone is not sad at all. This is in no small part due to his genius puppy dog, Blue, for whom the show is named. Much like Harvey, the giant rabbit in the 1950 James Stewart classic, the audience is never completely sure whether or not Blue is even real. Despite this ambiguity, Blue plays many roles; teacher, guide, best friend. Their relationship is like that of a more amicable Charlie and Raymond Babbit.

The most amazing aspect of the show is the fact that as an audience, we not only feel as if we are cheering on Steve and his possibly imaginary guide and friend, but as if we are participating as well. His struggles are our struggles and his triumphs are our triumphs.

As with Murderball, Blues Clues never asks the audience to pity Steve for his disabilities. He is noble, strong, and ultimately has more to teach than anyone would expect.

You can never go wrong with Blue’s Clues for your Toddlers, they love that DOG!

My girl’s (11m, 2 1/2 years, 4 years) love Blue and would watch it from sun up to sun down if I let them. I really love the puppet episodes. I had to give them both a sock for their toy chest to play with at will after watching the sock puppet episode. Blue’s Clues is by far the best children’s show we have found. It is just good, clean educational fun without an agenda attached. The characters are all cute and likable, and they all have a lot of rewatchability, even for parents.