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'''''Yo Gabba Gabba!''''' is an American [[children's television show]] that airs on the [[Nick Jr. (TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] cable network in the United States and the Nick Jr. networks in the [[Nick Jr. (UK)|United Kingdom & Ireland]], Italy, France and [[Nick Jr. Australia|Australia]] as well as [[Treehouse TV]] network in Canada and RTE2 on [[RTÉjr]] in Ireland. Created by [[ |
'''''Yo Gabba Gabba!''''' is an American [[children's television show]] that airs on the [[Nick Jr. (TV channel)|Nick Jr.]] cable network in the United States and the Nick Jr. networks in the [[Nick Jr. (UK)|United Kingdom & Ireland]], Italy, France and [[Nick Jr. Australia|Australia]] as well as [[Treehouse TV]] network in Canada and RTE2 on [[RTÉjr]] in Ireland. Created by [[DJ Lance]] (lead singer of [[the Total Gaywads]]) and [Poopy Buttface[(producer)|Scott Schultz]], the show is produced by The Magic Bed Productions and [[Wrong Brain]]. The series premiered August 20, 2007 |
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(Day for Gay) on [[Nick Jr. (block)|Nick Jr.]] and began broadcasting February 23, 2008 on [[Noggin (TV channel)|Noggin]], now [[Nick Jr. (TV channel)|Nick Jr.]]. |
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On April 30, 2008 the television show received a [[Daytime Emmy]] nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling.<ref>"[http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/daytime_35th_nominations.html The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations]", April 30, 2008</ref> |
On April 30, 2008 the television show received a [[Daytime Emmy]] nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling.<ref>"[http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/daytime_35th_nominations.html The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations]", April 30, 2008</ref> |
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| Yo Gabba Gabba! | |
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 Yo Gabba Gabba! title card | |
| Genre | Children's television series, Molo, Remix One |
| Created by | Christian Jacobs Scott Schultz |
| Developed by | Kay Wilson Stallings |
| Written by | Tatyana Smith Scott Schultz |
| Directed by | Matt Chapman Christian Jacobs Scott Schultz |
| Presented by | Lance Robertson |
| Starring | Lance Robertson Biz Markie |
| Voices of | Adam Delbert Patty Wirtz Jack Thompson Jody Pinsent Lou Jones Rob Paulsen Jules de Jongh Drew Massey Carmen Osbahr Cam Clarke |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | TV:3 Label:4 |
| No. of episodes | 57 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Michael Polis Jon Berrett |
| Producers | Justin Lyon Rita Peruggi |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production companies | The Magic Store Productions Wild Brain Nickelodeon Productions Wildword Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nick Jr. Nickelodeon |
| Release | August 20, 2007 – present |
Yo Gabba Gabba! is an American children's television show that airs on the Nick Jr. cable network in the United States and the Nick Jr. networks in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Italy, France and Australia as well as Treehouse TV network in Canada and RTE2 on RTÉjr in Ireland. Created by DJ Lance (lead singer of the Total Gaywads) and [Poopy Buttface[(producer)|Scott Schultz]], the show is produced by The Magic Bed Productions and Wrong Brain. The series premiered August 20, 2007 (Day for Gay) on Nick Jr. and began broadcasting February 23, 2008 on Noggin, now Nick Jr..
On April 30, 2008 the television show received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling.[1]
Overview
Popular artists appearing on the show include Elijah Wood, The Killers, Enon, The Clientele, Jimmy Eat World, Solange Knowles, Taking Back Sunday, Datarock, The Aquabats, Devo, Joy Zipper, Of Montreal, Chromeo, My Chemical Romance, Weezer, Hot Hot Heat, The Faint, The Roots, Mates of State, MGMT, Jack Black and The Ting Tings.
Among the varied animation sequences during the show is Super Martian Robot Girl, designed by indie cartoonists Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer.[2]
The show also featured regular use of visuals reminiscent of retro video games and TV shows.
The toy models of the characters that appear at the beginning and end of each show were made by Kidrobot.
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 took place in Australia in May 2009. DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex performed in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney with an indie house-band and secret, special guests at each show.
History
Unlike most children’s shows, Yo Gabba Gabba was not developed by network executives. Instead the show was developed by two Southern California fathers with no previous experience writing for television let alone children’s broadcasting or education. They simply shared a mutual disappointment in kids' television. They both wanted to design a kids' show that was entertaining while featuring real artists and real performers. The pair first started working together as teenagers, producing and directing skateboarding videos.[3] After doing some odd jobs here and there, Jacobs (also known as the MCBC of The Aquabats) and Schultz decided to try something different.
