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Yo Gabba Gabba!
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| Format | Children's television series |
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| Created by | Christian Jacobs Scott Schultz |
| Starring | Lance Robertson |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 31 (List of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Justin Lyon |
| Running time | 23 minutes per episode |
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| Original channel | Nick Jr. |
| Original run | August 20, 2007 – Present |
Yo Gabba Gabba! is a children's television series currently airing on the Nick Jr. and Noggin cable networks in the United States and the Nick Jr. networks in the United Kingdom and Australia as well as Treehouse TV network in Canada. Created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, the program is produced by The Magic Store and Wild Brain. Executive producers are Charles Rivkin and Jon Berrett.
The series premiered August 20, 2007 on Nick Jr. and began broadcasting February 23, 2008 on Noggin. It has been renewed for a second season which aired in 2008.[1]
On April 30, 2008, the series received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling.[2]
The title of the series is derived from the chant Gabba Gabba Hey, first coined by punk rock band Ramones.[3]
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[edit] Overview
Hosted by a human character named DJ Lance Rock, the series features a mix of live-action segments featuring cartoonish costumed characters--Muno (the red cyclops), Foofa (the pink flower bubble), Brobee (a little green monster), Toodee (the blue cat-dragon) and Plex (the yellow robot)--and many short animated sketches and musical numbers.[4]
In its first season, the show featured a wide variety of guests, including Jack Black, Leslie Hall, The Shins, The Aggrolites, Cornelius, Biz Markie, Shiny Toy Guns, Supernova, Mark Mothersbaugh, Rahzel, The Postmarks, Sugarland, Tony Hawk, Low, Laila Ali, Elijah Wood, Mýa, The Salteens and series co-creator Jacobs' band, The Aquabats. In the second season bands like Enon, The Clientele, Joy Zipper, Of Montreal were featured.
Among the varied animation sequences during the show is Super Martian Robot Girl, designed by indie cartoonists Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer.[5]
The show also featured regular use of chiptunes and visuals reminiscent of retro video games and TV shows.
MP3 demos were available from an official Yo Gabba Gabba site as early as June 2006, before a network had picked up the show.
The world premiere live concert tour of Yo Gabba Gabba will take place in Australia in May 2009. DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex will be performing in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney with an "indy" house-band and secret, special guests at each show. The concerts are being produced by Australian promoter, Entertainment Store Group.
[edit] Cast
- DJ Lance Rock - (Lance Robertson)
- Muno - Josh Bally / David Crespin (voiced by Donovan Benge)
- Foofa - Played and voiced by Emma Jacobs
- Brobee - Erin and Tara Pearce (voiced by Amos Watene)
- Toodee - Melissa Rossiter / Charme Morales (voiced by Erin Pearce)
- Plex - Lindsay Kraus / Amos Watene (voiced by show creator Christian Jacobs)
Yo Gabba Gabba's characters are often visible from behind, where you can clearly see that the "monsters" are costumes.
[edit] Regular segments
- Mark's Magic Pictures, featuring Mark Mothersbaugh, teaching viewers how to draw an object or animal
- Biz's Beat of the Day, starring Biz Markie, demonstrating new beatboxing beats;
- The Super Music Friends Show, featuring musical guests;
- Dancey Dance Time, featuring celebrity guests performing dance moves with the characters
- Cool Tricks, in which a child or adult demonstrates a special talent (i.e.gymnastics, breakdancing, playing a theremin or cup stacking);
- Storytime, where a child narrates a story (i.e. Moochy & Pooty, Goon Fishin');
- Super Martian Robot Girl, featuring a helpful comic book-style superhero;
- Learn with Plex, in which Plex teaches basic daily skills in songs, using four repeated steps;
- Play Pretend with Muno, in which Muno encourages viewers to pretend along with him, as he imagines himself as various creatures and objects;
- Listen with Toodee, in which Toodee listens to sounds and encourages the viewer to identify them;
- Color with Brobee, in which the viewer guesses what color Brobee is thinking of by the examples he gives;
- Play Games with Foofa, in which Foofa solves simple puzzles, such as mazes.
