KIDS

Template:TV show template KIDS is an American children's television programming block on Nick Jr. (formerly NOGGIN) that runs from 9AM to 12PM. The block originally ran from 2007 to 2017, getting replaced by Nick Jr. House (later Pretzel's House), but a reboot premiered in 2021.

Premise[]

KIDS is similar to Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show; it runs from 9AM to 12PM every weekday morning and each week a different topic of preschoolers' interest is discussed (i.e. colors or games). Each show also features crafts and recipes, games, stories, music, and activities sent in by viewers, such as birthday wishes and artwork. The show is hosted by one of two to four child hosts who rotate each week and a purple armadillo puppet named Tammy, who was later granted her own show.

Hosts and characters[]

Tammy is a purple armadillo puppet who lives in the KIDS classroom (formerly the park) and accompanies the hosts in their activities. She was originally played by Julie Mallory, the show's creator, and only speaks through squeaking noises since her puppeteers are all associate producers.
Hand the Mailman is a live hand who delivers the birthday cards to the hosts
Sean Fujiwara was originally the host of The Birthday Club, which ran on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block, and hosted the show from September 26, 2007 to December 25, 2009, when he announced he was moving to the "big city." His hosting duties were assumed by twins Xanthe and Xoe.
Erica O'Barr hosted the show from September 26, 2007 to December 20, 2013, being replaced by Dorothy. She continues to appear on Tammy.
Brayden Blackburn hosted the show from February 2008 to December 13, 2013, when he wanted to focus more on his art, and was replaced as the sole male host by Lance. He continues to appear on Romp n Roll at Home.
Xanthe and Xoe Villa hosted the show from December 31, 2009, replacing Sean, to June 2014, when they announced they were moving away with their family. They were replaced by Caroline.
Madeline "Maddie" Fretz hosted the show from November 1, 2010 to June 2012, when she announced she wanted to explore. She was replaced by Charlie.
Charlie Falomir hosted the show from June 2012 to August 11, 2017. She continues to appear on Nick Jr. House.
Lance Lewis hosted the show from December 30, 2013, replacing Brayden to August 11, 2017. He makes occasional appearances on Nick Jr. House.
Dorothy McCown hosted the show from January 6, 2014, replacing Erica, to May 2017.
Rafael Tucker hosted the "Ask Rafael" segments, which only ran in 2014.
Caroline Johnson hosted the show from June 2014, replacing Xanthe and Xoe, to July 2017.
Natalia Phelps hosted the reboot from September 9 to December 25, 2021. She was replaced by Adam.
Parker Edmonson hosted the reboot from September 9th, 2021 to June 2022. She was replaced by Jessica.
Julia Baker has hosted the reboot since September 9th, 2021.
Henry Leister has hosted the reboot since September 9th, 2021.
Adam Childs has hosted the reboot since December 31st, 2021, replacing Natalia.
Jessica Cao has hosted the reboot since June 2022.

Former hosts make occasional appearances in the reboot.

Recurring characters[]

Izzles is Tammy's cousin who appeared on Between Maids

Guest appearances[]

