Traci Paige Johnson (TV Creator/Animator) || Ep. 271

Join us as we talk to Traci Paige Johnson, the creative mind behind one of the most beloved children's shows of all time. As the co-creator of Nick Jr.'s Blue's Clues and the voice of its title character Blue, Traci shares stories about the show's creation and the casting of the original hosts, Steve Burns and Donovan Patton! Traci also discusses working on the 2004 spin-off Blue's Room, casting Josh Dela Cruz for the 2019 revival Blue's Clues & You! and her work on other popular children's shows, including the PBS Kids series Super Why! and Netflix's Gabby's Dollhouse. Learn about the challenges and rewards of creating engaging and educational content for young audiences, and the lasting impact of Blue's Clues on generations of children. Special thanks to our guest co-host Jayson for joining us again!