What has children's television come to?
What has children's television come to?
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#0What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 2:33pm
Yesterday (for some weird reason) I was thinking of this OLD (EDIT: I just meant that they are old. sorry.) live action series I used to watch on the old Disney Channel. When I was little I had Welcome to Pooh Corner, Dumbo's Circus, Adventure's in Wonderland, Lamb Chop's Play along and many others. All haven't been heard from in years and when I go back and watch how kid shows were back then it got me thinking....what has children's TV come to? With the exception of Johnny and the Sprites all of the children shows (such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, Charlie and Lolla, and many many more) suck. Go on YT and see what I mean! Type in Pooh Corner or Dumbo's Circus, watch those, and then watch what we have now. Disney Channel used to be for familys but know it's for nothing but tweens.
#1re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 2:55pm
"Disney Channelle"
Is that a new kiddie fragrance?
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
gavrochegirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/16/05
#2re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 2:56pmYeah, I think it is. It smells delightful!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#3re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:02pm
believe me, those of us who grew up on kukla, fran & ollie, shari lewis & lambchop, big blue marble, captain kangaroo, mr rogers neigborhood. zoom & the electric company, think that childrens programming has sucked for decades!!!!
& arent those shows you are referring to as "OLD OLD OLD" from the 90s?
thats kind of rude.
#4re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:06pm
With the exception of Johnny and the Sprites all of the children shows
Not that you're biased or anything.
Dora the Explorer isn't on the Disney Channel (or Chanelle) but it is a decent show for children. After witnessing a 3-year-old non-Hispanic child greets another child they know speaks only Spanish with "Hola!" because they learned it from Dora, I don't see how anyone can complain.
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#5re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:20pmn69n-I can relate! I was actually on Howdy Doody and Clubhouse Gang!! That might even be before your time!
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#6re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:20pm
After witnessing a 3-year-old white child greets another child they know speaks only Spanish with "Hola!" because they learned it from Dora, I don't see how anyone can complain.
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Skittles, how fortunate. I don't think I've ever seen a white child speak spanish. Without Dora's help, that is.
#7re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:23pmdame&sir, LOL!~
#8re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:25pm
I was OBSESSED with Welcome to Pooh Corner from ages 3 to 6. It was a huge part of my childhood. I miss it so much. 
#9re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:39pm
dame&sir, I thought "3-year-old-non-fluently-Spanish-speaking" was a bit much and was trying to figure out a better way of stating it to edit my post. Forgive me for having internet connection issues and taking so long to change it. 
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#10re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:42pmLamb Chop = life
WalkOn
Broadway Star Joined: 8/7/06
#11re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:42pm
Most children's programming is about selling kids products they don't need. True, some have a educational agenda, but most on commerical television are about bringing customers to their advertisers products.
#12re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:48pmUp until I was 12, I was only allowed to watch T.V. for one hour each day, usually SESAME STREET or MR. ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD and (when I got older) 3-2-1 CONTACT or SQUARE 1 (I loved that MATHNET segment at the end).
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#13re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:51pmi mean, if i used the phrase "OLD OLD OLD", i'd be referring to something from the 18th century...not a decade ago.
#14re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 3:53pm
"Most children's programming is about selling kids products they don't need."
Find me a child who's interested in products they need.
#15re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 4:00pmCertainly not a child that has the time/resources available to be regularly watching TV.
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gavrochegirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/16/05
#16re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 4:12pm
I remember when I was 4 or 5 years old, I used to watch a lot of Sesame Street and Lamb Chop (right before it got cancelled, I believe). I probably have a Lamb Chop tape in the garage right now...
I also watched Eureka's Castle (Thanks skittles). Such a cute show!
#17re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 4:14pmEureeka's Castle
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gavrochegirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/16/05
#18re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 4:14pmThank you!
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#19re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 4:19pm
I know "Dora" isn't on Disney CHANNEL but it's still kids programming.
I ment to put in Lamb Chop, Electric Company, Mr. Rogers, and the earlier Sesame Street (the new one suck)
gavrochegirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/16/05
#20re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 4:53pmAww, Sesame Street has always been good to me. But whatever; it's your opinion...
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#21re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 4:56pmSesame Street now revolves around Elmo, Cookie Monster eats fruit and veggies now, and Frank Oz is gone. Horrible.
gavrochegirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/16/05
#22re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 5:00pmOh yeah, I forgot about Cookie Monster. But I still think Sesame Street is cute.
#23re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 5:06pm
Cookie Monster eats fruits and vegetables now?! I am outraged! He is COOKIE Monster. That puppet ruled because he attacked cookies, but never really ate a bit of one. Boo!
I remember Sesame Street when Mr. Hooper was on, anyone else?
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#24re: What has children's television come to?
Posted: 10/28/06 at 5:08pmI LOVED Mr. Hooper!!! That was the best time of Sesame Street!
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