The Clyde Frog Show

Did You Know?

• The character Clyde Frog has appeared in several episodes of South Park as Eric Cartman's stuffed animal and confidant.
• In South Park, Cartman referred to the stuffed animal as 'the perfect friend' because it could not argue or express desires.
• The toy was 'killed' in the 2011 South Park episode '1%'.

Educational goals

The Mississippi Public Broadcasting School Resource Guide states that the series aimed to help elementary children understand and cope with their own feelings and attitudes. Each program included a dramatization of typical childhood events followed by a talk show segment where puppet characters discussed their feelings. Specific goals by grade included: Kindergarten—explain healthy ways to express feelings and define individual responsibility; First grade—identify factors contributing to individuality and healthy emotional expression; Second grade—explain the importance of positive interpersonal relationships.