PBS Kids

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PBS Kids (often styled all-caps as "PBS KIDS") is the umbrella brand for children's programming aired by the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. As with all PBS programming, PBS Kids programming is non-commercial.

Recently, PBS Kids launched a new lineup of programming called PBS Kids GO!. This lineup features PBS Kids programming targeted at somewhat older kids and preteens that used to air under the general PBS Kids umbrella, such as Arthur and Cyberchase. Miss Lori and Hooper appears debut on PBS Kids starting with Curious George, Dragon Tales, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and It's a Big Big World. During the commercial from 1999-2004, the Des'ree song "You Gotta Be" was played. Currently, it is aired with the song "Only You".

PBS KIDS Channel was a separate television network founded on September 6, 1999 and targeted at children aged 3-10 years. As of October 1, 2005, the feed ceased operation in favor of a new joint commercial venture, PBS KIDS Sprout. The PBS Kids Channel aired from May 2000 through September 26, 2005 on DirectTV and digital cable through October 1, 2005. The PBS Kids Channel had been up and running for six years and was largely paid for by DirecTV, which decided not to renew its licensing deal. Its replacement, Sprout, is a partnership owned by Comcast (40%), Henson International Television (Now usually referred to as HIT Entertainment) (30%), PBS (15%), and Sesame Workshop (formerly, CTW) (15%). Some stations (such as WNET and TPT) still program a PBS Kids channel themselves.

Contents

[edit] A list of some of the current programs broadcast by PBS KIDS at various times

PBS Kids girl, "Dot"[verification needed]
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PBS Kids girl, "Dot"[verification needed]
PBS Kids boy, "Dash"[verification needed]
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PBS Kids boy, "Dash"[verification needed]

Note: see PBS idents for the description of the logos.

  • Angelina Ballerina (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Arthur (logos: WGBH Boston 1993, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Go 2004)
  • Barney & Friends (logos: PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Berenstain Bears (logos: PBS Kids Dash 1999, PBS Kids Dash 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Between the Lions (logos: WGBH Boston 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dot 2004)
  • Bob the Builder (logos: PBS Kids Dot 1999 PBS Kids Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Boohbah (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Caillou (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Dash 2006)
  • Clifford's Puppy Days (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • Curious George (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004, and PBS Kids Dash 2006)
  • Cyberchase (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Go 2004)
  • Dragon Tales (logos: PBS Kids 1999 Dash/Dot, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004, PBS Kids Sprout 2005 and PBS Kids Dash 2006)
  • DragonflyTV (logos: PBS Kids 1999 Dash/Dot, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Go 2004)
  • Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman (logos: WGBH Boston 1993 and PBS Kids Go 2004)
  • Franny's Feet (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
  • George Shrinks (logos: PBS Kids Dash 1999 and PBS Kids Dash 2004)
  • It's a Big Big World (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Dash 2006)
  • Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (logos: PBS Kids 1999 Dash/Dot, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Jay Jay the Jet Plane (logos: PBS Kids Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dot 2004, and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Make Way for Noddy (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Maya & Miguel (logo: PBS Kids Go 2004)
  • Miss Lori and Hooper (logos: PBS Kids Dash 1999 and PBS Kids Dash 2006)
  • Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (logos: NET 1969, PBS 1970, PBS 1971, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS 1993, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • Postcards from Buster (logos: WGBH Boston 1993, and PBS Kids Go 2004)
  • Reading Rainbow (logos: PBS 1971, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Sesame Street (logos: NET 1969, PBS 1970, PBS 1971, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS 1993, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004, and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Teletubbies (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004, and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Thomas and Friends (logos: PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • Zoboomafoo (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004 and PBS Kids Sprout 2005)
  • ZOOM (logos: PBS 1971, WGBH 1978, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999, and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)

A list of shows [1] is available from the PBS Kids website.

[edit] Former children's series broadcast on PBS Kids

Currently, only a few of these shows still air syndicated.

[edit] Former PBS Kids shows

  • Adventures from the Book of Virtues (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS 1996, PBS Kids 1999 Dash/Dot and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • Anne of Green Gables (logos: PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dot 2004)
  • Liberty's Kids (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • Noddy (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • The Berenstain Bears and Seven Little Monsters (logos: PBS Kids Dash 1999 and PBS Kids Dash 2004)
  • Theodore Tugboat (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999 Dash/Dot)
  • Wimzie's House (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999 Dash/Dot)
  • Wishbone (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Go 2004) (Returns December 31, 2006)
  • Zoobilee Zoo (Logos: PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999)

