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By Ashley Moulton
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Sunny show helps preschoolers practice kindness.
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Hello, Jack!: The Kindness Show
What's the Story?
Hello Jack!: The Kindness Show features 30 Rock star Jack McBrayer playing a version of his nice-guy self. He lives in the brightly colored town Clover Grove, a place where all the residents practice kindness on a daily basis and burst into sponaneous song and dance. Jack works in the Bluebird Cafe along with musician Bebe and chef Theo. Theo's niece Olivia and other kid residents of Clover Grove frequently stop by. Every episode demonstrates a way friends can care for each other, like making something special (a story, a drawing, food) for someone you love. While they're trying to do something kind, the characters face mishaps and disappointments. Jack, the ultimate friend, helps them understand their feelings and brainstorm a way to get past setbacks. At the end of the episode, residents of Clover Grove feel a greater sense of love and connection with each other.
Is It Any Good?
It's tempting compare this show to Mister Rogers Neighborhood, but while Jack McBrayer is an adorable national treasure, he doesn't have the kid connection that came so naturally to Fred Rogers (yet). Hello Jack! is a mashup between Mister Rogers, Sesame Street, and The Fresh Beat Band, with a focus on kindness and other social-emotional learning. Kids will love the friendly Jack, precious Olivia, sweet-singing Bebe, and the rest of the residents of Clover Grove. The music (by band OK Go) is fun, and the colorful world is super visually appealing. The show may feel a bit slow and repetitive to adults, but this allows the main social-emotional message to be repeated for maximum kid comprehension. Each episode gives kids a concrete example of a way they can show kindness to someone, so grown-ups shouldn't be surprised if they get roped into their kids' kindness missions after they watch the episode. Maybe that's not such a bad thing; couldn't we all use a little more kindness in our lives?
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Jack and the other characters show compassion. What are the ways they show they care, and try to help each other out?
Jack is very good at showing empathy to his friends. He understands what they are feeling, and how they're seeing the world. Can you think of a time when he showed empathy during the episode we just watched?
What was the act of kindness in today's episode? Is there a way we could do something similar with our family, friends, or community?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 5, 2021
- Cast : Jack McBrayer , Albert Kong , Lucie Vuong , Markita Prescott
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : January 3, 2026
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