Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? The Reunion

Host at Home's Adam Wurtzel reunites the cast of the cult classic kids game Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? for the first time since 1995.
Join Greg Lee, plus Rockapella of the 90's: Sean Altman, Scott Leonard, Elliott Kerman, Barry Carl and Jeff Thacher for a nostalgic reunion featuring never before heard stories, never before seen behind the scenes video, a tribute to Lynne Thigpen and so much more.
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[@amazingheroart]

My younger sister absolutely loved this show… and a few years later, when she was battling cancer, Rockapella invited her to their concert and also a back stage visit. Then, when she got married (completely cured of cancer, BTW), I asked Sean to sing her a congratulations song on video, which he did…. Then, when her husband sadly died, Sean sang her another heart-touching song on video. Rockapella was (and still is) one of our greatest joys. We have been to countless concerts… And I was all too happy to paint that “Pigeon-Sean” painting which I see still displayed in Sean’s home. THANK YOU, GUYS!!! You have made a real big difference in our lives.

[@Tailstraw_xD]

All rise for the 90s kids' nation anthem.

[@b_side8669]

Yessss!!!🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Roseclan24]

It really was. Same for us mid to late 70s kids and the 80s kids too

[@TheNewTerrific20]

Do it, Rockapella!

[@qutie424]

Exactly!

[@justinhaynes89]

And all rise for the loss of Lynne Thigpen; a.k.a. The Chief.

[@EdertheJust]

" The Warrant" That has never left my head since I was a kid and I am 39 years old now.

[@hostsathome7390]

That's awesome! Ear candy for sure!

[@americanidol434]

National Geographic world

[@drummingdanny84]

The LOOT!

[@scottleung9587]

Dedicated to Eric Thacher (1936-2020) and Lynne Thigpen (1948-2003)

[@johnsheffield157]

well that is just sad didn't even know

[@bigjohn08865]

😪

[@HuskyDog88]

Lynne Thigpen has the same dates as John Ritter!

[@scottgross9337]

Who is Eric Thacher?

[@claytone.9706]

@@scottgross9337 Jeff Thacher's, of Rockapella, father

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

If only Lynne Thigpen could have been part of this. She would be 73

[@hostsathome7390]

She was a legend. Wish she was still with us. We tried to pay respect to her memory the best we could in this reunion.

[@DespairDoctor]

I own the last movie she was in before she passed.

[@mdvk]

I am a 56 year old woman sitting here at the end of this crying, seeing Lyn and hearing "Do it Rockapella!" Thank you for bringing back such wonderful memories.

[@hostsathome7390]

We love to hear that Maria. We hope this brought back great memories for you...all happy tears!

[@PieFights]

@@hostsathome7390 This brings me back to my childhood right here i was born in 1985 so this one I remember very well and a great story I was in Grade 8 and we had a field trip to the Toronto Zoo and we were riding a school bus and the bus driver had a tape with a whole bunch of kids songs on it and one of them was the theme of Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego so I sat back in my seat and just closed my eyes and it brought me back to my childhood

[@kathymoriarty1441]

@@hostsathome7390 I Just Love This AWESOME Game Show So Much, and Like Gina Rodriguez, I too so wanted to be on the game show, also I would've love seeing my name on the write down five loots and get a Carmen T-shirt Contest, also I switched over to Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego, That Game Show was Awesome, Then I turned into Fox Kids Just to watch the 1994 Animated Series Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego, That was the best Animated Series ever, and one of my top ten all-time Favorite Fox Kids Animated Series, Second to X-Men The Animated Series, Third to Batman The Animated Series, Fourth to Spider-Man The Animated Series, Fifth to The Tick Animated Series, Sixth To Peter Pan & The Pirates Animated Series, Etc. Etc. Then I Started Watching the Netflix Animated Series Carmen Sandiego, also That Iconic Theme Song is in my head all the time, I sometimes hum it to myself whenever I'm alone, also I Miss Old School PBS Shows Like This One So Much, My Top 30 All Time Favorite Old School PBS Shows is, 30. Today's Special. 29. Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego. 28. Sesame Street. (Before it was screwed up). 27. Shining Time Station. 26. The Letter People. 25. Barney & Friends. 24. Mister Roger's Neighborhood. 23. Captain Kangaroo. 22. Star Lore. 21. Storylords. 20. Is-land Treasure. 19. Once Upon a Time. (I'm not talking about a certain TV series of the same name). 18. Storytime. 17. The Puzzle Place. 16. Zoobilee Zoo. 15. Bill Nye The Science Guy. 14. Kratt's Creatures. 13. 3-2-1 Contact. 12. Owl-TV. 11. Square One TV. 10. Between The Lions. 9. Lamb chop's Play Along. 8. Zaboomafoo. 7. The Charlie Horse Music Pizza. 6. Cyber Chase. Animated Series. 5. Dragon Tales. Animated Series. 4. Anne of Green Gables. Animated Series. 3. Newton's Apple. 2. Adventures from the book of Virtues. Animated Series. 1. Zoom, Wishbone, and Ghostwriter. (a three-way Tie).

