Topics: Programs : Children's
Entertainment-oriented shows designed primarily for an audience of children.
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
A young bully is transformed into a dog and can only become a boy again after he's performed 100 good deeds.
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2030CE
In the future, a virus causes certain death by the age of 30, and the young survivors are controlled by a corporation called Nexes.
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Adventures From the Book of Virtues
Animated series in which a group of animals uses stories to teach two children the importance of virtue.
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Adventures of Pete and Pete, The
Series chronicling the often-quirky adventures of two brothers with the same name. The Petes first appeared in Nickelodeon promotional spots and a few specials before the half-hour series first aired in 1993.
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Adventures with Kanga Roddy
A PBS children's series in which a 6-foot kangaroo uses martial arts and song to teach children lessons.
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All That
Sketch comedy show for kids that first aired on Nickelodeon in 1995.
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Amanda Show, The
All That spinoff starring Amanda Bynes and featuring kid-friendly skits and characters. The Nickelodeon series first aired in 1999.
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Are You Afraid of The Dark
Anthology series in which members of the Midnight Society gather around a campfire to share stories of mystery and suspense.
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Barney & Friends
The purple dinosaur teaches children counting, etiquette, and verbal skills, along with singing simple ditties.
Opposing Views,
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Basil Brush Show, The
Variety show in which a fox puppet made fun of performers doing their acts. The series first aired in 1968, with variations on the show beginning in 1980 and 2002.
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Beakman's World
Humorous educational series in which the host, Beakman, answers viewers' questions about science, with the help of a giant rat named Lester and various other lab assistants.
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BeetleBorgs
When three children enter a haunted house on a dare, they discover a phantasm named Flabber who grants them a wish - to become their favorite comic book characters, the BeetleBorgs.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy
The host mixes humor into lessons about biology, chemistry, ecology, and other sciences. The series first aired in 1993.
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Blue's Clues
Simple lessons are taught as an animated dog puts her pawprints on objects to tell her master what she wants to do.
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Bugaloos, The
A Sid and Marty Krofft production running from 1970 to 1972 that featured the insect members of a rock band and their nemesis, the witch Benita Bizarre.
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Caitlin's Way
Caitlin Seeger, a troubled Philadelpha teen who has been shipped from foster home to foster home, chooses to move in with her distant cousin in rural Montana instead of being sent to juvenile hall.
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Captain Kangaroo
A morning TV show which ran from 1955 to 1993 with the main character portrayed by Bob Keeshan.
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Circus Boy
A young boy is adopted by a circus troupe and works as water boy for an elephant.
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Cookin' with Cutty
Tennis pro Cutty Cutler has adventures while explaining the ins and outs of a healthy lifestyle.
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Cousin Skeeter
Bobby's life is turned upside down when his cousin Skeeter (a puppet voiced by Bill Bellamy) comes to live with his family in New York.
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Cyberchase
Cartoon in which three kids - Jackie, Matt and Inez - use math and logic skills to defeat villains in cyberspace.
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Disney
Live-action shows produced by the Walt Disney studios.
Dumbo's Circus,
Hannah Montana,
Lizzie McGuire,
Mickey Mouse Club, The,
Phil of the Future,
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Donna's Day
Hosted by Donna Erickson, each episode features activities and adventures for children. The series first aired in 1999.
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Dragonfly TV
Science series featuring kids performing and talking about their own experiments and investigations. The series, produced for the Public Broadcasting Service by Twin Cities Public Television, first aired in 2002.
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Electric Company, The
Children's Television Workshop-produced series designed to teach 7- to 10-year-olds reading and grammar skills through sketches, cartoons and songs.
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Ghostwriter
A group of New York City kids solves mysteries with the help of Ghostwriter, a ghost who manipulates words and letters in ways only they can see.
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Goosebumps
Filmed versions of the young adult horror stories written by R.L. Stine. The series first aired in 1995.
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Hey Dude
Series about a group of teens working at the Bar None, a guest ranch in Arizona.
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HI-5 America
American version of the hit Australian educational music show for kids; it is taped on the set of the Australian show.
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Home Farm Twins
Two sisters move from London to a new home out in the country. Based on the "Home Farm" books by Jenny Oldfield, the British series first aired in 1999.
