So, I know I’m totally going to give you the idea that all my kids do is watch TV, and this is completely one hundred percent not true.
However, the TV they do watch gives me something to write about, so here it is.
Forget Lazytown (as though I could forget it—it’s my single most popular entry ever)—Sophia got bored with Lazytown because it’s been the same five episodes in rotation for the past two months. The show to watch is The Backyardigans. How much do I love this show? I am tempted to watch it when the kids aren’t around. I sing the songs as I do the dishes. There are only nine episodes so far and I have all nine on our TiVo. I force people just visiting our house to watch some of this show.
I love this show.
Tyrone, Tasha, Pablo, Uniqua, and Austin
The Backyardigans is a show about five friends—Tyrone the moose, Tasha the hippo, Pablo the penguin, Uniqua the ladybug, and Austin the kangaroo (actually, I’m not sure what Austin is, and he’s the Backyardigan we see the least of anyhow)—who get together every day and have some theme to their play: ghosts, Tarzan, knights and quests, Mounties, Vikings. They all take roles in their adventure that pretty well fit with their personalities. At the end, they repair to one kid’s house for snacktime.
In between, there’s singing, dancing, and general silliness. What’s extremely excellent about this show is that there’s stuff in there for grownups that’s not sneaky or salacious: it’s just on a level most kids aren’t going to find funny in the same way. For example, three Backyardigans are chasing the Yeti across the North Pole:
TASHA
We need kayaks to cross
this water.
They suddenly spy three KAYAKS on the bank of
the river.
TYRONE
Well, that certainly is
convenient.
That line cracks me up everytime.
The songs in this show are incredibly memorable. While doing the dishes I like to sing the songs the Vikings sing as their Viking ship rounds a very powerful whirlpool, “You’ve Got To Hold On Tight”:
You've got to hold on tight Hold on tight You’ve got to hold on tight Hold on tight You’ve got to hold on tight with all your Viking might.
Darin’s favorite bit is when they sing a limbo while trying to avoid the laser beams during a super-secret spy mission.
This show has reignited my love of musicals, which has been dormant for some time. (My insistence on musical-only writing music has been helped by the fact that I dug out our CD collection and ripped about 150 of them recently. Of course, I can’t find the one I’m looking for, Linie 1. Sigh.) I want to write a children’s musical, I’m so inspired by this show.
Anyhow: The Backyardigans is on Nick Jr. I highly recommend checking it out.
(Tyrone the moose is my favorite, by the way. In case you’re wondering.)
Update 2/16/05: Wow, lots of comments here! This entry is listed pretty high on Google when you search for “The Backyardigans” so I’m going to assume someone from Nick Jr. has found it. (Hi there! More Backyardigans episodes, please!)
A number of people have posted asking about Backyardigans-themed birthday supplies and other merchandise. As far as I’ve been able to find on the Web, there isn’t any! It might not be licensed yet or might not have gotten to stories yet. All I can say is: Hurry it up! You’ve got lots of customers waiting. If anyone does know of legit Backyardigans stuff, let me know and I’ll put it on this page.
I found a number of Backyardigans songs on LimeWire. I don’t know where they’re from, since a few things tell me they’re not recorded right off of the show. If the production company wanted to put out a CD with each and every song from the show on it, they’d have a bestseller. I think there are plenty of parents out there who wouldn’t mind putting that music on for their kids, and I’d rather pay royalties to the songmakers!
Evidently a new bunch of episodes will start airing in a week or two. I can’t wait…and I think the kids are excited too. All I can say is, keep ‘em coming! More! More!
Update 8/11/05: The Backyardigans’ eponymously named CD is now out! The Backyardigans has 19 great songs on it, although it doesn’t include my personal favorite, “You’ve got to hold on tight.” I had downloaded some of these songs from Limewire, but I’m much, much happier having the actual CD in my hot little hand now.
Update 1/28/06: Wow. This entry has 747 comments!
There are a couple of Backyardigan DVDs out now, which means you don’t have to keep every episode on your TiVo any more.
The Snow Fort: Contains “The Snow Fort”, “The Yeti”, “Knights Are Brave and Strong”, and “Secret Mission”.
It’s Great To Be A Ghost: Contains “It’s Great To Be A Ghost”, “Monster Detectives”, “Key to the Nile”, and “Pirate Adventure”.
Polka Palace Party: Contains “Polka Palace Party”, “Heart of the Jungle”, “Viking Voyage”, and one I haven’t seen before — having tea in the Gobi desert. (Maybe it hasn’t aired yet?)
We love The Backyardigans too. I actually love it more than my son does, and he really loves it!
I have them all on TiVo too.
Comment by niki alvey — December 26, 2004 @ 11:40 pm
Thanks for the pointer to this interesting show. I set it up on season pass for Tivo yesterday and it looks like they are running a marathon today (its taped 5 episodes this morning!).
The kids were glued to this show and kept asking to see more episodes this morning. The pirate episode was very well done.
Thanks again for the pointers.
Oh and my boys didn’t like Lazytown at all. After 5 minutes, my oldest son Zachary said, “Daddy.. I don’t like this movie. Can you put on something else.” My youngest loves Dora and Blues clues which I still think are my favorites for them to watch.
Comment by John Townsend — December 27, 2004 @ 11:38 am
It also airs on CBS on Saturday mornings, along with most of the rest of the Nick Kids lineup (Blue’s Clues, Dora, etc.). Very nice for those of us who don’t have cable.
Comment by Jan — December 27, 2004 @ 6:12 pm
I also love this show, probably more than my 14 month old. Although it does mesmerize her! Is there any place to find the lyrics to their songs? In particular, I’m looking for the song about the smelly lake. It’s hilarious and could come in handy
Comment by B — December 27, 2004 @ 7:46 pm
We love the Backyardigans too! We discovered the show in early November and have all the episodes on TiVo as well. (I wish new ones would come out soon). It’s funny how the songs stick in your head! My son (2 1/2) and daughter (11 months) watch it all the time! My daughter bounces up and down to the music…it’s so cute! My mother in law loves it too because of the signing and the choreography. It’s very entertaining for all! “I love being a Princess” and “A Pirate says Ugh” are so catchy!! I also love the lullaby to the memaid in the Pirate episode (hush, hush, hush little mermaid, goodnight).
This is a wonderful show that I would recommend to all moms and dads! Enjoy!
Comment by Andrew's mom — December 28, 2004 @ 1:44 pm
We love the backyardigans, too! I especially loved the Mountie episode, because my husband is a Mountie. I was just sorry he was sleeping when it was on.
Quality children’s programming is so hard to find. I love this show because the characters are usuing their imaginations and humour to entertain. Have you ever seen “George Shrinks”? ANother great show, maybe only available up here in the far north.
Comment by karyn — December 28, 2004 @ 9:45 pm
Treasure,Treasure,were looking for treasure, and the Backyardigans are a treasure, catchy song, great character, good story line..we need more treasure
Comment by Dr.H — December 29, 2004 @ 7:19 am
I love the Backyardigans beyond belief! Uniqua is my favorite. I have downloaded the songs and sing them to my boyfriend.
Hope there’s a second season!!
Comment by Tanya — December 29, 2004 @ 2:39 pm
Glad to see I’m not the only one writing about the Backyardigans. Uniqua is my favorite. I gotta be honest, I didn’t realize she was a ladybug till you said so. I thought she was a little monster - but a good one.
You can actually download their songs - if you dare….
Comment by Tangodiva — December 29, 2004 @ 7:29 pm
Uniqua is my favorite. I gotta be honest, I didn’t realize she was a ladybug till you said so.
Well, Sophia said she was a ladybug, and that seemed right. But I see on TV Tome that “Uniqua is her name, and also her species – with her purple skin, pink spots, and dainty antennae, she doesn’t look like any other creature on the planet.” So maybe she’s not a ladybug.
You can actually download their songs - if you dare….
Where? Where? Where?
Comment by Diane — December 29, 2004 @ 9:58 pm
First, for the person who wants the song lyrics, go to http://www.nickjr.com and on the Backyardigans page, they have downloadable song sheets.
As for downloading songs, I supposed I shouldn’t admit it, but you can download a bunch from Lime Wire. I have the theme and Secret Agent (which sounds like an Astor Piazzolla tango to me!). I believe A Pirate Says Arrggghh! is also there.
Now that you’ve got me thinking Uniqua is a ladybug, that’s what she’ll be to me - I just love her slightly stuffy-nosed speaking voice.
Comment by Tanya — December 30, 2004 @ 11:18 am
I can’t believe I’m not the only ! I too have all the episodes on TiVo, and I just sang the lullaby to my 13 month old from the Viking Voyage episode.
If I ever need to get anything done around the house, I can’t count on my son staying put during that show.
Comment by tenb — December 30, 2004 @ 7:20 pm
I have a 2 1/2 year old grandson who loves the Backyardigan’s, but not more than me and his Mom and his Nana.