[edit] Broadcast schedule
[edit] Australia
[edit] Canada
[edit] Latin America
[edit] United States
[edit] United Kingdom
[edit] The Netherlands
[edit] Asia
- Nickelodeon South East Asia (As part of the Nick Jr. line up as there is no separate Nick Jr. channel in the region)
[edit] Episodes
[edit] Pilots: 2006
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Short Story | January 1, 2006 | Biz Markie Paul Frank's Julius The Monkey dances with cast |
Digital Unicorn | "Please, Thank You" by Parker Jacobs Music by Chad VanGaalen |
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Play | December 30, 2006 | Biz Markie Ashley 1st |
Lance Robertson | Music by Chad VanGaalen "La La Doodles" by Lifelong Friendship Society |
[edit] Season 1 : August 20, 2007-September 21, 2008
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Eat | August 20, 2007 | Elijah Wood - "The Puppet Master"[7] (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"Be Nice To Animals" Animation by Kangaroo Alliance Music Performed by The Salteens |
"Goon Fishin" by Parker Jacobs |
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Summer | August 21, 2007 | The Aquabats - "Pool Party!" (Super Music Friends Show) |
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"This Is What The Summer Brings" Animation by Joel Trussell Music Performed by Tony Goddess & The Silver Lining |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Jumbo Shrimp" |
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Fun | August 22, 2007 | The Aggrolites - "Banana" (Super Music Friends Show) |
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"Listen" Animation by Lori D Music Performed by Paco |
"Toot Your Own Horn" by Parker Jacobs |
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Dance | August 23, 2007 | Héctor Jiménez (Dancey Dance) Yuko Araki Sean & John Scott (Cool Tricks) |
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"Dancin' Fun" Animation by Hobo Divine Music Performed by Sizzle Me This |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Dance Party" |
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Sleep | August 27, 2007 | Smoosh - "Pajama Party Time" (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"Bedtime Lullabye" Animation by Lippy Music Performed by Mark Kozelek |
Moochy and Pooty "A Bike I Like!" |
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Happy | August 28, 2007 | The Salteens - "I'm So Happy I Can Dance" (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"Kites Are Fun" Animation by Nick Cross Music Performed by The Parallelograms (Originally by The Free Design) |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Pink Baby" |
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Friends | August 29, 2007 | Mýa (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"Share" Animation by The UniBros Music Performed by The Aquabats |
"Faldarz" by The Brothers Chaps |
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Careful | August 30, 2007 | Supernova - "Up & Down" (Super Music Friends Show) Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) |
feat. Ricky Fitness |
"Family Tree" Animation by Mumbleboy Music performed by Low |
Moochy and Pooty "Clean it Up!" |
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Move | September 24, 2007 | Tony Hawk (Dancey Dance) Ricky Fitness |
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"Pick It Up" by Parker Jacobs Music Performed by GOGO13 featuring Alex Desert of Hepcat |
"Bruce The Moose" by Wild Brain |
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Greetings | September 25, 2007 | The Wolfgramms - "YGG Medley" (Super Music Friends Show) Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) |
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"Hello, Goodbye" Animation by Aaron Stewart Music performed by I'kona "Please, Thank You" by Parker Jacobs Music by GOGO13 |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Do You Like My Haircut?" |
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Together | September 26, 2007 | Nikki Flores (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"Love Every Living Thing" Animation by Joel Trussell Music performed by Call Sound Call Noise |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Secret of the Cobra Man" |
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Scary | September 27, 2007 | Leslie Hall (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Adam Deibert (Cool Tricks) |
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"Shapes" Animation by Paper Rad Music performed by Frequent Flyer |
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Halloween | October 29, 2007 | Shiny Toy Guns (aka "The Shinys") Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) |
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"It's Halloween" Animation by Kluncklick Music performed by I Monster |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Be Good Big Kitty" |
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Car | November 26, 2007 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Sugarland (Dancey Dance) Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk & Jo from Supernova (Cool Tricks) |
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"Look Both Ways" Music by The Aggrolites |
"Naughty Gordy" by Parker Jacobs |
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Share | November 27, 2007 | Cornelius "1, 2, 3, 4, 5!" (Super Music Friends Show) |
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"Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose" Designed and Directed by Justin Fines @ DEMO Animation by Andy Kennedy Music performed by Dean and Britta |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Something About a Dolphin" |
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Find | November 28, 2007 | Sean Kingston (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Rahzel (Cool Tricks) |
