Yo Gabba Gabba! is a live-action television show co-created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz. It was produced by The Magic Store and WildBrain Entertainment. In the United States, it aired on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. morning block.
The series premiered on August 20, 2007, on Nick Jr. and began broadcasting on February 23, 2008, on Noggin. On April 30, 2012, the television show received a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling. Although Yo Gabba Gabba! was created as a show for young children, it became a sensation among teenagers, college students, and even some parents who were entertained by its retro style, bright colors, simplicity, and entertaining music.
DJ Lance Rock - A male DJ who is an inhabitant of Gabba Land, also a narrator and a friend.
Muno - A male-friendly red cyclops. He's the tallest and is somewhat clumsy and he has a close bond with Foofa, whom he bit unintentionally in one episode. He is also the band's guitarist. In the episodes "Family" and "Baby", his family makes an appearance. During Super Bowl XLIV, he appeared in a commercial for the Kia Sorento. His realm is a mountainous/cavernous style area.
Foofa - A female flower bubble character who's pink and happy. She loves rainbows and unicorns and can play the tambourine. She was once bitten by Muno. Her realm is a summer meadow.
Brobee - A male little green monster. In one episode, he is tired of being short. Plex accidentally makes Brobee DJ Lance-size and Brobee soon finds that being big isn't very fun for him. He is the drummer for the Gabba band. He is the only "primary" character whose facial expression changes depending on what situation he is in, his normal smile turning into a frown, and vice-versa. He is often subjected to trying new foods. His realm is a vast forest. It is mentioned he is four years old in the series.
Toodee - A blue female arctic cat-dragon who likes to have fun. She has a close bond with Brobee and is the bassist for the Gabba band. Her realm is an arctic realm, with icicles.
Plex - A male magic yellow robot. He is really smart and the leader of the Gabba Land and usually gives the lessons to his friends and is a father figure to the gang. He can also use his special ray to bring things into existence. He can play the keytar. He has no realm in particular, though he seems to have a 'docking station' between Foofa and Brobee's realms. Plex sleeps and stands up in Gabba Land in the Episode "Sleep".
The Ting Tings "Happy Birthday" (Super Music Friends Show)
Mark Mothersbaugh (appears during Brobee's birthday party & No Mark's Magic Pictures Segments)
Tyger Ryder
"Birthday Song"
Animation by CUPCO! Music Performed by Tyger Ryder
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Games
January 22, 2008
Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures)Jaclyn Paris Jacobs (Cool Tricks - Playing the recorder through her nose)Mates of State "No One Wants To Be Left Out" (Super Music Friends Show)
Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs
Mark Denardo
"Come & Play"
Animation by Merijn Hos & Jurriaan Hos
Music Performed by The Clientele
Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs
Directed by Kristofer Ström
Animation by Eric Buchholtz, Viggo Mörck, and Nicolas Wakeham (producer)
Music Performed by Joy Zipper
Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs
Directed by Chris Eliopoulos
Animation by Nate Miller
Written by Tiffany Campbell
Numbers Segment: "Counting Birds"
Directed by Joel Fox and Christian Jacobs
Animation by: Andreas NilssonMusic Performed by: Frequent Flyer Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs
"Water Drops & Oil"
Directed by King Mini
Animation by PUNY
Numbers - A Day In The Park
Directed by Scott Schultz, produced by Nate Rogers
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Differences
January 23, 2008
I'm From Barcelona "Just Because It's Different Doesn't Mean It's Scary" (Super Music Friends Show)Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures - Drawing a carrot)With guest star Leslie Hall
Guilie Milkyway
"Glasses"
Animation by Augenblick Studios Inc
Music Performed by Kona
"Argyle the Octopus"
Written and directed by Colt Bowden
Animation by Keri Rainock
Narration by Ollie Shultz
Music by: Jarond Gibbs
Numbers - Love Me
Produced by Nate Rogers
Animation by Augenblick Studios
Music Performed by The Bird and the Bee
Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs
Numbers: "Happy Computer"
Directed by Christian Jacobs and Joel Fox
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New Friends
April 3, 2009
Jack Black (singing "It's Not Fun to Get Lost", "Friends" and "Goodbye Song") (Dancy Dance Time - "The Disco Roll") and Rob Schrab (voice of Jack Black's mini-bike)The Yo-Dazzlers "You Can't Always Get What You Want" (Super Music Friends Show)Jack McBrayer & Paul Scheer (Knock-Knock Joke of the Day - "Cargo")
Helen Marnie from Ladytron & Kamal Gray from The Roots (Cool tricks segment)
Mark Mothersbaugh (Mark's Magic Pictures)Rumpelstiltskin (Cool Tricks)Jem & The Yo Dazzlers "Some Things Are Big, Some Things Are Small" (Super Music Friends Show)
Songwriter: Jarond Gibbs
Rafter
"Grow"
Animation by Darin Bendall
Music by Rafter
"Sprinkles & The Bake Off"
Animation by Sean Dicken and Gooby Herms
Written & Directed by Evan Darken and Sarah Dyer
Narration by Alex Arnold