I heard them before I saw them and told my wife that thee was a gret new kids show that sounded like a Broadway musical. When I saw those little rascals dance I just laughed and laughed.
Now to my point. Where are they? We have been searching our cable including all of the Nick channels for three days now with not a sign that they ever existed.
WE WANT OUR BACKYARDIGAN’S BACK!! AND WE WANT THEM BACK NOW !!
What happened? It doesn’t matter to us if they run the same episodes over and over until they create new ones. Each time we watch we learn more of a particular song or just hear a memorable little voice again (like Uniqua or any of them really) of hear “Hold on Tight”, etc. You get my drift~
We are in South Texas and have Time Warner cable.
We want them back…….now!
Comment by J's GranDad — December 31, 2004 @ 9:33 am
Okay, I too am relieved. I am 32 years old and I can’t get enough of them, especially Uniqua. I was at a hotal in New York and it came on and I realized that I actually like the characters and the songs. Most of all I absolutely love the choreography!!!! I have been hooked ever since. I am going to look for the songs out there, I will find them!! My husband thinks I’m crazy, but even he starts singing the songs long after the show is over.
Comment by Miesha — December 31, 2004 @ 1:27 pm
My newphew LOVES this show… if i didnt love it so much myself im sure i would have thrown TiVo out the window no matter what the situation hes bound to come and say i wanna watch backyardigans. now my newphew has somewhat of a speech problem, well he was just slow to learn. but he knows backyardigans for sure. sometimes at night when he drifting he’ll whisper “tyrone, uniqua…..”
Comment by Kristin — January 1, 2005 @ 6:58 am
I need the lyrics to the song Please and Thank you on the cd “The Adventure Begins.. The Backyardigans… Thank you for your help Crystal
Comment by Crystal — January 1, 2005 @ 12:01 pm
We also adore the Backyardigans. I especially like their theme song.
My son was just dancing with Tasha on a Nick Jr “commercial.” (He’s 19mos, so his dancing is a lot of fun to watch)
Comment by danlovejoy — January 1, 2005 @ 5:08 pm
Wow - great to see so many other people are watching the Backyardigans as well (with us parents).
My kids know all the episodes and songs - we’ve got them on TIVO as well of course.
Can’t wait for the new ones - any word on when we can expext them?
Comment by Zach Bennett — January 2, 2005 @ 6:41 pm
OK. I am 13 yrs old and my friend who is in 3rd grade.. and he watched that show and the show was sooo cool! I only saw one episode though but i love it! It was the one when Pablo was the Yeti and he sung the song Yeti Stomp. Well i was at this Radio Disney Noon Yrs Eve thing [i go there every yr because my dad has a stand there] and they were givin out there soundtrack for those few episodes and i am obsessed w/ that CD now! I like know all the words to all the songs. I love that show and i want 2 watch it all the time! I love the theme song 2! Its the best! Also i play piano and im tryin 2 find the notes to it! So i have to go so i can find the lyrics. ~Bye~
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I HEART THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I HEART THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I HEART THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I HEART THE BACKYARDIGANS!
I HEART THE BACKYARDIGANS!
Comment by ashley — January 3, 2005 @ 4:47 pm
We LOVE the Backyardigans too!!! I ask all my friends and family memebers about the show and NONE of them have a clue!!!!! I would like to make my son’s first bday a backyardigan party. Any one have a clue if this is possible??? I looked on birthday expressions.com but no luck. Pleae help, his bday is next month. Thanks! Glad to find other ppl who know greatness when they see it.
Comment by Denise — January 4, 2005 @ 1:15 am
ha…well i have only seen one episode of this show AND I LOVE IT, im 13 by the way..ha i know im a little old but thats ok. The Yetti is awesome! keep more of the yettis comin
Comment by Linsey — January 4, 2005 @ 1:27 pm
My 19 month-old only watches 2 shows & this is one! I think his fav. I, too, am looking for party supplies. I know, I’m early. But I know how hard Rolie Polie Olie was to find last year!! If anyone knows where Backyardigans supplies are please email!!!
Comment by Karen — January 4, 2005 @ 2:48 pm
Uhhm… I am 19, and saw this at home over Christmas Break since my mom does home day care…and I am addicted. I love it. love the song, love their dancing, they’re hilarious
Comment by Christina — January 6, 2005 @ 8:06 am
I think this show is wonderful! I’m nineteen years old and my little brother got me hooked! The viking adventure is my favorite. I love the lullaby the vikings sing to the mermaid so much that I’m hunting for the lyrics to it. I want to do a mermaid theme to my daughter’s room when I have one some day, and this lullaby would be so perfect to sing to her! Anyway, Woo-hoo for the Backyardigans!
Comment by Candis — January 6, 2005 @ 8:30 am
UNIQUA IS NOT A LADYBUG, SHE IS NOT LIKE ANY CREATURE ON THIS PLANET, HENCH SHE IS UNIQUE, AKA, UNIQUA… AUSTIN IS THE NEWCOMER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND HE IS A KANGAROO….
Comment by AVRIL — January 6, 2005 @ 10:45 am
I am 19 (yes, pathetic I know) and I just wantched an episode of The Backyardigans with my 12 yeard old sister. I have never loved a show more than I love this one! I’m a performer of musical theater, and when I saw Tyrone doing pull-backs in his tap number in the Ghost episode, I was clapping and cheering. My sister and I watched the characters sing and spot their turns like pros, and we can’t wait to watch another episode. Hooray for people over the age of 7 who adore this show! Long Live The Backyardigans!!
Comment by Katie — January 6, 2005 @ 10:46 am
“Spy maple syrup”
“In case we need something sticky”
“Do Doo Doooo”
Comment by Bayliss — January 7, 2005 @ 3:09 pm
I too love the Backyardigans. My daughter is 14 months old and sways in time to the music. I happened on it by chance while watching prime time in the day time and now I don’t even bother switching back to my TV we just watch her 1/2 hour. I also love how there are no commercials and lots of songs. My fav. is the viking episode with the lullaby song. I can’t get enough of these guys. FYI some enterprizing people are selling Backyardigans stuff on e-bay!
Comment by Christine — January 7, 2005 @ 9:22 pm
What a fabulous show. I am really ready for some new episodes though. We also have them DVRd and it’s a staple on our television. Great music!!
My husband has also gotten on the Backyardigans kick. We do the opening dance and closing dance as a family with the TV characters. The repetition is helping my daughter with moves in her 2yr old dance class.
Comment by Debbie — January 8, 2005 @ 9:04 am
I have three kids ages 6, 6 and 3 and they absolutely love the Backyardigans. My son loves to pretend that he is Tyrone. He know all of Tyrone’s lines and tells the rest of us who we can be depending on the episode. The show has all the kids up and dancing — they love to do the limbo! The music is wonderful and we all love the characters.
Comment by Rebecca — January 8, 2005 @ 11:57 am
Can I just say that I am addicted to the Backyardigans? We recently discovered tham at our house and we can’t say enough good things about a show that teaches kids to play in their backyards and make-pretend. The songs are SO sweet and the voices so memorable. I LOVE their songs! Oh ya, my daughters do too!!! Do they have any videos out???
Comment by Mommy Fudd — January 8, 2005 @ 3:03 pm
My husband and I LOVE the backyardigans. Even my 9 month-old who has a small attention span will watch the whole show! I hope the episodes come out of dvd very soon!
Comment by Sarah — January 8, 2005 @ 6:41 pm
HI EVERYONE
IM A NEW MOTHER AND MY NEWBORN SON LOVES WATCHING THE BACKYARDIGANS. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS IT ONLY COMES ON IN THE MORNING. ALSO ON DEMAND HAS HAD THE SAME EPISODE ON ITS LIST FOR 1MONTH ALREADY(THE YETI) ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT I CANNOT FIND ANY BIRTHDAY DECORATIONS FOR HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY OF THEM. I REALLY WISH THEY CAN TREAT THIS SHOW LIKE IT WAS SPONGEBOB OR SOMETHING. BY THE WAY MY FAVORITE IS UNIQUA. AUSTIN IS A KANGAROO.
Comment by ANGELITA — January 9, 2005 @ 10:19 am
Our 2 yr old screams with joy everytime we play the Backyardigan videos on Nickjr.com. I mean, it is really hard for us to get her away from the computer once she’s “Riding the range” or doing “The Yeti Stomp”. Is any of their stuff on Dvd yet? Or at least a cd. The songs are great.
Comment by Bryan — January 10, 2005 @ 7:24 am
I am looking for party goods on the Backyardigans. Any help is appreciated.
I just printed coloring sheets from Nickjr.com of some of the carracters. My son loves the show.
