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A resurgence in children’s television programming has been in effect for a few years now and Nickelodeon’s Yo Gabba Gabba has been leading the charge. With a deft mix of uniquely entertaining brightly colored characters, easily understandable yet visually stunning animations, guest actors, musicians and entertainers who all practically beg to be on the show and a lead man who goes by DJ Lance Rock, Yo Gabba Gabba takes kids (and a lot of former kids) to a place reminiscent of the best that Sesame Street and Electric Company had to offer and makes it it’s very own.

From The Cinefamily:

“NOTE: This show is “kid-friendly”, but not for kids. There will be no appearances by the characters from the show — just the amazing characters (real people) who created the show.

Just when you thought kids’ television had become devoid of vision and verve, Nickelodeon’s “Yo Gabba Gabba!” exploded in radiant rainbows onto the sets of unsuspecting cable TV viewers everywhere. Like a candy-colored daydream induced by carrot sticks, Juicy Juice and birthday cake, “Yo Gabba Gabba!” features a space disco-jumpsuited host and vinyl toys that come to life (evoking the aesthetics of 70s Japanese pop culture along with Sid and Marty Krofft) mingling with cutting-edge animation from the likes of Paper Rad and Geoff McFetridge. Add to the mixture drawing lessons from Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh, beatbox demonstrations from Biz Markie, kid-friendly musical numbers from parent-friendly bands like The Shins, Chromeo, The Flaming Lips, and The Roots, and celebrity guests like Elijah Wood, Jack Black, and Erykah Badu — and you’ve got the most radical show on television for kids and adults alike. Be sure not to miss this program of clips from the many television shows and films that have influence the look and feel of “Yo Gabba Gabba!” — as well as a rare chence to meet the show’s creators for a special evening of celebration and discussion, to learn how they brought the wonderland of “Yo Gabba Gabba!” to life!”

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In case you’re not feeling the holiday spirit just yet, here’s a Christmas classic just the way I remember it: “Jingle Bells” sung by an animated Punjabi Santa Claus missing several teeth. Created by Nupur with music by Amartya Rahut for Nickelodeon.  Wishing everyone has a happy and healthy holiday to close out the decade!

Also, speaking of sketchy Santas, be sure to keep your kids away from these Sketchy Santas. Just wow. Click here or the image below to see for yourself.

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And speaking of Aaron Rose’s Don’t Move Here shot by the nicest cinematographer on Earth, Tobin Yelland, do something nice for your eyes today and check out Tobin’s latest DP reel:

From Tobin:

“Hello I am a DP based in New York City. I got my start making skateboard films. Here is my most recent Reel. Beautiful Losers feature Doc. Heloise and the Savoir Faire Shot on RED Camera. Apples and Stereo video Directed by Elijah Wood. High on Fire music video. Intros for MTV High School Stories and MTV Made. I shot the Nick Tunes spots with a still camera. I like how that looks. Etnies Verte spots shot on 16mm. Coventry fashion look book shot with two cameras in HD. Sony commercials for Sony Power PC computers. Stereo Video with Jason Lee’s last video part. Also Nike 6.0 Commercials I directed.”

BONUS: Check out Tobin taking kids through documentary boot camp for the Make Something!! program we did with Nike Sportswear:

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