Steve Burns (born Steven Michael Burns on October 9, 1973, in Boyertown, Pennsylvania) is an American entertainer with a list of credits including music, television, theater, and independent film. He is arguably best-known as the original host of the long-running children's television programme Blue's Clues. Burns left DeSales University in his sophomore year to host the show for six years, from its debut in 1996 until 2003. His tenure ended with a series of transitional episodes in which he introduced his successor, Donovan Patton. He is quoted on his website [1] as stating that he left the show because he "felt it was time to move on."
“ I took this about as far as I could, I guess...It was a really difficult decision, too, because on one hand, if I wanted to, I could do this for a really long time. The show is extraordinarily popular in several countries. I could be like Fred Rogers, which I consider a very noble profession. But I thought, 'Well, is this really what I came to New York to do? Why not quit right when I'm at my peak?' [2] ”
He recorded an album of adult indie pop music, Songs for Dustmites, which was released in 2003. The album was produced with the assistance of producer Dave Fridmann[3] of Tarbox Road Studios, and with the assistance of and contributions by Steven Drozd and Michael Ivins of The Flaming Lips.[4] Burns opened for The Flaming Lips on their 2003 UK tour,[5] and appeared in their film, Christmas on Mars.[6] He toured the US extensively with Drozd and Ivins in support of his own album as "Steve Burns (and The Struggle)", and they are working on a follow-up, Deep Sea Recovery Efforts, which is tentatively planned for a 2008 release. On October 26, 2006, Burns began making tracks from the new album available on the band's MySpace page.
Burns and his band also recorded a cover of They Might Be Giants' "Dead" for the TMBG tribute album, Hello Radio.
Burns made guest appearances on the primetime American television dramas, Law & Order and Homicide: Life on the Street. He has also appeared as himself on various musical variety and talk shows. Burns also has an active voice-over career, and he can be heard in various television and radio commercials including Rubbermaid, McDonald's, and Mobil Corporation.
In 2007, he starred in the independently produced horror comedy film, Netherbeast Incorporated, and appeared as Mozart in the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival production of Amadeus.
Burns has been the focus of numerous specious rumors stemming from his departure from Blue's Clues and his subsequent decision to shave his head. These ranged from reports of terminal illness, drug addiction, and death from drug overdose or health problems. Despite his repeated efforts [7] and the efforts of urban legend debunking sites, these baseless rumors continue to circulate. According to Burns, the decision to shave his head was based entirely on his encroaching male pattern baldness.
2007-11-01 05:44:31
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answered by Mike Thompson 2
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College.
2007-10-24 10:04:48
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answered by ⓜⓐⓡⓨ 5
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He got into some bad drugs then Joe took over.
2007-10-24 07:59:54
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answered by Doctor Superman ツ 6
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Hes a musician now. He didnt overdose on drugs either
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Burns
2007-10-24 07:59:28
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answered by ♥Porsha♥ 5
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He got a clue. He's hanging out with Jared the Subway guy.
He goes over to Jared's and they throw darts, take hits off the old bong. Tuesday nights their in a bowling league.
2007-10-24 07:59:33
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answered by Steve C 5
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Yeah I heard the same thing. his brother is doing it now. But you can never believe rumors, He probably just moved on to better things....
2007-10-24 07:58:31
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answered by Sugar Magnolia 6
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he went off to college and his brother or cousin Joe took over the show so he could further his education.
2007-10-24 08:34:46
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answered by dixiebabe2383 2
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I've been wondering the same thing! Maybe Joe ate him.
2007-10-24 07:59:14
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answered by shuffle 1
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"That's what I heard!"
I wonder what really happen to him, he's probably with Elvis Presley and Jim Morrison having a party with 2pac.
2007-10-24 07:59:06
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answered by VegasPapi 5
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He went to college!
2007-10-24 07:58:39
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answered by Anonymous
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