What It's Like To Play Bear From 'Bear In The Big Blue House'

[@kaitlynreynolds5192]

We need more shows like this. Not too noisy or colorful. Simple, but still fun to watch, and with a main character who has a relaxing voice, not just some kid's voice.

[@pastelsky1]

Exactly this

[@kkletus7917]

I'm gen z but I have many memories of putting in the vhs tape for this show and watching it for hours

[@SuperMarioJustin4]

And the surprising part is that the relaxing voice is his actual voice!

[@worldofartloveartwork1472]

I was going to say the same thing. I use to watch this a lot when I was little.

[@PhirePhlame]

Tbh, Blue's Clues & You seems to retain much of the original spirit.

[@MsRaiinbowDesu]

*this show was the most relaxing thing in my childhood*

[@buzzytrombone4353]

Same here man. Same here.

[@dovacraft5772]

This show was so calm and chill that it felt like you were there with him, it always felt like he actually sniffed me it was amazing

[@Freezient]

saiko psycho THIS. So much. It was so soothing

[@annagreiner5167]

Amen

[@bernivergara3142]

I agree, I would always cry when him and Luna would sing the goodbye song too

[@cybramir]

His voice is instantly recognizable and still so comforting to hear. He speaks just as gently in real life as Bear did 🥺

[@MCAP887]

I know right?!?! Not to mention he's a talented singer with the tear jerking goodbye song.

[@Benjamin-d7p4z]

Yeah, Bear in the Big Blue house was my absolute favourite as a kid and always will be in my heart ❤😭

[@Anonymouss222]

True very true

[@perpetuallyconfused6608]

Having never watched Mr Rodger's Neighborhood, I'm now realizing that Bear was my Mr. Rodger. He was infinitely kind, always made me happy, and taught us al some valuable lessons. Both are incredibly memorable, but Bear and friends are my group

[@sensational_sophia]

@Prepetually Confused even though I didn't see any episodes of Mister Rogers Neighborhood yet since my mom grew up with that show and I always get emotional and sentimental watching Mister Rogers Neighborhood since I grew attached to that show just like my mom did!! Now when I was little I also grew up with Bear in the Big Blue House and Bear was and is still my Mister Rogers in his own way and since I love a show my mom grew up with, my mom loves Bear in the Big Blue House which is a show I grew up with!!! I think me and my mom will always prefer Bear in the Big Blue House and Mister Rogers Neighborhood over Barney & Friends. Even though I grew up with Barney & Friends as well I don't really like Barney anymore since he's creepy and because of Barney conspiracy theories and parodies.

[@Blossom44100]

Holy sapphire you're RIGHT!!

[@Youpoorsouls]

I was born after Mr Rodger's and they didn't air that in my country while I was growing up. So in a way Bear was my version of him too.

[@JazzPrecariusa]

I totally relate to this 🥹 Bear in the Big Blue House will always have a place in my heart

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

I saw one episode where Bear made a subtle reference to Mr Rogers

[@smalltownpoetry]

I'm autistic and 32. I suffered from suicidal thoughts and untreated depression has wiped out almost my entire childhood. But one of the only memories that survived was seeing bear in the big blue house live. Even though I haven't seen it in years, This show means a lot to me. I know this is 5 years after video was posted but just wanted to thank you for your work.

[@MrMuruks]

J loves you :)

[@alyshiarodgers4500]

Him sniffing the camera was my favorite part! Such an amazing guy!

[@Chickenman_or_batman]

I got creeped out but now after seeing more episodes IM ok with it

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

Mine's too.

[@xoLoveTruelySucksxo]

And the good bye song

[@TheSuperBanana8747]

Same! I dunno why the sniffing was always hilarious to me as a little kid. Bear was like a giant dog

[@courtneywilder3200]

Alyshia Rodgers me n him are related it’s crazy to know someone in your family did this lol

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

When he sniffed the camera, I lost it. I used to love it when he did that. I’d laugh and point and laugh until I fell over. God, I miss my childhood.

