Yo Gabba Gabba!

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Yo Gabba Gabba!
File:Yo Gabba Gabba! Logo.svg
GenreMusical
Comedy
Created byChristian Jacobs
Scott Schultz
Developed byKay Wilson Stallings
Directed by
  • Christian Jacobs
  • Scott Schultz
  • Jason deVilliers
  • Matt Fackrell
  • Matt Chapman
Presented byLance Robertson
Voices of
Opening themeTheme From Gabbaland
Ending themeBye Bye Time
Country of originUnited States
Canada
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes66 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Michael Polis
Jon Berrett
Producer(s)Justin Lyon
Ritamarie Peruggi
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time25 minutes
Production company(s)
DistributorDHX Media[1][2]
Release
Original networkNick Jr. Channel (2007-15)
Picture formatHDTV (1080i)
Original releaseAugust 20, 2007 (2007-08-20) –
November 12, 2015 (2015-11-12)
Other websites
Website

Yo Gabba Gabba! is a children's television show on Nickelodeon. It features a musician named DJ Lance Rock, and 5 monsters: Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex in Gabbaland. The fun never ends.

Main characters[change | change source]

  • DJ Lance Rock (Lance Robertson), a D.J. who makes 5 toy creatures come to life by saying "Yo Gabba Gabba!". He is also the host. DJ Lance wears an orange hat and suit with a white belt that says "ROCK".
  • Muno (voiced by Adam Deibert in seasons 1-3 & Rob Paulsen - season 4), a red cyclops. His closest relationships are with DJ Lance, Foofa, and Brobee. He's the Gabba guitarist.
  • Foofa (voiced by Emma Jacobs), a pink flower bubble who loves unicorns. Her closest relationships are with DJ Lance, Muno, and Toodee.
  • Brobee (voiced by Amos Watene), a short green monster who is the youngest of the Gabbas. His closest relationships are with DJ Lance, Toodee, and Plex. He's the Gabba Drummer.
  • Toodee (voiced by Erin Pearce), a blue cat-dragon who loves to have fun. Her closest relationships are with DJ Lance, Foofa, and Brobee and she is the Gabba bassist.
  • Plex (voiced by Christian Jacobs), a yellow magical robot who happily serves the Gabbas. He also has fun to pay off. He is the only guy with no land. He is so intelligent. He has objects that are metal. His closest relationships are with DJ Lance, Toodee, and Brobee. He is the Gabba keyboardist. He speaks with a Chrome accent.

Recurring characters[change | change source]

  • Biz Markie, a rapper and beatboxer who frequently appears for his own segment, "Biz's Beat of the Day".
  • Mark Mothersbaugh, an artist in his segment "Mark's Magic Pictures" who draws in every episode and all his drawings come to life.

Celebrity appearances[change | change source]

  • Jack Black, an actor and new friend of the Gabbas who is scared at first but then has a strong friendship with the Gabbas later.
  • Jack McBrayer, a comedian who appears in the occasional segment "Knock Knock Joke of the day".
  • Erykah Badu, a very frequent singer and dancer in the show.
  • Fred Armisen, a rarely shown treasure hunter and crafter.
  • Paul Scheer, a joker who made a brief cameo and Gabba Land and in New Friends was (along with Jack McBrayer) a member in Knock Knock Joke of the day.
  • Carmen Osbahr, a puppeteer who plays Chibo.
  • Super Mr. Superhero (played by Mos Def), a superhero who helps protect a monster, showing that superheros can only defeat if they know they are evil.
  • Drew Massey, plays Brobee Cake in the episode "Birthday".
  • Rob Paulsen, played as Muno in season 4 and was a guest on "Dancey Dance Time".

References[change | change source]

  1. Schneider, Michael (September 14, 2010). "DHX Media acquires Wildbrain". variety.com. Variety. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
  2. "OMDC Success Story: DHX Media". Ontario Media Development Corporation. Archived from the original on 2016-03-11. Retrieved 2021-05-31.