[@isorokudono]

RIP LYNNE THIGPEN, We old guys in the Warriors, still love and RESPECT her. She was a gem. P.S. I'm actually Titus Canby...........and I'm still looking for Buffy Sandiego...............

[@julscatten2640]

I get teary seeing some old Lynn Thigpen moments. She was so special, such an icon.

[@IKMcGwee]

Between this and Defunctland's episode on Carmen, its been a wonderful week or so of nostalgia.

[@starfruitiger]

same for me too, i am doing that right now, carry on fellow gumshoes ✌🏽🔎🌟

[@holmesey2000]

Yes sir, found the defunctland video and got hit right in the nostalgia spot...then, Shortly after I found this, double whammy. THEN I saw the Folgers commercial for the first time in 20 years....how much nostalgia can a dude take!

[@TyrekeCorrea]

"A wonderful week or so". You don't say that when you know how long of a span of time it's been.

[@b_side8669]

@@starfruitiger me too

[@dangeiger9796]

It’s not a true reunion without Lyn Thigpen RIP Chief, we salute you 🔎

[@unclebuggyroberson3598]

RIP Lynne Thigpen....may you rest in peace chief.

[@RockwellsWildLife]

13:52 It worked, Greg. I watched this show as a 5-7 year old kid and became fascinated with geography and culture because of it.

[@sonjeow]

I wish those Rockapella guys knew how much of an impact they really had on us fans. I've been listening to each version of them for the past 30 years. People Change. Apropos. I know their lives all went in different directions but when they were together...it was magic. Rockapella was more than Carmen. They wrote some powerful songs that got me through some hard relationships.

[@robertohollas2099]

You weren't a 90s kid without this show. Thank you all for the great memories. I think I got something in my eye....

[@hostsathome7390]

Agreed! Thank you for watching!

[@mejrpi5]

WHO'S CUTTING UP SO MANY GODDAMN ONIONS?!?

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

@@mejrpi5 _Where in the World is... _*_Carmen Sandiego_*

[@MegaZeldafan1]

Chief: "Greg, my office, NOW!"

[@Odin31b]

For us poor country kids without cable, this show was a miracle of knowledge. Lynne's voice is forever in my head as The Chief. Thanks for this BTS of a staple of my childhood.

[@XJIcequeen]

34:06 The most unique way to end a series: getting your haircut at the end of the show

[@SurvivorAdam]

Lyne's voice is so iconic. Did not realize she had passed away. Very sad. Super cool episode - thank you Adam!!

[@hostsathome7390]

Thanks for watching and sharing Adam! Lynne was a legend. Gone way too soon.

[@BrandonSugiura]

@@hostsathome7390 So agree...she would of made a great guest for your show!

[@LuigiLaitinen]

@@BrandonSugiuraOh gosh, yes!

[@sickofguysnamedtodd2293]

Her voice and lips were iconic as the Radio DJ on The Warriors as well. Us old heads know

[@differentman1878]

RIP legend

[@darreylhenderson702]

Lynn Thigpen also provided the voice of Luna the Moon on 'Bear in the Big Blue House'

[@robrice7246]

And she guest starred, as the Chief, in another PBS show called the Puzzle Place. Which starred a certain you know what from the Blue House himself.

[@tiyenin]

True Rockapella fans are losing it over Scott Leonard's iconic blue jacket!

[@hostsathome7390]

Vintage and original! Thanks for watching!