[@sensational_sophia]

@Don't mind me. I'm just afraid of everything. I would always laugh and smile when Bear sniffed the camera at the beginning of every single episode and it made me laugh and smile more when Bear complimented me and say I smelled like something good like maple syrup and fresh pajamas even though I though I didn't smell like that or I thought I didn't smell good at all😂😂😭😭😍🤗😁😌

[@Rooby67503]

Me too, best moments of my childhood this show. Along with blues clues. The better days

[@arch1098]

When I was little he scared me when he sniffed the camera dunno why tho 🤣🤣🤣

[@ryleeosborne1758]

It used to make me so uncomfortable and scared I covered my eyes whenever he did

[@ryleeosborne1758]

It used to make me so uncomfortable and scared I covered my eyes whenever he did

[@thegoodgouda4801]

i always feel sad thinking about the one time the goodbye song was the final goodbye song

[@CWRoederer]

Fun Fact: For the last episode they wrote in season two or three (I believe three), they did not know at the time if the show would be renewed or not. So in that spirit, they had the whole cast in the episode to sing the goodbye song together, as sort of a "just in case goodbye for good" if you will.

[@thegoodgouda4801]

C.W. Roederer damn I need to rewatch this show

[@buzzytrombone4353]

C.W. Roederer Yeah it was three, but it was just Luna and Bear singing it.

[@Niia27600]

WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT I AM IN PAIN

[@CWRoederer]

Last episode written, not released.

[@kiera-midnight7500]

My daughter fell in LOVE with Bear whom she always called 'B' since she couldn't say Bear. She still has all her stuffed animals and and even some blankets. She had to have her 'B' wherever we went. She's now almost 15 and she still loves her 'B'. Today, she is all emotional as she shows me this video. Thank you Noel MacNeal for making my daughter so happy as a toddler. She also says thank you for making her childhood a very happy one with 'B'.

[@sensational_sophia]

@Kiera -Midnight i'm 15 years old and I was born in 2005 and Bear in the Big Blue House is still one of my favorite childhood shows to this day!!!! Even though I never had any plushes or blankets from Bear in the Big Blue House I was lucky I was still able to watch it on TV and watch the Bear in the Big Blue House DVD that I had growing up which I hope I still have in my house today. It's so cute that your daughter called him 'B' even though I was already able to say Bear at my incredibly young age since my first word was dog and not a lot of kids can say three or four lettered words yet. I love how your daughter still has the plushes and the blankets from the show and I feel like I would be great friends with your daughter since we have one favorite childhood show that we both love and cherish to this day! I'm also still very thankful for Noel MacNeal for bringing such a beloved character like Bear to life and for children (now adults, young adults, and teenagers today) who grew up with this amazing show can still watch the epsiodes on KZbin and cherish those memories again since I love watching stuff from my childhood today and recently as well. So thank you so much for this beautiful comment, god bless you and your daughter!!!!😭❤💗💖

[@TheShadowInmate]

I'm 19 and this was my favourite show as a kid.

[@teresadownes2422]

@@TheShadowInmate I'm 22 But man I remember like this was just yesterday 😭😭🐻🐻🐻🐻🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠

[@GreenAndGoth]

I’m about to turn 27 and I still adore Bear. ❤

[@jayceedior8291]

I'm 24 and I still love Bear and all his friends 🥰

[@jlei1995]

Everytime he use to sniff the camera i would try to kiss his nose on the tv. It was my favorite part ever.

[@LanasAmaze]

Lol what

[@jlei1995]

@@LanasAmaze I was a little girl and I thought he had a cute nose, so whenever he would sniff something I would kiss the tv. My mother kissed my nose as a way of telling me she loves me, so I did the same. Hope that explains.

[@aziraphaleangel-22]

I would always laugh. Bear in the big blue house is a very significant part of my childhood

[@monedameow]

@@jlei1995 that is so cute and sweet

[@jlei1995]

@@monedameow Yes, memories ❤

[@susorasu]

I LOVE HIM HE MADE ME SO MUCH HAPPIER AS A LITTLE KID

[@DendyJungle]

Sujata I can make you happy now

[@snol]

How about you make me happy instead by jogging on 🤨

[@jamiemorgan3649]

Mo 2k look at MO being smooth.

[@shelbychambers6673]

Mo 2k no

[@tristonanan]

I was thinking about how good this show was for kids with autism and other neurodivergent conditions because of how gentle it was, and then he mentioned it himself! I am so glad that he is aware of how much it helped kids, and how he wants to put that in his new show. I actually teared up.

[@Ultimagamer3000]

No wonder I loved the show as a kid... I was autistic. :D Still love the show today.

[@LilyRose_Tiger]

..... NO WONDER I USED TO LOVE IT!!! 😮 _And_ I grew up wanting to become a puppeteer and kids entertainor. (Yes, some of this dream has indeed come true already🥰)

[@raquelking6323]

As an AuDHD person, this show was my favorite Disney show as a little kid.