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"Hey Come Out And Play" Art by Jesse Ledoux Animation by PUNY Music performed by The Little Ones |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Funny Bunny" |
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Train | November 29, 2007 | Laila Ali (Dancey Dance) Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) |
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"Train Ride" Music performed by Tahiti 80 |
Moochy and Pooty "Dog Trouble" |
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Christmas | December 21, 2007 (premiere) December 25, 2007 |
The Snow Princess (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"Christmas Time" Animation by Agency Collective Music performed by Jason Lytle |
"Santa's Helpers" by Parker Jacobs; Illustrated by Wildbrain |
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Love | February 14, 2008 | The Postmarks (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"I Found Love" Animation by Bran Dougherty-Johnson Music performed by Trembling Blue Stars (Originally by The Free Design) |
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Imagine[8] | May 23, 2008 | The Shins (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
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"Some Things Are Big, Some Things Are Small" Animation by Christopher Palazzo Music performed by Jason Falkner |
Charlie C by Joel Trussell Surfing Numbers directed by Thomas Campbell starring Alex Knost |
[edit] Season 2 : September 22, 2008-present
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Birthday | September 22, 2008 | Melora Hardin (Dancey Dance) Parker Jacobs (Cool Tricks) The Ting Tings (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
"Happy Birthday Song" Animation by CUPCO! Music Performed by Tyger Ryder |
"Henry the Mouse" by "Birthday Bash" |
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Games | September 23, 2008 | Mates of State (Super Music Friends Show) | "Come & Play With Me" Animation by Merijn Hos Music Performed by The Clientele |
"Bayou Boat Race" Animation by I am 8-bit |
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Talents | September 24, 2008 | Amare Stoudemire (Dancey Dance) Hot Hot Heat (Super Music Friends Show) |
"What Are Your Talents?" Animation by Kristofer Ström Music Performed by Joy Zipper |
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Animals | September 25, 2008 | Jimmy Eat World (Super Music Friends Show) | "Animal Sounds" Animation by Overture Music Performed by The Aggrolites |
"Cammy, Jenny, & Slater" Directed by Chris Eliopoulo Animation by Nate Miller |
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Weather | October 20, 2008 | Paul Williams - "Rainbow Connection" (Super Music Friends Show) | "I Love The Rain" Animation by Andreas Nilsson Music Performed by Frequent Flyer |
"Water Drops & Oil" Directed by King Mini Animation by PUNY |
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Differences | October 21, 2008 | I'm From Barcelona (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) With guest star Leslie Hall |
"Glasses" Animation by Augenblick Studios Inc Music Performed by I'Kona |
"Argyle the Octopus" Written and Illustrated by Colt Bowden Animation by Keri Rainock |
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Robot | October 22, 2008 | Rhys Darby (Cool Tricks) Money Mark (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
"We Are The Robots" Animation by Mixtape Club Music Performed by Enon |
"Prof. Whizbang and Robot Planet" Directed by Nawoki and Yoshiko Karasawa Animation by Asahi Production Co. Narrated by Brandt Bucher |
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Teeth | October 23, 2008 | Datarock (Super Music Friends Show) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Amy Sedaris (Tooth fairy) |
"Brush Brush Brush" Animation by Kangaroo Alliance Music Performed by of Montreal |
"The Alligator & the Tiny Ugly Cavities" Directed by Parker Jacobs Animation by PUNY |
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Clean | February 27, 2009 | Chromeo (Super Music Friends Show) Rachel Dratch |
"Cover Your Mouth" Animation by Augenblick Studios Music Performed by The Bird and the Bee |
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Go Green | April 22, 2009 | ' Note This Episode Will Air On Noggin |
[edit] Critical reception
Time magazine's James Poniewozik named Yo Gabba Gabba! one of the Top 10 new TV series of 2007, ranking it at #8.[9]
In November 2008, Yo Gabba Gabba! won a BAFTA Children's Award, International.[10]
The show has also become popular among some college age students.[11]
[edit] References
www.nickjr.com/yogabbagabba
- ^ "Nick Jr. Greenlights Second Season of Yo Gabba Gabba! and Orders 20 New Episodes of Critically Acclaimed Live-Action Preschool Music Series", PR Newswire, 18 December 2007
- ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations", 30 April 2008
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/2008-10-20-gabba-gabba_N.htm
- ^ Garofoli, Joe: "Preschooler TV goes hip with 'Yo Gabba Gabba'", San Francisco Chronicle, 17 August 2007
- ^ evandorkin: The Last Round-Up (Pre-TCAF)
- ^ Dollar, Steve: "Gimme Gimme Gabba Gabba", Print, September/October 2007
- ^ New York Magazine - Elijah Wood Does the Puppet Master
- ^ "Nick Jr. Begins Production on Season Two of Acclaimed Live-Action Preschool Music Series Yo Gabba Gabba!, Produced by the Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN, Beginning Monday, May 12", PR Newswire, 28 April 2008
- ^ Poniewozik, James: "Top 10 New TV Series", Time, 2007
- ^ BAFTA Children's Awards Winners "[1]", BAFTA, 2008
- ^ Friedman, Emily "Nickelodeon Cartoon Draws Unusual Fans", ABC News, May 7, 2008
[edit] External links
- Official website (Flash-enabled browser required)
- Nick Jr. site
- Yo Gabba Gabba Fansite
- Yo Gabba Gabba Forum
- Yo Gabba Gabba! at the Internet Movie Database
- Yo Gabba Gabba! at TV.com
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