In 1999, after becoming parents themselves, the pair started playing around with ideas for children's television. They later produced a pilot independently financed by small loans from friends and family. Even after producing the pilots, Yo Gabba Gabba did not get much attention until it started circulating on the Internet. It happened to get viewed by Jared Hess, the director of Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, who then phoned Brown Johnson, the executive vice president and executive creative director of Nickelodeon Preschool and told her to check it out.[4] Yo Gabba Gabba finally found its home on Nickelodeon on August 20, 2007.
Characters
- DJ Lance Rock – A DJ who is the narrator and friend of the other characters. He is portrayed by Lance Robertson.
- Muno – A friendly male red cyclops. He's the tallest, is somewhat clumsy and has a close bond with Foofa (though she also bonds with Brobee in the same way). He is also the band's guitarist. In the episodes "Family," "Circus," and "Baby" his family makes an appearance. During Super Bowl XLIV, he appeared in a commercial for the Kia Sorento. His realm resembles the moon or another planet or a desert and he has a pet horse. He has three stomachs as seen in the X-ray in the Season 1 episode "Halloween" (#13). However another X-ray in the Season 1 episode "Imagine" (#20) shows him with one stomach, a normal heart and lungs. He is voiced by Adam Deibert.
- Foofa – A female flower bubble character who's "pink and happy." She loves flowers, rainbows and unicorns and can play the tambourine. Her realm is a spring or summer meadow. She is voiced by Emma Jacobs and Jody Pinsent.
- Brobee – He is the smallest and the youngest of the gabbas, a small male green monster. He is the drummer for the Gabba band. He is the only "primary" character whose facial expression changes depending on the situation; his usual smile turning into a frown, and vice-versa. He is often subjected to trying new foods. His realm is a vast autumn forest. It is mentioned that he is four years old. He is voiced by Amos Watene and Jack Thompson.
- Toodee – A blue female arctic cat-dragon who likes to have fun. She has a close bond with Plex and is the bassist for the Gabba band. She lives in a winter arctic realm, with icicles. She is voiced by Erin Pearce and Patty Wirtz.
- Plex – A male magic yellow robot. He is portrayed as being smart and as the leader of Gabba Land. Plex usually teaches lessons to his friends and is a father figure to the gang. He can also use his special ray to bring things into existence. He plays the keytar. He has no realm in particular, though he seems to have a "docking station" between Foofa and Brobee's realms. He is voiced by Christian Jacobs.
Regular segments
- Mark's Magic Pictures, featuring Mark Mothersbaugh, drawing simple pictures that often come alive at the end of the segment.
- 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 (which Plex brings down to Gabbaland using his special ray) performing dance moves with the characters
- Cool Tricks, in which a child or adult demonstrates a special talent (e.g. gymnastics, breakdancing, playing a theremin or cup stacking)
- Storytime, where a child narrates a story (e.g. Goon Fishin, Goodnight Moon')
- Super Martian Robot Girl, featuring a helpful comic book-style superhero who saves the day, but only solves problems, everyday and fantasy, instead of battling crime.
- Learn with Plex, a solo segment in which Plex teaches basic daily skills like brushing your teeth, going to the bathroom, getting changed, etc. (repeatedly saying "it's fun to" do whatever he is teaching) 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 help her 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, and encourages the viewer to help her find the solution.
- DJ Lance Dance, in which DJ Lance Rock teaches the viewers a different dance.
- Funny Faces, in which DJ Lance Rock encourages viewers to make funny faces.
- Knock-Knock Joke of the Day, a segment where Jack McBrayer and Paul Scheer tell knock-knock jokes. This segment first appeared in season two.
- Look Back At Today, each episode ends with a music video recap of that episode, featuring special effects, and a remix of every song featured in that episode. (Season two and Season three have DJ Lance remembering the things he and the gang did in that episode before the music video starts.)
- Jingles, each episode has animated music videos featuring music by a guest musician and animation by guest artists, designers, and animators. They always happen after the first Gabba Gang and "My name is ... I like to dance" segments in an episode. (One episode does not have the segment.)