Thanks Lori
Comment by Lori — January 10, 2005 @ 6:07 pm
I just wanted to say me and my 2yr old son can’t get enough of the BACKYARDIGANS. THE ROW YOUR BOAT SONG ON THE YETTI EPISODE IS THE BEST!!!!! WE DONT EVEN SING ROW ROW ROW YOUR BOAT THE OLD WAY ANYMORE. ME AND MY SON WATCHED THE YETTI EPISODE ABOUT 4 TIME ON ON-DEMAND AND WE KEPT REWINDING IT BACK TP THAT SONG . WE LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS WE WISH THEY HAD DVD’S WHEN THEY COME ON WE ARE AT WORK/SCHOOL SO WE ONLY SEE THE ON THE WEEKENDS OR ON ON DEMAND!!!!!!
Comment by DeNika — January 11, 2005 @ 9:53 am
Wow! What a show! We never miss it. It’s on twice a day here. The only drawback….WE NEED MORE EPISODES!!!! This is truely the best cartoon out there. My son’s favorite is “Ridin the Range”. He grabs his cowboy hats (one for me and one for him) and jumps on my back everytime it comes on and I sing, “ridin the range, ridin the range, ridin the range” and he does the “AH HOO” part. How hilarious!!!
Comment by Candace — January 11, 2005 @ 11:56 am
Yay!!!!!!! Im 13, and am WAY relived that there are people older than me who like the show! Count your blessings, I have to go to school when its on, and only get to see it on saturdays….. if I get up.
YAY AGAIN!!!!!!! ~Nikki
Comment by Nikki — January 12, 2005 @ 10:43 am
MY 1 YEAR OLD LOVES THE BACKYARDIGANS! NO MATTER WHAT ROOM HE IS IN AT HOME, HE RUNS STRAIGHT TO THE TV WHEN HE HEARS THEM START TO SING. THIS IS THE ONLY SHOW HE WILL ACTUALLY SIT AND WATCH.
Comment by BROOKE — January 12, 2005 @ 8:01 pm
I am amazed and relieved to find others that seem to love The Backyardigans. I have been watching with my children and can not stop talking about each show. We are musical theater buffs in this house and jump w/ joy to see a cartoon modeled after a musical.
I hope it stays on. We have seen a lot of nick cartoons come and go.
Comment by Tara — January 13, 2005 @ 10:44 am
I TOO AM A ‘BACKYARDIGAN’ LOVER. IT STARTED ON A LONG DAY AFTER TEACHING A PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARDEN CLASS. HALF OF THEM LIVE WITH ME SO THE DAY HAD JUST BEGAN. I TURNED ON THE T.V AND THERE WAS THIS AWESOME SONG THAT WENT ‘YOUR BACK YARD FRIENDS THE BACKYARDIGANS’ AND IT FIT THE LITTLE BUNCH OF REAL LIFE BACKYARD FRIEND THAT I WATCH AFTER SCHOOL. AND FROM THAT DAY FORTH WE WATCH OUR FAVIORATE SHOW EACH AND EVERY DAY.
Comment by D'Andera Franklin — January 13, 2005 @ 1:36 pm
if anyone knows how i can get that song “Yeti Stomp” please do tell, if there is a cd or if someone can send me the file or a link to download it, please email me with any information, my daughter is 4 and loves that song, and as the father i am, i trying my hardest to find this song, please help a needy father indeed,
thanks to all email me to nicholasbowton@aol.com with any info!!!
Comment by Sir Nicholas Bowton — January 13, 2005 @ 1:39 pm
YETI YETI YETI YETI YETI!!!!! How do I go about adopting Pablo? He would make a really good fit in our family. I am more excited about this show than Dora when it first came out. I am hopeful that by Christmas of 2005 they will have Backyardigans merchandise in the stores. I would like more information on this show so if anyone could pass it along to me I will be sure to give you a “snow belly!”
Sincerely,
A Snowy North Expert
Comment by Olivia & Dominic's Mommy — January 13, 2005 @ 8:49 pm
Look on eBay for Backyardigan products. I found a sample cd (only four songs) and even party favors featuring the fabulous fivesome. Hope this helps! Also, they are on Nick Jr. and Noggin here in the Dallas area.
Stomp, Stomp, Stomp…
Comment by CSHorn — January 14, 2005 @ 12:59 pm
wow you guys really like don’t you??!?!?!?
well you know what!!!! 32 years old and over aren’t supposed to watch shows like that!!! those shows are for your 3 year old kids!!!! leave the show to them don’t hog it!!!!
and why on earth are you trying to download the music!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?
weirdos
Comment by elisabeth — January 15, 2005 @ 7:37 am
I discovered backyardigans while channel surfing a few weeks ago. and it was love at first sight! My girlfriend confessed to me that she had a favorite animal at the San Diego zoo when she was a little girl. It was a Hippo named Puddles. I have been teasing her and calling her Tasha. Today they had a promo for the show in which they showed the gang in an Egyptian location and I was all excited to see the episode, but when it came on, they went to the jungle to return a wormen to his family. But Tasha was not in the entire episode. WHY NOT! Is she on strike for more pay? Did she get killed along with Paul McCartney? Is Nick Jr. looking for a replacement? My girlfriend Vickie would be perfect. I am very disappointed in the production company for leaving Tasha out. I may have to write a song about what has happened to her. Of course if someone would send me a video of an episode or two I could be calmed down. Naturally Tasha must be present and I won’t accept a body double. My address is 3810 So. Redwood Road Apt# 2036 West Valley City, Utah 84119.
Comment by Preston — January 15, 2005 @ 12:50 pm
Does Anybody know where I can get a song by the Backyardigans, its called “I want my river back”
please let me know, because my 4.5 yr old daughter loves it and so do We.
Thanks.
Gustavo.
Comment by Gustavo Martinez — January 15, 2005 @ 1:36 pm
Just tapped into this site. On behalf of my sister who is the layout supervisor on Backyardigans - THANKS for liking the show!!! (if you actually watch the credits, you’ll catch the name Virginia Mielke). The team at Nelvana is hoping Nick Jr decides to continue the show - so tell Nick Jr!!!
Darlene Mielke
Comment by darlene mielke — January 15, 2005 @ 3:25 pm
My daughter loves this show also. Does anyone know where to buy the toys or dvd’s if they even have any out there.
Comment by Melissa — January 17, 2005 @ 4:29 pm
This is the best show ever and I am 27…lol I watch it even if my son is sleep
Comment by lana — January 19, 2005 @ 10:40 am
As soon as my 2 year old wakes up he wants to know if the Backyardi-”friends” are on!! This show is the only way I can get my 9 month old for a nap without his brother bothering him! We love this show and he has really connected to all the makebelieve even through out the day. We really can’t wait for more episodes!!!
Comment by Lesley — January 19, 2005 @ 11:32 am
My son LOVES this show and his Birthday Party is coming up soon and I am going crazy looking for party supplies and I can not find them any where. PLease Help me!! email me: baez822@aol.com
Comment by Marta — January 19, 2005 @ 11:56 am
WE LOVE THIS SHOW!!! MY 4 YEAR OLD CAN’T GET ENOUGH. HER BIRTHDAY IS THIS MONTH AND I WISH I COULD FIND THINGS TO BUY OF THE BACKYARDIGANS TO GIVE TO HER. WE NEVER MISS A SHOW.
THANKS FOR LISTENING BECKY AND SAVANNAH.
Comment by BECKY — January 19, 2005 @ 1:06 pm
Wow! I just found it last week while I was looking for something to occupy my 13 month old’s attention for longer than two minutes. The only thing she’ll watch for any length of time is “Jeopardy” (don’t ask, I have no idea!). But she loves the Backyardigans, especially the theme song. Big, 4-tooth grin and lots of dancing.
Great show!
Comment by Monica — January 19, 2005 @ 4:23 pm
I am 31 and love them so much! My 2 year old dauther dances to every song. My favorite episode is about Uniqua the Pink accomplsihing tasks to be a knight. I also heard the song “Riding The Range” but have not seen the actual episode.
I also record the show on TiVo and almost strangled my husband when he deleted a few episodes.
Comment by Shawnice — January 20, 2005 @ 1:30 pm
I just the show once and i loved it cuz the theme song was the bomb!!! i love that tasha girl and uniqua!!! there all really good till this day now i watch the backyardigans!!!!
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!!!!
Comment by lirio — January 20, 2005 @ 1:44 pm
I only watched the bakyardigans once and i loved it, cuz there theme song is the bomb!!!! i love tasha and uniqua!!! there all the bomb!!!! till this day now i still watch the backyardigans!!!
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!!
Comment by LIRIO — January 20, 2005 @ 1:53 pm
my 20 month old son adores this show. he sings and dances to the songs. we also have all of them on tivo so he watches it all the time. i wish they would start making toys or any product line of the backyardigans.
Comment by LGM — January 21, 2005 @ 7:49 pm
i’m 52 y/o black woman . i usually work weekends but fractured my kneecap so i’m off work till i heal. while channel surfing three weeks ago i came upon the backyardagians. the one about the yeti. i love this show!!!
