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The Sunny Side Up Show, a live morning institution, is a great way for children to sit and watch energetic AM learning. Each episode uses content sent in by viewers, that, even the old episodes are as watchable now as they were 12 years ago.

The Sunny Side Up Show has had many trained energetic faces present it over the years, as well as many well-loved Sunny Side Up presenters that children remember into their teenage years, who become almost an institution themselves.

Each episode has songs, dancing, birthday cards, the name of the day, and usually feature a short show such as Thomas or Fireman Sam. Those who grew up with The Sunny Side Up Show will have gold-standard series being introduced, and children will see their weather reports, news, messages, and birthdays shown on TV.

The presenters are entirely real, and their enthusiasm is clearly shown through in each episode. Children respond well, as the presenters encourage them to go to sproutonline and send in stuff, and lead the kids through crafts, songs, and dance, and using their imagination.

I've now mesmerized the games and songs I've learned from Sunny Side growing up. This is on-air talent at it's absolute finest. Each episode is raw, and presented as real. Indeed, the filming for each episode is done in pretty much one take, which just adds to the overall ambiance of the episode.

The Sunny Side Up Show is the most live morning show. Perfect for the kids to watch, anytime!

This show is almost all material sent in by viewers, and that's why it's reminiscent to the 70s PBS gem "ZOOM". The presenters are excellent. It is designed to empower preschoolers and was the most successful children's programme on Sprout from 2007 to 2017. This is no surprise to me since I love it. Sometimes there is a crossover with a Sprout show such as Sesame Street, Barney, The Wiggles, or the Good Night Show, or guest stars like Michelle Obama or Faith Evans.

"Sunny Side Up" will probably be enjoyed by kids from 0 to 7 and it better prepares children academically than "Sesame Street", "Mister Rogers", or "Bear in the Big Blue House".

Seriously, however, I'll admit it wasn't too bad, for the wee set. I believe that just about any live-action kids show, will always be compared to "ZOOM." Both this show and many like it, combined puppets with humans, and some an important lesson, or two. However, "ZOOM," a show with bigger funding and larger market appeal, seemed a much better produced product.

But "ZOOM" didn't have Kelly, Carly, Sean, Dennisha, Liz, and Kevin!

I watched this show sometimes as a tiny tot. I enjoyed the catchy songs and cool things Chica and the gang did. Otherwise, I refused to watch (and Sprout in general for some time) due to the Sprout personalities who would make guest appearances from time to time. I got over this in later years. Aside from the segments featuring viewer submissions (like "ZOOM"), this show can actually teach you things, like that brushing your tongue as well as your teeth can give you good breath. The show also focuses on different themes each week - with this, kids can learn about dress up, letters, numbers, and family and friends. There are also humorous sketches and catchy songs, and occasionally something for adults like witty parodies or A-list guest appearances.

I wish more kids watched this - my generation enjoyed and learned so much. Plus, it would be nice to see them enjoy something other than the brainwashing nursery rhymes of "CoComelon." I also hope it gets rebooted for a new generation - look at "Blue's Clues!"

I'm always on the hunt for lost segments, and I've managed to find a few on YouTube pages on the Wayback Machine in August 2022 (I'm well-known in the Sprout fandom for finding rare stuff). In short, if children love fun, music, and laughs, they'll love "The Sunny Side Up Show!"