Playhouse Disney

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This article is about the Playhouse Disney programming block that airs in the United States. For the equivalent network or programming block in other countries, see Playhouse Disney around the world.

Playhouse Disney

Launched	1997
Network	Disney-ABC Television Group
Owned by	The Walt Disney Company
Slogan	Imagine and Learn
Country	United States
Website	Playhousedisney.com

Playhouse Disney is the brand name for Disney Channel's preschool programs, often airing as its own channel outside of the United States. The target age for this segment of the channel is from age 2 - 6. The brand name was rolled out in 1997 when Disney Channel moved from premium cable to basic cable. It is the main competitor to Nick Jr. in most countries.

1 History
2 Programming
3 See also
4 References
5 External links

[edit] History

Playhouse Disney started on the Disney Channel in 1997. In 2007, Playhouse Disney and its website received substantial upgrades to their on-air show, and was replaced with two monkey hosts, Ooh and Aah. Before the Ooh And Aah, era, Playhouse Disney had an animated clay ball named Clay, who's catchphrase was, "Are you with me?" The previous programming announcer was actress Allyce Beasley, best known for her role as Agnes DiPesto on Moonlighting.

Between May 28, and September 4, 2007 Playhouse Disney's end time was cut back from 12:00 noon (ET) to 10:00 AM (ET). Disney Channel original series were aired over this time slot during the change of lineup. Playhouse Disney currently runs until 12:00 noon (ET).

[edit] Programming

Main article: List of programs broadcast by Playhouse Disney

Main article: List of Disney Channel series#Playhouse Disney Original Series

Playhouse Disney broadcasts from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET seven days a week. Two separate sechedules run; a weekday schedule and a different schedule on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, on Mondays a feature length Disney movie generally runs from 10:30-12:00, pre-empting the normal shows at that time. The schedule features 22-minute standard length shows, interspersed with short 3-5 minute shorts and music videos. Introducing each show are two monkey puppets, Ooh and Aah. There are no commercials played during Playhouse Disney, though short "promotional spots" do run every so often, such as often seen on PBS. ^[1]