[@denisefinning9518]

This reunion was the best. I remembering just waiting for Where in the World Is Carmen SanDiego to come on!!

[@hostsathome7390]

Monday through Friday at 5!

[@Cybornut]

Would’ve loved if we had Lynne too... especially since she also appeared in a few of the PC games... RIP, she will be missed...

[@JohnDoe-gk7ok]

The show was doing well when they cancelled it. I think it could’ve been a long running show like Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and the Price is Right. The song alone was as catchy as the Jeopardy theme

[@PHOENIX2001]

I especially loved the soundtrack.

[@Gametimethe2nd]

This could have been a legacy show for PBS like Mr. Rodgers or Arthur

[@hostsathome7390]

It had it's own legacy!

[@christinehiggins5866]

This show taught me how to label a world map without an atlas. My grade 11 teachers back then were rather impressed!

[@aceattorney1989]

Just like Sesame Street and Bill Nye, Carmen Sandiego PBS sure knows how to get children ready for school.

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

Barry Carl is my favorite Rockapella member ever. Having a deep voice myself, I always have an appreciation for bass singers.

[@danielbrisk2884]

Carl and Thatcher were a children's (Getty) Lee and Peart. LOL

[@tyrannosaurusburke]

@@danielbrisk2884 Huh?

[@danielbrisk2884]

@@tyrannosaurusburke Getty Lee, bass and Neil Peart, drumset. From the Canadian rock band RUSH. I felt similarities between the way they jelled musically and the way Barry Carl and Jeff Thatcher did

[@MegaZeldafan1]

Mrs. Pumpkin-Klanger: "I had enough of this ruckus!" Barry Carl was best at doing this role

[@LuigiLaitinen]

*+tyrannosaurusburke* Mine too.

[@sweetjoey2]

Ty for doing this I am a 70 child still watched because I learned geography because of the Carmen games And for ADHD kids Carmen was a huge help

[@laronhines8462]

I appeared on S2 of the show, became a Sleuth but failed to catch Carmen. Just watched my episode on YT and got linked here. One of the greatest experiences of my life. RIP to Lynne. Kudos to the Greg, Rockapella, and the rest of the crew. My grandmother still thinks they should air the show to this day because it's way better than anything that's on TV today...

[@timdakis2107]

Happy 30th Anniversary to Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego (1991-1996). In Good Loving Memory of Lynne Thigpen (The Chief) 1948-2003. I can't believe she's the only one who's not around anymore and we all really miss her alot. I love this game show on PBS good childhood memories.

[@barber215]

I'm so happy seeing this.. I'm literally fanboying out (idc if it's not a word lol). Being in the hospital sick with leukemia as a boy and being able to watch this most afternoons was one of my best memories. Thank you for putting this together and bringing back the group. Thank you all

[@hostsathome7390]

We're so glad you liked this! It was such a huge part of my childhood growing up too! So happy you beat leukemia! I'm a huge supporter of St. Jude!

[@MegaZeldafan1]

My favorite skits are Nana Rap, The Mysterious Woman, The Plastic Diver Guy, celebrities, Mrs. Pumpkin-Klanger, and rappers Chip Fu from season 3 and Chris B from season 4

[@gabrielwilliams8809]

I remember seeing Rockapella sing a Folgers commercial and wanting coffee for the first time. There were so many amazing songs every show it was like watching 50 grammy level songs for free each week. Greg Lee always brought more energy to a show than any game show host in history. The man is as funny as Carson.This show actually made the world better and that should never be forgotten. Another of geography tests in my life were saved by this show. This may be 8 months too late but I just have to say you guys are amazing!

[@hostsathome7390]

Glad you found this reunion, thank you for the story and the kind words. If you can hit Subscribe to the Hosts at Home channel, we would greatly appreciate it!

[@matthewbaduria]

@@hostsathome7390 i remember seeing greg lee in a duracell commercial where she was playing on the piano and he told his wife,that i wrote her just this morning,and every one paused,it was so funny.but he will be always know as the host of where in the world is carman sandiego.

[@MsNG82]

It’s nice to see how these guys enjoyed their work, it wasn’t just some gig they did for some kid show. Their (and Lynne’s) enthusiasm is what helped make this show a success, and why so many of us millennials loved this show and keep it dear to our heart till this day! This show further fuelled my interest for geography and travelling. Thank you!

