Toronto puppeteers celebrate Nanalan’s TikTok breakthrough

[@calilovett2063]

This is putting the BIGGEST smile on my face. The show is adorable and absolutely hilarious. I hope this newfound attention helps bring it back, I'd love to show it to my niece ♥️

[@renata_144]

You might already know this, but they have full episodes available on the official Nanalan KZbin channel! 🥹💜

[@skittlehappymatt]

I’m 32 and I never heard of Nanalan’ until the memes. Now I have to watch every clip I come across. It really is nurturing for anyone’s inner-child, and I just know kid-me would have loved it. I think that’s who’s watching the clips. Not me, but younger me.

[@Jess-Rabbit]

Same! I'm the same age and I'm loving this cute show. They have full episodes on KZbin and shamelessly watch them. Mona is just adorable

[@helene02184]

I’m 41 joining the party 🎉 so wholesome ❤

[@forestings]

​@@helene02184it's so great how this show connects all of us.. the innocence, the joy, the simplicity of it, it all brings happy tears in my eyes

[@theresajg11]

I’m 57 and just love it! 😊

[@meghan8969]

So happy for these guys. This show has always deserved more attention.

[@tarynmacdonald1387]

I remember Nanalan’ when it was 3-5 minute shorts between TV shows on YTV. It wasn’t popular back then (compared to things like Big Comfy Couch or Arthur)…but to see this resurgence…to the extent that it has gone viral…is so heartwarming. Never would have imagined it.

[@gwendolynstata3775]

I just love how Canadian kids at the time just sort of took Nanalan for granted as the weird little break in between Sailor Moon and Mona the Vampire, but then the Americans found it YEARS later and lost their minds over it.

[@NALTOHQ]

@@gwendolynstata3775i grew up with it here in America. I think it was on Noggin for a time or something. Glad it’s come back into the limelight. Last time I thought of this show was when “nasa peepo” was doing the rounds.

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

Yeah I remember thinking great that’s 5 minutes of my life I’m never getting back when’s the next real show coming on?

[@nuclearcatbaby1131]

@@gwendolynstata3775I’m American and they used to air it on Nick Jr.

[@tarynmacdonald1387]

@@gwendolynstata3775 we absolutely slept on it! Mona the Vampire and Sailor Moon were fabulous though! I always remember Nanalan as coming on in the afternoon time slot, which I remember having shows like Rupert and Uh Oh! 😁

[@frog-spit-182]

I am a 30+ year-old dude who did not watch this growing up. The memes made me a huge fan of this show. It just seems like such a pure work of art. Wholesome/funny storytelling and fantastic set designs. Don't have kids yet but I'm definitely raising them on Nanalan.

[@frog-spit-182]

Nana's NYT line in this interview lol. They still got it.

[@annesiac3265]

i’m not even exaggerating when i say that this show has done more for me than years of therapy

[@karenwalkersginglass]

I completely understand. My childhood was miserable. I made sure my kids' childhood was better, but I could never beat Nana's love and patience for Mona.

[@whateverr4363]

💝

[@Swordtee40]

After 20 years both Mona and Nana are still spreading happiness! And the same puppets too! The “who’s that wonderful girl” song also was one of the first songs I remember

[@renata_144]

🎯 on why it feels healing to re-live our childhood through Mona!!! I’m loving to watch the episodes. The pacing being that slow and calm is so soothing to my nervous system. Love it, perfect kids show 💜

[@vulnikkura]

I'm so beyond happy Nanalan is getting the attention it deserves. I've loved this show since I was a teenager. ❤ Nanalan is my comfort show.

[@CountOfMonteCristo_]

Nanalan is something special because it’s absolutely wholesome, in a world that can be very cold and hard, Nanalan reminds us of our childhood like sense of wonder and optimism, it’s too pure for this world, and that’s why it’s so great.

[@JoeyRetro]

I was in my teens when Nanalan was on the air. My friends at school and I still sang the theme song knowing full well it was a kids show. When I started seeing Nanalan on TikTok the first thing I did was send the vids to friends who remember the show. ❤️ Nanalan!

