Theodore Tugboat (1993-2001) Review - Nitpick Critic 

Fantastic review of Theodore Tugboat! This show is truly one of my absolute favorites! The production crew who handled filming the Theodore Tugboat episodes was truly a creative and innovative force! As I currently dedicated part of my free time to re-enacting the entire Theodore Tugboat series, I now can tell what it was like to film these episodes. Theodore Tugboat is truly a show that connects with its audience, and the series contains a wide array of colorful characters that can be related to both a younger and adult audience, and the stories that these characters navigate themselves through teach us valuable lessons that can and will impact us in life. No Theodore Tugboat isn’t the perfect show, nor is it the best show; Theodore Tugboat is nonetheless a touching and gentle show that depicts the characters as being flawed, and learning to overcome their flaws themselves or with the help of their friends.

This is my second most favorite children's show of all time (with Thomas being first). The reason why I love this show so much is because it has a lot of elements that remind me of the classic Thomas episodes including the animation style and personalities of the characters (including Theodore himself). In fact, back in summer of 2010, I went to Halifax, Nova Scotia on vacation with my mom and aunt. We rode on Theodore Too, which was a lot of fun, and we got to see the Theodore Tugboat models in person at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. When I first saw them in person, I didn't realize how big the models and sets were. Man, if only we can get the complete series on DVD and possibly Blu-Ray. Also, this classic show, in my opinion, deserves a CGI reboot! But I'm afraid those things aren't going to happen anytime soon. Excellent review btw!

I’ve loved this show for a loooooong time in my opinion it hold up greatly to this day!

Alsome review! Growing up with aspergers autism was rough but Theodore Tugboat has helped me over the years. I've noticed now that being almost near 30 now, I still love Theodore Tugboat and it happens to be a great teaching tool for adults too. Gives me ideas on how to be a parent, although I probably wouldn't be one unfortunately but anyway. I wish Theodore Tugboat would come back❤✌😊

Ah 1993! Movies like Nightmare Before Christmas, The Sandlot, Hocus Pocus and Jurassic Park became hits, and popular tv shows like Beavis and Butthead, Animaniacs, Rocko’s Modern Life, Bill Nye The Science Guy, Walker Texas Ranger, Frasier and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers came out. And among those popular tv shows at that time was this little show from Canada called Theodore Tugboat. The show had delighted children for about 8 to 10 years across Canada and the United States. It became Cardona’s more successful show after he worked on ill-fated TUGS series with David Mitton back in the late 80’s.

Its been so long since ive seen this series. This was quite a look back

I watched this show back in the day. Amazing how well it holds up. The fact that it uses physical props makes it even more special.

This show has been on my mind for quite some time now. I just could not remember the name. Growing up in Detroit, I would watch it on Canada's Kids TVO station or CBC. Thank you for this!

There's a lot to this show that I'm just gonna show my kids as "haha boats I watched as a kid" someday.

I straight forgot this show existed duuuude you unlocked so many memories

I never watched theodore tugboat I was born in 2000s and I was more of a thomas fan but now I just wanna watch it!

Great video mate 👏 I wish I watched this show 20 years ago but they never aired it on Australian TV. Oh well I’m glad the episodes are on RU-vid.

Very nice review, I appreciate all the work done here! Where were you able to watch all of the episodes? I'm trying to track them down myself. Thanks!

Blangston Bouy, Owen the Oil Rig, Chimey the clock tower, Lily Lighthouse, man this show had a thing for alliteration in names. Were all the head writers fans of Stan Lee?

Hello, Nitpick Critic. I'm glad to see the continuation of your videos. To say I was anxious about when you'd be able to pick things back up would be an understatement. I'm really looking forward to seeing your video on Thomas & the Magic Railroad, and your Season 6 commentaries. Also, I was watching through your season 5 commentaries, and I couldn't find the "Thomas, Percy, & Old Slow Coach" video. I don't mean to sound nosy for pointing that out, I was just curious, because I like each of the commentaries you make on Thomas. It's been my favorite show since I was little. I've heard a little bit about Theodore Tugboat, but I never really watched the actual show, until I saw this video. And you're right, it does have a few similarities to Thomas.

Long time, no see, Nitpick Critic! :D Missed your reviews, son!

This was a great series retrospective. I admit, I’d much rather prefer this show to TUGS. (Also, I can’t wait until you either get T&F season 6 or TATMR.)

with pearl and petra, i did manage to discern some personality differences. Pearl is more strict than petra, and speaks more firmly. Petra is slightly more lax and outgoing.

I have to say though, interesting review, i do feel like a lot of the content was a tad stretched out, it was honestly a great overview of the series, I’d love to see an in-depth look at Tugs or the model version of Jay Jay from you in future

I've recently started watching this show, and you can tell the production crew had fun making the show!