Comment by blanch — January 22, 2005 @ 10:47 am
That is my fav show and it is so neat that even adults like u can watch tv shows i used to watch dora the explora every day.
Comment by christy — January 22, 2005 @ 4:56 pm
I am not sure if my first message went through or not but just to tell u that The backyardigans ROCK MY SOCKS!!!! i love to watch it!!! i think it is my fav. show it has taken the place of dora the exploer. i think it is so awsome that even adults watch little kids tv shows even when there kids arent around!
Comment by Christy — January 22, 2005 @ 5:00 pm
We recorded it this morning because my 6 year old wanted her Dad to see it when he got home. It was the Tarzan one. It shows only on the weekends on Treehouse. We lived in Ontario.
Comment by Mary Jo — January 23, 2005 @ 12:12 pm
My seven month old loves this show and I would like to do his 1st birthday party with the Backyardigans decorations although I am unable to find any? Could you help me with this please?
Comment by Johnna — January 23, 2005 @ 1:25 pm
Both my daughter and I love the Backyardigans. We were able to get the cd from a free Magazine offer and it has been a road trip staple for months and every morning as I’m driving to preschool. I’m 36 and wake up early Saturday mornings to watch it on cbs since I don’t have cable. Its the best show since Little Bill!
Comment by f4bidnfruit — January 23, 2005 @ 7:18 pm
Riding the range, riding the range
Let’s go
Riding the range
Yahoo!
-and when I saw them do the bankhead bounce while riding their horses, i was hooked!
I am 25 and my son and I love the Backyardigans!
Comment by JLM — January 24, 2005 @ 9:09 am
omg!!! Austin is soooo cute!!!
backyardigans rock!!!!
Comment by millie — January 24, 2005 @ 1:44 pm
where can i download the songs for my nephew?????
Comment by cin — January 24, 2005 @ 3:28 pm
My children love the Backyardigans! Especially my 23 month old. He stays glued to the television and laughs outloud at the characters. He gets into everything when I’m not looking, but when this show is on I know the house is safe from destruction! I am looking for some party plates and napkins and I can’t find them anywhere. Anybody else had any luck?
Comment by Marcie — January 25, 2005 @ 10:32 am
My daughter and I watched it first. Then my husband started watching. We sing the songs. I wish there was a DVD and CD of their songs. My daughter would love to listen to it in car. And I wouldn’t mind either.
Comment by shelia — January 25, 2005 @ 1:10 pm
AARRRR! My one year old son and I love the Backyardigans especially the Pirates episode.
I wondering why they sometimes leave Tasha and ofen Austin out of their fun? It’s probably just a bit cheaper to animate 4 character than 5.
Great musical fun for kids and grown ups with a sense of humor.
Comment by Dread Pirate Jack — January 25, 2005 @ 5:21 pm
i have a 2 year old daughter who love the yardigans. i wish there were a dvd to buy. my daughter wants to watch all the time. please come out with something soon.
Comment by christine — January 25, 2005 @ 6:29 pm
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS. I run to the tv to watch it every day at 11:00 and 1:00. I am 21 years old and I have a 13 month old son Angel. I think I love the show more than he does. I need a CD where can I get one if anyone knows please email me nicenpretty01@netscape.net
Comment by Tamieka — January 26, 2005 @ 10:46 am
I really love this show i look at it more than my 3 year old……….. and i love the singing
Comment by kathy — January 26, 2005 @ 4:20 pm
I also love the Backyardigains (but i hsve no kids and I am thirty
)
Comment by Tricia — January 27, 2005 @ 7:16 am
my 18 month old twins and i LOVE the backyardigans! it is the only show we watch besides sesame street, and it truly is my favorite. i am glad to know i am not alone in that the other day the boys went down for their nap early - and i still watched the backyardigans all by myself!!!!
my favorite scene is when the others inform princess tasha that the nile is empty - and she tells them to “fill it up.” LOL.
backyardigans are the BEST!
Comment by Cara — January 27, 2005 @ 8:19 am
My son loves this show and wants this theme for his 4th birthday party that is coming up. I doubt they sell party goods with this theme. Does anyone know for sure? Please email me if you have any information.
Comment by Andrea Falco — January 27, 2005 @ 8:53 am
Does anybody know where i can purchase the Backyardigans cd. THis is the coolest show ever and my favorite song is “A Pirate says Argh.”
Comment by Jen — January 27, 2005 @ 9:09 am
My niece loves the show. She’s only 2 1/2 and she knows all the songs. She has seen all 10 episodes. She has even gotten my husband (her uncle) watching them too.
Comment by Jinjer Bowden — January 27, 2005 @ 10:18 am
I love your carrtoon.
Comment by betsy — January 27, 2005 @ 1:09 pm
I love the Backyardigans. I watch it all the time and I’m sixteen years old. Some things never change I guess.
Does anyone know where I can find lyrics to the song… it’s the one where they’re marching in the woods (and later they get into the lake with a large leaf and float away). The one episode where they sing “We’re Tarzans! We’re Tarzans!”, but not that song. The one after (or maybe before). Pablo after every verse sings something like …”going round in circles.” It’s the episode where they’re trying to find the worms home. HELP!
Comment by Kate — January 27, 2005 @ 3:23 pm
My 2 year old no longer wants to watch The Wiggles, Blues Clues or Dora…it’s always The Backyardigans! We have all the episodes on TIVO and she asks to watch them all the time. She dances and sings along. Kudos to the writers of the show!
Comment by Dave — January 28, 2005 @ 8:47 am
I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!!!! I am a college student, and my schedule this semester allows me in my room at 11 and 1, so I am able to watch the Backyardigans. My favorite episode so far is the secret agent mission. The characters are so cute. I am an elementary education major, and I think this show is great for children. (And adults enjoy it too!) Thanks for bringing these five adorable characters into my life. I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!!!! (When is the DVD coming out with these episodes? I want that!)
Comment by jenn — January 28, 2005 @ 8:54 am
My daughter jusg watched the Backyardigans last week while she was home sick with the flu. She cried that night asking to see it again, being 3 she did not understand the concept of time. I am desperately looking for DVD’s or CD’s or something, I love them as well. They are awesome, if anyone knows where I can get DVD’s or CD’s of the Backyardigans please e-mail me the information. Thanks.
Comment by Carmen — January 28, 2005 @ 5:35 pm
My 4 yr old loves them. I live up north in Canada and I cannot find anything for him. He asks all the time when I am going to buy him something. I wish that the powers that be could have thought of these things before they came out with such an amazing show. Hopefully, soon will we be able to buy things.
Comment by shar — January 29, 2005 @ 8:59 am
OMG!!! OMG!!! I am like a big baby!! I litaraly watch the Backyardigans with my 2 year old sister we know all the lyrics to the theme song!!!! I watch it soo much omg i love the backyardigans except the only episode I saw that had Austin was the key to the nile but all the other ones contain Tyron- Pablo- Uniqua-and tasha i love them so much and my favorite episode is The key to the nile and snow fort and omg i just love them so much i downloaded the theme song and many other on BEARSHARE!!!!!! OMG iwould do anything to play one of the charecters - BACKYARDIGANS I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!~*
Comment by Kimberly — January 29, 2005 @ 3:57 pm
love them
i am a really big baby i watch them with my sister i am in love with the backyardigans but cant find lyrics for anything !!!!!!!!!!!! i wish i could play any charecter on the backyradigans b/c the children love backyardigans so the would rele b loving me and i just love the backyardigans!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Kimberly — January 29, 2005 @ 4:01 pm
i dont like the backyardigans. its a cute show but my sister plays it over and over and the song gets stuck in my head. the song annoys me!!
jen..
Comment by jen — January 29, 2005 @ 4:16 pm
I have all the songs from the shows….just email me and we will make sure you get them….you will need winmx
Comment by Chris King — January 29, 2005 @ 11:04 pm
OMG!!! JEN i dont play the song over and over again and they are not anoyying
KIM, JEN’s SIS
Comment by kimberly — January 30, 2005 @ 8:15 am
I absolutly love the backyardigans. And like most of the people out here I think I love them more than my son does. I am always trying to sing the songs but I need the lyrics. Where I am the backyardigans only come on on the weekends. THAT SUCKS!!!!!
Comment by Niki Rooker — January 30, 2005 @ 1:48 pm
What is going on? I NEED this show on DVD. Nick Jr. needs to cancel Blues Clues. Maybe if they had more shows you wouldn’t have to sing the same songs over and over again. I vote for more episodes.
Comment by D. Moore — January 30, 2005 @ 3:29 pm
I’m in college, and by far, this is my favorite show on tv. I make sure I can watch it at 1 everday, it amuses me to no end.
Comment by Bart — January 30, 2005 @ 11:08 pm
i haven’t been able to catch the show, but my husband and two year old love it. It’s on at 1PM in our area. We’re trying to find dvds.