[@miguelangelbazan8697]

My 9 year old daughter missed school today because she has a sore throat and I recently discovered Nanalan and showed her the episodes and it puts a smile on us ❤

[@lindsayb1329]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I have showed this show to my kids! They love Mona and Nana and even Russell. For someone that has a high admiration for Canadian Children's TV because it was such a HUGE part of my childhood, this makes me extremely excited to see the popularity of this show coming back! Some may think this is silly, but I watched this show as a teenager. I even caught my dad watching it at times. Nanalan has no age and it is universal. It represents a grandmother that has a deep gentle love, kindness and patience for her granddaughter that is learning and devleoping into a little person. I know there are episodes here on KZbin, but if any show needed to be brought back, it's this one ❤

[@fififlowertot177]

I introduced my 3yr old daughter to nanalan and she absolutely loves it. Its defo on par with bluely as its so heart warming to watch.

[@OlenkaVillavicencioArias]

I love nanalan, I didn't know this show existed until this year, and it has stolen my heart! I'm sure I would have loved it as a child!! BIG hugs from Perú 🇵🇪❤️❤️❤️

[@SocialWorkProfessor]

Brings back memories of my kids when they were little. They loved this show. It had such a quiet charm.

[@Greg_P537]

Nanalan' is to children shows what The Wire is to TV shows, simply THE best! I discovered Nanalan' in 2004 when my son was 9 months old and instantly fell in love with it. I was devastated when it was no longer in the CBC Kids line up. As others have said, NO other show deserves this recognition!!

[@leah9848]

this was my childhood show. it would come out on pbs kids (USA) for a bit and was instantly hooked as it reminded me so much of my grandma and i. i’m so grateful i got to show her the “we all love our nana” song before she passed. nanalan trending has made me look back on the good memories i had with her and i like to think of it as a sign of her still by my side since no one knows this show where i’m from! i hope it comes back on television for a new generation to discover (and the older one to reconnect)

[@theresajg11]

I’m 57 and so happy I discovered this show, it’s magical and wonderful!😊

[@anissaschisler6537]

What a delightful show for young children. As an adult, I watch it and absolutely love it.

[@IndigoFireFandubs]

I remember watching this show on YTV between other shows and I found it so uniquely weird and hilarious. The opening was weirdly iconic. The driving part always unsettled me, in weirdly a good way because thats just Nanalan. I love that it's going viral all of a sudden!

[@matthewjones6786]

This was a surprisingly well put together news bit! I appreciate that it’s paced well, gives examples of the meme format, and allows the actors time to riff.

[@WojciechStancel]

I am so grateful that my girlfriend sent me shorts with the Nana song on Instagram. From that moment I became one of the biggest fans of this show. I'm almost 30, I've never seen this show before, but I feel totally happy, touched and peaceful when I watch this masterpiece. All the best - fan from Poland❤

[@PazWasHere]

I remember when Nanalan was a series of shorts!!! It seriously makes me so happy to see it all come back 😭💚

[@sacisuniverse3442]

I found this nowadays, and made me so happy, because when I was little, I didn’t know about it. It reminds me the little child I was, and I was alone a bit, and it got me realise that I am special❤ and value me more.

[@hannahfoy9878]

The joy this show has given me throughout my adult life is unbelievable. 😆 I definitely feel like I am Mona and my dog is Russell. 😂

[@Magpie2497]

Gosh, I remeber this from when I was little! It's wonderful to see such a wholesome show make a comeback for a new generation and for the older generations that grew up watching nanalan ❤

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

I absolutely love Jason Hopley's work as Small. I can't believe I missed this show entirely and just recently came across it through TikTok.

[@whateverr4363]

Thanks a bunch, for this adorable and kindful Broadcast 💚💜 So much Love to Mona and Nana 😭😊💖

[@iamamanduh]

Whoa! Memory unlocked when I heard the opening song. I still remember the tune and I'm 31!

[@jewelcloud836]

Grew up with Nanalan, but the only people i could talk to about the show was my siblings. Whenever id ask my friends about it they didnt know. Im so happy people are discovering it now, even if its just a meme.

