N R
This is the most unique and engaging show my kids and I have ever seen. I don't let my kids watch much on TV but they can watch this show as many times as they like. My oldest son watched it as a small child and now that he's a teenager I catch him watching with his youngest brother and still laughing at the shenanigans. I feel no shame in admitting I enjoy it as well. What is a shame is that only 13 episodes were ever made. The writing and acting are both as creative and clever as it gets. It's not about learning ABCs or counting but it's teaching kids to think outside the box, problem-solve, and use their imaginations to the fullest. It is interactive and it features children of all sizes, skin tones and abilities. It seems every aspect of this show was carefully crafted by early learning experts who also happen to be hilarious and clever comedians. If you are looking for a show for your children (or heck, even yourself) that promotes creative thinking and the kind of play that doesn't involve gadgets, you've found it.
skipj
A show you will love along with your kids. Inventive, manic, imaginative,educational . . . my daughter, age 4, walks around the house with an imaginary remote control and pretends to alter the world and herself. In the car last week she introduced me to her friend 'Fido' (borrowed from Shane and David) with whom she went on to have a delightful interaction and conversation. Putting her to bed the other night led to some adventures of ACTION fingers across her pillow and covers. I love this show. My only complaint, I can't find it on DVD!!! This was my introduction to these guys, whom I have learned are better known as "The Umbilical Brothers" and that they have a terrific stage show that tours internationally. My wife and I caught their performance a few weeks ago and it was adult content delivered with the same zany energy that comes across in their children's show. Talented guys and a wonderful concept for children's television. I've read somewhere that there may not be a second season as they don't see themselves as children's entertainers. If they don't, their one season of the Upside Down Show will become a classic.
bass-9
Yeah, have to agree with the others. My 3.25 year old really loves it, it's one of the few shows that really grabs his attention. (That and "Max & Ruby", oddly enough)But these guys and the writers and directors are great! Amazing energy, brilliant mix of improv and tightly scripted events and dialog. I often feel compelled to watch an episode til the end, even though I have to leave for work. Love the whole "instant replay" trick, where the voice-over is done in golf tournament commentator style, complete with polite applause in the background - cracks me up every time! (Okay, maybe not really a "spoiler", but I didn't want to take a chance and invoke the wrath of the IMDb overlords...)
nikki-starshine
The Upside Down Show is probably the greatest children's show ever written...My three year old and I watch it together and the humor gets us both giggling uncontrollably...also, I must add that I heart Shane Dundas! It is hilarious and if people don't get the humor I feel sorry for them. I heart Shane Dundas! I heart Shane Dundas I heart Shane Dundas I heart shane Dundas I heart Shane Dundas I heart Shane Dundas! I wish there were more shows that adults and kids could enjoy together...I love the outright silliness. I was so excited about this show that I immediately got online to find out what else these two brilliant comic minds have done..I need to check out the umbilical brothers...I really need to convey that this show is so so so funny and interactive we love it!!!