[@mbdg6810]

My brother certainly loved this show.

[@alijane1995]

My brother and I have autism and this show was part of our childhood. We still absolutely love it!! 🥰

[@JustinY.]

Holy cow, this brings back memories.

[@roland611]

Justin Y. Hey justin!

[@tyranadoinfernorino8014]

More like holy bear! Still.. wHy aRe YOu eVeRywHEre?

[@gabbyomega]

Justin Y. Your comment brings back memories... From not so long ago

[@thatguynamedyash]

Guys stop liking his comments

[@gloomfly]

STOP

[@shanevaldez12]

I can not thank this man enough for making my rough childhood have good memories. Everytime I look back at the old episodes I always get warm and fuzzy memories of sitting in the couch with my teddybear thinking it was big bears cousin. Thank you Noel McNeal for making the coldest days feel so warm.

[@AngelaOmran]

This ❤

[@Evalynn]

I used to go on KZbin in college when I was very depressed and calm myself down by watching Bear in the Big Blue House. I still love when he gets up in the camera and sniffs to this day, and his waggly eyebrows, as a 26-year old who is doing much better now. Definitely showing this show to my kids.

[@marcodiaz6322]

I feel ya, whenever I get down or have a rough day at work, I would watch many of my childhood shows, such as Sesame Street to calm me down and remind me on the positive and beautiful things that life has to offer, and more importantly, accept for what I have.

[@videoman954]

He should have started the interview by sniffing the screen and telling us we smell like strawberries or something.

[@buzzytrombone4353]

That would've been hilarious.

[@questionmark3666]

He must've done alot of coke lol

[@ofearghailthefearless6481]

Eh, it wouldn’t feel the same

[@smassey6848]

Maple syrup!

[@sensational_sophia]

@videoman954 I would love when Bear would sniff the camera and compliment us by saying we smell good whether we smelled like that or not snd it would always make me happy and laugh!!!!! If Noel MacNeal would have done that again that would have been amazing😍

[@Thepotatowaifu]

Just listening to him talk, I am visualizing Bear talking. Such good memories!

[@JLProduction1JL]

Yes! His voice is so warm and inviting!

[@baronvonpiano7625]

It's so crazy hearing Bear's voice coming from a person. This guy played my idol.

[@marvinprimicias6351]

"The kids networks right now, aint gonna do that" when Noel said this, it saddens me. For me, what kids nowadays should really have for their entertainment are the shows that show fun through stories, authentic care between other characters, morals, songs, and life lessons. I think these are the things that lacks from kids shows nowadays. This is so nostalgic, brings back good memories!

[@matthewweatherford6566]

What's worse, Mattel bought Thomas and took away everything that made it the only show of its kind and now they're just copying every other generic preschool show. What especially makes this appalling is that they did exactly what the original creator was against, yet the general public decided to take Mattel's side and some have the nerve to call older fans crybabies when the whole point of Thomas in the first place was to not talk down to little kids.

[@slinkingbloom2373]

I literally cried when I saw this video, this used to be my favorite TV show when I was younger so it bought back really good memories and now I'm tearing up because I know things won't be the same as before

[@sensational_sophia]

@Slinking Bloom I'm trying so hard not to cry espcially when it comes to the Goodbye Song cause that always made me emotional, sentimental, and made me cry and it stills does that to me to this day whenever I watch Bear in the Big Blue House😭😭😭😭

[@crimsonmoondlx]

The moon, the bear in the big blue house, we'll be waiting for you to come and play 🎶🎶

[@ParkerRognrud]

Jon Clifford Spier Bye now!

[@perpetuallyconfused6608]

clifford quartz Almost makes me wanna cry

[@melissabrowne100]

Anddddd I’m crying

[@seanhiewkeys]

My bedtime song. When I was young. BTW, I'm 14 this year. (2020)

[@sensational_sophia]

@@seanhiewkeys I just turned 15 on July 1st and I grew up with Bear in the Big Blue House as well😂😍😁😭

[@gabbyomega]

OMG I REMEMBER THAT SHOW 😭😭😭 omg

[@loveyourself5358]

Dude! You're everywhere in the comment section 😂

[@jocelynecupcake]

Yeah. We need this show back on tv, for the sake of the little kids.

