Jack's Big Music Show

Has anyone else noticed how awesome Jack's Big Music Show on Noggin is? The show is about three puppets (Mary, Jack and his dog Mel) who have a band in a clubhouse behind Jack's house (Mel the dog plays the drums of course). They play songs, encourage kids to dance, and are visited by all kinds of non-puppet people. Some are musicians who come over to play music with them, and some are people like the "music fairy" who grants music wishes  The show kind of reminds me of the puppet/human interactions of Sesame Street (apparently two of the creators used to work on Sesame Street), combined with the wackiness of Pee Wee's Playhouse. The music is fun and playful without being annoying, and my Madame loves it (though she'll dance to anything, even the music on a freaking car commercial).

With a lot of average shows for preschoolers out there, it's great having one I don't mind sitting through.

Jack's Big Music Show [Noggin.com]
'Sesame Street' alums add zip to 'Jack's Big Music Show' [Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel]

Also on MDD -
Jack's Big Music Show sure is swell (11-02-2005)
Holiday gifts. Kids. Jack's Big Music Show. (12-01-2005)

Comments

[Nicole]

I think I love that show even more than my son does.

[Kevin]

MORE BONGO-BIRD!!
That is all...

[William Young]

My older son waits in anticipation all day for JBMS to come on, then he sings and dances the entire time. Who'd a thunk it?

[CynaMom]

I LOVE JBMS. My little boy adores it too. I taped the Dance Party episode and he's in there rocking out.... (although between you and me, the polka song seems to be his favorite).

I'm having trouble finding out the names of the other acts shown in the videos there. We have some Laurie Berkner CDs but there's a few others featured on the show that have an appeal. Any clues how to mine this data?

[Toi]

LET'S ROCK THIS CLUBHOUSE!

My son is 9 months old and is in LOVE with Jacks Big Music show so much that I've replaced "The itsy bitsy spider" with the theme song! That's just the beginning... I first introduced it from Noggin.com and the rest is history!

[janagirl]

My daughter is watcing JBMS right now. It's the episode with the Little Bad Wolf. My husband and I enjoy watching it as much (or more) than she does. When the show comes on she dances the entire show and is exhausted by the end. We've set up our tivo to record all the episodes. I'd love to know who the band is that plays on the show and sings such silly songs so that I can find one of their cd's.

[janagirl]

It's not Laurie Berkner - it's the other band of young guys. One has a huge red fro. They just did a song about making music that my daughter just loves and thy are wacky and silly and she loves to dance to them.

[daddy-o]

That band is called Dirty Sock Funtime Band

[jennifer kinsey]

My 16 month old daughter loves this show. she associates the computer with jack and screams until we play noggin. We have to record the show everyday on the dvr and watch it when we get home.

[Katie Foley Fitch]

I can't say enough how much my family (kids 12 years, 7 1/2 years and 2 1/2 years) loves this show. Be it the Sesame Street influenced humour, the music, the Laurie Berkner songs or just Mel playing the drums, each person has their favourite element. We also DVR it and watch several episodes in a row. Hey, it is the only way I can get the two year-old to keep his feet on the floor. Before Jack, or BJ, I had to do most things with my son on my hip. Now I can use both hands to fold the laundry. I also teach a free movement dance class for preschoolers and toddlers, so this show is right up my alley. I hope Noggin keeps this show on for years to come. They have some great musicians on the show and that is wonderful exposure for all kids.

[Andrew Pearson]

Two and a half year old no longer has any interest in Thomas the Tank Engine or Barney or Sesame Street.

By far his favorite episode--and mine--is the "Daddio" flower.

I've noticed on several episodes lately there is no Schwartzman Quartet. Please Noggin, don't cut these guys out. Some of the people coming in live is okay, but it cuts down on the variety--and the SQ always steals the show. My son always has a gut laugh when the SQ comes in the door.

This, plus, if I can't get "Where-o-where is Mary" out of my head soon, I'm going to have to see a shrink.

Last thing--please make the dolls and get them in toy stores soon!!! Especially Mel.

[Andrew Pearson]

Forgot to add that Cathy Richardson is a Chicago jazz icon. I'm guessing she is also the voice if Jack's mom?

[Andrew Pearson]

Forgot to add that Cathy Richardson is a Chicago jazz icon. I'm guessing she is also the voice of Jack's mom?

[Gracie's Mom]

My daughter Grace LOVES JBMS! She sings along with the theme songs....then says..."Hi Mel, Hi Mary" We can't get enough of Jack. I hope that they start to make CD's and stuffed animals of the characters.

[Donna Boland]

My 16 mo. old son FREAKS out when he hears the beginning to this show. Thank goodness for DVR so we can record it as it is all he really watches. He adores Mel and I have searched high and low for a plush one for x-mas with no luck. O-well, maybe soon!

[sandra hicks]

Whats up dawg!! My 20 month old and I love this show. Everytime it comes on we are hooked to the Tv. Isabella looks at me to start the dancing. We can't get enough and want more!!! I've already start searching the stores for these cute guys. We always have our doggie groove going!!!!

[Donna]

My daughter LOVES Jack's Big Music Show. She has learned so much. Any toys in the picture yet. I'd love to get her some this Christmas.

[Sandy Sappe]

Hi! I have 18 month old twins who absolutely love JBMS. I've also looked for plush but can't find them. I did find a collection of Jack's Big Music show dvd's as well as Laurie Berkner ones. The site is:
www.musicforlittlepeople.com...it's a great place. I ordered the babies Laurie Berkners colection for Xmas. Hope this helps

[D. Scotti]

Great show. My 9 month old loves it. She dances and claps her had at begining when it says clap your hands! We cant get enough.

[jamie]

I Love JBMS! We need toys! A jack Doll would be great for Christmas!

[daddy-o]

We love the songs so much, I converted most of the songs on the show to MP3 and made a CD for road trips.

[Kyle]

Love the JBMS music too (as much as my kids!) Hey, the same producers for Jack do these baby videos/dvd's called The Curious Buddies - talk about great music! And funny too! These are way better than all those Baby Einstein videos.
Check them out!

[Jennifer]

Our 20 month old loves this show too but she thinks all the puppets are dogs! I love the video with the woman in the tutu singing the song about the big pile of sunshine and bowls of daydreams. I think it is the Marching Band episode.

[Brian]

I can only find 11 of the 13 episodes that they filmed for JBMS, does anyone know the others?
the ones I know are
1. bongo bird 2. bug love 3. marching band 4. dance party 5. space opera 6. music genie 7. lil' bad wolf 8. music monster 9. grow daddio 10. Mel's Groove 11. grumpy squirrel

[Daniella]

Only 11 episodes have been shown, as far as I can tell. I have them all on my DVR. It sounds like they made 13. Does anyone know when they plan on showing the remaining 2?