[@hostsathome7390]

Thank you for saying this, I couldn't agree more! Appreciate you watching and subscribing!

[@loveislife77]

Scott has looked 12 years old, and 4 foot 11 inches, 95 pounds for 50 years now

[@TheNYJets15]

I loved rushing home from school to watch this on PBS!! I loved the MS Dos game too!!!

[@kevindavis296]

That was so awesome seeing the cast again. I do wish Lynn Thigpen was still alive I know she'd be with them in the chat. Their needs to be a Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego REBOOT. And even I know all of Carmen's VILE henchmen.

[@hostsathome7390]

Kids need Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?! Couldn't agree more on the reboot. Thanks for watching!

[@nygirl7195]

Gina Santiego would be great as Carmen

[@savvybear11781]

wasn't there a new animated series on netflix last year, with the actress from Jane the Virgin as the voice of Carmen? it wasn't the same as a game show reboot, but i heard it was ok

[@kevindavis296]

@@savvybear11781 NO!!! I was meaning THE GAMESHOW! THE GAMESHOW, NOT SERIES!

[@savvybear11781]

That's what i meant too... Greg is due for a big comeback

[@abbyroadme]

I was obsessed with this show when it was on. Brings back such good memories of being a kid and watching it.

[@beth-ny2th]

I spent many hours turning our outside UHF antenna by hand so I could get better reception on the TV and watch this without static. That's dedication!

[@hostsathome7390]

Hopefully the reception on the reunion was ok! :-) Thank you for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already!

[@beth-ny2th]

@@hostsathome7390 I was on my way up to Flagstaff, AZ when it was on, so my signal was sketchy but I'm rewatching it now :)

[@dasleyjenniferjones6537]

Good to see the guys, they made 90s fun

[@hostsathome7390]

Couldn't agree more!

[@LuigiLaitinen]

@@hostsathome7390Neither could I.

[@beth-ny2th]

i might have been Carmens biggest fan when I was 12. Big, fat crush on Rockapella. They were like my first boyfriends. I kept a journal of every episode and what was on it too when the reruns started. I was devastated when it was canceled, the world was over.

[@hostsathome7390]

They are the ultimate boy band! 12 year old you was smart!

[@beth-ny2th]

@@hostsathome7390 Drove my mom crazy with my obsession lol....many memories with the show...thanks for doing this!

[@Lioness4cyn]

Same here! I was in the Rockapella fan club! lol if I ever missed an episode I was so upset. lol

[@julscatten2640]

Yes!!! Sean Altman was definitely my favorite. I saw them live at the Bottom Line in NYC when I was 8, and one of them (Elliot or Scott - I think Elliot) kissed my hand. I was a stupid little kid who didn’t appreciate it and pulled back going “EW!” (And totally cringe at that now!), but man was it cool to see them live.

[@julscatten2640]

Did you have the Carmen Sandiego album? They sold the one they gave away to contestants on the show; I had the tape, of course, because CD players were newfangled technology still in 1994!

[@MISTERBOLD]

I loved this i remember them as a kid 🥹❤

[@Margann1987]

Greg Lee is still heckin' adorable!

[@Yukiwodashite]

Can't believe I never heard about this until now when it randomly showed up in my feed

[@boisegameshowguy]

I actually just wrote an article on Lynne Thigpen for Ontario Oregon’s Argus Observer, talking about how she helped tie the act together. I even painted a portrait of her for it! She was amazing in this show, and I thought she was very worthy of a Daytime Emmy. At least she won two Obies and a Tony... I actually have to give props here to Greg Lee as well, Because at the same time he was doing “where in the world is Carmen Sandiego”, he also provided the voice of Mayor White on Nickelodeon’s (and later Disney’s) Doug.

[@hostsathome7390]

What a cool article! And yes, Greg was quite the busy man and still is to this day!

[@Lioness4cyn]

Rockapella was my boy band obsession of my tweens! ❤️

[@misstee101]

Please we need to make petition to get this show revived this and Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego? Ken Jennings would be great as the Chief (or LeVar Burton!) Hosts tba

[@davincent98]

My sister dressed as Carmen Sandiego for Halloween her senior year in high school.