I completely forgot about this show lol So many memories of watching when sick at home from school....

Oh MAN I have a story. So when I saw this one oil leak from that one ship, I saw it as blood. It creeped me out, BAD. I mean actual nightmares. Especially when 3-4 years old. So I asked my mom at that age to not show this show to me lol

I really truly wish this show got just as much attention (if not more attention) than Thomas because this was such a great show back then!! Although like both Thomas and Jay Jay, I hope this show gets a reboot some day (although also like both Thomas and Jay Jay, it might sadly be CGI animated). Also yes, I do hopefully plan on seeing Theodore at the museum in Nova Scotia some day but not sure when though but it also works out because I live in Iowa now and I used to live in Arizona (hence I am from there) and I can travel to Nova Scotia anytime I want to.

Hello pugwash petshop ya it's the harbor master ! Miss watching this with my son when he was 2 to 4 years old great show for kids and adult's . Thanks 😊

Its great to see you uploading again when will you get back to Thomas and Friends???

Ayyyyy loved every bit of this. Excellent job ;)

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Well that was a fun Review about Theodore Tugboat talking about all the ships, Boats the episodes , Buildings and Road Structures it was really interesting I liked it And how you Discribed every Character in the show I ages these Characters have unique personalities how thay interact with each other, that kind of Thing I watched Theodore Tugboat on RU-vid So I'm fimiler with it I somehow found it I didn't know about it until last year like I said i watched it on RU-vid 🙂 Thank you Nitpick for the review it was very entertaining 👍👍

Where’s my fellow Nova Scotians at that remember this?

I feel people give Theodore Tugboat a bad rep because of TUGS.

Really nice to see my R. Boat theme cover in this. :D

15:12 I know that these tugs do run on oil but most 1940s and above steam ship does use oil as fuel too

Can you do a review of TUGS? Please?

If I were to make a CGI animated "Theodore Tugboat" movie, tell me if this sounds like a kick ass casting choice. Micheal J. Fox as Theodore Tugboat

When are you going there to release the next Thomas commentary video

Imagine if Theodore Tugboat made it to CGI? (like somewhere in the 2000s) I guess it could happen now if someone else picks it up (just hopefully not Mattel)

Is there going to be more thomas season reviews

It good to see you again I hope you are doing well and keeping safe when are going to do season 6 of Thomas? I know you are going to do the movie too your channel is awesome and keep up the good work

You have very fair criticisms, I can appreciate that

The poster behind at the beginning was SICK. Holy cow was is it off? Where can I purchase one?

Your channel is amazing but underrated

You plan on reviewing TUGS?

Owen and Tex dont exist now? Update: nevermind... also Tex was supposed to be permanent and Owen was to accompany Tex

Theodore is awesome!!

Oh my god I remember this brief show when I was 3 in 1999. I wonder where it went after 2002. I remembered a show about a tugboat but PBS took it off. Also Theodore is greater than Tugs! I myself wish I could make a live action model railroad series but sadly all that has been lost to CGI.

It’s on Qubo

I remember it use to broadcast in Australia

I WANT E2

Coasty the safety boat is mascot of the USCG

tugs and thedore are a good show

But why didn't they have Canadian actors play the human characters & add more tugboats?

FF: Bluenose is a REAL sailboat, and The Queen Stephanie is based on the long dead RMS Queen Elizabeth!

I Like Theodore Tugboat

I’m confused with your writing, you literally say that the stories are told by the harbour masters memory yet you then say that the series lacks continuity... if he’s telling from memory there is no continuity.

Theodore tugboat out of all the things i like and watch Theodore is may favourite if you put Thomas next to Theodore Theodore is a million times better i do love Thomas but i love Theodore way way way way more

His friend must be ronni dangerfilled

I still think TUGS is great,but this was a nice review

I barely remember this show. Mostly because it was played on odd days of the week at odd times

Everyone remembers Cyclops and her two sisters that sank. No one remembers the fourth member of the Proteus class, which became USS Langley. The first aircraft carrier.

the WMGcopyright stuck some of your thomas video!

Ships powered by Oil are steam-driven. The steam is produced by burning oil. Most actual Steam Locomotives are actually oil-burning. Examples of oil-burning steamships and locomotives are most ships in world war II and Locomotives like the Union Pacific Big Boy and Challenger. So the plot hole issue is nonexistent.

Thoedore is on sale now....

Bluenose...now where have I heard that name before?

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For some reason I thought this show was narrated by George Carlin

Neat video but just so you know the u is silent in buoy so it's pronounced boy.

1:03:33-1:04:29 Talk about tooting your own horn. 📢

I hate Theodore Tugboat! It is a ripoff of Tugs! (Even though I'm neutral on that show)