[@BellerinaStargirl]

Me too. I have Autism and I use to watch that show when I was little as well. This sure brings me back memories.

[@suemoore2652]

Gabby Omega aaaaqaqaqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqaqqqqaqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqaqqaqaqqqq

[@sensational_sophia]

@Gabby Omega Bear in the Big Blue House is still one of my favorite childhood shows to this day too😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@yebbacat9569]

When I was a young kid, I had a long of mental breakdowns/shutdowns and whenever it happened, my parents would put me in front of the tv and put on the bear and the big blue house and it became my happy place and would always keep me calm. It feels great watching old episodes 10 years later

[@cartoonhigh9990]

The skill it takes to puppet these creatures, especially the full body costumes, is beyond underrated and astonishing. This man is a master of his craft.

[@Originella]

My mother would borrow tapes from the library in the late-1990s for myself and my younger brother. We saw a commercial on one of them for Bear, and so we were very excited when his tapes came to the library. My younger brother called him the "Cha-Cha-Cha Bear" for years. Such amazing memories!

[@Foxy02016]

He always sounds a bit like bear

[@Foxy02016]

I loved this show

[@Foxy02016]

Bear in the Big Blue House was the best

[@hazimesahe]

Because he is the Bear

[@ParkerRognrud]

He was originally gonna use a different voice, but the director told him to just use his normal voice.

[@indyracingnut]

He also voiced the Bear. :)

[@AutisticPhantomOtaku]

I miss this show so much!

[@tdickensheets]

Me too.

[@damac9054]

If they bring it back, it’ll be ruined.

[@RamonIsHim]

*Goodbye, goodbye, good friends, goodbye.* *And tomorrow, just like today.* *The moon, the bear and the Big Blue House* *We'll be waiting for you to come and play* *To come and play, to come and play.*

[@furrmalethefurchild1607]

Stop it! Before you make me cry! 😟

[@maddiethechristianvampire874]

Boo don't took 😭😭

[@angieisadork]

🥺🥺

[@grxxiez]

i'm gonna cry

[@sensational_sophia]

@Ramon Segui the goodbye song always made me cry and that song which is from Bear in the Big Blue House (one of my favorite childhood shows) always made me emotional and sentimental and it still does that to me to this day😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@colleenrock4529]

From the first 5 seconds of this video, I genuinely started crying tears of joy because of him. This just was so incredible and it makes me respect him so much more than before. Literally just thinking about this show brings tears of joy to me. It made me feel like he was with me and he was my friend due to me not having a lot as a kid. The last episode just made it and I get sad at times hearing it now because of knowing it was the last time. I have just so much respect for him and I am glad he helped me with becoming who i am.

[@Gerald5000]

He's so right about nothing being like it. It was just so gentle and nice. You could have it playing in a Doctor's reception and everyone could enjoy it.

[@matthewweatherford6566]

Maybe a child's daycare

[@JaneD559]

*WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME TO THE BIG BLUE HOUSE*

[@JaneD559]

FE51012 AHHHHHHH

[@furrmalethefurchild1607]

@@oliviartsss *THINGS TO DO! JUST FOR YOU!*

[@angieisadork]

*HOWDY FROM THE BIG BEAR!*

[@sensational_sophia]

@Emily WELCOME WELCOME TO THE BIG BLUE HOUSE, DOOR IS OPEN, COME ON IN, SO LET'S (Treelo's laugh) BEGIN😂😁😍🤗😌🙄✌🏻💜💖💕❤

[@whatdoyousuppose]

I love how Bear’s voice is just how his voice naturally is, aw man this rings back tons of memories!!

[@jaskeana3098]

Man I use to love bear in the big blue house good childhood show

[@mariahgina1224]

Currently watching this show with my 3 year old. She loves it, just like I did!

[@matthewweatherford6566]

I'm glad there are little kids out there who appreciate content from our time and parents who want to raise them on more than just Paw Patrol, CoComelon, any other preschool show that tries too hard to be generic and overly age appropriate (I'm looking at you, All Engines Go). I'm also glad there are little kids today who appreciate the art of puppetry.

[@august3833]

Noel MacNeal is on of my all-time favorite puppeteers. From his role as Leon on Puzzle Place, Lionel o Between the Lions, Kako on Oobi and, of course, Bear, he taught me the importance of kindness, friendship, imagination, and books. I was watching Between the Lions one day when I decided I wanted to work in a library when I grew up. And, well, guess who works in their local children's library? (Me, it's me.) Thank you, Mr. MacNeal for helping me to be the person I am today.

