The series features new CG-animation for Blue and Magenta, brand-new elements and refreshed iconic items from the original series including an updated Handy Dandy Notebook equipped with smartphone technology and the returns of fan-favorite characters. The legacy and lasting impact of the series continues with the remake of Blue's Clues & You! in 2019, which has a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues with beloved puppy Blue and new live-action host Josh. The show is the recipient of numerous awards including Peabody Awards, Parents Choice Awards, Television Critics Association Awards and Prix Jeunesse." In 2019, the series was revived as Blue's Clues & You, hosted by their cousin Josh (Joshua Dela Cruz).
The landmark series also raised the bar in preschool television by exploring advanced subject matter such as sign language, geography, physics, emotions, and anatomy. Top cast Steve Burns Steve 99 episodes Traci Paige Johnson Blue 145 episodes Michael Rubin Mailbox 137 episodes Aleisha Allen Side Table Drawer. The original host of the show was Steve Burns, who appeared on the first four Blue's Clues seasons before being replaced by his brother Joe (Donovan Patton) for the next two. A new Blue's Clues movie, Blue’s Big City Adventure, is coming this year, and a full-length Baby Shark movie. Blue's Clues drew acclaim and high ratings for its unique interactivity that helped change the way kids watch television and has remained one of the most popular preschool shows of all time. The live action/animated series is currently in production and will arrive in 2023. In 2019, Nickelodeon developed another spin-off of the franchise.
Donovan Patton then took over as Steve's brother Joe for two seasons afterward. From the press release: "With critical praise from educators, parents, and preschoolers, Blue's Clues has generated an enormous global fanbase over the years in over 160 countries and more than 20 languages. Steve Burns played the original host until 2002.