Cake

I'm a fan of Saturday morning kids shows going back to the late 1960's. The show is built around making crafts, which is original for any kids show. The United States is so very lacking in originality in kids shows, it's like studios don't even try.

The biggest problem with Cake, besides the lead character's name, is the casting of Anna Marie Perez De Tagle as Miracle. The studio was super lucky to land her, then really didn't know what to do with her once they had her. In case you're not up on Anna's happenings, she is not only a gifted actress, but also a great singer. Onstage, she can hold her own with Cher or Tina Turner. It's hard to believe that such a mighty voice can come out of someone so tiny (she's 5'0"). The other two look often look at Anna knowing that one day, Anna will be one of the greats, with Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys on her mantlepiece. They instinctively know that the audience's eyes are on Anna as she dominates the scenes she's in-without even trying.

It's a crying shame only 13 episodes were ever shot. It's interesting to see that now, two years later, Krista has small bits inserted with her in 2008 with a new craft idea. I've seen most of the eps now, but I'm keeping my eyes open for the series DVD. It's Anna's best role yet.

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Cake TV! Watched the show last Saturday and it was Great!!! Nice and clean! You can see the positive chemistry among the 4 main characters, Cake, Miracle, Benjamin and Emily! Hey! C for Christa? A for Anna? K for Keegan? and E for Emily? Now that's really cute! Let's have more of them! Excellent work Mr. Director! Great choice of Cast, Mr. Producer! Great storyline, Mr Writer! It looks like one happy family! Educational and fun. I am sure kids of all ages will enjoy watching this new show! What's up for next week? Can't wait for the next show! Congratulations again to everyone at Cake TV!

I am just appalled at the negative reactions here to the wonderful, highly addictive series "Cake." This show is so satisfyingly entertaining, with good messages throughout, and three powerful female actresses. Of course, there is the awful character of Benjamin played by a horrible actor, but the character of Cake is such an inspiration to people young and old! And Emily Rose Everhard as the wacky Amy is just to die for, people!! She is too funny and unlike any other child actor on television right now. I hope that "Cake" lasts ten seasons or more. I am 27 now and I still want to be watching this when I am forty years old! That may sound a little creepy, but trust me, this show is why I get out of bed on Saturday mornings!

**** out of *****

4/5 9/10

Very good show. Teaching kids how to make numerous arts and crafts. It is explained really well, telling the audience what they need and how to make it. Also what's great about that is, they have rule know as "Party Time" which means "Permission Always Required" "Take Your Time" and "Imagination Means Everything". I was impressed by the rules because it has safety and fun in them which allows kids to have success on whatever they are making. This show inspired me to let my creativeness flow too. It is also an episode too, not just a arts and crafts show. In the episodes it features situations that can come up in all aspects of life and at the end of the day, it always leaves you with an inspirational message. Overall a fabulous show, that features situations and laughs and it always is a joy to watch.

Cake is completely spectacular. People who have reviewed it negatively obviously have no sense of humor whatsoever. Cake encourages kids to be creative and has an anti-consumerism message which is rare--if not unheard of--in kids' programming. It's a shame, but not surprising, that such a show has little funding, resulting in it's low-budget feel. It's the homemade zine in a world of glossy ad-filled beauty mags. In addition, Cake teaches important lessons like being a good friend, being able to admit when you're wrong, feeling good about who you are, and standing up for yourself. To a cynical, bored, adult viewer, these things may seem corny, but for kids they're lessons that are really relevant to them as they're developing their social skills. There should be more shows like Cake.