For all the touching impact that Steve Burns had on the many children who grew up on Blue’s Clues, Nickelodeon apparently felt that the show’s star didn’t deserve to live in a house as nice as the one that they gave to his dog.

Despite leaving Blue's Clues at the end of its fourth season in 2002, Burns is still one of the most recognizable stars in the history of Nickelodeon, a network that isn't exactly known for taking great care of its talent. In fact, Burns’ performance as the caretaker of an unusually investigative puppy was so popular and beloved that the actor and musician from a small town in Pennsylvania quickly became overwhelmed by the pressure of being America’s favorite kids’ TV host, causing Burns to leave Blue’s Clues for the sake of his hairline and his struggling mental health.

As Blue's Clues continued sans Steve,...