Their goal was to design a kids' show that was entertaining while featuring real artists and real performers. Yo Gabba Gabba! was developed by two Southern California fathers and punk rockers, Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, who first started working together as teenagers, producing and directing skateboarding videos. The title of the show pays homage to "Gabba Gabba Hey" from the punk rock band, The Ramones. Kidrobot made the toy models of the characters that appear at the beginning and end of each episode. Other celebrity guests to have appeared include Jason Bateman, Jack Black, Andy Samberg, Melora Hardin, Tony Hawk, Elijah Wood, Sarah Silverman, Laila Ali, Bill Hader, and Anthony Bourdain.
The title character of that segment was voiced by Ariela Barer in season one and by Caroline Jacobs in season three.įamous musicians who have appeared on the show include Mos Def, Bootsy Collins, Ladytron, The Killers, Enon, The Clientele, Jimmy Eat World, Solange Knowles, Taking Back Sunday, Datarock, The Aquabats, Devo, Anne Heche, Joy Zipper, Of Montreal, Chromeo, My Chemical Romance, Weezer, Hot Hot Heat, The Faint, The Roots, Paul Williams, Mates of State, MGMT, Peter Bjorn and John, Trunk Boiz, The Shins, The Aggrolites, The Flaming Lips, Mya, Biz Markie, Blitzen Trapper, The Ting Tings, Money Mark, Mariachi El Bronx, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Erykah Badu. Īmong the varied animation sequences during the show was Super Martian Robot Girl, designed by indie cartoonists Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer. In between the main segments are many short animated sketches and songs.
#Plex dance series
Hosted by a character named DJ Lance Rock, the series features live-action segments featuring 5 toys: Muno (a red cyclops), Foofa (a pink flower-bubble), Brobee (a green monster), Toodee (a blue cat/dragon), and Plex (a yellow robot). The new episodes will premiere on Apple TV+, which also acquired the previous episodes and specials for its service. On September 10, 2021, WildBrain announced that the series would be revived for 20 new episodes, which will be produced in collaboration between WildBrain and Yo Gabba Gabba LLC (the co-owners of the Yo Gabba Gabba! brand). The television program spawned a touring live stage show, several toys, and branded clothing. Created by Christian Jacobs (lead singer of the Aquabats) and Scott Schultz, the show's learning process has parents, older siblings, and younger children watch the show together rather than letting it act as a babysitter. The show is noted for its indie-culture guest stars and bands, and for drawing visual inspiration from 8-bit video games and H.R. It also encourages viewers to move along with and dance with the characters in the program. Additionally, the show teaches children life and social skills, such as sharing and trying different foods. The last episode premiered on November 12, 2015.Ī single topic is addressed in each episode (such as "Adventure", "Friends", or "Dance") through songs and short storylines. Its first episode premiered on Nickelodeon on August 20, 2007, as a part of its Nick Jr. It is co-produced by Magic Store Productions and WildBrain. She has experience in teaching Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Acro, and competition coaching.Yo Gabba Gabba! is an American/Canadian children's television series starring five costumed toys come-to-life and their friend DJ Lance Rock. This will be Sam's 13th year as a teacher.
#Plex dance professional
In 2012 she danced and assisted with the choreography for the Kansas Koyotes, a professional arena football team. During her time in college she started teaching at a local dance studio which jump started her career as a dance teacher. After graduating high school in 2007, Sam received a dance scholarship at Barton County where she competed nationally at the National Dance Association in Daytona, FL and placed top 10 out of many other Division II dance teams. She also cheered for her high school and competed as well. During that same era she was very active in her local theatre community performing various shows such as Peter Pan, Cinderella, Mama Mia, and Little Shop of Horrors. She began dancing at age 3, joined Ballet Midwest at age 12 and performed in well known classical ballets production such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Cinderella, and La Boutique Fantasque up until she graduated high school. As a first generation Asian-American in a single parent home, Sam found solace in dance, theatre, and cheer throughout her childhood. Samantha “Sam” Slater was born in Winfield, KS and raised in Topeka, KS.
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