Comment by Yvonne — January 31, 2005 @ 8:38 am
Yetti Yetti Yetti Yetti :p
Comment by Geneva — January 31, 2005 @ 5:36 pm
My daughter is 2 and LOVES the backyardigans. I have searched for DVDs or other parefinalia (sp?)….i guess they JUST came out….?
if anyone knows anything on how i can get ahold of STUFF, PLEASE email me!
Its just too cute to pass up!
thx…alana
Comment by alana — February 1, 2005 @ 4:28 pm
This is one of the cutest shows I’ve seen in a long time. My son loves watching their adventures! He really gets into “Ridin’ the Range” & even dances when he hears it. I hope they have a CD/DVD out soon, they really are good TV for kids of all ages.
Comment by Jasmine — February 2, 2005 @ 2:16 pm
We Love this show my grandaughter is having her first birthday party and we wanted this to be her theme, but there was nothing on them. Please Nick jr.show them some more and make them as popular as Dora the Explorer. :A South Texas Grandma
Comment by Chavela Leal — February 2, 2005 @ 6:18 pm
My husband, our almost one year old daughter and I LOVE the backyardigans! My favorite is Uniqua. I love the Ski Patrol episode. I like it when she sings “if your cold we’ll kiss your face” and when they are outside the fort thet has the world’s biggest snowball and they are all singing someones outside, someones inside. I love it. My husband loves the Pirate episode and Pablo is his favorite. We like the pirate song too, pirate toast and jelly -too funny. The baby cries when it goes to the break after the intro. We need more episodes.
Ski Patrol to the rescue!
Comment by Anne-Knight — February 2, 2005 @ 8:20 pm
My husband discovered the Backyardigans with our 1 yr old son this last November and we were instantly hooked. Thank goodness for Tivo, our little boy just loves the theme song as well as the other music. We find ourselves watching the show long after our little boy has lost interest. That has to be the best cartoon show on is a very long long time. Kudos to the creation team for providing parents of small children quality entertainment that doesn’t drive you crazy in the mean time.
Comment by Megan — February 3, 2005 @ 8:45 am
I’m 20 years old, in graduate school, and am fully obsessed with the Backyardigans. I have no shame in admitting this. I’ve started taping the shows (no Tivo here) becuase I was tempted to skip class to watch it. The choreography is so great! And yes, I might secretly practice some of the moves in my room…
Comment by Natasha — February 3, 2005 @ 8:46 am
I am addictied to the Backyardigans. First thing I do every morning is go through and preselect all episodes of Backyardigans. By the way, did I mention I am 27 and have three kids. My daughters and I have memorized many songs and our favorite is the Mermaid Lullaby. I just can’t get enough.
Comment by Amanda — February 3, 2005 @ 1:52 pm
Does anyone know where to find dvd’s of the Backyardigans. I don’t have comcast cable anymore and my daugther LOVES that show. HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Katrina — February 4, 2005 @ 8:22 am
I have a 18 month old daughter and she loves the backyardigan and because she watches it so much, I’ve fallen in love with it too. I love Tyrone the hip hop cowboy and Pablo. Please make more episodes, we can’t wait. My daughter wants to jump out of the bath tub when she hears the Backyardigans coming on.
Comment by Moses E. Farley — February 4, 2005 @ 3:12 pm
We just got turned on to the Backyardigans. My wife and I have found ourselves singing the songs as well. I have caught my wife watching the show without the kids and she is always endorsing that show over the other favorites, Dora and (occasionally) Barney. I was trying to determine what Austin and Uniqua were and movie thome said Uniqua was her own species, none other can be found on earth. I myself like Uniqua, but the others are not far behind. My wife likes both Pablo and Uniqua the best. It is a great show and I hope to Tivo all the episodes (we only have 4 so far).
Comment by John — February 4, 2005 @ 5:58 pm
WE LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS. I LOVE IT AS MUCH, IF NOT MORE THAT MY TWO KIDS. MY DAUGHTER’S FAVORITE IS PABLO(THE YETI STOMP SONG). I NEED TO GET TIVO SO WE CAN WATCH THE EPISODES OVER AND OVER. WE WATCH THE EPISODES ON COMCAST ONDEMAND AND EVERYTIME WE SEE THE YETI EPISODE WE SING THE SONG AND DANCE AROUND THE HOUSE. WHEN WE ARE IN THE CAR WE SING THE SONGS FROM THE SHOW, STOMP STOMP STOMP ON A YETI; STOMP STOMP STOMP GET READY. THIS IS THE BEST PROGRAM FOR ANYONE EVER. MY CHILDREN DON’T WATCH MUCH TV BECAUSE WE LIVE ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE BEACH, BUT WHEN THEY DO IT IS ALWAYS BACKYARDIGANS. MY DAUGHTER WAS AFRAID OF GHOSTS UNTIL SHE SAW THE GHOST EPISODE AND FOUND A FUN WAY TO PLAY WITH THE HIDE AND GO BOO SONG. I’M GOING TO GO GET TIVO JUST TO RECORD THE BACKYARDIGANS. IMARI AND CALEB’S MOMMY
Comment by Imari and Caleb's Mommy — February 5, 2005 @ 4:39 pm
I love the Backyardigans also. I wish I could find the music to the Yeti song. I Tivo every episod that I can. They are great.
Jamie
Comment by Jamie — February 6, 2005 @ 6:20 am
the Backyardigans are Cute But Uniqua is funny.and the Backyardigans are Nice.and the Backyardigans are adorable.and the Backyardigans Live in A Backyard.and the Backyardigans are makeing Friends.and the Backyardigans are special.and the Backyardigans are Happy.and the Backyardigans are smart.Love christopherperez@cox.net!
Comment by Christoper — February 6, 2005 @ 3:04 pm
You didn’t catch all the racist cracks?
So many stereotypes. Austin is a kangaroo, and white, so he can’t be in many episodes. And pablo is hispanic, which is why he was a yeti, and said to smell bad. The other three are black, which is why they are in almost every episode, Especially that acid trip uniqua. Lol. Its funny. I like tyrome, he always says something it certainly is, or it certainly was. His favorite words.
Comment by sachi — February 6, 2005 @ 3:56 pm
Ok….Everyone here is your chance. The Backyardigans Songs are available on Winmx. I have converted everything over to mp3 so it should show up fine. You need to have winmx in order to download these songs. It is a free program for those of you who don’t know that. Just go to http://www.download.com and type in winmx in the search. Download and install and all that good stuff. Then just type in Backyardigans…and most probably will have to stand in line.
There ya go
Chris
Comment by Chris King — February 6, 2005 @ 8:03 pm
Actually, I logged onto LimeWire (as I am on Mac and cannot do Winmx) and discovered several Backyardigans songs there. Saved! (We listen to the Backyardigans’ promotional CD, The Adventure Begins, constantly, so having a few extra Backyardigans songs is a relief.) So the songs are out there!
Comment by Diane — February 6, 2005 @ 8:28 pm
My 11 month old loves the Backyardigans. Has anyone seen any toys or videotapes/DVD’s? If you have, please send me an E-mail with the information on where you saw it (store, etc.) or the link.
Thanks a bunch!
Comment by Darlene — February 7, 2005 @ 10:04 am
WOW!!! This is one of the best shows that has ever been made for children and adults. It has swept across our college campus very very rapidly. Everyone relates to each one of the characters in way or another and sings the songs. My personal favorite is Tasha the Hippo because she is truly a reincarnation of me in cartoon form.
Comment by Tasha — February 7, 2005 @ 10:01 pm
Hi!
The BearShare program has the following Backyardigan songs to download.
I’M TARZAN, WHERE IN THE WORLD(my favorite), INTO THE THICK OF IT, A PIRATE SAYS ARRGH, YETI STOMP, SECRET AGENT, PLEASE & THANK YOU, THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS, and the THEME. I wish I could find THERES AN ECHO and ROW ROW ROW.
Uniqua’s voice in ‘Where in the world’ is sooo cute.
Comment by Nikki — February 8, 2005 @ 11:41 am
Awesome Awesome Awesome!!! I love this show and I’m a 24 year-old with no kids. LOL but I work with kids everyday and find myself addicted to watching as much as I can of the Backyardigans on my lunch break. The creators are brilliant music-wise and I feel it is an ingenious way to introduce and educate children to the various genres of Music. Coming from an up-an-coming-artist who sings, plays several instruments and writes songs. This show is far beyond its league. Simple yet sweet, and clever yet clean in humor. ROCK ON BACKYARDIGANS!! I’ll be tivoing it more when the new episodes pop up.
As for lazytown? Its a lazy show, too weird and the puppets kinda freak me out.
Comment by Sel — February 8, 2005 @ 3:11 pm
Geez, just to let you in on a little secret. I have the Nick Jr. saved in my “Favorites” folder just so I can get to the Backyardigans radio. Isn’t that sad? My son absolutely loves that show. I mean when he hears that theme song he lights up. He is only 1, but he knows when his show is on. He literally drops everything, and runs to the nearest tv. Its a hoot! I love the Scurvy Pirate song, and he loves that Pirats Says Arrrgghh!! We listen to that radio on there all the time. Good to see there are others than I!
