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The origin story of Steve from 'Blue's Clues' is even more wholesome than you think

The heartfelt enthusiasm from a toddler in a dress with yellow flowers landed Steve Burns the iconic hosting gig, bringing joy to generations of tots. Earlier this spring, they met for the first time.

Nickelodeon television show Blue's Clues host Steve Burns rides a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City in November 2021. Nickelodeon television show Blue's Clues host Steve Burns rides a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City in November 2021. toggle caption Lisa Headley "I watched every episode," said the girl, who grew up to be a TikTok creator known as Astraea Regina.Regina's reaction and the enthusiasm she stirred up with the other children helped convince Nickelodeon bosses that Burns was the one, and turned him into a pillar of so many childhoods.

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