There were so many great advancements for preschool and elementary school kids in the 1990s when it came to television. Kids' shows at the time became much more holistic and educational, incorporating music, socialization, letters, and numbers in most episodes.
In the history of television, Nick Jr was quite an innovator during this time, much like PBS. Whether acquired or original, the cable network's shows are still valuable to multiple generations of kids. Which ones do 90s kids miss the most?
10 Blue's Clues (CBS All Access)
Some original Blue's Clues (1996-2006) fans still remember when Steve was replaced by Joe in 2002. Both hosts wore green and hung out with the best cartoon dogs ever, Blue and Magenta. In the first era of the show, Steve engaged the preschoolers at home by asking them questions and giving them time to answer. The team of creators intentionally crafted the show in such a way that children felt involved, and such dedication made a permanent positive difference in the market for kids' shows.
9 Franklin (YouTube)
Franklin is the friendly turtle that kids in the 1990s saw in children's books and on Nick Jr. Much like Arthur, Franklin began in the latter half of the decade and featured cute animals with human characteristics.
Both the books and the show were easy to consume and brought children great comfort. Some families even visited with Franklin at their local bookstores. Some of Franklin's excellent movies and specials can be viewed for free on Treehouse Direct's official YouTube channel.
8 Madeline (Tubi, CBS All Access)
Madeline was first a series of books by Ludwig Bemelmans that began in 1939. Children who grew up in the 1990s might remember both an animated series and a live-action feature film based on the work. The animated show followed the rambunctious Madeline through her days at a Parisian boarding school.
7 Dora The Explorer (CBS All Access)
Dora the Explorer is one of Nickelodeon's biggest intellectual properties, and the series ended its run of nearly two decades in 2019. Featuring a Latin-American protagonist was an important aspect of the animated series. Dora incorporated the Spanish language into her expeditions, and she eventually introduced her cousin, Diego, who got his own-spin-off. With Boots at her side and the map in her pack, Dora kept viewers in suspense while she outsmarted Swiper.
6 Gullah Gullah Island (Amazon Prime)
"Gullah-Geechee people are descendants of enslaved Central and West Africans who labored, then settled on the Sea Islands of the southeast United States [in South Carolina]," as The Post and Courier explains.
Gullah Gullah Island ran from 1994-1998 on Nickelodeon, and it was a vibrant musical and artistic series in which Ron and Natalie Daise infused everyday lessons with Gullah culture.
While this show isn't readily available for streaming on Prime Video, it can be purchased. The show is important enough to where people should watch it regardless of an extra fee.
5 Rugrats (Hulu, CBS All Access)
First appearing in 1991, Rugrats was one of Nickelodeon's first Nicktoons, and the series has had impressive longevity on the network. Its look into the world of babies and toddlers also connects Rugrats with Nick Jr, as the entire show exists on the same level (literally) as that of a small child. With multiple series and movies over the years, this franchise is one of the most enduring of its time.
4 Bob The Builder (Amazon Prime, CBS All Access)
If anyone can fix it, it's Bob the Builder. Crafted in stop-motion animation style, the cheerful handyman works with his business partner and friend, Wendy, along with an array of personified construction tools like Dizzy the cement mixer and Muck the dump truck. The 1998-2004 series was an obvious inspiration for Disney's Handy Manny stories, which first aired in 2006.
3 The Wubbulous World Of Dr. Seuss (Amazon Prime, CBS All Access)
Jim Henson made plenty of puppets that aren't classified as Muppets. Some of those lived within The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. The creative series aired from 1996 to 1998 and included beloved Dr. Seuss characters such as Horton, Yertle, Terrence, the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and the Grinch's dog, Max. Combining the ideas of two of the most imaginative minds in children's works, the series is definitely one to revisit.
2 Maisy (Peacock)
Maisy (1999-2000) is based on Lucy Cousins' children's picture books. The interesting thing about Maisy and her friends is that they do not speak with human words. They use emotive sounds and gestures, with the narration filling in additional details. The colorful, crayon-like animation was a great backdrop to the simple stories and lessons in the show.
1 The Busy World of Richard Scarry (Tubi)
Richard Scarry's lively book series was the basis for The Busy World of Richard Scarry, which began in 1994. The show centered on Busytown, the home of Huckle Cat, Sprout Goat, Bananas Gorilla, Lowly Worm, Freddie Fox, Hilda Hippo, and more. It was fun to watch these characters enjoying new things as a community, and they all had such entertaining personalities.
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