![]() There are multiple schools of thought when it comes to creating children’s programming. “Yo Gabba Gabba” is following suit with international tours, DVDs, two albums and enough critical love (Emmy nominations, back-to-back awards from the Television Critics Association) to ensure its existence well into the future.Īnd when “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There’s a Party in My City!” visits the 1stBank Center today as part of its 60-city North American tour, don’t be surprised if adults are bobbing their heads and singing along as much as their tiny counterparts. It held seven of the Top 25 basic-cable ratings spots last week. Nickelodeon’s similarly hip, adult-friendly “SpongeBob SquarePants” has spawned its own media franchise over the years with albums, a film, merchandising and lucrative syndication deals. It’s the latest in a procession of cool kids shows that have engaged teens and parents as much as the preschool set, cleverly mixing entertainment with trendy visuals and a bona fide respect for their target audience. “Yo Gabba Gabba” is the hippest kids show around, drawing trendy indie bands and all manner of celebrities with an adventurous, skewed mix of retro graphics, musical dance numbers and educational content. ![]() Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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