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Nicholas Moreau

Welcome to Suite 101's Children's Television column archive, where we cover anything that is on television and suitable for children: veteran shows, animation, puppets, and live action.

We've searched out the innovative, the cute, the smart, and the most entertaining shows and specials.

We've found the inside scoop: as soon as shows are announced, you'll hear it here. We'll get interviews with the actors, animators, producers, writers, and educators who illuminate your TV screen.

And for an up-to-the-minute take on TV for tots, come see our new Children's TV homepage, helmed by our resident expert, Jan Zeiger.

Or feel free to email her with your ideas, questions and feedback. She'd love to hear from you.


Enjoy!


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Diego's own show to debut on September 6

Nick Jr. will spin off Dora the Explorer's wildly popular cousin Diego to his own action-adventure series this fall.

NOGGIN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

NOGGIN, the commercial-free, educational network for preschoolers, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic-themed programming Monday, September 26 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).

Rollbots to be created for YTV

Amberwood Entertainment, Canada announced recently that it has signed a development deal with YTV, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc., for RollBots, a major 3D animated series for the international kids market.

Sesame Workshop responds to Hurricane Katrina

In response to the recent news and concerns surrounding the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, has updated its website to offer parents and caregivers tools that will help children cope during the aftermath of this stressful weather event. In addition, the nonprofit ...

Critics say Cartoon Network's Tickle U is no laughing matter

Calling it a cynical ploy to get young children to watch more television, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is urging parents to keep children away from Tickle U, the Cartoon Network’s new block of preschool programming.

Diego's own show to debut on September 6

Nick Jr. will spin off Dora the Explorer's wildly popular cousin Diego to his own action-adventure series this fall.

DVD Picks: Jubei Chan 2, Volume 1

Jiyu Nanohana is an ordinary junior high girl who happens to be not so ordinary. She is the resurrected soul of none other than the famous samurai Yagyu Jubei…or is she?

DVD Picks: Melody of Oblivion Volume 1

Melody of Oblivion is part adventure, part action, part quest, mystery and even contains elements of horror. The story is set in the near future after a cataclysmic battle was lost by humanity to monsters.

Toy Story 10th Anniversary Edition to come to DVD and beyond!

It was truely the one that started it all. Toy Story comes to DVD in a 10th anniversary edition, jam packed with features.

Kids' WB! 2005-2006 Preview

What's new at the US of
A's top rated kids broadcaster? The Looney Tunes have gone techno, for
one. Two is a bunch of talking fruit, and three's a show with a very inspecific
plot, at least for now.

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