[@mejrpi5]

omg, i didn't know greg was the voice of mayor quimby on "doug." cool. i love carmen sandiego. i used to watch it all the time. im 40 years old now. god! a favorite blast from the past.

[@hostsathome7390]

Greg is amazing! "VOTE FOR ME"-"Doug" Mayor

[@janetslater129]

That was fun to watch! I didn't know that Lynne had passed away (IMDB says she died of a cerebral hemorrage). I'm sure Lynne was super proud of those guys, and loved working with them.

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

I still have my 2 Carmen Sandiego CDs.

[@hostsathome7390]

Nice!

[@Camenucete]

Oh my God, i got sentimental watching this. Thank you.

[@hostsathome7390]

We got sentimental editing it! So glad you enjoyed.

[@Merrsharr]

While daily exposure surely helped, the song is great on its own. I didn't grow up with it and I love it every time I hear it.

[@julscatten2640]

As an adult, the middle game jokes are my favorite. I rewatched the Manneken Pis episode recently to see if they kept any of them (Euro-Pee-an!), but no... they killed it completely. Oh well. Anyway, Lynn Thigpen was truly a treasure, and Greg and Rockapella shaped my childhood. Thank you, folks, for all you gave us millennial kids right before the turn of the millennium!

[@hostsathome7390]

Thank you for watching gumshoe!

[@dominicpassantecontaldi8978]

what episode is Manneken Pis in?

[@julscatten2640]

@@hostsathome7390 Where did you find the video of Sean singing about taking his braids off? I want to hear the rest - it sounds so funny.

[@AdventuresByKyssa]

20:06 that voice is so iconic. While I was sad to not see Mrs. Pumpkinclanger return in season 5, I do remember her wig coming out of the trash can during the training exercise and her going "oh, Greggy darling, remember me?" How could we forget her? But I'm not gonna lie, the skit that replaced her in season 5 had such a catchy tune and I enjoyed it a little bit more...My Buddy Buzz. And I'm glad they let Barry still play the character

[@ChristopherColegrove1983]

I loved that show. Made me passionate about geography as a kid. Still love it.

[@vidhead85]

I love the little touches at the end. RIp Lynn Thigpen! I knew her as The Chief before I knew her name lol

[@sarahtonen4873]

i was in highschool and my sister was in grad school and we never missed an episode! I'm watching it now with my homeschooled kids. they LOVE it! We even have the board game from 1993........

[@thomasmyatt4378]

rip lyne thingpen

[@hostsathome7390]

We miss Lynne!

[@seatspud]

You were good. Real good. (Oblig. Warriors ref.)

[@jasonsmith8300]

she was in lean on me

[@theasinclaire52]

@@jasonsmith8300 And Tootsie

[@jasonsmith8300]

@@theasinclaire52 never saw that one

[@Sportshotrumorsdebates]

Just here to thank you all for a great childhood. Watched this, wishbone, powerangers lol

[@tiyenin]

Awwww Jeff's dad RIP

[@hostsathome7390]

He was a great man. Super smart. Honored to have known him.

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

I was in college when this show started. This show, Supermarket Sweep, and Comedy on MTV were our college break from the classes. Lynn Thigpen was a great actress!!!

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

My favorite show when I was growing up and to this day my favorite TV show theme song. My ultimate goal in life as a kid was to be on the show and yell DO IT ROCKAPELLA!

[@ChristianHansard]

This need like a billion more views. I loved watching this as a kid so much. DO IT ROCKAPELLA!

[@EnvyDSin]

IF WITWICS ever comes back, Greg Lee has to be the new live Chief of ACME.

[@Jaydoggy531]

Growing up as a lad, I was allowed only one hour of TV on school nights. I always had Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego as a half hour. The other half hour tended to switch, but nothing could beat this show. Today, I'm a pharma technician and a composer. Normally I'm on the phone with doctors or fighting with insurances. These days I'm covid testing, and vaccinating patients at traveling clinics. Thank you for the years of education and entertainment, all. RIP Ms. Thigpen. and Mr. Thacher, thank you for your influences on me.

[@hostsathome7390]

Thank you for sharing your story and for everything you do during these tough times!

[@unclebuggyroberson3598]

Mr. Lee i absolutely loved you on Carmen Sandiego and as Mayor White on Nickelodeon's Doug....a fan you bet I am!

