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Bluey has received consistently high viewership on ABC Kids in Australia, becoming the most watched children's program across all channels on broadcast television in 2018 and 2019. [31] [93] The highest-rating live broadcast of the program, the final episode of the second series, "Easter", premiered on 4 April 2021 to 607,000 viewers. [109] [110] It was the most-watched broadcast across all free-to-air multichannels, and the third most-watched broadcast overall. [109] [110] In 2019, the series was the most-watched program through time shifting. [66] [111] Postie (voiced by Anthony Field), a Catahoula Leopard Dog who works as a post office employee. [20] [21] Alfie (voiced by Robert Irwin), [23] a dingo who works as a customer service assistant at the toy store.
Development Conception An Australian Cattle Dog, known as a "Blue Heeler", which the character of Bluey is modelled after. Knox, David (6 December 2021). "AACTA Industry Awards 2021: winners". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021 . Retrieved 6 December 2021.Pair them with your favourite shoes or wear them while lounging at home, you will love them either way.
Bluey Heeler, a six-year-old (later seven-year-old) [3] Blue Heeler puppy. She is curious and energetic. Major Tom (voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda), a horse next to Bluey's school which is given a voice within Calypso's retelling of events. [25] Knox, David (20 August 2021). " Bluey special for Father's Day". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021 . Retrieved 21 August 2021. More Bluey books on their way in time for Easter!". Penguin. 16 January 2020. Archived from the original on 9 April 2020 . Retrieved 21 January 2020. a b Lang, Jamie (11 June 2019). "Annecy: Disney Reveals 'Chip 'n' Dale' Reboot, Monsters at Work Details, and More". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 June 2019 . Retrieved 12 June 2019.a b Convery, Stephanie (18 October 2019). "Is there a more Emmy-worthy children's show than Bluey?". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 19 October 2019 . Retrieved 23 October 2019. Convery, Stephanie (13 May 2020). " Bluey: "The Beach" named book of the year at Australian Book Industry awards". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 13 May 2020 . Retrieved 18 June 2020. Bob Heeler (voiced by Ian McFadyen), [16] Bandit and Stripe's father, and grandfather to their children. Blum, Dani (25 June 2019). "From Octonauts to Bluey: Your Favorite Kids' TV Shows". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019 . Retrieved 9 July 2019.
a b Knox, David (20 August 2020). "ABC apologises over Bluey dialogue". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 20 August 2020 . Retrieved 22 August 2020. Lynch, Jennifer (11 June 2019). "Moose Toys Named Master Toy Partner for Bluey" (Press release). aNb Media. Archived from the original on 6 July 2019 . Retrieved 12 June 2019. Knox, David (16 March 2020). "Returning: Bluey". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 28 March 2020 . Retrieved 28 March 2020. The series also depicts Australian contemporary culture, and is set in semi-tropical Queensland. [28] The animation of Australian architecture in the series is designed to reflect the typical Queenslander residential designs of Brisbane; high-set suburban dwellings with characteristic verandas, against representations of Brisbane skylines. [5] The characters speak with Australian accents in local and international airings. [6] The series has a focus on the Australian sense of humour with dry wit frequently expressed through the dialogue. [34] [57] Several episodes detail the exploration of Australia's climate and nature, [5] with characters encountering Australian wildlife such as fruit bats, wallabies, kookaburras and ibises. [30] Flora of Australia are also depicted in the series, including Poinciana trees and Jacaranda trees. [30] The series explores Australian sport through the inclusion of rugby league; the Maroons and the Blues are featured in a depiction of the State of Origin series. [62] However, Brumm has expressed that he did not want to exaggerate the stereotypes of Australia. [30]a b Knox, David (9 May 2020). " Bluey at 43 million plays". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 9 May 2020 . Retrieved 9 May 2020. a b c d e f g h i j k l Collins, Simon (26 March 2019). "Fun tales ABC Kids series Bluey lapped up". PerthNow. Seven West Media. Archived from the original on 26 March 2019 . Retrieved 19 April 2019.
The show follows Bluey, an anthropomorphic six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who is characterised by her abundance of energy, imagination and curiosity about the world. The young dog lives with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sister, Bingo, who regularly joins Bluey on adventures as the pair embark on imaginative play together. Other characters featured each represent a different dog breed. Overarching themes include the focus on family, growing up and Australian culture. The program was created and is produced in Queensland; its capital city Brisbane inspires the show's setting. Knox, David (7 January 2020). "TV Tonight Awards: Best of 2019". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 6 January 2020 . Retrieved 8 January 2020. Chilli is a red Heeler dog. She loves her daughters and shares a unique relationship with them. Like all mummy-daughter relationships, the girls absolutely appreciate her Idato, Michael (16 October 2019). "A dog's life: hit TV series Bluey secures Emmy nomination". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019 . Retrieved 16 October 2019.a b "F.Y.I. Children's TV series Bluey to be released on DVD". Mumbrella (Press release). 15 October 2019. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019 . Retrieved 16 October 2019. Bluey books arrive November" (Press release). Penguin. 20 June 2019. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019 . Retrieved 9 July 2019. a b c "Disney Channel Announces Season 2 Premiere Date for Bluey" (Press release). Broadway World. 9 June 2020. Archived from the original on 10 June 2020 . Retrieved 10 June 2020. a b c d e Amatangelo, Amy (8 August 2022). "How five 'magic' years turned an Aussie kids show into a global TV phenomenon". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022 . Retrieved 14 August 2022. Knox, David (10 December 2022). "Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022: winners". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022 . Retrieved 11 December 2022.