[@kowalskiart]

I'm so happy for you guys! I remember when Nanalan had a big meme years ago and now it can be enjoyed more again! 💕

[@jakehewitt2697]

Why am I tearing up I literally discovered nana lan like 12 seconds ago

[@hampst3rdance]

my family hates how much i love snd talk about this show shes never been forgotten

[@JK-km6cm]

I want a hug from Mona too!! 😂❤🎉 love this so much

[@RoyaltyFreeArtists]

I’m a grown woman binging nanalan’ bc it’s too cute

[@O3Vdabouncyboi]

yup there's gonna be lots and lots of people petitioning the creators of that wonderful girl to reboot nanalan' soon enough (and i will mostly be on board with that since now the song is really making me binge watch the show lol)

[@peachblossom3663]

Mona's hug at the end healed me :')

[@QuizWriterMark]

Recommission it!!!! Would love to see new episodes ❤❤

[@laureneve94]

Stoopp!!! The little hug and i love you from mona is so precious and validating 🥹🥹🥹❤️ too cute!!!

[@elvergreen5284]

Love Mona and Nanalan!

[@meowv34]

i was born in 2003 in canada and i can’t believe i never saw this before! it’s such a lovely show

[@sundaymorningsleepr]

This came out when my kids were toddlers and it was my favourite show since. It's great to see the show getting attention. It was heartwarming and hilarious.

[@yasmeilytoledo7787]

I need to see the whole thing, all seasons 😭♥️

[@FollowingJa]

My brother used to be so scared of this show so I had to watch it in secret I always loved the cuteness and simpleness of it.

[@itsgaiah]

You're curing my inner child indeed, it makes my heart genuinely happy

[@kaylalatham1370]

literally healing my inner child

[@rodrigocurtyp]

I was not expecting a hug from Mona in the end. I LOVE YOU TOO, MONA!!!

[@bestfriend5814]

Grew up watching this at my nana's house :) So proud to be Canadian.

[@AztaTheGreat]

I watched nanalan as a kid I LOVED nanalan as a kid. It was a show i was so excited to watch Seeing it get a resurgence makes my inner child so damn happy

[@daniellachichi9871]

I’ll take care of you little birdie😂❤🐤I say this at least once a day to myself now. Thank you Mona for giving me the Strength. Love this!

[@yendaaaa]

LMAO listennnnn, self-talk is important😄

[@jocelynecupcake]

I am more than happy that this amazing show is getting the love it deserves! these same puppeteers worked on other shows as well (Big & Small is my favorite besides Nanalan). I'm especially happy that they understand and realize how many adult fans watch this show for comfort, especially if they didn't watch it as a kid. I wish more kids shows were aware of their adult fans, as a 21 year old who loves kids shows. I prefer Nanalan and Big & Small over shows like Adventure Time and Rick & Morty. I can't stand most "adult" cartoons and I'm just more comfortable with watching kids shows.

[@MeretGiddy]

I’m gonna cryyyyy this is so wholesome 😭❤️

[@smartiboi]

Time and perception is such a wierd thing. I couldn't stand Nanalan when they used to show the shorts between shows on YTV when I was a kid, but it's quite enjoyable to watch as an adult.

[@saint3356]

Thank you my parents suck and I thought this was just a meme at first but then I saw the heal your inner child things and felt better so thank you

[@notavailable6460]

My gf and i love nanalan. I hope more watch on yt too

[@NALTOHQ]

This… does put a smile on my face.

[@nataliemattison]

i love nanalan with my whole heart!!!

[@yerdenis8633]

I love Mona and Nana😭❤️

[@amber4759]

Nanalan is the best show till this day

[@Lordodragonss]

Thanks for existing guys!