[@mollycblaeser]

I used to love Between the Lions! So cool that he was involved with both.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

2:45 - _”Sniffing can benefit the world."_ It sure and always will. ❤

[@Baynes91]

Except for joe biden

[@elmogod2783]

Mike's Take way to make something peaceful in to politics nobody wants trump or biden in the office we need a real president who can actually get things done our country is just so divided.

[@sensational_sophia]

@@elmogod2783 my point exactly😂

[@sensational_sophia]

@QUARTERMASTERMI6 sniffing can always and WILL ALWAYS BENEFIT THE WORLD especially when it comes from Bear 😭😍😂😁

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

@@sensational_sophia It sure and always will! ❤

[@MoxieBeast]

woww 92 degrees in the suit!! :) i'm so happy he's doing this and has such a heart for these kids! need more shows like this.

[@Christopher_Woods]

I think that’s with the air conditioner cranked up which insane. Makes me feel even more sorry for those workers in the costumes at Disney World. Another costume performer, David Joyner (costume performer of Barney from 1991-2001), said it could get up to 120 degrees inside the dinosaur. I don’t think they were able to crank up the air conditioning system there since they needed to work with child actors.

[@lyraelalyn]

You're my childhood superhero!

[@sensational_sophia]

@Rafael E. Nunes The Show Me Show is amazing too😁✌🏻🤗😍

[@sensational_sophia]

@Lyrae Layln Bear is one of my childhood superheros too😭😁😍🤗

[@AngelaOmran]

Bear in the big blue house was my favourite show, I absolutely loved how comforting it was the end song, with the stars and the moon was so wholesome and beautiful, I still think about this show as a 26 year old and it makes me smile, I wish more shows were like this. It’s what kids need

[@Nicky2414]

As an kid with Aspergers, this was my childhood back in the day. I can't thank Joel and the rest of the crew working behind and in front of the camera enough for making me the man I am today. Thank you, Bear.

[@laurasanchez-xd8ob]

I hope his show takes off , and engages amazingly with the special need audience 💛

[@calistaharman6351]

laura sanchez I’m a special need because I have autism and omg! Even though I’m a grown up and going to college I still love to watch this show!!! Lol

[@alexisbyrd9569]

I thought I hallucinated this whole show....

[@lechalk7523]

Alexis Byrd 😂🙌🏻

[@trailmxx2298]

So did I! I couldn't really tell because I was around a year old!

[@Mscarter952]

Woooow lol

[@marissaleos952]

Alexis Byrd Well now you’re hallucinating this video

[@Shewas-kathybates]

LOL

[@xiaorishu]

Ahhh~ The nostalgia

[@joysparks8881]

My kids loved watching it when it came out years ago. My 90 year old mother was recovering at my house from hip surgery. I also take care of my grandson, and when he started watching the show, they both fell in love with the show. I love it too. So we are four generations of fans! I wish they had more children’s shows like this today.

[@wadeokaysguitar]

I grew up on this show. Loved it endlessly. 25 years later, I now have a son who is 10 months old and we’ve been watching together lately. The childhood memories have moved me to tears. This was the BEST show ever made for children. And the music that goes along with it truly makes the show what it is. I’ll never forget Bear, Treelo, Tutter, Ojo, Pip and Pop, Luna and Ray. I’m so glad to be passing this down to my son. Thank you for taking this role. You changed the world.

[@Christopher_Woods]

Noel MacNeal and Steve Burns (Steve from Blue's Clues) seem to just have those soothing voices for any kid to listen to. When I hear their first words my childhood just comes back to me.

[@whammett]

as someone from a non english speaking country, this show was one of my top childhood shows that taught me how to speak fluently today. thank u for all your hard work!

[@jocelynecupcake]

Funny thing, I was just watching Bear in the big blue house YTPs tonight. I love this show! I miss it! It's sad they don't have good kids shows like this anymore. This is way better for kids than that darn Nella the princess knight. He was totally right when he said that kid networks don't have those gentle innocent shows like I watched when I was little. We need Disney Junior to bring back Bear in the big Blue House and the other gentle kids shows! Maybe Nick Jr. could work on bringing back old shows, too.

[@BlxxdLeaf]

This man was my childhood. Now he's a part of my child's life, and the reason I started making puppets.

