Steve Burns Details Blue's Clues Pay and Career Path

Steve Burns, the original host of Nickelodeon's Blue’s Clues, revealed he earned less than most waiters in the show's early years, despite its popularity. Burns considered the hosting job a 'side hustle' and relied on commercial voiceover work for most of his income. He explained that he landed the role by accident, initially believing the audition was only for a voiceover part. Burns admitted he likely would have avoided the audition had he known it was for an on-screen role, as children's television was not in his plans. He ultimately hosted Blue’s Clues from 1996 to 2002, attributing his success to his acting training and spontaneity at the audition. His reflections underscore the financial struggles and unpredictable career paths in children's television.