Keep watching
Chan
Comment by Chan — February 9, 2005 @ 5:39 am
My daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMPMy daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMPMy daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMPMy daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMPMy daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMPMy daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMPMy daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMPMy daughter is 13 months and she loves the BACKYARDIGANS. Oh and I can say so does mommy and daddy. When she gets in a fussy mood both mommy and daddy start singing the Theme song or STOMP
Comment by Yvonne — February 9, 2005 @ 11:43 am
i think this show is great. i was thinking it would be excellent if the gang would play dungeons and dragons and fight an evil level 6 monster named “gargomel” and when they outwit him they can all dance. backyardagins is soo cool.
Comment by level 12 elf — February 9, 2005 @ 1:02 pm
My 2 year old loves this show and i can sit through it with her and laugh right along woth her she hears the song and starts dancing and singing.. the writers of this show are gerat and the characters are great to… i wish they made some dvd’s for sales cause i would but them all … thank god for TIVO
Comment by Antonia- Bradenton, Fl — February 9, 2005 @ 1:13 pm
great stuff
Comment by cool — February 9, 2005 @ 1:19 pm
wow these characters rock i dont believe how the actors can dance in those suits. it must get sweaty. i love the dancing,and i try to do the 720 degree spins and i fall on my face. its a good thing they have medical supplies at the orphanage.
Comment by hector — February 9, 2005 @ 1:51 pm
I love the Backyardigans. I am 50 years old with an 18 year old college student at home. I’ve been a fanatic of cartoons and other various types of animation since I was a very young child. My daughter has yet to see this show. So for Valentine’s Day - we’ll watch an episode just because.
Comment by LaDonna — February 9, 2005 @ 8:21 pm
I, like many of you also love this show. I don’t have cable but it comes on CBS every saturday morning and I always turn it on when it is time for the show to start. My daughter is 18 months and I don’t think she really enjoys the show as much as I do, but when a song starts she is up on her feet dancing. They have a CD out now that I want to get but it only has 5 songs. I can’t wait until they make a CD with all of the Backyardigan songs on it.
Comment by Angela — February 9, 2005 @ 8:33 pm
This show is amazing, and the music is excellent - you can thank Evan Lurie for that. Used to have his “Selling water by the side of the river” cd, and was pleased to see his name in the credits. The characters are great, and I am glad that they are all of mixed ethnicities, it makes it that much more interesting.
We have been big Olie Polie fans for 5 years, and finding this has been a Godsend… and the jazz in Knights are Brave and Strong is fantastic. I have been thinking that I was the only adult who watched this and enjoyed it with my child, to find this blog has been a scream. Right on people!
Comment by jeff p — February 10, 2005 @ 5:15 pm
I also am a fan of the Backyardigans. My 2 1/2 year old son is watching them right now. I can relate to most of the posting on here, lol. However, I have been seeing previews for a new episode airing on February 21, 2005. Can’t wait! I already tried to set my DVR, but it’s too soon, lol!
Comment by Rachel — February 11, 2005 @ 10:25 am
My 2 year old Jasmine & I love it because of the songs! We just watched the “cowboy” episode and the songs make us get up and dance (she is very into dancing now)! We have a bunch of fun and I am so happy this show is on! I am also happy I found this page!
Comment by Michelle — February 11, 2005 @ 11:37 am
Were HateMongers placed on this earth just to test our patience? Re: the comment posted by: sachi at February 6, 2005 03:56 PM
Personally, I had no idea that animal species other than humans included sub races. All I know is that The Backyardigans are AWESOME. I came across the show while looking for Dora The Explorer and it was love at first sight. I put it on the next day for my 14 month old granddaughter and she immediately started to sway and turn around and dance to the music. Her favorite is Pablo and she recognizes what episode will be on as soon as the episode’s opening music comes on. She now asks for the ‘Boo’ or ‘Arrgh’ or ‘Stomp, Stomp, Stomp’ or ’swish, swish’ or ‘AwAwAwaaa’ show that we have DVR’d.
I do hope that this show continues to maintain its pure innocence and joy of music and dance. I love the way the value of kindness is taught without lecturing. Our children need to be allowed to soar with their imagination. Thank you for the Backyardigans.
Comment by Crystal's Grandma — February 11, 2005 @ 3:24 pm
Hi, my husband and I have just discovered the Backyardigans show about a month ago and absolutely adore it…we have an almost 5 month old son who loves to watch it bouncing up and down in his jumperoo! The character are wonderful and the songs are so catchy we find ourselves singing them all day long and listening to Nick Jr. radio on the internet.
Comment by Joan Behrens — February 11, 2005 @ 5:51 pm
My son Lucas loves this show almost as much as I do. They seem to cover just about every genre of music out there (although the hip hop western Ridin The Range is a departure from my concept of “a western”, I still love it). I have captured all 9 episodes on my PC, and we watch them regularly. Here in the Great White North they’re on Treehouse TV on the weekends.
My son’s favorite episode changes from time to time, but mine is definitely Secret Mission (the first one I saw that got me completely hooked).
I have a DVD burner, and this show has motivated me to learn how to use it. I want to make a DVD of the show so we can take it everywhere we go. If this is illegal (even though its only for personal use), and any of you reading this are Mounties, please ignore that comment…
Long live the Backyardigans! Who do I email to beg for a second season?
Comment by Colin — February 12, 2005 @ 6:17 am
New father and mother..
Took the little precious to her first doctor visit - “Secret Agent” was on the tube in the lobby.
We have spent the last 5 days “sneaking” and “hiding” and singing around the house.
Love that show.
Comment by bruce — February 12, 2005 @ 8:11 am
hi my name is larkisha cannon and in am 15 years old and i have a brother that is 6 and i have a sister that is 12 we all watch that show i love it so much i watch i every day i let my mom recored it for me
i love that show
Comment by Larkisha — February 12, 2005 @ 8:20 am
Well, I thought I was the only huge fan of the Backyardigans!! Apparently not!! It is by far THE best children’s show currently on tv. It is witty, entertaining and educational—my kids learn something from every episode. It is like musical theatre for kids—perfect. If this show doesn’t win an award then no other show should.
We need to petition Oprah to get the cast and animators on her show!!
Kudos to all involed in the creation.
Comment by MJ — February 12, 2005 @ 1:04 pm
Everytime we go shopping, I tell my Mom to get me a “Backyardigans” game but we can never find anything. It’s my very, very favorite show.
Comment by Garrett — February 12, 2005 @ 1:39 pm
I was online looking for a webpage that showed who did the voices for the Backyardigans and found this website! After scanning all the comments, I didn’t see what I was looking for. I’m pretty sure Uniqua’s voice is done by the same girl who does Marcy and/or Mimi on Stanley (Disney Channel), but I don’t know about the others. I would love to see what these kids look like! They must do Broadway shows when they aren’t voicing cartoons!
Comment by Tiffany — February 12, 2005 @ 2:21 pm
We all know how hard it is to get a 10 month old to sit still for one minute. Well thanks to this wonderful show, I have been blessed to have 30 minutes of freedom two times a day.My sons schedule actually revolves around that show.By the way all this time I was thinking Uniqua was an ant.But everyone has there own variation of what she is but one things for sure, she is adorable.When they say in the ending song that it’s time to have a snack, I have changed it so muy son thinks it’s time for his nap. It works great.We love all the episodes, our favorite is the yeti.Monday feb.21st there is a new episone coming on at 11am pac. time.I absolutly love this show. I am also looking for party decorations seeing that my boys birthday is coming up. I’ll try ebay as one person did suggest. Believe me, thanks to fans everywhere, this show will last and last and last!!!!!!!!!IT’S A YETTTTTTIIIIII!
Comment by Tamika — February 12, 2005 @ 4:30 pm
My 2 year old daughter (Paige) used be addicted to Dora The Explorer, now its the Backyardigans - she loves it - and its a great babysitter for me too. Although I do sneak in and have a peek sometimes.
Comment by Linda — February 12, 2005 @ 8:47 pm
WOW,we just got the Backyardigans in January this year in Australia and we looove it it has opened up my kids imagination and they love to sing along to the catchy songs I too sing along I must admit but The Backyardigans is such a wonderful colourful kids show and I can’t wait for more episodes to air!!!
Comment by Nicole — February 13, 2005 @ 1:32 am
JUST A REMINDER, THE BACKYARDIGANS ARE GOING TO BE ON NICK.JR ALL DAY ON FEBRUARY 21, 2005 STARTING AT 9 IN THE MORNING. THEY WILL BE SHOWING A NEW ADVENTURE. MY HUSBAND AND I CAN’T WAIT FOR IT TO COME ON, AS WELL AS OUR KIDS!