[@ricardodavis4730]

He has a naturally gentle, soothing voice. No wonder Mr. MacNeal got the part. I love this guy, and I wish him success.

[@Rhinogradentian]

This show ran from when I was 13 to when I was in college, not gonna lie, this show works to calm adolescent anxiety I had.

[@Rhinogradentian]

I'm 35 and I still love it.

[@sensational_sophia]

@Rhinogradentian i'm 15 and it's still one of my favorite childhood shows and it's still emotional, sentimental, calming, relaxing, fun, and makes me happy to these day😁😭

[@skybaker18]

I’m 17, and it was one of my comfort shows growing up.

[@monedameow]

I was 21 when it aired in my country and I would go late to college just to be able to watch it. It did wonders for my mental health. I'm 41 now and I miss it

[@haleyroberts6738]

I’m 16 and I still love it, this was one of my favorite shows to watch when I was younger, it just brings back simpler times .😁

[@codyanntaylor9623]

Me too, this is my favorite childhood show ever ❤

[@abbymurray9730]

I’m 25 and I still watch it on Disney plus 😂❤️

[@hannah-ebonychristie-phill4592]

I never thought that someone was inside the suit playing Bear, thank you for playing a lovable character. I grew up watching it as a child and really loved it. This brings back so many memories. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@tjones7341]

I loved Bear. His voice always made me feel so calm and relaxed . I remember being a kid and hugging my teddy pretending he was Bear. All I ever wanted was to give him a hug. He looked like he would give good hug.

[@bootsiemon]

I can't believe how many characters this guy has done!!! That voice was such a huge part of my childhood, like Puzzle Place and Bear and Eureka's castle ... full circle to Mr Nutterbutter??? This guy is an icon!!!!

[@huntrrams]

I thank Defunctland for bringing this show up! Thank you Insider and Noel for this interview!

[@LadyBloodyWrists]

White bear!

[@Ari-ob9nj]

This is both nostalgic and amazing. I hope his show goes well and that it'll have an impact on more kids with autism and special needs.

[@calistaharman6351]

You know. Still managing. I’m in special needs because I’m high functionally autistic. And I’m beginning my adulthood and I still love to watch this.

[@juliet2537]

His voice is making me so happy bringing back memories 😭

[@bradleymiller437]

It's not a character voice. It's just a voice. But ohhhhh what a voice. ❤

[@amydopson2946]

OMG Noel! THANK YOU! Just today my adult son (21) with high functioning Autism....brought me a clip of Bear in the Big Blue House....crying. It made me sad, until he told me they were happy tears, because Bear is one of his happiest childhood memories! 💖💖🌞😭 Incidentally, his dream is do voiceover work for cartoons! 💖💖 Tristan is a natural Mimic with imagination to spare, and any advice would be amazing! THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR FAMILY, AND MY SWEET SONS CHILDHOOD! 💖💖

[@mayadg16]

Aw I’m gonna cry. I remember this show being one of my childhood favorites. Rip Lynne Thigpen 😭

[@buzzytrombone4353]

She was a great actress

[@mayadg16]

Buzzy Trombone definitely, she was one of our lullabies

[@its222toni]

I used think think an actual bear play bear😂😂

[@IdeaBox-dk5vj]

That mindset could be an example of how interesting Jim Henson, both the man and the studio, made his puppets look and move.

[@fantasticnerd7978]

antoinette 13 Well He is pretty realistic

[@Shewas-kathybates]

As a kid should

[@sensational_sophia]

@antonette lapitan that is too funny since Bear always seemed realistic😂😂😂😂

[@ishata4824]

Damn that mouse was crazy back at the time!!!!

[@theedittingjoke]

My I ruin your childhood with a Mr. *Crisp The Rat*

[@neon.pink.productions]

Right?! lol Btw, hey fellow Moonwalker :)

[@saratrevino5959]

I grew up watching the show, and I've always loved watching this show. And now I'm a mom of 3, and my kids love Bear in the big blue house. They love the music, and just everything else about it. 2 of my kids are autistic, and they get excited when they see bear. And they all dance when Bear and all the characters sing. And all 3 of them are just so interested in this show. And I love that. This is an amazing show. And the fact that you are trying to make another show for autistic kids and other children with with special needs is amazing. Thank you for being Bear. Seeing my kids laugh, sing along to the songs and dance, is such a beautiful thing to see.