[@nextbarker2702]

Everytime I see Greg Lee I think of Phil Collins.

[@AdventuresByKyssa]

This made my whole day and my life - that show was my childhood and the reason I became obsessed with geography and history. Rockapella, the Chief, and especially Greg Lee were so much fun to watch and learn from and I even made my actor name in honor of Greg because he was the best host of his time and still to this day I believe it. I hope one day for a possible reboot, in-person reunion (I’d love to meet them all in person...fun fact, one guy who’s in Rockapella now, I know through college) and maybe I’ll get to live out the dream I’ve had to be on the show since I was 4 years old

[@hostsathome7390]

We love this! So glad this could bring back such fond memories for you! It was our childhood too! Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already! More behind the scenes footage coming soon!

[@brettjacquard219]

@@hostsathome7390 I hope we can see full episodes of Witwics on your channel someday; I must admit just the same, this reunion was one heck of a trip down memory lane & we all loved it!

[@hostsathome7390]

@@brettjacquard219 There are TONS on other channels so I haven't posted any, but I may throw one in at some point!

[@Ladykyra101]

OMG, yasss....I remember that Taco Bell commercial. "The Rock Art Cups." I still remember some of the tune. 😀

[@maxdecphoenix]

after hearing about their filming schedule from the DefuncTV spot, i don't think i could have done what they did. 60 shows back to back. filming 3 to 4 shows a day (in sequence). 2 to 4 clue songs per show, plus announcing, plus skits/voiceovers, plus coming up with stuff to say in the travel round. Most of it on the spot, with minutes before filming.

[@focusfilms4300]

I remember growing up watching this show and loving Rockapella and years later Jeff Thacher became a friend of mine. Amazing. ❤️

[@hostsathome7390]

We love Jeff Thacher! Thank you for watching!

[@joeyaycock370]

Brought back some great memories! And yes the show did teach me a lot about geography, and started my love for Rockapella. Awesome show!

[@hostsathome7390]

Thanks for watching! The show definitely made geography a bit more fun!

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

Best part was when Barry talked about the distinction between acting acting and shtick

[@gregrider8154]

I enjoyed watching this when I was growing up. This is how I became to like geography. The snowball chase scene was the funniest thing I ever seen on the show. I just remembered that anyone who got the Africa map at the end of the show was super screwed at winning.

[@matthewbaduria]

used to watch it growing up on pbs,it was great.

[@Ladykyra101]

Dr. Fad. Wow. Yes. Memories. Loved the song.

[@RCPSU4]

I recall going to a concert with this incarnation of Rockapella. Still have the shirt from that night (fits better now compared to 1997). I was a heartbroken elementary school student when I heard that the show was done.

[@jamiemullens9878]

Brought me back to my childhood. I loved seeing this lineup of Rockapella and seeing Greg Lee again. I also enjoyed talking about Carmen Sandiego memories with others in the chat. Do it Rockapella!

[@hostsathome7390]

We're so glad we could give you a dose of nostalgia! Thanks for participating live!

[@carlycaramanna9220]

SO READY!

[@savvybear11781]

I was what you would call a Sandiego Superfan, or maybe an At-Home Gumshoe... WITWICS was my escape all through junior high and freshman year of high school. I got made fun of it a few times, but to tally brushed it off. I hate to admit it, but i had a celebrity crush on Greg from 1992-95. You guys look great Thank You, Adam, for bringing these guys back together through the magic of video conferencing.

[@hostsathome7390]

I'm sure you're much smarter than the ones that made fun of you! Carmen was a classic, deserves to still be on the air! Thank you for watching!

[@adelissahunsley]

I had a crush on Scott Leonard

[@TAWPTierJustin]

not that i don't appreciate the 90s video quality of the episodes we see on KZbin cause i do and it takes me back to my early childhood, but seeing clips from Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego in this video that are in better quality than i've ever seen before, i'm not getting my hopes too high up and maybe i'm reading too much into this, but still hopefully this is a sign that somehow we'll finally get ALL of the WITWICS episodes either online somewhere or on DVDs or something. regardless amazing reunion video with Greg Lee & old school Rockapella and thank you Adam Wurtzel & Hosts At Home for this interview tenfold!! 😊

[@hostsathome7390]

Thank you so much for watching! It would be great to see the full series pop up somewhere! I've been told because of inaccurate geography info it's hard to get them streaming somewhere.

