Smile of a Child TV
| Smile of a Child TV | |
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| Launched | December 25, 2005 |
| Owned by | Trinity Broadcasting Network |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 720p/1080p (HDTV) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | Garland, Texas |
| Sister channel(s) | TBN, JUCE TV, The Church Channel |
| Website |
www |
Availability | |
| Glorystar North America | Channel 150 |
| Cable | |
| First Media Indonesia | Channel 61 |
| SkyCable Philippines | Channel TBA |
| IPTV | |
| AT&T U-verse | Channel 340 |
Smile of a Child TV (SoaC) is an American digital cable and satellite television channel that is owned and operated by the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
The network is aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 11-years-old, and offers 24/7 children's religious and family oriented programming. It is the television arm of the TBN's Smile of a Child ministry, created by TBN co-founder Jan Crouch.
Overview
It was carried over-the-air on digital subchannels of TBN owned-and-operated and affiliated stations nationwide, usually on the fifth subchannel (for example, if the local TBN station broadcasts on channel 17, then Smile of a Child would be carried on digital subchannel 17.5). The network is also livestreamed on both its own and TBN's website. In addition, TBN runs a "Smile of a Child" children's block Saturdays from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.[1]
Smile of a Child is available in the U.S. on DirecTV and Dish Network and throughout North and Central America as a free-to-air channel on Galaxy 14 C-band, Galaxy 19 Ku band and available with Glorystar Christian Satellite. Internationally, Smile of a Child TV is on the Hot Bird satellite service in Europe, ABS1 satellite to Asia, India and the Middle East, and Agila 2 both C-band and Ku band signal in some areas of Asia and the Philippines.
The network's butterfly logo is based on the initials of Jan Crouch's maiden name, JWB (Janice Wendell Bethany).[2]
Programming
Although primarily a Christian-based network, Smile of a Child TV has acquired some secular programming from outside producers and the public domain, such as Timmy & Lassie, The Funny Company, Davey and Goliath, Veggie Tales, 3-2-1 Penguins, and The Big Garage, as well as acquiring the U.S. rights to Canadian series such as Mickey's Farm, and Japanese anime shows such as Swiss Family Robinson and Little Women. It also airs family-oriented movies with religious/inspirational themes on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Current programming
Programs in bold indicate that the program also airs Saturdays on TBN as part of its "Smile of a Child" children's block.[3]
All programs listed are designated as E/I by TBN and SoaC, fulfilling the Federal Communications Commission's educational programming requirements.
- 3-2-1 Penguins
- The Adventures of Carlos Caterpillar
- The Adventures of Skippy (1992 version)
- Animal Atlas
- Another Sommer-Time Adventure
- Adventures of Green Gables
- Arnie's Shack
- Auto-B-Good
- BB's Bedtime Stories
- BJ's Teddy Bear Club and Bible Stories
- Becky's Barn
- The Bedbug Bible Gang
- The Big Garage
- Boulder Buddies
- Brainy Baby
- Bugtime Adventures
- The Charlie Church Mouse Show
- Cherub Wings
- Children's Heroes of the Bible
- Chubby Cubbies
- Colby's Clubhouse
- Come On Over
- Creations Creatures
- D.A.R.E. Safety Tips Starring Retro Bill
- Davey and Goliath
- Deputy Dingle
- The Dooley and Pals Show
- The Adventures of Donkey Ollie
- Dr. Wonder's Workshop
- Ewe Know
- Faithville
- Filling Station
- Fluffy Gardens
- The Flying House
- Friends and Heroes
- From Aardvark to Zucchini
- Fun Food Adventures
- The Funny Company
- Gerbert
- Gina D's Kids Club/Sing Along with Gina D
- God Rocks!/Rockids TV
- Gospel Bill
- Grandfather Reads
- Hermie and Friends
- The Huggabug Club
- iShine Knect
- Kids Club
- Kid Fit
- Kids Like You
- The Knock Knock Show
- The Lads TV
- Life at the Pond
- Little Buds
- Little Women
- Maralee Dawn & Friends
- Mary Rice Hopkins and Puppets with a Heart
- Mickey's Farm
- Mike's Inspiration Station
- Miss BG
- Miss Charity's Diner
- Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks
- The Mooh Brothers
- Mr. Quigley's Village
- Mustard Pancakes
- Nest Family Animated Stories
- Pahappahooey Island
- Paws & Tales
- Puppet Parade
- Quigley's Village
- The Reppies
- Retro News: A Blast from the Past
- Safari Tracks
- Sarah's Stories
- St. Bear's Dolls Hospital
- The Story Keepers
- Superbook
- Super Simple Science Stuff
- Swamp Critters of Lost Lagoon
- Swiss Family Robinson
- The Tails of Abbygail
- Timmy & Lassie[4]
- Upstairs, Downstairs Bears
- VeggieTales/Larry Boy Stories
- Weekend Movie Showcase
- Wild About Animals
- Wild's Life
- The World of Jonathan Singh
- Young America Outdoors
Awards and honors
2008: Parents Television Council Entertainment Seal of Approval[2]
References
External links
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