Passing the torch is a very important thing to do when it comes to careers. They say that nothing lasts forever, but by passing the torch down, a legacy can continue to go on. Actors can't have the same roles forever, so it's necessary for them to pass the roles down to new people. Doing this can be risky, because if the new people don't do as good of a job, it can lead to unhappy responses from fans. However, it's important to have trust and faith for the next generation.
The Blue's Clues franchise is one of the best examples I've seen of passing the torch. In 1996, the Blue's Clues franchise began with Steven Burns hosting the series. Steve was loved by people of all ages for his lovable, sweet demeanor. He was considered to be the perfect person to host the Blue's Clues series. From 1996 to 2002, Steve hosted the series. He also starred in 2000's Blue's Big Musical Movie.
Steve loved his fans and the people that he worked with. However, he decided that the fourth season would be his last season as the host. In order to keep the series going, Donovan Patton was brought on as Joe, Steve's younger brother. Donovan Patton's Joe first appeared towards the end of the season. He came to visit the Blue's Clues house for a game of show and tell. In his second appearance, Steve taught Joe how to play Blue's Clues. Blue even made Joe his own notebook.
Joe's third appearance was Steve's last appearance as the host. In that episode, Steve announced that he was going to move out of the house and go to college. He also announced that Joe would be the one to take care of Blue and the other residents of the house. Joe and Steve's friends threw Steve a goodbye party.
Blue's Clues is known for being a very easygoing, happy show. However, Steve's departure was given a brief moment of sadness. As Steve was getting ready to leave, he mentioned how he was going to miss Blue. Blue, who looked sadder than ever before, gave Steve a big hug. Steve's goodbye episode is considered to be the most emotional episode of the series for fans.
While Steve leaving was sad, the episode is more uplifting than it sounds. While it serves as the end of an era for Steve, it also serves as the beginning of Joe's era. Before Steve leaves, he asks the viewers to help Joe find clues because just like him, Joe would need a lot of help. The last thing that Steve did before leaving is thank the viewers. He said, "I'll never forget how you helped me find all those clues. You really are so smart."
In the episode's last scene, Joe is playing with Blue when the phone starts ringing. Steve was the one calling. He wanted to let the viewers know that he was doing okay and that he missed them.
From then on, Joe was the host of the series. Steve was so loved by fans that some of them weren't ready to accept a new host. However, Joe proved himself to be a great host in his own right. He had a lot of the same lovable, wholesome charm as Steve in addition to not feeling like an exact copy of Steve.
Steve leaving the show was a sad moment, but I'm glad that the series didn't end after he left. Joe helped keep the franchise going with heart, optimism and fun. Steve passing the torch down to his younger brother was a wonderful moment that saved the Blue's Clues franchise. Also, it served as the beginning of a close friendship between Steven Burns and Donovan Patton. The two stayed in touch long after their time as the hosts had ended. In fact, the two are still good friends to this day.
The Blue's Clues franchise is one of the best examples I've seen of passing the torch. In 1996, the Blue's Clues franchise began with Steven Burns hosting the series. Steve was loved by people of all ages for his lovable, sweet demeanor. He was considered to be the perfect person to host the Blue's Clues series. From 1996 to 2002, Steve hosted the series. He also starred in 2000's Blue's Big Musical Movie.
Steve loved his fans and the people that he worked with. However, he decided that the fourth season would be his last season as the host. In order to keep the series going, Donovan Patton was brought on as Joe, Steve's younger brother. Donovan Patton's Joe first appeared towards the end of the season. He came to visit the Blue's Clues house for a game of show and tell. In his second appearance, Steve taught Joe how to play Blue's Clues. Blue even made Joe his own notebook.
Joe's third appearance was Steve's last appearance as the host. In that episode, Steve announced that he was going to move out of the house and go to college. He also announced that Joe would be the one to take care of Blue and the other residents of the house. Joe and Steve's friends threw Steve a goodbye party.
Blue's Clues is known for being a very easygoing, happy show. However, Steve's departure was given a brief moment of sadness. As Steve was getting ready to leave, he mentioned how he was going to miss Blue. Blue, who looked sadder than ever before, gave Steve a big hug. Steve's goodbye episode is considered to be the most emotional episode of the series for fans.
While Steve leaving was sad, the episode is more uplifting than it sounds. While it serves as the end of an era for Steve, it also serves as the beginning of Joe's era. Before Steve leaves, he asks the viewers to help Joe find clues because just like him, Joe would need a lot of help. The last thing that Steve did before leaving is thank the viewers. He said, "I'll never forget how you helped me find all those clues. You really are so smart."
In the episode's last scene, Joe is playing with Blue when the phone starts ringing. Steve was the one calling. He wanted to let the viewers know that he was doing okay and that he missed them.
From then on, Joe was the host of the series. Steve was so loved by fans that some of them weren't ready to accept a new host. However, Joe proved himself to be a great host in his own right. He had a lot of the same lovable, wholesome charm as Steve in addition to not feeling like an exact copy of Steve.
Steve leaving the show was a sad moment, but I'm glad that the series didn't end after he left. Joe helped keep the franchise going with heart, optimism and fun. Steve passing the torch down to his younger brother was a wonderful moment that saved the Blue's Clues franchise. Also, it served as the beginning of a close friendship between Steven Burns and Donovan Patton. The two stayed in touch long after their time as the hosts had ended. In fact, the two are still good friends to this day.
