The First Interactive Children’s Show

Episode 103

20th February 2024

When Nickelodeon released “Blues Clues” in 1996, it was heralded as a new kind of children’s show, one that was interactive, and spoke directly to its young viewers. But, what if “Blues Clues” wasn’t the first? What if there was a different interactive children’s program that predated Blues Clues by several decades?

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When Nickelodeon released “Blues Clues” in 1996, it was heralded as a new kind of children’s show, one that was interactive, and spoke directly to its young viewers. But, what if “Blues Clues” wasn’t the first? What if there was a different interactive children’s program that predated Blues Clues by several decades?

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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