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Huggabug Club, The
The Huggabug Club features singing and dancing Huggabug, Auntie Bumble, and Miss Oops-A-Daisy. It debuted on PBS in 1996.
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Iris, the Happy Professor
A birdlike puppet teacher instructs students about life and the world. The series first aired in 1992.
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Journey of Allen Strange, The
The Journey of Allen Strange starred Arjay Smith as a young alien stranded on Earth.
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Kids Incorporated
Members of a rock band sing and dance while solving problems. The show first aired in 1984.
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Kratts' Creatures
Introduces kids to the world of wild animals.
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Four limber teenagers fight to defeat the witch Rita Repulsa and her evil lackeys. The series first aired in 1993.
Cast and Crew,
Chats and Forums,
Fan Fiction,
Picture Galleries,
Super Sentai,
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Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Fred Rogers and a kingdom of puppets use songs and visitors to teach children about life.
Rogers, Fred McFeely,
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Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, The
A teenager working part time as a clerk at the police department helps solve crimes.
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Newton's Apple
Children's show that answers questions about science and the world around us. The series first aired in 1983.
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Once Upon a Hamster
The adventures of Hammy Hamster and his friends living on the Riverbank, starring an actual hamster and other animals.
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Pee-Wee's Playhouse
The host and his friends have wacky adventures. The show first appeared in 1986.
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Pingu
A loveable little penguin lives with his family at the South Pole. The five-minute animations, produced by Trickfilmstudio in Switzerland, first aired in 1987.
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Popular Mechanics for Kids
Based on the magazine, the series explains for children how machines and technology work. The show first appeared in 1997.
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Powerhouse
A group of children build a community center in an old building, then find themselves fighting crime and corruption, using their knowledge of science to solve mysteries.
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Reading Rainbow
In each episode, host LeVar Burton introduces a children's book that is then read in its entirety.
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Salute Your Shorts
Children at a summer camp have adventures and try to outsmart their counselors. The series first aired in 1991.
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Secret World of Alex Mack, The
A truck accident soaks a teenage girl in an experimental chemical that gives her unusual powers and occasionally causes her to glow.
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Sesame Street
Residents of the street, both humans and puppets, teach basic lessons about things like numbers, letters, and life.
Articles and Interviews,
Cast and Crew,
Characters,
International Versions,
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Shining Time Station
American "Thomas the Tank Engine" spinoff that first aired in 1990. The live-action series showed the goings-on at a train station and featured "Thomas" stories.
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So Weird
A girl uses her Web site to document the strange phenomena she encounters while traveling on a tour bus with her rock musician mother.
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Square One TV
This category is for sites about Square One TV. Sites about Mathnet can be found in Arts: Television: Programs: Children's: Square One TV: Mathnet.
Mathnet,
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Standard Deviants
Half-hour series for kids aged 10 and older, covering a wide variety of educational topics.
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Swamp Critters of Lost Lagoon, The
The musical series features six animals who form a band and teach lessons about values, self-esteem and decision making.
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That's So Raven
Disney Channel show that first aired in 2002. Teenager Raven Baxter occasionally gets glimpses of the future, but finds trouble when she tries to make her visions come true.
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Today's Special
Canadian children's program that aired from 1981-87. Featured a magical department store mannequin, Jeff, who came alive every night when the store closed.
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Tribe, The
After a virus wipes out the adult population, a group of teens tries to survive in an abandoned mall.
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Weirdsister College
Spinoff of "The Worst Witch" that follows Mildred Hubble through college. The show first aired in 2001.
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Weird Al Show, The
Comedy series featuring parodist Weird Al Yankovic, along with sketches, cartoons, celebrity guests and Harvey the Wonder Hamster.
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Wishbone
Live-action series in which a dog imagines himself as various characters in classic books. The series first aired in 1995.
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Worst Witch, The
The adventures of a young girl attending witch school. Based on the book series of the same name, the show first aired in 1998.
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Zack Files, The
Series about Zack Greenburg, a student who frequently finds strange things happening to him. The show first aired in 2000.
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Zoom
Children's show designed to promote interactivity; its cast invites viewers to participate in the activities shown, as well as to send in their own ideas.
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