Comment by BROOKE — February 13, 2005 @ 1:43 am
I was in the livingroom working on the computer while my daughter was watching “her shows” on TreeHouse. All of a sudden this BEAUTIFUL song came on (Backyardigans theme song) and I was captivated! This is such a wonderful musical show. We are huge fans and hope to see many more seasons to come!
Comment by Maimie — February 14, 2005 @ 6:03 am
I am so glad to see so many people other than myself liking this show. Besides the fact that it is very entertaining and appeals to adults, it is a quality show that little people really get into and learn. I think that is the most important point. I love the concept. The show is well thought out. Now having said all of that, where can I get the CD and DVD? My nephew loves the show and the music (at 39 so do I!).
Comment by Warren — February 14, 2005 @ 8:11 am
I was so sick and all I could do was heal by resting….well I ending up watching television much more than I normally do and I ended up discovering this show….my God, the cartoon is so cute….they are so brightly colored and so uplifting….eventually I had to go back to work, but I definately miss watching them…..
Comment by Michelle — February 15, 2005 @ 8:04 am
My 13 month old hears the music and crawls as fast as she can for the living room ( and she is a very fast crawler!) She loves the theme song more than the rest I think, but she is always bobbing and dancing and gets very excited when it is on, it is her absolute favorite thing. ANd now my older kids ages 6,7,9 love it too, especially the spy one, and we all love to go around singing “a pirate, a pirate, a pirate says… ARGH!”
Comment by jeanne — February 15, 2005 @ 8:31 am
I have grown children and I just started watching the backyardigans and I can tell you that I will be watching from now on, love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by ethel — February 15, 2005 @ 12:19 pm
This is a great show compared to other trashy shows that are out there..and the music is a pleasure to listen to..wow, what a relief that my kids don’t like teletubbies or BARNEY anymore! This music really is a pleasure to listen to..So let’s contact the people at Nick Jr, tell them we’re here searching for DVD’s,their music, and any other merchandise they’re willing to release!!! The producers need to know we’re out here so that they keep producing new shows and keep it going..I did..Go on–you sat long enough to read through these messages!!! You can go to http://www.nickjr.com if you like it that much!!! START WRITING!! I did.
Comment by Melovechocolate — February 15, 2005 @ 10:47 pm
The next new episode of the Backyardigans in my area is “Quest for the flying rock” there are 20 episodes so far all togeteher, but in my area we’ve only seen 10 of them.
Comment by Nikki — February 16, 2005 @ 10:26 am
Ok, so this comment is totally different from everyone else’s. I have to admit i love the backyardigans as well, but i dont get to watch it to often. Im always working and dont have Tivo :’(. I was just wondering if anyone can help me find Backyardigan party supplies for my cousin who is turning two. Any ideas? you can email me at immapinkcow@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Comment by Jennifer — February 16, 2005 @ 11:02 am
omg that is the best show in the whole entire world!! I love all of the backyardigans, i think they are all so cute!! Pablo the penguin is my fave!! awww
Comment by Lauren — February 16, 2005 @ 3:04 pm
I agree. This is the best childrens show in a very long time. The hard part is I will be work during the day and my husband and daughter will call me and tell me that it is on and then they laugh. So I will sit on the phone just listening to the show. I have only seen a few of the shows. But it is like a mini broadway musical.
Comment by Mallory — February 17, 2005 @ 8:13 am
I like to watch the Backyardigans with my kids. My 5-year old love to watch it because she loves to dance. According to the show, it seems like the producers are dancers and loves the old time dance moves like the twists. To me, it helps my children to appreciate all types of music and dances. I love to hear them sing. My 1-year old loves to watch it because she loves to hear them sing.
Comment by Terrah — February 17, 2005 @ 8:32 am
We love this show(My 18 month old son and I).. Want to have a backyardigan party and need ideas…..Please help.
Comment by Stephanie — February 17, 2005 @ 10:09 am
This show is the bomb! I’ve been trying to get my husband to watch it forever. I’m so relieved to know that I am not the only adult that totally loves this show! There will be a Backyardigan marathon on 2/21 on NickJr. starting at 9:00 AM EST. That’s when they’ll be releasing a new episode as well.
Comment by Natasha — February 17, 2005 @ 11:22 am
I LOVE the backyardigans. I’m 25 years old, my boyfriend is 30 and we can’t get enough of it! We love how they dance, infact they teach us a couple of moves, and we love how they sing. Great show!
Comment by Roxanne — February 17, 2005 @ 11:26 am
I have a 7 month old daughter, and she’s been watching the backyardiagans since she was 3-4 months, I was flipping for children shows and the show was on, so we watched it, and she loves it and watched it ever since, so I know all the episodes (her favorite one is Pirate Treasure) Now that she can sit up, everytime they sing she bounces on her butt, and it’s just the cutest thing. I am waiting for birthday supplies to come out also because I want her first birthday party to be Backyardigan style because she just loves them (and they’ve grown on me too)
Comment by Katie — February 17, 2005 @ 12:51 pm
I love the backyardigans music. My favorite is the mermaid lullaby, it is so sweet, I wish they had some songs on cd. This is the cutest show my two year old watches. Most of them I tolerate, but this one I actually love watching.
Comment by Jeannette — February 17, 2005 @ 1:34 pm
I cannot tell who likes the show more - me or my 3-yr-old son. His favorite passtime now is playing “Backyardigans” (I usually play the part of Pablo, and do my best to be neurotic and have an occassional meltdown). He would fit right in with the gang, as his imagination seems to know no bounds. What I like best about the show is that it encourages kids to use their imagination, which is widely recognized as a precursory step to development of the parts of the brain that are responsible for logical thought processes, and performing things like “what if” analyses. The most special aspect of this show is that we don’t have to encourage kids to watch it (and gain the inherent benefits in the process). Kids (of all ages) just seem to be drawn to this show.
This past weekend I was shocked to discover a new episode. I missed most of the “Castaways” episode because I thought I had them all recorded so I didn’t pay attention to when they were on cable anymore - I actually stumbled onto the new one by accident!! A quick check on the internet TV listings shows me that there’s another new one this weekend (”Superheros and Supervillains” or something like that). It’s good to see they’re making more episodes. I hope this show is around for a long long time. With the exception of “Castaways” I have every episode they’ve ever made on DVD, and I’ll add each new one as soon as it comes out. My son has come to expect it, and still doesn’t understand why daddy can’t show him the “Castaway one with Austin and his new song” any time he wants to see it…
Comment by Boo — February 17, 2005 @ 2:34 pm
I love the jazz-funk background music. I am interested in the artist(s) that provide it. Can anybody help me?
Comment by quinn — February 17, 2005 @ 5:18 pm
I have a 6 month old daughter who will wake up out of a sound sleep when she hears The Backyardigans theme song come on. It’s pretty amusing. I can’t wait for some merchandise to get on the shelves. N E one up for a petition?
Someones gotta keep us informed.
Comment by Heather — February 18, 2005 @ 8:23 am
I am one of those moms who enjoy the Backyardigans as much if not more than, my 11-month old. I am planning her first birthday party in that theme and there is nothing manufactured yet. Howevever, if you go on the Nick Jr. Web site (I think the one for parents) it has some printables. I am going to get a sheet cake and have it decorated like the yard and add some little plastic houses from either a party or craft store. I am going to print out the characters on card stock and glue them to popsickle sticks or toothpicks and I have an instant Cake! I am also getting some iron-on transfers and printing out some pictures on that and ironing it onto white tablecloths from a Dollar store. I am going to use all different brightly colored plates and cups (the colors of the characters) and do the same with streamers. Go to the site and save as many of the pictures as you can and use them to enlarge them into other things. There are quite a few little things they have that you can be creative with (still not as many as other shows, though).
I also found a great gal who does custom party favors and baby showers. She is going to make lables for bubbles with my little girl’s name and use the backyardigans pictures (don’t tell Nick!!) She is very talented and has some great products. Email her at ohbaby@myacc.net and her name is Debby. I told her I’d post this so please contact her!!!
Comment by Tracey — February 18, 2005 @ 9:27 am
Yea! More Backyardigans fans! Me, my three year old son and one year old daughter are all hooked! I love Tyrone- “that makes me nervous”. And the adjective “delictable” is now a standard in our house. My husband doesn’t get it, so it is a little secret word between me and my son! So much fun!
Comment by Andrea — February 18, 2005 @ 3:56 pm
My family also has all the episodes to date, tivo’d. We all love it. Just 5 minutes ago you would have found my husband, myself and two daughters, 11 yrs and 16months all piled on the couch watching our tivo’d viking episode! We give massive kudos to Nick for this one.
Melissa, Mano, EmaLeigh & Aislen
Comment by Melissa — February 18, 2005 @ 4:21 pm
We just discovered the Backyardigans. My four year old loves it, and his seven year old sister tolerates it. It’s now passed Blues Clues, Dora, and Stanley in his TIVO selection order.
My husband also loves the background music, but noted that they may change the music genre by episode. The Yeti episode was very jazz/funk fusion, while the Tarzan episode was classical/operatic. His he crazy or has anyone else noticed this?
