DefunctTV: The History of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

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Published 2021-04-06
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  • @LARKXHIN
    "Where in the USA" fair "Where in Europe" ok "Where in Time" neat "Where in North Dakota" amazing
  • @kimifw58
    Let me get this straight. This show was popular because it was good, and it was good because the people working on it cared about what they were making to the point of consulting the creators of the source material, listening to a good chunk of their target demographic, and using music that was current for the time? Unthinkable!
  • @marielaveau6362
    I used to watch this show with my 5 year old son, who fell in love with geography because of it. He was a finalist in two Geography Bee's when he was in middle school. He couldn't decide if he wanted to be a Meteorologist or map maker growing up. He finally graduated college with a Geography degree, and now works as a cartographer. Amazing how a kids show can influence a child's life.
  • @Kevin-jb2pv
    The fact that Rockapella were making up those songs basically on the fly is insane talent on display.
  • @Frame_Late
    The fact that they brought Greg's mom on just to prank him is a testament to how much they loved making this show.
  • @fable23
    This, to me, is the perfect example of a show that can be enjoyed by all ages. You've got the silly cartoons and wacky costumes to appeal to the little kids, you've got the exciting, globetrotting detective adventure aspect to appeal to the big ones, and enough sly references and genuinely clever wordplay to keep even the adults entertained. And learning? Learning can be fun at any age.
  • @ACommonSpring
    One thing I loved about this show and the fact they had it on PBS is it made a fun show accessible to the poor kids like me. We didn't have cable, we used the rabbit ears and were only able to pick up 2 channels - PBS channel 2 and one that played a lot of golf lol. So many shows I wasn't able to watch as a kid and having a 'hip' show on PBS really helped me feel like I fit in.
  • @gatebuildr
    Nothing says 90s educational programming like "We wanted to include rap music so we hired an a cappella group."
  • @rairai5114
    This show is proof that elaborate, interesting and successful educational kids shows don't need all the money in the world, but a team of people passionate enough.
  • @brewski118sempire
    Even as an adult now, when I think of a chef detective I think of Thigpen. She played the role perfectly.
  • @kimberlywiederhold627
    Rest in peace Lynn Thigpen. She died during production of The District. Even though I was an adult I did enjoy Where In The World.
  • @scoopishere7881
    "Personally interviewed over 900 kids." "Personally interviewed over 900 kids." That is insane commitment. Huge props to this guy.
  • @quinntessent1al
    The way Greg Lee reacted to seeing his mom was so sweet, he was so shocked in the best way <3
  • @snowvix8902
    you have to think that at least part of the reason for the switch to Time from World was that they figured it would require less last-minute changes to do a history game show than a geography game show in the early 90s
  • @lirpa5
    As a kid in the early 90's without basic cable, after school PBS programming was a godsend. Carmen Sandiego, Ghost Writer and Bill Nigh the Science Guy. Great time.
  • @finmiles965
    My dad never cared to tell any of the Carmen Sandiego extended universe apart, so when I was a kid we played “Where the Hell is Carmen Sandiego”, a memory I had completely forgotten until now. At least I can hope for an identically-titled spin-off in a perfect world
  • @dylanmiller9162
    I’m not sure anyone has enjoyed their job nearly as much as it seems like Rock a pella enjoyed theirs. Also props to Greg for how much composure he still managed to hold onto when his mom gave a clue.
  • @ter131
    My children were born in 85 and 89. I watched this with my children. We loved it. We also watched the animated one on saturdays.