Episode guide
Pilots: 2006
| # | Title | Airdate | Guests | Remix | Jingle[5] |
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| Pilot 1 | 2006, Unaired | Biz Markie Paul Frank's Julius The Monkey dances with cast |
Digital Unicorn | "Please, Thank You" by Parker Jacobs Music by GOGO13 | |
| Pilot 2 | 2006, Unaired | Biz Markie Ashley 1st |
Lance Robertson | Music by Chad VanGaalen "La La Doodles" by Lifelong Friendship Society |
Season 1 : August 20, 2007 – September 21, 2008
| # | Title[6][7] | Airdate | Guests | Super Music Friends Show | Remix | Jingle | Story Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eat | August 20, 2007 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
The Aggrolites – "Banana" | "Be Nice To Animals" Animation by Kangaroo Alliance Music Performed by The Salteens Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Goon Fishin" Animation by Kris Boban Music by Parker Jacobs and Gail Hill | ||
| Summer | August 21, 2007 | Adrian Turner (Cool Tricks – Cup stacking) | The Aquabats – "Pool Party!" | "This Is What The Summer Brings" Animation by Joel Trussell Music Performed by Tony Goddess & The Silver Lining |
Jumbo Lobster by/>Animation by "Alyssa Jacobs" Music by Alyssa Jacobs | ||
| Fun | August 22, 2007 | Kirsten Dorn (Cool Tricks – Gymnastics) | The Aggrolites – "Banana" | "Listen" Animation by Lori D Music Performed by Paco |
"Toot Your Own Horn" Animation by Kris Boban Music by Parker Jacobs | ||
| Dance | August 23, 2007 | Héctor Jiménez (Dancey Dance) Yuko Araki (Drums) John and Sean Scott (Cool Tricks – Tap dancing) |
The Salteens "I'm So Happy" | "Dancin' Fun" Animation by Hobo Divine Music Performed by Sizzle Me This |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Dance Party" | ||
| Sleep | August 27, 2007 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) | Smoosh – "Pajama Party Time" Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Bedtime Lullabye" Animation by Lippy Music Performed by Mark Kozelek Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Moochy and Pooty "Monster Truck" Music by Scott Bucsis | ||
| Happy | August 28, 2007 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Sukho Lee (Cool Tricks; playing a theremin) |
The Aquabats – "Pool Party" | "Grow" Animation by Darin Bendall Music by Rafter |
Wedding Day "by Juliet Knost" | ||
| Friends | August 29, 2007 | Mýa (Dancey Dance – "Peanut Butter Stomp") Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Marshall Hough (Cool Tricks- Hanging a spoon from his nose) |
The Postmarks "Balloons" | "Share" Music Performed by The Aquabats |
"Faldarz and the Yellow Alien" by The Brothers Chaps | ||
| Careful | August 30, 2007 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Evan Wasser (Counting Segment: "Skatin'")(Knock-Knock Joke of the Day – "Interrupting Astronaut'") |
Supernova – "Up & Down" |
feat. Ricky Fitness |
"Family Tree" Animation by Mumbleboy Music performed by Low |
Moochy and Pooty "Gettin' Messy" Counting Segment: Skatin' Animated and directed by Scott Windes Music by: Jarond Gibbs | |
| Move | September 24, 2007 | Tony Hawk (Dancey Dance) Ricky Fitness (Drums) Venom Break Dancers (Cool Tricks) |
The Postmarks "Balloons" | "Pick It Up" by Parker Jacobs Animation by Willy Heartland and Craig Patches Music Performed by GOGO13 featuring Alex Desert of Hepcat |
"Bruce The Moose" Animated by Wild Brain | ||
| Greetings | September 25, 2007 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) | The Wolfgramms – "YGG Medley" |
"Hello, Goodbye" Animation by Aaron Stewart Music performed by I'kona "Please, Thank You" by Wild Brain Animation Music by GOGO13 Animation by Tyler Jacobs |
Super Martian Robot Girl "Do You Like My Haircut?" | ||
| Together | September 26, 2007 | Nikki Flores (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
Supernova – "Up & Down" | "Love Every Living Thing" Animation by Joel Trussell Music performed by Call Sound Call Noise |
Strawberry Blom "by Kayla Johnson" | ||
| Scary | September 27, 2007 | Leslie Hall, DJ Dr. Laura and the Junior Gems (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Adam Deibert (Cool Tricks – Playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with his hands) |
The Postmarks "Balloons" | "Shapes" Animation by Ben Jones and Jacob Ciocci of Paper Rad Music performed by Black Kids Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Scary Monsters by Naomi Knost | ||