[@milantudor]

I absolutely loved this show when I was a kid. I got really excited to watch it. He's so right, it was gentle, nothing nasty in it. When I have kids I'm gonna show them all the old TV programmes like this, they're just such good-natured shows unlike the ones today. The older stuff was so much more better and happier.

[@Julia-kr2dv]

Goodness I loved Bear growing up!! Lots of memories and smiles from that show. It’s like a second home, so calming.

[@AlternatexDelete]

This show was so important to my development as a child and I'm so grateful to have had this to watch.

[@sarahawleysabo3386]

Bear was everything at our house when my son was tiny - especially when he sniffed the other side of the screen and said, "You smell like waffles!"

[@reganlouise8976]

I'm autistic and have a realy good memory and I remember watching this when I was 1 and 2 before it stopped and I started watching re runs. I still watch this show nearly every nite to help me self regulate and relax at nite and it makes me feel so safe I miss this show so much x Thank you noel you have made my life so much better x

[@Pricey_txo]

This is the show I put on for my daughter (10 months old) every single morning and it keeps her so calm and happy while I get ready-otherwise she’s screaming since I am running all around and have to leave the room which she hates since she doesn’t like being alone. Bear is clearly comforting her just like he used to do for me. When I saw this show on Disney plus, I literally yelled “OH MY GOD BEAAAAARRRRR!” And now just hearing the first into stings to the song, my daughter looks at the screen and yells out of excitement and just laughs and laughs. We love you Bear. Thank you Noel for making MY childhood AND now my daughter’s! ❤️ I plan on showing my girl really only older shows like this since no, the shows today truly DONT care about kids and their actual needs and creating tiny good humans! ❤

[@boat378]

Bear always reminded me of Mr Rogers in Muppet form. Comfortable and gentle, just like he says.

[@sexygorillanips7535]

Thank you for giving me an awesome childhood full of memories and wonderful life lessons. Sure I was young and didn't really know the message but looking back on it now the show has one of the best messages in any preschool TV show

[@lenabeans]

This show was my childhood, and rewatching it has made me realize how many mannerisms and behaviors I picked up from the characters. It's a beautiful show, you just don't get these types of shows anymore

[@SoulUnspoken]

I worked as daycare helper when I was 18 in 1999 and became aware of this show via that job , I then went on to get a masters in psychology and child development… this show was beautifully simplistic and put together well , the simplicity is what drew my daughter to it , she was born in 2015 but she’s severely autistic and absolutely enjoys the comfort this show provides , I was happy to have known about it to reference into our lives now … these are the wonderful parts of early childhood memories this show helps to develop, my daughter is 8 and still loves to interact with the characters in her own non verbal way . I am absolutely greatful to the creator and the cast of people who made this show possible .

[@MrEvan312]

The nostalgia shot, man... randomly saw a meme today with this little blue mouse and I said to myself "wait a minute, is that the lil mouse from the Big Blue House?" so I went to google his name and saw him with that iconic bear costume and memories of the episodes I had watched as a kid came rushing back. 21 today, watched that show when I was 5-6, and I remember how happy seeing Bear made me. It's such a sweet, warm little show with loveable characters, and not one did I love more than that big beautiful bear, how realistically he moved and sniffed the camera like the family dog, how loving he was of everyone in the house... Thanks, Insider, gave me a little shot of nostalgia. I kinda want to watch some of this show even as a grown-up.

[@Zzzk23]

I literally gasped when I saw this. Thank you for the positive childhood memories.

[@chaniyag8591]

When he's talking in this video I legit can only think of Bear and I feel like I need to learn my abcs and colors all over again 😂❤️

[@DG-jz8vr]

My kids LOVE this show. We only discovered it recently. Thanks so much for making their childhood just a little more magical and sweet.

[@plutomutt]

One of the most talented puppet performances I'd ever seen. Bear was such an important part of my childhood.

[@xmochix604]

This show was my comfort show. I can see why. What a wholesome man.

[@AdjectiveOtter]

I don’t know whose boomer-ass at Insider told him to say “puppeteer” was a “weird word” but it’s not. It’s a completely normal word that describes this mans career and he’s absolutely fantastic.

[@CWRoederer]

Nah, that's actually something Noel does in his public speaking, like when he hosts puppetry workshops and stuff.

[@cybramir]

i imagine it’s something he’s used to saying to kids since it would be a weird word for them lol

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

What makes it sound like a boomer scripted that???

[@owenleal]

Why so triggered?

