Nothing to Fear Bear in the Big Blue House

When Bear receives a package from "L.L. Bear" in the mail, he's surprised to find that he received a skunk clock rather than the bear clock he ordered. Rather than returning it, he decides to give it a try and hangs it up in the kitchen. He hears Ojo and Treelo outside and finds Treelo swinging on a swing. He gets off and asks Ojo to try, but finds that she doesn't want to. She admits to being somewhat scared, but finds a compromise in starting out by first taking small swings. As Bear heads off into the living room for a nap, Tutter is disturbed by the "tick-tock" of the skunk clock, mistaking it for a real skunk. He's scared by it, but eventually comes to realize that it's not actually alive and is nothing to be afraid of. Out at the Otter Pond, Pip and Pop play a game called "Double D Dare." When their daring starts to get dangerous, Bear suggests that they think of things to do that are silly, but not potentially dangerous. Sometimes, if you're scared to do something, there may be a very good reason for it.

Songs

  • What's in the Mail Today? (Shortened Version)
  • Everybody's Afraid of Something

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Notes

  • There is no Shadow segment in this episode.
  • In this episode, Bear sings that "everyone's afraid of bats" and that "anyone who says they're not is tellin' you a little white lie." Bear would later change his tune in "Bats are People Too" when he befriends a bat and tells the kids that they're nothing to be afraid of.
  • In an unusual move, this episode reuses the exact same theme, "Afraid," from the second season episode "Afraid Not."
  • The skunk clock first seen in this episode is seen again on the kitchen wall of the Big Blue House in future installments such as "I For-Got Rhythm!?" As Tutter disassembled the clock, this would indicate that Bear either reassembled it or ordered a new one.

Allusions

  • Bear receives his skunk clock from a catalog called "L.L. Bear." This is a spoof on the popular L.L. Bean catalog, a mail-order catalog generally known for outdoor equipment and clothing.

Video releases

  • Safe and Sound
  • Friends at Play (2003)
  • Wait for Me! (2005)

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Why did Bear in the Big Blue House get Cancelled?

Cancellation. Bear in the Big Blue House was initially produced from 1997 to 2003. The sudden death of Lynne Thigpen, who voiced 'Luna' the Moon, led to production being put on hiatus for three years, along with a planned film.

What does Bear in the Big Blue House teach?

Bear in the Big Blue House is aimed at teaching lessons to preschool and early school-age children. In each episode, Bear explores learning concepts such as feelings, the alphabet, nature, science and more with the kids of the Big Blue House and/or out in Woodland Valley.

Where can I find Bear in the Big Blue House?

Bear in the Big Blue House, the puppet-based children's show that aired on Playhouse Disney from 1997 to 2006, is on Disney+ as of October 19.

What is the Bears name in Bear in the Big Blue House?

A seven-foot-tall bear named Bear lives in The Big Blue House, with his friends as they teach a variety of subjects and lessons. A seven-foot-tall bear named Bear lives in The Big Blue House, with his friends as they teach a variety of subjects and lessons.