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PBS Kids
| PBS Kids | |
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| Founded | July 11, 1994 (as PTV Kids)
September 6, 1999 (as PBS Kids) |
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| Company | PBS |
| Notable Series | Sesame Street, Arthur, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood |
| Former Names | PTV (1994–1999) |
PBS Kids is a block airing during the morning and afternoon hours on PBS. Recently a 24/7 PBS Kids digital cable channel has been launched in an attempt to better serve its audiences. The block is overseen by Linda Simensky, former executive VP for Cartoon Network. Some of its programming not produced by PBS member stations or transmitted by PBS are produced by independent public TV distributors such as American Public Television, automatically not labeling them as "PBS Kids" programming.
A 24-hour channel, along with a live-stream online and on its app, launched on January 16, 2017. The block continues as a daypart on the main PBS channel.
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History
The PBS Kids framework started as part of PBS's "Ready to Learn" initiative, a project designed to provide access of early childhood educational programming to underprivileged children. On July 11, 1994, PBS repackaged existing children's programs into a new block called "PTV". In addition to having scheduled educational programs on the air, PTV also included interstitial content, like the "P-Pals" (animated children that looked like the PBS logo). The P-Pals delivered educational content from their fictional town of "PTV Park". Shorts were targeted at younger children, while the older children were targeted with live-action and music video interstitials.
In 1999, the PTV block became PBS Kids. It included its Ready to Learn service, online web pages, and a home video label.
In-Depth
- Program Listing: A complete listing of shows that aired new episodes on PBS Kids.
Current Shows
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (Season 6 — September 5, 2022)
- Rosie's Rules (Season 1 — October 3, 2022)
- Work It Out Wombats! (Season 1 — February 6, 2023)
- Wild Kratts (Season 7 — May 22, 2023)
- Donkey Hodie (Season 2 — August 14, 2023)
- Alma's Way (Season 2 — September 18, 2023)
- Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (Season 2 — January 15, 2024)
- Lyla in the Loop (Season 1 — February 5, 2024)
- Pinkalicious & Peterrific (Season 6 — February 12, 2024)
- Molly of Denali (Season 4 — March 25, 2024)
- Cyberchase (Season 15 — April 27, 2024)
- Elinor Wonders Why (Season 2 — June 3, 2024)
Upcoming Shows
- Carl the Collector (Season 1 — November 14, 2024)
- Weather Hunters (Season 1 — sometime in 2025)
Shows in Limbo
Blocks
- The Game (1996-September 6, 1999): An afternoon block aimed at kids ages 6-8
- PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (September 30, 2000-October 11, 2004): A Saturday morning block that consisted of six (later four) shows produced by Nelvana Limited.
- PBS Kids GO! (October 11, 2004-October 7, 2013): An afternoon block aimed at kids ages 6-8
- PBS Kids Preschool Block: (September 4, 2006-October 7, 2013): A morning block aimed at preschool-aged kids.
Logos
Social Media
External Links
- Official website for PBS Kids
- The PBS Kids YouTube Channel