| Halloween | October 29, 2007 | Rebecca Gallo (Cool Tricks – Taekwondo) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) | Shiny Toy Guns (aka "The Shinys") "Halloween At The House Of Spooks" |
"It's Halloween" Animation by Kluncklick Music performed by I Monster with vocals by Philly Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Bruce's Halloween "by Susan Wagner" | ||
| Car | November 26, 2007 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Sugarland (Dancey Dance) Ian Fowles from The Aquabats & Jodey Lawrence from Supernova (Cool Tricks – Playing Guitar) |
Supernova – "Up & Down" | "Look Both Ways" Animation by Arthur Jones Music by The Aggrolites Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Naughty Gordie" by Kristin Arnold Animated by Wild Brain Animation and Kris Boban | ||
| Share | November 27, 2007 | The Aquabats – "Pool Party!" | "Sometimes You Win" Designed and Directed, and Animated by Justin Fines @ DEMO Music performed by Dean and Britta Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Holding a Balloons "by Penelope Jacobs" | |||
| Find | November 28, 2007 | Sean Kingston (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Rahzel (Cool Tricks – Beatboxing) |
Supernova – "Up & Down" | "Hey, Won't Somebody Come and Play" Animation by Jesse Ledoux and PUNY Music Performed by The Little Ones |
Finding a Animals "by Erica Knost" | ||
| Train | November 29, 2007 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) |
The Aquabats – "Pool Party!" | "Train Ride" Animation by PandaPanther Music performed by Tahiti 80 Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Moochy and Pooty "Up Down" | ||
| Christmas | December 21, 2007 (premiere) December 25, 2007 |
/>Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) | Datarock "Smile For The Camera" | "Christmas Time" Animation by Agency Collective Music performed by Jason Lytle |
"Santa's Helpers" by Parker Jacobs; Illustrated by Wild Brain Animation | ||
| Love | February 14, 2008 | Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Alex Knost (Counting Segment: "Surfing") |
The Postmarks "Balloons" | Designed by Chris McD |
"I Found Love" Animation by Bran Dougherty-Johnson Music performed by Trembling Blue Stars (Originally by The Free Design) |
"Alfcore" Animation by Kangaroo Alliance Narrated by Penelope Jacobs Counting Segment: Surfing Written by Tiffany and Thomas Campbell Music by Jarond Gibbs | |
| Imagine[8] | May 23, 2008 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Alex Knost (Counting Segment: "Surfing, Part 2") |
The Aquabats – "Pool Party!" | "Some Things Are Big, Some Things Are Small" Animation by Christopher Palazzo Music performed by Jason Falkner Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Charlie C Written by Shanna Jacobs Animation by Joel Trussell Counting Segment: Surfing, Part 2 Written by Tiffany and Thomas Campbell Directed and photographed by Thomas Campbell Music by: Jarond Gibbs |
Season 2 : September 22, 2008 – February 1, 2010
| # | Title | Airdate | Guests | Super Music Friends Show | Remix | Jingle | Story Time | ||||||
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| Birthday | September 22, 2008 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Melora Hardin (Dancey Dance) Parker Jacobs (Cool Tricks – Baking special birthday cakes) Mark Mothersbaugh (appears during Brobee's birthday party) |
The Ting Tings "Happy Birthday" | Tyger Ryder | "Birthday Song" Animation by CUPCO! Music Performed by Tyger Ryder |
"Bruce's Birthday" Animated by Wild Brain | |||||||
| Games | September 23, 2008 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Jaclyn Parls Jacobs (Cool Tricks – Playing the recorder through her nose) Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Melora Hardin |
Mates of State "No One Wants To Be Left Out" Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Mark Denardo | "Come & Play" Animation by Merijn Hos & Jurriaan Hos Music Performed by The Clientele Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Bayou Boat Race" Animation by I am 8-bit | |||||||
| Talent | September 24, 2008 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Amar'e Stoudemire (Dancey Dance/playing basketball) Logan Knight (Cool Tricks – the belly roll) |
Hot Hot Heat "Time To Go Outdoors" | The Parallelograms | "What Are Your Talents?" Directed by Kristofer Ström Animation by Eric Buchholtz, Viggo Mörck, and Nicolas Wakeham (producer) Music Performed by Joy Zipper Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Bruce is Talent' Directed by | |||||||