Comment by debbie — February 18, 2005 @ 6:53 pm
My little brother (2), watches that show all the time! I thought it was so funny the first time I watched it, I got hooked on that show! My friend is hooked too! She acually is going to spend the night on sunday, so we can watch the marathon/2 hr. special! I’m 12 and she’s 13. ya we might be a little old but we dont care. My brother (Bart) love the yeti stomp.
YETI, YETI,YETI,YETI!!!!!
Comment by Sister — February 19, 2005 @ 7:44 am
I have home daycare and my kids watch little TV but this is one they can’t miss, and I’m so glad. I love it, too. My question, though, is who does their voices? I think I can picture the girl who does Uniqua, she used to sing an alphabet bit for disney. But I’d love to see a behind the scenes clip, (If you’re reading this Nick Jr.)
Comment by Jenn — February 19, 2005 @ 8:18 am
WE are excited to watch the Backyardigan’s movie on monday (president’s day) about the flying rock. I thought that Austin was a cat but I found out that he is a kangaroo.
Comment by Rosie — February 19, 2005 @ 8:36 am
I am 18 years old and I’m definately not ashamed to admit that I came across the Backyardigans about a month ago flipping through channels and I’ve been hooked ever since. I even have my 23 year old sister watching it too. We call each other whenever it is on, and neither of us have kids (just for our pleasure)! I’m 4 months pregnant and already planning on getting backyardigans videos and toys, etc. for my unborn child!
I’m addicted,…my favorite is when they have reggae and hiphop performances!
Comment by Lynette — February 19, 2005 @ 9:01 am
Along with everyone else I LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!
My daughter is only 11 months old but she is just mesmorized whenever it comes on. I wanted to get the DVD for her birthday but nothing is out. If anyone know’s where or when I can get their songs on a CD or a DVD of their episodes please let me know
Comment by Monica Child — February 19, 2005 @ 9:03 am
The Backyardigans are AWESOME. I watch it all the time with my younger sisters and my nieces. The songs are great to sing to and I think the songwriters are geniuses. The overall story plots are just great. I just LOVE it. I mean, who wouldn’t??
Comment by Angelique — February 19, 2005 @ 3:37 pm
36 year old father. Hate cartoons, hate musicals, dancing generally, etc. Love the Backyardigans. “I want my river back…”
Comment by Kevin — February 20, 2005 @ 3:16 am
Well, I have to say that since we found the Backyardigans, it has been the most watched program in my house. My Chelsea is just turning 2, and loves them… and still no birthday products. I am going to attempt to do a cake for her birthday free hand with different frosting colors, I don’t know if I am quite that artistic!! I wish they would put out more episodes… I love the ones that are available… and Chelsea now acts like a pirate ” Aargh” and sings “Stomp, Stomp, Stomp” , the latter being one of her first true words other than mom. Along with “Yeti Yeti Yeti!” Sounds cute from a kid who still has very few words you can understand!! Can’t wait to the new movie on Monday!!
Comment by Shannon — February 20, 2005 @ 1:44 pm
My whole family loves the backyardigans !!!!!! I want to decorate my two youngest sons room with them and I’m just waiting for all the marketing to start!!!
Comment by Beth Kelley — February 20, 2005 @ 3:51 pm
My 10 month love this show. She gets so excited every time she hears the music. She love the show and I love it too. I hope you guys keep it going.
Comment by Christine Peprah — February 20, 2005 @ 5:33 pm
I actually found this page while looking for Backyardigans birthday supplies. My 4 year old daughter LOVES, LOVES, LOVES this show! She gets out of pre school and we race home so we don’t miss it. As for the songs, there was a promo. cd that came out and I think that is where the songs are coming from. I will check back for updates on bday supplies.
Comment by Sara — February 20, 2005 @ 7:53 pm
Best show since Dora came out! We love to watch it over and over again. My son loves the pirate treasure one and we act them out in our living room, along with making maps and digging up the treasure. I am looking for books and cannot find them anywhere. If anyone finds any let me know! Thanks
Comment by Sara — February 20, 2005 @ 7:54 pm
I love the Backyardigans! My kids 6 and 4 watch it all the time and the songs are so catchy I do end up siging them all the time!! I think also Uniqua is unique and not a ladybug and Austin is a kangaroo. I really think the dancing and singing is what get my kids going. This and Lazytown are their favorite shows because of the music. It is not a sit down and be boring cartoon. Keep up the great work!
Comment by MJ — February 21, 2005 @ 8:49 am
My kids love these showes as well… If you want to know who the voices of the Backyardigans’ are then check out this link from IMDB…
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439349/
Jonah Bobo …. Austin (voice)
LaShawn Jefferies…. Uniqua (voice)
Kristin Klabunde…. Tasha (singing voice)
Jamia Simone Nash…. Uniqua (singing voice)
Naelee Rae …. Tasha (voice)
Thomas Sharkey …. Austin (singing voice)
Corwin C. Tuggles…. Tyrone
Zach Tyler …. Pablo (voice)
Comment by Ryan Jennings — February 21, 2005 @ 8:57 am
As A Father I usually hate all the mushy stuff that my 6 and 3yr old watch, but I have to say I really enjoy watching the backyardigans….even when my son isn’t watching. The are very educational and I love the theme song. I hope I see some Merch soon and videos for sale. Thank you Dustin Sevilla Boise Id
Comment by Dustin & Jennifer Sevilla — February 21, 2005 @ 9:04 am
I liked the Quest for The Rock. There are 9 other episodes Americans have not seen yet(Shush Canadians, Please). They are:
1. Castaways
2. Superheroes VS Supervillians
3. Polka Palace Party
4. Surf’s Up
5. Eureka
6. Race Around The World
7. Monster Detectives
8. Cavepeople
9. High Tea
Comment by Zac — February 21, 2005 @ 9:53 am
me and my 3 yr old son LOVE the backyardigans he is learning piano and this theme song is a great one to add it taught my son so much its like i have a stage child he put on plays for me just singing the songs and dance he just learned this show was created by the person who did lil bill way to go true african american flare at its best good job
Comment by crissandra calhoun — February 21, 2005 @ 10:36 am
I love this show. My 3 year old daughter sings all the songs (she makes crazy faces singing the Yedi one) and being from Texas I love that they’re going to Texas and Ridin the Range. My 4 1/2 month old daughter is also getting into it!
Comment by Susan R — February 21, 2005 @ 2:47 pm
Backyardigans is the best show out right now, and I have wondered and wondered what Uniqua was, I thought she was an ant (never even thought of ladybug even though she has spots, duh) my kids thought she was an alien, but I found information on the show as to what they characters are:The five high-spirited stars include: Pablo, an energetic, enthusiastic and excitable penguin; Pablo’s best friend Tyrone, an easy-going, confident young moose; Uniqua, a one-of-a-kind character with an adventurous nature; Tasha, a deceptively sweet and girlish hippo; and Austin, a resourceful, but shy, kangaroo. rest of article here: http://news.awn.com/index.php?ltype=top&newsitem_no=12144
Comment by Lisa — February 21, 2005 @ 7:29 pm
I’m a 31 year old male Texan, and I think the Backyardigans are the greatest thing since Popeye (I know there are no similarities, but I love Popeye)! I watch my 4 year old nephew a couple days a week and he just loves to sit in my lap, rocking in the rocking chair, watching for hours! I turn on the “closed captioning” and I can’t help but sing along, I even sing when alone! Especially “Ridin the Range”, and “A Pirate Says… ARR!” :o)
Comment by Michael K — February 21, 2005 @ 9:45 pm
I’m 13, and me and my friend were just hanging out (I spent the night and we were just waking up) and The Backyardigans came on. We ended up watching it for about 5 hours (It was a marathon, hehe) My favorite had to be the Spy Episode.
We got hooked on the show, and on Tyrone, the hunky moose. We both are hoping he and Uniqua get together sometime soon.
BACKYARDIGANS ARE AWESOME!
Please, let me know where we can get pictures of TYRONE THE HUNKY MOOSE.
Comment by Molly — February 22, 2005 @ 3:15 pm
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE BACKYARDIGANS!!!!!! THEY ROCK!!!!! MY DAUGHTERS 3RD BIRTHDAY IS COMING AND I HAVE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR PARTY SUPPLIES AND HAVENT HAD ANY LUCK SO MAYBE I WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR BUT THATS OK CAUSE I LOVE THEM SO MUCH IM WILLING TO WAIT!!!! MY FAVORITE IS UNIQUA SHE IS SO CUTE AND PINK MY FAVORITE COLOR…… I ALSO WATCH THE SHOW WHEN IM ALONE AND WHEN MY KIDS COME IN WE ALL GET EXCITED TOGETHER…. THIS IS BETTER THAN FRAGGLE ROCK WHEN I WAS A CHILD. IM 23 YEARS OLD.
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