The Backyardigans - Into the Deep

The Backyardigans series is one of the few children's shows that can be watched over and over again without causing involuntary twitches, nervous breakdowns or constant eye rolling on the part of adults. The five characters are extremely likeable, the episodes highly imaginative, and the selection of a different genre of music for each episode is a stroke of creative genius. Two of the episodes on this DVD qualify for special praise in the musical department, and these are "Into the Deep" which uses Bollywood melodies, and "Catch That Butterfly" which is pure operatic brilliance. "Save the Day" is psychedelic soul and "Newsflash" is inspired by Motown music. A summary of the four episodes on this DVD is below: "Into the Deep" (summarized to the tune "Octopus's Garden") Here you will see, under the sea Tasha and Uniqua's garden in the shade But don't go in, they'll cause a din A little mermaids' garden escapade Then undersea, came P and T With their underwater plans for a movie The girls freak out, and start to shout But everything works out eventually "Newsflash" (summarized to the tune "Oh What a Beautiful Morning") There's some bright golden corn in the cornfields There's some bright golden corn in the cornfields The news people sigh, no newsflashes arise When down at the farm, two guys sensationalize Oh what a beautiful newsflash Oh what a beautiful sight I've got a wonderful feeling That there will be some news tonight "Save the Day" (summarized to the tune "Pop Goes the Weasel") Round and round the Harbor Patrol The lady chased the whopper The lady told them to get lost And they couldn't stop her! A jet ski for a sea of sharks A chopper for a rescue That's the way the story goes Oh! What a whopper! "Catch That Butterfly" (original lyrics from "Obsession" by Animotion) I will have you Yes I will have you I will find a way and I will have you Like a butterfly A wild butterfly I will collect you and capture you No more needs to be said about this absolutely brilliant episode about a British bug collector and two helpful stagecoach drivers. Hi-ho old chap, I've said a mouthful here. Amanda Richards, August 18, 2007

My son loves this series, and it's been great to be able to get them on DVD, since he goes to preschool during the day. Saving up stars to earn this movie was a great incentive, and he's definitely gotten his stars worth. He loves this DVD, and has watched it for a total of probably 40 hours since we bought it a few weeks ago. As parents, I like the series for both the lessons each episode teaches (just to be clear, they don't preach. The lessons are subtle and light, more like, play together and if you take someone's toy, give it back when you're done) and for the music. Since my son started watching these DVD's about 8 months ago, he's begun constantly singing and dancing around the house, and he utilizes ideas and imagery from the show in his own very creative play with other kids his age. I think they're an excellent show for kids 3+ if you're looking for something a bit less focused on the academic education, and more on creativity and having fun.

We just got our copy of Into the Deep today from Amazon.com, and it's wonderful as always! My son is watching it right now, and I LOVE the Bollywood style music of Into the Deep, which serves as a background for the mermaids Tasha and Uniqua! (I can't help but sway as I write this!) Here are the episodes found on this DVD: INTO THE DEEP - In this underwater Bollywood musical, Deep-Sea Explorers Tyrone and Pablo attempt to capture the garden-guarding Mermaids Uniqua and Tasha--on film, that is! NEWS FLASH - Proud, Motown-singing Farmers Pablo and Tyrone inadvertently set up an out-of-this-world encounter in their cornfield to get their prized corn crop on the news. SAVE THE DAY - Groove to psychedelic soul as Harbor Patrollers Uniqua, Pablo, and Tyrone repeatedly save determined Fisher-lady Tasha, who insists upon fishing in dangerous waters! CATCH THAT BUTTERFLY - It's a Wild West chase set to comic opera when Professor Pablo hires tough Stagecoach Drivers Tyrone and Uniqua to help him catch the rare Gilded Butterfly. Unfortunately, it seems that Austin, the purple kangaroo, is absent from all the episodes on this DVD... (Oops! I stand corrected. My son just told me that Austin appears in Newsflash.) The Special Features are minimal: a Dora Saves the Mermaids sneak peek (it will be released in September of 2007) and a Can't Stop the Cops video. This DVD has a runtime of 99 minutes--and is yet another fine addition to the Backyardigans DVDs!

This DVD is my absolute favorite one! Even though, I don’t watch the Backyardigans that much anymore, it is still an amazing DVD. When you shipped this DVD to my house, it ended up giving me a lot of memories from when I used to watch the Backyardigans every day when I was very young. The thing that really makes me happy is that this DVD includes a lot of Backyardigans episodes that I used to love. I will probably watch this again someday! And if I do, I will make more memories from the Backyardigans. Thank you so much Amazon, Nick Jr, Nickelodeon, and Nelvana for giving me so many memories from the Backyardigans! You guys totally made me day! You gave me so much support! I will always treasure this DVD for as long as I have it! I will possibly buy more DVDs from you someday! Thank you all so much for giving me all of this support! You guys really mean a lot to me! Thank you! I love you guys so much!

Autistic son played this to death. Thank you for having available for us to buy. Not easy to find anymore and good price!

REGION 1 IMPORT DVD, GREAT FUN TO WATCH & ISTEN TO THE DIFFERENT ACCENTS GOOD VALUE TO BUY IMPORT DISC'S, CONVERTED OUR DVD PLAYER THROUGH THE HANDSET - EASILY WITH A CODE FOUND FREE FROM THE INTERNET, WELL WORTH IT! THE EPISODE'S ARE GOOD & MY BABY SON LOVE'S THE BACKYARDIGAN'S. LOT'S OF SINGING & DANCING JUST CAPTIVATE'S HIM.

It was great. my grandson loves it.