Moose and Zee: Moose and Zee made a guest appearance for April Fools' Day in 2011 with Erica and Tammy.
Blue's Clues:
- Blue appeared on December 15th, 2009 with Brayden and Tammy, November 30th and December 24th, 2010 with Erica and Tammy, and December 13th, 2011 with Maddie and Tammy, taking phone calls, singing songs, and reading birthday cards.
- Joe guest hosted on December 31st, 2007 to ring into the New Year.
Dora the Explorer:
- Dora appeared on November 22nd, 2007 for Thanksgiving with DJ Lance. She also appeared with Brayden for Valentine's Day on February 14th, 2009, August 2010 for Spanish week with Erica and Tammy, February 14th, 2011 with Brayden and Tammy for another Valentine's Day, and November 22nd, 2011 for Thanksgiving with Maddie and Tammy.
- Boots appeared in Fall 2011 with Erica and Tammy and on August 27th, 2012 with Xoe, Xanthe, and Tammy.
LazyTown:
- Stephanie appeared on February 14th, 2008 to celebrate Valentine's Day with Erica and Tammy.
- Robbie Rotten appeared on April 22nd, 2008 to celebrate Earth Day with Brayden and Tammy.
The Backyardigans:
- Pablo appeared on March 31st, 2011 with Maddie and Tammy.
- Tasha appeared with Maddie and Tammy for a pajama party on December 17th, 2010.
The Wonder Pets!: Tuck appeared with Maddie and Tammy for a pajama party on December 17th, 2010.
Yo Gabba Gabba!:
- DJ Lance Rock guest hosted several times, starting in November 2007.
- Plex appeared for Space week in March 2010 with Erica and Tammy.
- The entire gang appeared on September 22nd, 2012 with Xoe, Xanthe, and Tammy and March 2013 with Brayden and Tammy.
Ni Hao Kai Lan: Kai Lan appeared for Thanksgiving in 2010 with Maddie and Tammy, and also joined the same duo for a pajama party on December 17th, 2010.
The Fresh Beat Band: The Fresh Beats (Twist, Kiki, Shout, and Marina) appeared on July 27th, 2012 with Brayden and Tammy and May 27th, 2013 with Erica and Tammy.
Team Umizoomi: Milli appeared on January 3rd, 2012 for Weather week with Maddie and Tammy.
Romp n Roll at Home: Rompy appeared in September 2010 to promote his show with Brayden and Tammy. He also appeared for Earth Day in 2011, again with Brayden and Tammy.
Bubble Guppies: Mr. Grouper appeared in 2014 with Lance and Tammy and January 2015 with Charlie and Tammy.
Mike the Knight: Mike appeared on February 14th, 2012 to celebrate Valentine's Day and promote his show with Maddie and Tammy.
PAW Patrol:
- Marshall appeared with Dorothy and Tammy to promote the premiere of Wallykazaam in 2014.
- Chase appeared for Chase Weekend in February 2014 with Xanthe, Xoe, and Tammy. He appeared again with Dorothy and Tammy for another Chase Weekend on February 21st and 22nd, 2015.
Toy Story: Buzz Lightyear appeared on December 31st, 2008 and January 1st, 2009 for a New Year's Party with Erica and Tammy.

Availability[]

Home media[]

Erica and Tammy appeared in "It's Like Preschool on TV: Help Your Friends" and Brayden and Tammy in "It's Like Preschool on TV: The Safe Side," both released in 2010.

The 2021 reboot has seen several DVD releases.

Internet and streaming[]

A YouTube channel for KIDS launched in 2022, mainly featuring clips from the 2021 reboot but also uploads clips from the original.

Reception[]

The show built up a cult following, which inspired Tammy and the hosts to be featured in other medium.

Criticism and Controversy[]

Many people view this series as a rip-off of The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout, even airing around the same time. Sunny's hosts even called it such.

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

2008: The KIDS Book and Record
2009: KIDS Sing Along
2009: Goodnight Tammy
2010: Tammy Goes to School
2010: KIDSmas
2021: Welcome to KIDS
2021: Count with Tammy
2022: Tammy's Alphabet Songs
2022: Fun with Numbers
2023: Tammy's Silly Songs
2023: Tammy's Birthday Songs
2023: Tammy's Halloween Songs
2023: Tammy's Christmas Songs

Merchandise[]

Toys[]

A moderate amount of merchandise based off the original KIDS was released in the late 2000s and early 2010s. This included posters, clothing, and Tammy plush.

Books[]

At least two books based on the original were released, only read by the hosts at public appearances. The reboot has seen a book by Studio Fun and a Look and Find book.

Spin-offs[]

The original series has seen two spin-off series, Between Maids in 2009 and Tammy in 2012.

Tropes[]

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