| Animals | September 25, 2008 | Jack McBrayer and Paul Scheer (Knock-Knock Joke of the Day – "Interrupting Cow") | Jimmy Eat World "Beautiful Day" on Yo Gabba Gabba Dancers | Tommie Sunshine | "Animal Sounds" Animation by Overture Music Performed by The Aggrolites Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Cammy, Jenny, & Slater" Directed by Chris "Elio" Eliopoulos Animation by Nate Miller Written by Tiffany Campbell Numbers Segment: "Counting Birds" Directed by Joel Fox and Christian Jacobs | |||||||
| Weather | October 20, 2008 | Jack McBrayer and Paul Scheer (Knock-Knock Joke of the Day – "Can I Come in?") | Paul Williams "Rainbow Connection" featuring The Yo-Dazzlers as a back-up band | Tyger Ryder | "I Love The Rain" Animation by Andreas Nilsson Music Performed by Frequent Flyer Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Water Drops & Oil" Directed by King Mini Animation by PUNY Numbers – A Day In The Park Directed by Scott Schultz, produced by Nate Rogers | |||||||
| Differences | October 21, 2008 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures – Drawing a carrot) With guest star Leslie Hall |
I'm From Barcelona "Just Because It's Different Doesn't Mean It's Scary" | Guilie Milkyway | "Glasses" Animation by Moviemagic Music Performed by I'Kona |
"Argyle the Octopus" Written and directed by Colt Bowden Animation by Keri Rainock Narration by Ollie Shultz Music by: Jarond Gibbs Numbers – Love Me Produced by Nate Rogers | |||||||
| Robot | October 22, 2008 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Rhys Darby (Cool Tricks – Pretending to be a Robot) |
Money Mark "Robodancing" | Blake Miller | "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 | |||||||
| Teeth | October 23, 2008 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures; drawing a tooth) Amy Sedaris (Tooth fairy) Shannon Edwards and Strawberry the donkey (Cool Tricks – Making Strawberry smile) |
Datarock "Smile For The Camera" Yo Gabba Gabba Dancers | Twink | "Brush Brush Brush" Animation by Kangaroo Alliance Music Performed by of Montreal Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"The Alligator & the Tiny Ugly Cavities" Directed by Parker Jacobs Animation by PUNY | |||||||
| Clean | February 27, 2009 | Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Frankie "Knuckles" Walker of The Roots- playing snare drums and percussion Rachel Dratch (Dancey Dance Time – "The Groovy Cat") |
Chromeo "Nice 'n' Clean" Yo Gabba Gabba Dancers Clean | Tyger Ryder featuring DJ Game Kid | "Cover Your Mouth" Animation by Augenblick Studios Music Performed by The Bird and the Bee Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Numbers: "Happy Computer" Directed by Christian Jacobs and Joel Fox | |||||||
| New Friends | April 3, 2009 | Jack Black (singing "It's Not Fun to Get Lost", "Friends" and "Goodbye Song") (Dancey Dance Time – "The Disco Roll") and Rob Schrab (voice of Jack Black's mini-bike) Jack McBrayer & Paul Scheer (Knock-Knock Joke of the Day – "Cargo") |
The Yo-Dazzlers "You Can't Always Get What You Want" | Cowboy Fluesmith featuring Tyger Ryder | "In a Safe Land" Animation by Tanya Haden Music by Tanya Haden and Petra Haden " |
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| Green | April 22, 2009 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) | Sal Masekela "Hello World" | "Fruit Song" Animation by Buddy System Studios Directed by John Harvatine IV Music by YMCK Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Cloudie The Cloud" Animation by Augenblick Studios | ||||||||
| Family | October 12, 2009 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) |
The Roots "Lovely, Love My Family" | Mark Denardo | "That's My Family" Animation by Joel Trussell Music by The Apples in stereo |
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| Art | October 13, 2009 | Andy Samberg(Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Ray Barbee(Cool Trick) |
MGMT "Art is Everywhere" Yo Gabba Gabba Dancers | Bruce is "Painting" | "Favorite Colors" Music Performed by Neil Halstead Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
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| Boat | October 14, 2009 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Jaliala (Cool Trick) |
Reeve Oliver "I Like Sandwiches" Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Swimming in the Boat" | "Sea Friends" Animation by Buddy System Studios Music Performed by Mason Jennings Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
