Around The Web NewsBear in The Big Blue HouseNoel MacNeal played "Bear" from the incredibly popular TV show "Bear in the Big Blue House." The kid's show aired on Disney from 1997 to 2006. To keep Neal from passing out in the giant costume, the studio had to keep the air conditioning cranked during filming. Today, Noel is still a puppeteer and is working on his own show called "The Show Me Show," which focuses on kids with autism and special needs.