Battle of the babes singing for babies

Ya know, back in the 80’s and 90’s, kid shows in America seemed to be missing something compared to children’s television in some other countries — something that might have made parents, dads in particular, more interested in watching TV with their kids. I wonder what that certain something could have been?

Chantal – France

http://youtu.be/N40uc4wBXrs
http://youtu.be/fMWgZaZG_jU

Dorothée – France

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=419Ur0FMoN4
http://youtu.be/m5-PQmkETQI

Xuxa – Brazil

Douchka – France

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D04ReBGeRY