Clifford le gros chien rouge

Part of the magic of Clifford is that it puts an extraordinary spin on a normal situation. At first glance, it's a show about a girl and her dog, but the dog is the size of a house and bright red. The show is divided into two stories, usually one featuring Clifford and his friends T-Bone the yellow bulldog, Cleo the purple poodle, and Mac the blue whippet (?), and one featuring owner Emily Elizabeth and her friends Charlie, Jetta, and Vaz. Interspaced between the two stories is a segment where Emily Elizabeth reads to Clifford from the book detailing the exploits of Speckle and his friends Robbie the panda, Darnell the duck, Luna the raccoon, and Reba the bunny. The final segment after the second story is Clifford's Big Idea, where Clifford and friends are presented with a problem that is solved with the segment's "big idea" such as playing fair, showing respect, and helping others. Themes of the stories themselves include how to be a good houseguest, why it's important to avoid prejudging others, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

Never have I been happier to see a character stand the test of time. I remember reading so many Clifford books as a child, and now I get to not only read them to my son, but see all new stories first thing in the morning on tv! Teaches valuable lessons and morals, entertains adults as well as kids...makes PBS worth watching again.

What a pleasure this 2005-6-7-8 series is. Huge budgeted live action versions that followed on the big screen and worst of all the current low quality television series, do not come close to the original series. Also the excellent Warner Bros., "Clifford's Puppy Days" and " Clifford's Really Big Movie" are the heart of this iconic and treasured publishing brand. Actors such as the wonderful John Ritter and Head Writer Sunday McKay crafted wonderful storylines and acting, Children over many demographics have enjoyed these programs over the years and PBS is still the most trusted children's brand in the USA. My kids and now Grandkids have enjoyed and indeed learned from this very big dog!!

This is the perfect show if you just want to feel like a kid again. Nothing but relaxed and content without a worry in the world.

I remember watching this as a kid every morning before school. Now I have a kid of my own who seems to like the show as much as I did. Watching it with him brings me back to my childhood, it's such a great wholesome show. Clifford will never be the same without John Ritter. That's why I'm only showing my son the older Clifford's when John Ritter voiced Clifford.