[edit] Former children's programs before PBS Kids logo

[edit] Special Programming listed from PBS Kids

  • Vote-A-Rama - In September 2002, PBS Kids was introduced Liberty's Kids features three episodes of Arthur and a brand-new episode of Liberty's Kids. Children could vote online for their favorite episode of Arthur. The top 3 were shown. This website has been removed from PBS Kids. (logo: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999)
  • PBS Kids Pet-Tacular - In September 2003, when PBS Kids introduced Clifford's Puppy Days, this program was released. It contains two episodes of Arthur, and two-new episodes of Clifford's Puppy Days. This program is represented by three Zoom Members, Aline, Mike, and Shing Ying. The PBS Kids Make a Short was shown during this special. Children could draw, choose music, and vote for their favorite short at http://www.pbskids.org/bts/makeashort. Spacecats was the winner. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/pets/ for this program's website. (logo: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999)
  • PBS Kids Share a Story Talent Show - In May 2004 and September 2004, this program is about telling a story, singing a story, acting out a story, and drawing a story like this, such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Arthur, Cyberchase and Dragon Tales. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/talentshow/ for this program's website. (logos: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash/Dot 2004)
  • Big Big Friend Day - In November 2005, PBS Kids was introduced It's a Big Big World which comes up two months later after the new year of 2006, features two episodes of Dragon Tales and Clifford. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/bigbigfriendday/ for this program's website. (logo: PBS Kids Dash/Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dash 2005)
  • Share the Earth Day - In April 2006, PBS Kids was having a party with the earth people featuring some episodes of Dragon Tales, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and It's a Big Big World. It was hosted by Ashley and Gordy. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/earthday/ for this program's website. (logos: PBS Kids Dot 1999 and PBS Kids Dot 2004)
  • Friend Day - In November 2006, PBS Kids had a program about friends and how to keep in touch with them even though they are far away. It was very similar to a normal setup for the regular Miss Lori and Hooper block. This was the first special on PBS Kids to be hosted by Miss Lori and Hooper. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/friendday/ for this program's website. (logos: PBS Kids Dash 1999 and PBS Kids Dash 2006)

[edit] Idents

PBS Kids idents are shown at the end of each show. There are 3 main sets. The first set basically has a green background. The first ident is a boy named "Dash", who blinks his eye, zooms out, says, "Doink!", and thinks about "PBS" in a thought bubble. The second ident is a girl named "Dot", who runs all the way to the screen and runs into it. She also says doink and thinks about "PBS". The second set has basically a blue background. The first ident is the boy who walks like a caveman and swims like a scuba diver. Then, he turns into a robot and grabs the letters "PBS". There is no doink sound or something like it. The second one is the girl "Dot", who walks like a cat, swims like an octopus, and flies in space as an astronaut. Then she soars into the PBS Kids logo, and says, "Doy!" instead of "Doink!". Within these two idents, a smaller version of the opposite ident is in the corner. The final set has two idents also. The first has Dash skating on ice. The screen shakes and zooms out, to discover that he is inside a snow globe. The snowglobe is held by Dot and giggles. Then you can hear doink and the PBS Kids logo with Dot comes into view. There is another version of this ident which is slightly different. It is only seen at the end of Jakers! The second ident has Dash peering into his fishbowl. The camera zooms in, and Dash is now a fish. Dot is also a fish and gobbles Dash up. Once again, doink is heard and Dot is in the logo. At the end of all of these six idents, kids sing voiceover, "PBS Kids!". In the Miss Lori and Hooper block, there are many different idents after each program. They do not include the PBS Kids boy or girl as of September 1999, except for the last few seconds when Dash is shown in the PBS Kids logo. Some include still pictures of real children, but do occasionally move a little bit. These idents usually have a general theme, such as dinosaurs, bees, a picnic, or someone talking pictures with a camera. At this time, the kids doesn't sing voiceover "PBS Kids!".

[edit] TV Schedule idents

PBS Kids knows what's coming up next after the program. The first schedule ident was a pinball machine, the boy pulls the handle and plays pinball and lands on top of the center circle, then opens the screen and see what's coming up next, and plays the pinball again and hits the green circle along with the show title and shadows in. The next one is the racing cars, two cars racing going the looping, and opens the PBS Kids logo door and see what's coming up next, and closes the door from the back zooms out and green circle with the show title appears. And the third one is the jack-in-the-box. Dot turns a crank until seeing the program screen to see what's coming up next, then she turns a crank again and the clown comes out, instead of hearing Pop Goes the Weasel, she hears the PBS Kids theme.

[edit] Quotes

  • PBS Kids/This Program was made possible by your support of your local PBS Station. (2000-2005)
  • Use your imagination, PBS Kids and You!
  • Imagine the possibilities, PBS Kids and You!
  • Be more PBS Kids, be more (insert PBS Station)

[edit] Title name puns

  • Pet-Tacular is a cross between a pet and spectacular.
  • Between the Lions: the title itself is a twofold pun. First on the phrase "between the lines", and second is that many classic library buildings have two lions separated by the main entrance. Thus in order to enter the library, you must go "between the lions.")

[edit] External links

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