[@ayesha_jane]

Saw the memes and looked it up straight away! Absolutely adore it and am now watching it daily as a 30 year old. 😂🙊 Grew up adoring Tots TV for the same cuteness overload and the first thing I thought watching Nanalan was how it made me feel like I was transported back to that wholesome time in the 90s. Then later to find out it was from then. 😅💛

[@SyrenStar]

Relieving my childhood with this show everyday , i was lucky to have a very similar nana ❤😊

[@TiktokBurnedMyCrops]

I’m 22 and nanalan’ makes me feel safe when adulthood becomes overwhelming

[@lunarcat8995]

I didn’t know they were canadian!! That’s awesome

[@ChrisplussTina96]

It's funny because the memes itched my brain and I'm like "I.. I think I remember that show??" Then I saw an episode on KZbin and it all started coming back to me. Russell the Dog was my favorite and I remembered Mona and Russell and then it clicked! I have 2 kids now and it's in our morning routine now. Love the show!!

[@scatteredleavess]

Nanalan is my comfort show

[@FanWorksCorporation]

Ah yesss, the light of my childhood!

[@susiesanchez3115]

My niece showed me the KZbin video where Mona is dressed up like the beautiful princess that she is. I loved it 😍 Always singing the song 🤭

[@jananoor6378]

I love you Mona and Nana and Russer and Fleefer 🤗🥰

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

I don't watch it on tiktok, I watch it here actually. It is seeing a resurgence on YT as well, I have watched the channel steadily grow. It's because it is wholesome feel good entertainment but it makes me feel like a kid again, even though this wasn't my era, the 80's.

[@Nickcheezy]

I hope nanalan becomes an animated series

[@alani.8784]

Can someone please send this to YMS? He made a video on Nanalan several years ago.

[@veronicadiaz9454]

Me and my partner love nanalan now. It's so conforting and cute. And we are grown adults !

[@horaciohernandez598]

That” Who’s that wonderful girl” song has been in my mind since I heard it like a month ago. Every. Single.Day.

[@mefloquine]

The video ends with mona sayin « i love you » and right after, the ad said « looking for love? » 😂

[@CrazyManhog]

I still remember the older designs 😂😂😂😂 Also i remember your Nick Burger Show

[@AstridCara_a]

Loved watching this while I was younger !

[@AleSaavColes]

I really want a Mona plush doll, she is so cute 🥰

[@JK-km6cm]

I feel like Mona ❤😊 love this so much

[@FriedRice3519]

Been a nanalan enjoyer since I was 7 and still going strong ❤

[@Bulls_Aye]

I loved that show as a kid. I'm glad it's making a comeback.

[@djnolan00000]

The floodgate of memories just opened up....wow. im trippin 🫠🧠

[@sweethistortea]

I remember watching this show at my Nonna's house! It was so cute!

[@ABoyd1852]

Russell steals every scene. He is hilarious.

[@camillavincent8241]

Do you only watch it on KZbin or how is the best way to watch it?

[@sanjithechef]

I grew up with this show in the 2000s. Mona and Russer (lol) are the best and they literally influenced how I talk to my own dog 😭🥺 I’m happy for the creators

[@owens5737]

Wow I grew up with this show

[@heatheryi]

This is so wholesome!!!! I love this!!

[@rainybear925]

I’m an original nanalan fan and am so excited to see this!!!! Shout out Allegra’s window too!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PetitePerson]

I loved Nanalan before it became viral. I used to watch it as a kid.

[@p_roduct9211]

This is cracking me up as the puppet sounds exactly like Tobias Fünke dressed up as Mary Poppins.

[@shannonalanna9538]

Nanalan!!❤

[@Jellyfish146]

I was a little too big for nanalan but I certainly didnt switch it off when it came on either. It was always such a fun show, visually, and I loved Russer. Still do.

[@michaelaguilar1576]

THIS SHOW IS PURE DOPAMINE

[@StrawberryRogers-Close]

I love how much attention this is getting. It’s so healing to my household of autistic adults! We LOVE Nanalan and I’m so glad this meme brought Mona to me

[@evilcritter]

When is Mr. Wooka gonna hit big on TikTok?

[@drkphinx]

I love nanaland!!

[@littleenginemovingpictures]

We love you too Mona!!

[@FF-vx2vl]

I had loving grandmothers that cheered me up daily, feminine love ❤️