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Bear in the Big Blue House

Bear in the Big Blue House

19977.64 Seasons117 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. With Bear and all his friends, learn about cooperation, teamwork and more.

Created by Margaret Loesch
NetworksPlayhouse Disney

Top Cast

Noel MacNeal

Noel MacNeal

Bear

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Luna (voice)

Carmen Osbahr

Carmen Osbahr

Ursa

Geoffrey Holder

Geoffrey Holder

Ray the Sun

Tyler Bunch

Tyler Bunch

Treelo

Peter Linz

Peter Linz

Tutter

V

Vicki Kenderes-Eibner

Ojo

T

Tara Mooney

Shadow (voice)

Themes & Keywords

puppetpuppetrypre-schooljim hensoncalmhand puppetfull body puppetskids songschild educationdidacticwhimsicalcomfortingcompassionateempatheticgentlejoyful

About Bear in the Big Blue House

Bear in the Big Blue House is a kids series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of puppet, puppetry, pre-school, jim henson, calm, hand puppet. Created by Margaret Loesch, it stars Noel MacNeal, Lynne Thigpen, Carmen Osbahr. The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. With Bear and all his friends, learn about cooperation, teamwork and more.

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