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| Band | October 15, 2009 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) The Yo Dazzlers and The Gabba Gang "I Love to Rock" |
Lady Tigra"When I Hear Music" (with the Gabba Gang as a back-up band) | "We Have To Be Patient" Animation by Puny |
"Ollie The Musician" Animation by Wild Brain "The Music Of Sound" Animation by Nick Scott | ||||||||
| Dress Up | October 16, 2009 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) | The Little Ones "Let's Dress Up" | ||||||||||
| Big | October 16, 2009 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Gumpelstiltskin (Cool Tricks) making a balloon dog |
Jem & The Yo Dazzlers "Some Things Are Big, Some Things Are Small" Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
Rafter | "Grow" Animation by Darin Bendall Music by Rafter |
"Sprinkles & The Bake Off" Animation by Sean Dicken and Gooby Herms Written & Directed by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer Narration by Alex Arnold | |||||||
| Mystery | February 1, 2010 | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Jack McBrayer & Paul Scheer (Knock-Knock Joke of the Day) |
Ladytron "Use Your Mind" | Ursula 1000 | "Some Things Are A Mystery" Animation by PUNY Music by Autolux Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
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| Space | February 8, 2010 (Un-aired in USA) | Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) Jack McBrayer & Paul Scheer (Knock-Knock Joke of the Day) |
Electrocute "Rocket Run" | "Turn Your Eye to the Sky" Animation by Meomi Music by Pinback |
"Lloyd and the Asteroids" Animation by Puny Directed by Parker Jacobs Narration by Oskar Jacobs Written by Jason deVilliers | ||||||||
| Ride | Un-aired in the USA Available on DVD |
Dean and Britta "Let's Ride" Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
The Parallelograms | "Ride Ride Ride" Animation by Darin Bendall Jingle performed by Digital Unicorn |
"Bike Race" Animation by PUNY Narration by Max Schultz |
Dirty | "August 20, 2013" | Sila Wagner wants to Ballet | Chromeo "Nice 'n' Clean" | "Wash Away" Animation by The Aquabats Music Performed by Ricky Fitness GOGO13 featuring The Little Ones | Super Martian Robot Girl "Shower Washing" |
Season 3 : March 8, 2010 – May 9, 2011
| # | Title | Airdate | Guests | Super Music Friends Show | Remix | Jingle | Story Time |
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| 41 | Circus | March 8, 2010 | "Weird Al" Yankovic as the Ringmaster Sarah Silverman (Dancey Dance) Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Jack McBrayer & Paul Scheer (Knock-Knock Joke of the Day) |
Black Kids (Called Dance Kids) "We Love Clowns" | "Circus Town" Animation by Keri Rainock by Mates of State Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs | "Argyle's Birthday" by Sadie Johnson
Written and directed by Colt Bowden Animation by Keri Rainock Narration by Ollie Shultz Music by: Jarond Gibbs Numbers – Circus Numbers Produced by Nate Rogers | |
| 42 | Bugs | March 9, 2010 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Tim Armstrong Mr. Cactus (VO) Mix Master Mike (Cool tricks) |
Weezer "All My Friends Are insects" | "Bugs" Animation by Akinori Oishi by Black Moth Super Rainbow Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs |
"Bee" Designed and Directed, and Animated by Nick Donkin @ Flying Gherkin | |
| 43 | Doctor | March 10, 2010 | Anthony Bourdain as Dr. Tony Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) |
of Montreal "Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast" | "New Day" Animation by Wild Brain Animation by Swound! | "Tree's Is Sick" Animation by Jurrien Boogert | |
| 44 | Superhero | March 11, 2010 | Mos Def as Super Mr. Superhero The Aquabats (Counting Segment) Biz Markie (Biz's Beat of the Day) |
Devo "Watch Us Work It" | "We R Super Heroes" by Robbert Bobbert (of The Apples in Stereo) Animation By PUNY Music | "Superhero Change" Animation by Emma Kiely | |
| 45 | Baby | May 7, 2010 | "Mama Loves Baby" Solange Knowles | "Little Baby" Animation by Bunko Studios by Of Montreal (Originally by The Apples in Stereo) | "The Ugly Of Baby" | ||
| 46 | Pets | September 10, 2010 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Rob Dyrdek (Dancey Dance) |
Taking Back Sunday "We All Love Our Pets" | "My Special Friend" by The Pepper Pots | ||