[@TAWPTierJustin]

@@hostsathome7390 you're welcome! you got a good thing going on with your channel! but Lynne Thigpen says at the end of every episode that, "all geographic information was accurate as of the date this program was recorded." and they show the recorded date and such at the bottom of the screen (whether it be 1991-1995) so i figured that wouldn't really matter

[@hostsathome7390]

@@TAWPTierJustin I think concerns are still probably in confusing children, and for the streaming crowd who don't watch end credits and just go right into the next episode.

[@panther122]

i was in my late teens when Carmen hit the air this vid brought back wionderful memories of that time and to see rock apella sing the theme song well lip synch the them. The one person i wish was on this video but is not with us is Lynne she was the glue that kept the show going and boy she can sing. Last thing when netflix did the new carmen animated series it was great that they did the acme chief in the likeness of ms. Lynn thigpen what a tribute the look and voice blew me away.

[@XJIcequeen]

There was no show as great as this

[@hostsathome7390]

I agree! Thanks for watching!

[@RobertAgnelloGlimmers]

One of the best times I've ever had was working with all of you guys.

[@hostsathome7390]

I'm sure you've got some hilarious stories!

[@RobertAgnelloGlimmers]

@@hostsathome7390 Millions. Ask Greg about the song Rainbow on my Shoulder. Was yelled at because I kept playing it and Greg kept dancing to it.

[@RobertAgnelloGlimmers]

@@hostsathome7390 The primal scream room?

[@leahwestrum6875]

Nostalgia. This brings back soooo many memories. Loved this program. This was a sweet oasis for me as a child, along with Reading Rainbow, Wishbone, Tailspin, Chip and Dale Rescuers, just to name a few.

[@uj8288]

So Excited!! at Osaka!!

[@thesummaryguy3911]

You can tell these guys all loved the show and working on it and seem like good people. Love seeing good people get a victory Also rip Lynn perfect casting for the chief

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Wow.all of them in great shape and that is joyous to see! Great stuff here and may she rest in peace...she was a gem..

[@Booger414]

Even though I was in my 20's when this was on, I remember watching it. However I also remember being on a date at the South Street Seaport in NYC and stumbling on a live taping of the show at Pier 14. We stopped and watched the show, including of course the live Rockapella show. Must have been a good date, this year will be our 28th wedding anniversary!

[@nicklengyel6710]

No one is ever better then the original.

[@Tfor2show]

I genuinely teared up seeing Rockapella do their thing one last time. This was awesome. The behind-the-scenes stories and clips were fantastic!

[@XJIcequeen]

23:13 my favorite one was when the Lucy the Elephant sign wouldn't turn and they sang "Low Budget!"

[@peeweesprincess89]

I'd love to see them all get back together for a new version of the show. However, it would be so very hard to find anyone who could play The Chief as well as Lynne Thigpen did. Also, I have to say that I'm glad they all look back on the show fondly, and they don't seem to have any regrets about doing it. Absolutely love Rockapella. Even though they're still making music, I have a hard time accepting anyone but Sean, Barry, Elliot, Jeff, and Scott as Rockapella.

[@blind_t2]

yeah, nobody could replace Lynn as the chief, but, to give it that old school feel, I do have some good ideas of old vets and new up and comers that can at least put a new spin on it. peeps like Cree Summer, Alex Newell, Kelly Price, if they had to do a male chief, my boy Terrell could be it, cause he funny as heck! however, if I may say so myself, Jai’len josey can make a pretty good chief if they rebooted this show. like, you put it in front of her, then bam, she can learn it, and master that! she’s just that good! like, she only 22, may be 23 or 24 if they decide to reboot, but, she can give you that 90’s feel while keeping it current.

[@willbilly02]

I miss that show so much when I was a kid. I got to see "Do it Rockapella" again 😊😊😊😊

[@evangelinedouros9586]

One of the best TV reunions i have ever seen in a long time i met Elliott Barry and Sean after their concert in a mount Sinai theater

[@hostsathome7390]

Thank you for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed! Elliott, Barry, Sean and the rest of the gang are all amazing people!

[@evangelinedouros9586]

@@hostsathome7390 your welcome im friends with Craig, Sean and Scott and Barry on Facebook

[@LuigiLaitinen]

@@hostsathome7390Yes, they are.

