PBS Kids (often styled all-caps as "PBS KIDS") is the umbrella brand for children's programming aired by the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. As with all PBS programming, PBS Kids programming is non-commercial.

Recently, PBS Kids launched a new lineup of programming called PBS Kids GO!. This lineup features PBS Kids programming targeted at somewhat older kids and preteens that used to air under the general PBS Kids umbrella, such as Arthur and Cyberchase.

PBS KIDS Channel was a separate television network founded on September 6, 1999 and targeted at children aged 3-10 years. As of October 1, 2005, the feed ceased operation in favor of a new joint commercial venture, PBS KIDS Sprout. The PBS Kids Channel aired from May 2000 through September 26, 2005 on DirectTV and digital cable through October 1, 2005. The PBS Kids Channel had been up and running for six years and was largely paid for by DirecTV, which decided not to renew its licensing deal. Its replacement, Sprout, is a partnership owned by Comcast (40%), HIT Entertainment (30%), PBS (15%), and Sesame Workshop (15%).

A list of some of the programs broadcast by PBS KIDS at various times

• Angelina Ballerina (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Arthur (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999, PBS Kids 2004 and PBS Kids Go 2004)
• Barney & Friends (logos: PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999, and PBS Kids 2004)
• The Berenstain Bears (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Between the Lions (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Bob the Builder (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Boohbah (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Caillou (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Clifford the Big Red Dog (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Clifford's Puppy Days (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Curious George (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004) (Coming in Labor Day)
• Cyberchase (logos: PBS Kids 1999, PBS Kids 2004, and PBS Kids Go 2004)
• Dragon Tales (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• DragonflyTV (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman (logo: PBS Kids Go 2004)
• Franny's Feet (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• George Shrinks (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• It's a Big Big World (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Jay Jay the Jet Plane (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Make Way for Noddy (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Maya & Miguel (logo: PBS Kids Go 2004)
• Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (logos: NET 1969, PBS 1970, PBS 1971, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999, and PBS Kids 2004)
• Postcards from Buster (logo: PBS Kids Go 2004)
• Reading Rainbow (logos: PBS 1971, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Sesame Street (logos: NET 1969, PBS 1970, PBS 1971, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Teletubbies (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Thomas and Friends (logos: PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Zoboomafoo (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• ZOOM (logos: PBS 1971, PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999, and PBS Kids 2004)

A list of shows ^* is available from the PBS Kids website.

Other children's series broadcast by PBS stations

• 3-2-1 Contact (logos: PBS 1971, PBS 1984 and PBS 1989)
• Adventures from the Book of Virtues (logos: PBS 1993, PBS Kids 1993, PBS 1996 and PBS Kids 1999)
• Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Anne of Green Gables (logos: PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Bill Nye the Science Guy (logos: PBS 1989 and PBS Kids 1993)
• Bloopy's Buddies (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999)
• The Big Comfy Couch (logos: PBS 1993, PBS Kids 1993, and PBS Kids 1999)
• Captain Kangaroo (logo: PBS 1989)
• Charlie Horse Music Pizza (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Club Connect (logos: PBS 1984 and PBS 1989)
• The Electric Company (logo: PBS 1971)
• Gerbert (logo: PBS 1989)
• Ghostwriter (logos: PBS 1989 and PBS Kids 1993)
• In the Mix (logos: PBS 1998 and PBS Kids 1999)
• Katie and Orbie (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999)
• Kidsongs (logos: PBS Kids 1993, and PBS Kids 1999)
• Kratts' Creatures (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Lamb Chop's Play-Along (logos: PBS 1989 and PBS Kids 1993)
• Liberty's Kids (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Long Ago & Far Away (logos: PBS 1989 and PBS Kids 1993)
• Magic School Bus (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Mark Kistler's Imagination Station (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Noddy (logos: PBS Kids 1993, PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Newton's Apple (logos: PBS 1983 PBS 1989 PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1998)
• Pappyland (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Preschool Power! (logos: PBS 1989 and PBS Kids 1993)
• Puzzle Place (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Redwall (TV series) (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Shelley T. Turtle Show (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Shining Time Station (logos: PBS 1989, PBS 1993, and PBS Kids 1993)
• Square One Television (logos: PBS 1984 and PBS 1989)
• Storytime (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• The Berenstain Bears and Seven Little Monsters (logos: PBS Kids 1999 and PBS Kids 2004)
• Theodore Tugboat (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999)
• Tots TV (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (logos: PBS 1989 and PBS Kids 1993)
• Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (logo: PBS Kids 1993)
• Wimzie's House (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999)
• Wishbone (logos: PBS Kids 1993 and PBS Kids 1999)
• Zoobilee Zoo (Logos: PBS 1984, PBS 1989, PBS Kids 1993, and PBS Kids 1999)

Special Programming listed from PBS Kids

• Vote-A-Rama - In September 2002, PBS Kids was introduced Liberty's Kids features three episodes of Arthur and a brand-new episode of Liberty's Kids. Children could vote online for their favorite episode of Arthur. The top 3 were shown. This website has been removed from PBS Kids.
• PBS Kids Pet-Tacular - In September 2003, PBS Kids was introduced Clifford's Puppy Days features two episodes of Arthur, and two-new episodes of Clifford's Puppy Days. This program is represented by three Zoom Members, Aline, Mike, and Shing Ying. The PBS Kids Make a Short was shown during this special. Children could draw, choose music, and vote for their favorite short at http://www.pbskids.org/bts/makeashort. Spacecats was the winner! Visit http://www.pbskids.org/pets/ for this program's website.
• PBS Kids Share a Story Talent Show - In May 2004 and September 2004, this program is about telling a story, singing a story, acting out a story, and drawing a story like this, such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Arthur, Cyberchase and Dragon Tales. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/talentshow/ for this program's website.
• Big Big Friend Day - In November 2005, PBS Kids was introduced It's a Big Big World which comes up two months later after the new year of 2006, features two episodes of Dragon Tales and Clifford. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/bigbigfriendday/ for this program's website.
• Share the Earth Day - In April 2006, PBS Kids was having a party with the earth people featuring some episodes of Dragon Tales, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and It's a Big Big World. Visit http://www.pbskids.org/earthday/ for this program's website.

Title name puns

• Pet-Tacular is a cross between a pet and spectacular.
• Between the Lions: the title itself is a twofold pun. First on the phrase "between the lines", and second is that many classic library buildings have two lions separated by the main entrance. Thus in order to enter the library, you must go "between the lions.")

External links

• The Official PBS KIDS Website

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