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| Country | United States |
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| Network | Disney-ABC Television Group Defunct television network Defunct online network |
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| Language(s) | English |
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| Owner | The Walt Disney Company, Buena Vista |
Playhouse Disney is the brand name for Disney Channel's preschool programs, often airing as its own channel outside the United States. The target age for this segment of the channel is from age 2+. The brand name was rolled out in 1997 when Disney Channel moved from premium cable to basic cable. It was closed and replaced by ABC Kids and ABC Family on September 10, 2009. on It is the main competitor to Nick Jr. in most countries.
History
Playhouse Disney started on the Disney Channel on May 8, 1997. In 2007, it received substantial upgrades to their on-air show, and Clay was replaced with two monkey hosts, Ooh and Aah. Before the Ooh and Aah, era, Playhouse Disney had an animated clay ball named Clay, who's catchphrase was, "Are you with me?" The previous programming announcer was actress Allyce Beasley, best known for her role as Agnes DiPesto on Moonlighting and also as Miss Grotke on Recess.
Every summer since 2007, usually starting sometime in May, Playhouse Disney's end time on weekdays airs only 4 hours. Disney Channel original series are aired over this time slot during the change of lineup. On weekends, Playhouse Disney still airs 6 hours.
From April 24 2009 they forwarded the Playhouse Disney block from end time 12:00 noon (ET) to 11:00AM (ET).
The End of Playhouse Disney
In September 2009, Playhouse Disney was shut down and became replaced by ABC Kids and ABC Family and the online network was ended in October 2009. Playhouse Disney took over ABC Kids 24/7. never happend
Programming
Playhouse Disney broadcasts from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET seven days a week. Two separate sechedules run; a weekday schedule and a different schedule on Saturdays and Sundays. Additionally, on Mondays a feature length Disney movie generally runs from 10:30-12:00, pre-empting the normal shows at that time. The schedule features 22-minute standard length shows, interspersed with short 3-5 minute shorts and music videos. Introducing each show are two monkey puppets, Ooh and Aah. There are no commercials played during Playhouse Disney, though short "promotional spots" do run every so often, such as often seen on PBS. [1]
Logos
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Current Logo (2007-2009)Current Logo (2007-2009)
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Former Logo (2002-2007)Former Logo (2002-2007)
See also
References
- ^ "Playhouse Disney schedule". Retrieved 2007-10-28.