[@AdjectiveOtter]

@@owenleal two years ago? Probably a mix of the Pandemic being in full swing and me not being on any kind of medication yet.

[@pazzybear902]

I just got a shock after seeing this video. The sniff from the bear and the bear himself killed me emotionally. I cant stop smiling after seeing this. I love that show with all my heart!!

[@aleshabattee7704]

Bear!!! I miss you! I had pancakes this morning! He’d always sniff the camera and guess what we smelled like. Haha

[@maciahlmann6507]

This was my favorite show growing up! It still is

[@hameley12]

Bear was and still is my favourite character! He sounds very kind, soft-spoken, and wise. I remember that I had a Brown Bear and named him 'Bear' 😀 I still have it a bit dusty and fragile but I still have it at my dad's house. Thanks, Insider for bringing in Noel MacNeal great interview.

[@DukBurd]

This is one of my favorite childhood shows, my 2 cats i had as a kid were named Ojo and Tutter after Ojo the little bear and Tutter the mouse

[@mrconspiracyunsolved2737]

I forgot about this show, I was sooo young when I last saw it.

[@notkatie8190]

This show will ALWAYS BE better than Barney

[@buzzytrombone4353]

Indeed

[@ItsssMarkus]

@@buzzytrombone4353 I agree

[@jonkeiser1537]

Agreed. Muppets are for every age. No matter how old you are.

[@sophiebitzinger4445]

Not even a contest 😉

[@evolvedturtleproductions7600]

Is Barney still on? Even as a kid I thought those two smaller dinosaurs were obnoxious and Barney himself was kind of... off.

[@William_Snowfox.01]

God bless you mate. You made my childhood so enjoyable.

[@LighthouseProductions1]

This is the one show im fond of when it comes to disney shows, my family was big on Bear and the big blue house, we never had cable until my high school years, but we always watched dvd's and rented it from the library

[@allenwollesen2375]

I watched this show RELIGIOUSLY

[@dantheracer16]

Noel, thanks for making my childhood what it was; awesome! Also I used to love it when Bear sniffed the camera. I used to giggle and giggle for ages. Even watching this now as an adult, I still giggle when Bear sniffs the camera. You did a great job in the Bear suit, you should be proud :-)

[@cloroxbleach5159]

I didn’t remember I used to watch this until I saw this video!! The slap of nostalgia is bittersweet

[@Scintillate9]

I feel so soothed just by the sound of his voice. as a neurodivergent kid Bear was my favorite show. it made me feel calm, centered, and relaxed. thank you MacNeal for all your hard work!

[@cbmysteryracerDEV]

That's awesome that he's creating his own show for children on the autism spectrum. I have high-functioning autism and I watched Bear in the Big Blue House when I was a kid, and I enjoyed it a lot. I wish him the best with his new show..

[@drewgodoy2263]

I want to give this man a huge hug he made my childhood

[@ZakBaganslover4ever9]

I hope his show goes through. My friend's kids have sensory issues and both my boyfriend and best friend are autistic. The world needs shows catered to those sorts of audiences. Bear in the Big Blue House was something that really got my attention as a kid. I loved puppet shows for some reason. And even now, seeing Bear sniffing the camera gets me giddy and it always made me feel good as a kid, and so when I hug my friends, I'm always compelled to tell them how nice they smell and they usually appreciate it.

[@matthewweatherford6566]

I think the show he's talking about was added to KZbin. Also, Bear in the Big Blue House is on Disney+ now. It was added last October (just one day before the 25th anniversary).

[@ZakBaganslover4ever9]

@@matthewweatherford6566 I can't tell you how happy I was when it came on to Disney+

[@TatianaX96]

Man. This new generation of children will never know what it’s like to have good shows like we did as children. This was truly a favorite of mine.

[@mtnk096]

Up until now I still know by heart the goodbye song... I was so sad when they said goodbye for real on their last show😢... "Goodbye goodbye good friends goodbye coz now it's time to go"😢

[@aturn124]

I used to watch this ALL the time as a kid. Absolutely loved it. Nearly 20 years later... Now, I have a three month old baby girl that I'm introducing Bear to, and she absolutely loves the colours and soft atmosphere that the Blue House provides. It's an amazing little trip down memory lane. I actually searched up the "Behind the Scenes" on YT and I was actually fascinated with how the puppeteer made Bear so lifelike. Fantastic job, mate. You'll be making many generations happy for years to come!