[@Legoflymaster89]

Greg Lee voiced on Doug as the mayor of Bluffington!

[@hostsathome7390]

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[@JoseTwitterFan]

OMG, these master-quality clips and behind-the-scenes footage is amazing! Also I think 'Where in TIME' would have lasted longer had they kept Greg Lee and Rockapella on-board in some capacity given the chemistry and shtick they brought to WORLD (ironic that the newer show got canned after losing almost all their funders by Season 2). Great interview, Adam!

[@hostsathome7390]

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[@3dpprofessor]

I remember watching where in time and going "what's with this singing cheer squad, I want Rockapella."

[@peppermintpsaki1157]

Greg WAS asked to return to host “where in time”. Greg asked for a rundown of the new show, but he knew a stinker when he heard one, so GREG SAID NO! That’s why you don’t see him there.

[@julscatten2640]

I must have been 9 or 10 when World went off the air and they put up Time. Boy, was that show terrible. I didn’t like it at the time, and even now watching the intro I’m like, “HOW MUCH COCAINE WAS INVOLVED???” So convoluted and unnecessarily complex. WITWICS was simple but still insanely popular.

[@JoseTwitterFan]

@@julscatten2640 It was pretty clear that "Where in Time" failed because both Greg Lee and Rockapella were a huge part of what made "Where in the World" a hit.

[@GundamZero5]

That ending loved it like the show(:

[@rainbowdash26]

Loved the Behind the Scenes footage. Brought back such amazing memories!

[@hostsathome7390]

Thanks so much for watching! We're thinking about releasing more behind the scenes footage soon :-).

[@WinkDaMan07]

@@hostsathome7390 Can’t wait to see that!!!

[@sailorchichi1]

@@hostsathome7390 Any update on this? I absolutely loved the quality of the clips! :)

[@hostsathome7390]

@@sailorchichi1 After talking to the guys, we feel it is best to leave the more full clips in the vault, for now :-). Thank you for checking in though!

[@jdorrman1977]

I discovered this show when I was in high school because of my love for acapella music. I couldn’t wait for 7pm every evening M-F where I would watch it in my garage a.k.a. my man cave lol good times!

[@imabeliever81]

We need a reboot!!! Bring it back with original cast. 😀😀😀😀

[@hostsathome7390]

YES! We need it!

[@imabeliever81]

@@hostsathome7390 for sure...i would have asked them if they would do it. Although I'm sure they would have to use the current version of rockapella. But still works and a new chief but she could be the old chiefs cousin or something like that

[@WinkDaMan07]

@@imabeliever81 Or maybe Greg got promoted to chief!!!

[@imabeliever81]

@@WinkDaMan07Yes!!!!! Totally and have another Host

[@maynardcease6160]

If only Lynne Thigpen (The Chief) was there. Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? was my after-school show, before I even played the computer games (which the game show was based on).

[@hostsathome7390]

Mine too! The Chief is so greatly missed. Was great hearing stories about how kind she was.

[@marinerman]

Is it possible for a reunion special to bring tears to your eyes? I think it is. Everything I could’ve wanted to see and hear from a special dedicated to a series I loved and sparked my love for geography and traveling happened. Major kudos to Hosts at Home for bringing these guys back together to bring back fond memories of my childhood. Oh, and of course, the ACME Triangle of Excellence... “Vigilance... Dedication... Courage.” R.I.P. Eric Thatcher and Lynne Thigpen

[@hostsathome7390]

We're so glad you enjoyed! It was so special for us to put this together. The guys loved it too. More new episodes of Hosts at Home coming in September. Please subscribe!

[@PieFights]

@@hostsathome7390 I watched Where in the world all the time when I was little in Niagara Falls and years later i was on a grade eight field trip to the Toronto Zoo and the driver of the school bus my class was riding on had a tape of kids songs and the theme of Where in the World was one of them what were the chances of hearing that song again it was a field trip I will never forget

[@KGBookkeeping]

God bless all of em and Thank you all for your great work! RIP Lynne, greatly missed

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[@Vivalarosa45]

I love this show, I love this show, I loved this show growing up.

[@hostsathome7390]

And it has stood the test of time, even more fun to watch as an adult!