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If you take a look at the children's PBS schedule, you may have noticed something---more cartoons and fewer live-action television shows. Take a trip back to some of the famous, memorable, and always fun PBS children's shows of yesteryear.

If you take a look at the children's PBS schedule, you may have noticed something---more cartoons and fewer live-action television shows. Take a trip back to some of the famous, memorable, and always fun PBS children's shows of yesteryear.

If you take a look at the children's PBS schedule, you may have noticed something---more cartoons and fewer live-action television shows. Take a trip back to some of the famous, memorable, and always fun PBS children's shows of yesteryear.

Presented here, is an article which offers pertinent information regarding the PBS(R) children's television program titled "Maya & Miguel".

PBS is home to many of the most popular and educational tv shows around. As a parent, I pay close attention to what my children are watching on television. Here is my review of some of the educational tv shows for kids on PBS.

Review of latest in director Michael Apted's acclaimed documentary series

Of the many children's television channels parents have to choose from, NOGGIN is upstaging them all with their unique style of commercial-free programming for preschoolers.

In 2004 the FCC updated its guidelines for broadcasting children's programming along with promotional and commercial material aired with it. After objections raised by children's advocates and the media, the ruling was recently revised.

Oswald is no longer with us, Fred Savage is through re runs of The Wonder Years; why didn't this show offer a viable alternative to dumbed down children's programming

Hannah Montana might not be in the same class as Ugly Betty, Heroes and Lost but for a children's show it is heads and shoulders above the rest.

A brief overview of 8 different venues in the Atlanta area for hosting children's birthday parties.

This article explores the debate over the status of children's TV programs; whether they are better now or before?

Whatever happened to shows like H.R. Pufnstuf and Saturday morning cartoons?

Do the words The Chuckle Patch and The Story Box bring you back to your childhood? Read this fun article for facts on the popular children's television show from the 1970's The Magic Garden.

A glimpse at Oobi and Wonder Pets - how a simple speech impediment can cause problems with children.

As a parent of a nine-year-old, I often find myself being persuaded to sit down and watch a cartoon with my child.

Quality-Educational programming apparently doesn't come cheap. At least that's what PBS wants us to believe. There is no other station that uses pledge drives as a way to increase its funding.

PBS Frontline once again does what Congress won't: reveal the depths of criminal behavior taking place inside the White House. C'mon Nancy: what in the name of God does it take!

PBS has inspired countless independent films and series. Without PBS the state of Television across the world wouldn't be close to as fascinating as it is now. This editorial brings up past series; and explains why you shouldn't watch the channel at night.

Reel 13 from PBS Television is a weekly celebration of film. Each Saturday night at 9pm, they broadcast a classic Hollywood film, a short & an Independent feature film.

Many videos tout claims of being educational programs. While there are some moral lessons and educational materials in children's programs, parents and caregivers need to keep in mind that the main function of the shows is entertainment.

An editorial piece on the PBS documentary, Country Boys, a harrowing look at poverty stricken Appalachia.

Children's television networks are shifting their programming towards preschoolers, leaving parents to wonder which shows, if any, their preschooler should watch. As a parent I suggest these 3 Nickelodeon shows, which are entertaining and educational.

Watch out Sesame Street there are some new shows taking PBS by storm, and my son is watching.

Pop culture is everywhere you look. Children are exposed to pop culture every day. This research paper shows the positive and negitive effects of pop culture on children's identities.

Newly released DVDs of early Sesame Street seasons come with a parental warning label, something you wouldn't expect from a childhood classic that raised an entire generation.

This is an analysis of children's education television and how it effects them in a positive way.

It can be a grandparent's task to discover fun things to do for their grandchildren. When you visit your grandchildren in Alabama your task could mean checking out these top Alabama Children's Museums.

Producers and writers of children's animation may have good intentions, finally striving to reach a growing Latino market; however, stereotypes have surfaced in the popular Dora the Explorer cartoon and the Happy Feet animated film.

Parent watch dog groups have complained for years and years that TV and movies are too violent or graphic and so networks have responded by taking children's programming and dumbing it down to an infantile level.

This articles reviews the TV channel for preschoolers PBS KIDS Sprout from the perspective of a mom of a four year old.

Children's shows have been dumbed down over the years, showing us that we have less and less faith in what children can handle of real life.

If you have children, then it is likely that you are familiar with the children's programming icon - Nickelodeon. During the course of an average day...

Watch American Masters on PBS tonight for a good show about the communist witch hunt.

Nickelodeon is known for running cartoons, but have lately been focusing on programming getting children off the couch and outside to play. They are fighting back against the childhood obesity epidemic.

If you are planning to watch Ken Burns' PBS series The War, you may come across some terms you don't fully understand. This glossary serves as a basic background for any study of World War II.

Ken Burns documentary "The War" regardless of the pros and cons brought PBS documentary genius back into the spotlight once again. Did enough light shine to give you the kind of background info you might like to know?

PBS, one of the sources of authentic quality television, published a press release Wednesday announcing that on August 15th of this year a new 24/7 television channel will begin running its programs.

If you are against the war, you can't miss Bush's War on PBS. If you are for the war, get someone smart to explain it to you as you watch it.

National Endowment for the Arts, Random House Publishing, CBS Sunday Morning Show, and PBS Documentary shine spotlight on "Operation Homecoming," a collection of writings submitted by soldiers serving since 9/11, that's nothing short of sobering.

Jane Austen lovers rejoice! The new season of Masterpiece on PBS presents all 6 Austen novels.

The World Wide Mind... Helpful? Harmful? Would being able to directly interface with other people's minds help us better communicate and work together as a society, or would it destroy the necessary boundaries that help us each retain our individuality?

PBS is bringing kids The New Electric Company in January 2009. PBS will be reviving and revamping the educational TV show which used to air alongside Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers.

The light went out on the original production of The Electric Company on PBS in 1977. The producer's of Sesame Street have revamped the image of the image of The Electric Company are set to start production on the newest addition to PBS's line-up.

Finding websites for kids that can entertain and educate is difficult. PBS Kids Games manage to meet the needs of parents as well as the

Here are a few of the best games available on PBS Kids across a wide range of ages. Each one has a lesson that contributes to a child's developmental growth, and are fun enough that they won't even see it as an educational game.

I have always enjoyed the programs and games than there provided by PBS kids

The amazing history of the lumberjacks, shanty boys, and robber barons in the Bay City/Saginaw area is told well in this locally produced PBS program. It highlights an important chapter in the history of not only the Tri-Cities and Michigan, but of the United States as well.