I've written a couple of posts about Jack's Big Music Show already, and though I'm not obsessed, I am into it probably more than I should be. Fortunately that's still not more than my little girl is into it, which is a good thing (I think).
Anyway, from looking at the comments in my posts, it seems a lot of people are looking for JBMS toys to give this year. Unfortunately, there aren't any. I can't imagine a scenario where they'll never start making the toys (since the show is now also on Nick Jr. and looks like it's a hit), but they're just not available now.
About the best you can do this year is get the CDs from some of the artists who play music on the show, which isn't as good as a plush Mel the Dog, but it's better than nothing. Music for Little People.com has a collection of CDs for $45.44, or you can always get them individually from Amazon.
Laruie Berkner Band - Under A Shady Tree (many of the songs featured on JBMS are from Laurie Berkner)
Rebecca Frezza - Road Trip
Music for Aardvarks - Grumpy
Milkshake - Happy Songs
The Dirty Sock Funtime Band - Mr. Clown and the Day the Sun Got Wet (from CD Baby.com)
Lisa Loeb and Elizabeth Mitchell - Catch the Moon
The Persuasions - On the Good Ship Lollipop (includes the song "I'm So Glad I've Got Skin")
Also on MDD:
Jack's Big Music Show. (09-29-2005)
Jack's Big Music Show sure is swell. (11-02-2005)
I love JBMS too. I TiVo'd all the episodes on Noggin and copied them to a DVD as a birthday present for my son. There is some great stuff on www.noggin.com, and I made a few items at www.cafepress.com. Nothing official, true, but my son doesn't know the difference.
Posted by: kiskar | December 04, 2005 at 07:08 AM
I'm Obssessed with Jack's...we TIVO every episode, and i know every word to every show. My daughter goes crazy for it.
Posted by: demonica | December 09, 2005 at 06:13 PM
I sent the link to your blog to my husband, also a SAHD. Your interest in Jack's Big Music Show made me laugh because my husband is just as excited about the show as you seem to be, as is our 16 month old who goes into a TV induced trance everytime he hears the theme song! I'm sure if you've been watching Noggin for a while you've also seen Dan Zane's and Friends. Our three year old son loves his Move-to-the-Music videos, so we ordered his CDs 'House Party' and 'Night Time' and they're both awesome! They both come with books that explain each song, it's origin and why it's important to him , and they're all amazingly illustrated by his btother-in-law. They're great to have and a great gift for other parents.
Enjoy!
Laura Mesner
Posted by: Laura Mesner | December 14, 2005 at 09:22 AM
Just bought an accidental JBMS-themed gift -- red Chuck Taylors. We were watching the next day and the kid said, "shoes!" during the foot-a-tap sequence. Not an exact match, but close enough to fool a 20-month old.
Posted by: Kate | December 16, 2005 at 04:53 PM
There was a really good summary of where to get some of the other artists' music on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/33E4KAEETZ100/102-9820391-5043354
Posted by: Nicole | December 20, 2005 at 07:10 AM
Walmart has most of Lauries CD's now. or I just now found them. They are in the toy department.
Posted by: Donna | December 21, 2005 at 06:55 AM
Don't feel bad about being obsessed with the show! Our household loves this show, too. It is the best children's show on TV!
Posted by: Corry | April 03, 2006 at 06:52 PM
My friend Danny is the lead singer for Hot Peas 'N Butter and that was how I found the show. My son LOVES it, and I do too! The music is fun and he loves to dance to it and gets so excited. When he sees the menu on the DVR he yells "Jack!" and starts stomping his leg to "give your foot a tap." Great show.
Posted by: Ian | May 07, 2006 at 04:21 PM
I am 15 months old and I Love Jack's big Music Show. I have watched Jacks since I was 10 months old and I keep asking my Mommy if there are only going to be only 12 episodes or are they going to make more because I go crazy every time they are on and I watch them at least 6 times a day! I would watch more but my Mommy won't let me :-(
Does anyone know if they are going to create more shows next season?
Posted by: Noah | June 18, 2006 at 08:23 PM
What can I say about JBMS> It ROCKS my son wakes up everyday wanting Jack. I am bumbed and so is my son that noggin only airs 1 show now.I have most of the shows on video now just waiting for the merchandise. hope it arrives soon. I want to JACK out my sons room. Jack has taught my son so much, I recently took him to a toy store for the first time, he did not want cars/trucks boy things he wanted a red guitar. My son rocks. We love jack,mary and of course mel. Rock on!
Posted by: Dawn | June 25, 2006 at 07:16 PM