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So he left because he went bald and bald people scare children?

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My younger son used to love this show when he was about 4. He used to have a striped shirt just like Steve, and insisted on wearing it for every show. I did see some kind of documentary once that showed how the program was made, with the host acting in front of a green screen. I'll have to tune in tonight. Also, Steve Burns went on to a fairly successful singing career.

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Not that it matters much, but leaving abruptly because of thinning hair/balding sounds like a lame excuse. Hair doesn't go "poof" and fall out overnight and there's plenty of solutions to keep Steve looking fully frocked. My kids liked Steve a lot, but they like Joe too.

Good luck Steve in whatever you do!

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That's the Nick version. The version that I'd heard (well, saw and then heard) was that he was asked to leave after playing a killer on an episode of Law and Order. The actual appearance is a fact, but I couldn't confirm the time of the appearance with when he left the show.

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Right after leaving he put at a (fairly good) indie rock album and has been doing music since. Probably just wanted to move on.

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According to imdb.com, Steve Burns appeared in "Law and Order" in 1995, and starred in "Blues Clues" from 1996-2001 (and in 2002 to introduce his brother).

I remember his spooky appearance as a killer on "Homicide: Life on the Street", one of my favorite shows, in 1998. I was impressed by Steve's range and recall a mini-controversy around it -- because my kids used to love Blues Clues.

Personally I can't understand all the fuss. How many children would be watching both shows and then get them confused? Letting a young kid watch "Homicide" is just bad parenting.

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I thought he pulled a Pee Wee Herman and got booted from the show. I've never seen Blues, but I remember some friends saying they refused to let their kids watch the show.

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i like donaven better than steve anyways :]

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I recall seeing him on Regis and Kelly and he was VERY pale, had little hair and VERY serious. It was either on this show or something I read but I think he had some "emotional" issues and was really burnt out.

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I am 20 years old and used to watch with my little brother, whose now 14. He was so into Blue's Clues. Now once again, I watch it with my son, whose a year old. I don't think I can get any from this show! HAH. Either way, Steve was awesome... I like the new guy too.

I just don't understand why people give a shit if he wanted to leave the show or not. Tons of actors leave things and not a lot of people get bothered by it. Get over it, it was years ago. Big deal if your kids liked the show or not.

It was his choice, stop complaining about it.

Jaymez - You're friend is stupid. Try watching the show. It's innocent to hell and cause no problems. Sure your kids might run around trying to find clues, but oh well... Again, you're friend was a pure idiot.

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steve and joe r both great but hey i would leave toooo if i was balding

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I started watching Blues Clues from the beginning and you know what when Steve left I was mad! I can't stand Donovan whats his face. He has this weirdness about him kinda like a child molester or a pervert. he's probably trying his best but he just ain't kickin it for me. even my daughter- who was born after Donovan started on the show- likes Steve better. But hey thats what videos are for. I sure hope Steve loves what he's doin now but he really was great for the show. And I did hear also that he had left the show cuz he was burnt out I think I would be too playing with imaginary dogs, cats n mailboxes.....

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I thought he left so he coould attend college

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Wow, that's why. I heard it was because he died from cancer and was replaced by Joe.

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