| 47 | School | September 19, 2010 | Angela Kinsey as Ms. Angela | The Faint "Teach Me Teacher" | Frequent Flyer | "What Story Do You Want To Hear?" by Dr. Dog | |
| 48 | Adventure | February 7, 2011 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark Magic Pictures) | The Killers "Spaceship Adventure" | "Imagination Adventure" by Sunbears! Animation by Isobel Knowles | "Fish Of The Adventure" Animation by Willy Heartland and Craig Patches | |
| 49 | Flying | February 9, 2011 | Martin Starr, John Francis Daley, and Samm Levine (of Freaks and Geeks Dancey Dance |
Chairlift "Fly Like A Bird" | "Balloon Ride" by Super Furry Animals Animation by Bunko Studios | ||
| 50 | Nature | February 8, 2011 | Marissa Jaret Winokur (voice) | Band of Horses "Out in Nature" | "Nature Hike" performed by The Decemberists Animation by Boulder Media | ||
| 51 | Treasure | March 8, 2011 | Fred Armisen & Charlene Yi | "Treasure" by Blitzen Trapper | "Treasure Hunt" by Camera Obscura Animation by Bunko Studios | ||
| 52 | Clubhouse | May 8, 2011 | Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures) Alex Knost (Counting Segment: "Clubhouse") Erykah Badu (Dancey Dance) |
The Sounds "Party In The Treehouse" | "Help Your Friends" by DeVotchKa Animation by Joe Pelling & Dan Britt | Counting Segment | |
| 53 | Fairytale | May 9, 2011 | "A Better Day" (featuring See Spot) | The Flaming Lips "Can You Be a Frog?" | "Me And The Friends" by Smash Mouth |
Season 4 : December 18, 2011-[present]
| # | Title | Airdate | Guests | Super Music Friends Show | Remix | Jingle | Story Time |
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| 54 | A Very Awesome Christmas | December 18, 2011 | Mark Mothersbaugh Cults "Hot Chocolate" |
My Chemical Romance "Every Snowflake Is Different (Just Like You)" | "To Give a Present" Animation by: Kirsten Lepore |
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| 55 | Super Spies | April 17, 2012 | Jason Bateman as Bateman, The Bad Spy | Peter, Bjorn and John "I wish I was a Spy" | "Amazing Disguise" by Stars | "Ian The Spy" Animation by: | |
| 56 | Olympics | August 19, 2012 | Bill Hader (Dancey Dance) Metta World Peace |
Cut Copy "Fantastic Voyages" | The Clapping Song Animation by: |
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| 57 | Gooble | October 28, 2012 | Mariachi El Bronx "Friends Can Make You Smile" | ||||
| 58 | Quest |
Cast
Note that the voice cast is ordered by US and UK versions.
- DJ Lance Rock – Lance Robertson (voice overdubbed by Ortis Deley in UK version)
- Muno – Josh Bally / David Crespin (voiced by Adam Deibert/Bob Golding)
- Foofa – Emma Jacobs (voiced by Emma Jacobs/Teresa Gallagher)
- Brobee – Erin and Tara Pearce (voiced by Amos Watene/Simon Feilder)
- Toodee – Melissa Rossiter / Charme Morales (voiced by Erin Pearce/Jonell Elliot)
- Plex – Lindsay Kraus / Amos Watene (voiced by show creator Christian Jacobs/Simon Feilder)
DVDs
| Title | Released | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| The Dancey Dance Bunch | October 14, 2008 | "Friends", "Eat", "Dance", "Happy" |
| New Friends | April 7, 2009 | "New Friends", "Share", "Find", "Greetings" |
| Halloween! | August 25, 2009 | "Halloween", "Scary", "Fun", "Careful" |
| Meet My Family | October 20, 2009 | "Family", "Games", "Together", "Imagine" |
| Birthday Boogie | February 2, 2010 | "Birthday", "Dress Up", "Talent", "Ride" |
| Clubhouse | June 15, 2010 | "Clubhouse", "Adventure", "Summer", "Animals" |
| Superhero | October 14, 2010 | "Superhero", "Train", "Adventure", "Bugs" |
| Doctor | January 11, 2011 | "Doctor", "Teeth", "Clean", "Car" |
| Circus | June 14, 2011 | "Circus", "Flying", "Treasure", "Fun" |
| Party in a Box: 3 Disc Set | July 12, 2011 | DVDs: Dancey Dance Bunch, Birthday Boogie, Clubhouse |
| Music Makes Me Move | August 9, 2011 | "Band", "Move", "Differences", "Train" |
| Merry Christmas! | August 9, 2011 | "Christmas", "A Very Awesome Christmas", "Fairytale", "Boat" |
| Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There's A Party In My City! | March 13, 2012 | Live Show in Los Angeles with Bonus Features |
| Super Spies | April 17, 2012 | "Super Spies", "Mystery", "Space", "Big" |
CDs
Four albums have been released featuring songs from the show performed by the cast and the "Super Music Friends Show" segment.
- Music is… Awesome! (2009)
- Music is… Awesome! Volume 2 (2010)
- Music is… Awesome! Volume 3 (2011)
- Music is… Awesome! Volume 4 (2012)
ABC for Kids released a CD in 2010 titled Yo Gabba Gabba! Party In My Tummy.
