This Noggin show is a big hit at our house. The premise is simple: two puppet kids (Jack and Mary) and their dog Mel (who totally taught my kid to say "dog") play musical instruments in their clubhouse. In between scenes from the day's plot (a music genie drops by, they start a marching band, Mel thinks he's a cat), kids music videos are shown. Before you throw up in your mouth a little at the thought of wonky children's music, let me reassure you. This show, which has a refreshingly non-frenetic pace, is a great introduction to music with repeat phrases and encouragement to interact and dance along. Your child will clap hands, sing, and love every single silly note. Jack's puppet band rip off the Kinks, indie rock and jazz in extremely palatable ways. It's not the Ramones, but it's close. — Barbara Rushkoff