Critical reception
While it has yet to win an award or recognition for educational content or effectiveness, the show has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy in both 2008 and 2009 for Best Costume Design. Time magazine's James Poniewozik, who said the show "will convince you someone slipped something into your Fruity Pebbles" named Yo Gabba Gabba! one of the Top 10 new TV series of 2007, ranking it at #8.[10] In November 2008, the Yo Gabba Gabba! production team won a BAFTA Children's Award, International.[11] The show has also become popular among some college-age young adults because of the artists often featured.[12] Due to the show's popularity amongst both adults and children, they performed at Coachella 2010 as special guests.[13] Their live touring show also won a Creative Content Award at the 2010 Billboard Touring Awards.[14] The Television Critics Association Awards have nominated Yo Gabba Gabba! for Outstanding Achievement in Children’s/Youth Programing. The years include 2008-2012. Yo Gabba Gabba! won for the year 2009 and 2010.[15] In February 2013, Yo Gabba Gabba! won two Kidscreen Awards for "Best Non-Animated or Mixed Series 2013" and "Best Music 2013"[16]
In other media
- In 2009, the cast was featured in their own float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Muno was featured in a commercial for the Kia Sorento that aired during the 2010 Super Bowl and a subsequent Kia commercials in 2011.
- The cast appeared in the Big Time Rush episodes "Big Time Audition" and "Big Time Halloween."
- Yo Gabba Gabba! appeared in True Jackson VP in the episode "Trapped in Paris."
- Garry Lyon, of the The Footy Show, an Australian Football League panel show, performed an interpretive cycle (Yo Gabba Gazza!) based on the Yo Gabba Gabba! dancing style after losing a humorous bet. The choice of the Yo Gabba Gabba! dance was based on a number of physical similarities to Brobee, including Bushy Eyebrows and Excessive Androgenic Hair.
- In the Mad episode "So You Think You Can Train Your Dragon How to Dance / Yo Gagga Gagga!," Lady Gaga hosts Yo Gagga Gagga! featuring her dolls – Taylor Swift, T-Pain, Miley Cyrus, and Triple H – and the cast is seen watching a monster movie at the end.
- In 2011, the cast appeared in the Raising Hope episode "Sabrina Has Money."
- The title of the Futurama episode "Yo Leela Leela" parodies this, as does the show in the episode, known as "Rumbledy Hump".
- On June 9, 2012, The Fresh Beat Band's 14th episode "Yo! Fresh Beats Go Gabba Gabba!", the "Gabba Gang" gets beamed into the episode by way of a malfunction Plex has with robotic hiccups.
- Insane Clown Posse recorded a cover of the song Hold Still for the 2012 album Smothered, Covered & Chunked.
References
- ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations", April 30, 2008
- ^ evandorkin: The Last Round-Up (Pre-TCAF)
- ^ http://www.wildbrain.com/animation/about_us/bios/pdf/director/Jacobs_Schultz_bio.pdf
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (August 12, 2007). "Charm the Children, Tickle the Parents". The New York Times.
- ^ Dollar, Steve: "Gimme Gimme Gabba Gabba[dead link]", Print, September/October 2007
- ^ "Yo Gabba Gabba!" (2007) – Episode List, IMDb.com. Retrieved on June 23, 2009.
- ^ Yo Gabba Gabba! Episodes, TVGuide.com. Retrieved on June 22, 2009.
- ^ "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, April 28, 2008
- ^ "Yo Gabba Gabba! Episode Guide 2010 Season 3 – School, Episode 6". TV Guide. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ 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
- ^ Glazer, Joshua. "Coachella Backstage With Yo Gabba Gabba". Retrieved June 21, 2011.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason. "U2, Gaga, Metallica, Swift Win Big at Billboard Touring Awards". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0877512/awards
- ^ http://kidscreen.com/2013/02/06/and-the-2013-kidscreen-awards-winners-are
External links
Channels
- Yo Gabba Gabba on Nick Jr. Australia
- Yo Gabba Gabba on Nick Jr. Italy
- Yo Gabba Gabba on Nick Jr. UK
- Yo Gabba Gabba on Nick Jr. US
- Yo Gabba Gabba on Treehouse TV
Others
- Official website (Flash-enabled browser required)
- Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: There's a Party In My City! Website
- Yo Gabba Gabba! at IMDb
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- Yo Gabba Gabba website on Treehouse TV
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