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TVOKids(stylized astvokids) is thebrandfor most of thechildren's programmingaired byTVO(formerly TVOntario) inCanada.It was launched on April 1, 1994,[1]and runs from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. The brand also operates two24-houronline live streams, one that features regular TVOkids programming (simulcastwith broadcast television), and another dedicated to its original seriesPaw Patrol.These channels are targeted at ages from 2 to 11.
 Logo used since 2022 | |
| Network | TVO |
|---|---|
| Launched | April 1, 1994[1] |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Headquarters | Toronto,Ontario,Canada |
| Format | Children's programming block |
| Running time | 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST (Weekdays) 5:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. (Weekends) |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Official website | tvokids |
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Picture format | |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Available on full-power and some low-power stations in Ontario | Check local listings for stations |
| Streaming media | |
| YouTube | TVOKids |
| YouTube (Paw Patrol) | TVOKids Paw Patrol |
Hosts
editSince its inception in 1994, TVOKids has had numerous hosts. In chronological order, the hosts of TVOKids were:Patty Sullivan,Kevin Brauch,Joseph Motiki,Rekha Shah, Gi sắc le Corinthios,Julie Zwillich,Phil McCordic,Julie Patterson,Nicole Stamp,Milton Barnes, Jackie English, Mark Sykes, Ryan Field, Kara Harun, Drew Dafoe,Dalmar Abuzeid,Cassius (Cass) Crieghtney, Melissa Peters, Daniel Fernandes, Mickeey Nguyen, Lucas Meeuse, Laura Commisso, Greg Liow, Monica Brighton, Matt Nethersole and Maryanne Oketch.
The current hosts are Monica Brighton, Matt Nethersole, Maryanne Oketch and Laura Commisso.
Programming blocks
editThat TVO Kids Show
editThat TVO Kids Showlaunched on August 26, 2019. It was hosted by Laura and Lucas. It broadcasts live daily. During each episode, a different code is given to the audience then going to live stream via webcam or phone for the day's topics or feature showcase.[clarification needed]
That TVO Kids Show ended on April 8, 2022, replaced with reruns of various shows from TVO's library.
In October 2022, That TVOKids Show was replaced by digital-first series KnowBrainers.[1]
School Age
editSchool Age(formerly known asThe CrawlspaceandThe Space) is the name of the afterschool programming block. It airs nonstop episodes of various series with a host block between each episode.TheCrawlspacelaunched on April 4, 1994, and was originally hosted byPatty SullivanandKevin Brauch.School Age airs daily. It is hosted by Matt Nethersole, Laura Commisso, and Monica Brighton.
Preschool
editTVOKids' preschool block, (formerlyThe NookandGi sắc le's Big Backyard), airs weekdays. It includesinterstitial segmentshosted by Gi sắc le Corinthios and several puppets, including Sticks the Squirrel (Jason Hopley), Jay the Blue Jay (Ali Eisner), Melvin the Skunk (Marty Stelnick), This (Ryan Field), That (Frank Meschkuleit), and Polkaroo. Polkaroo's trio of "Polka Dot DoorFriends "Dumpty, Humpty, and Marigold also appear in smaller-than-human doll size rather than larger-than-human suits. This is their first re-appearance sincePolka Dot Shortsended in 2001.
TVO ended production of newGisele's Big Backyardsegments in May 2016.[2]
Logo
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Showing here is the 2015 logo. In 2019, the logo was slightly modified by adding new colors. -
In an unknown date of late 2022, TVOKids updated its logo by adding new fonts.
Programming
editReferences
edit- ^abtvo kids Homepage
- ^"TVO to End In-House Production of New Short Segments of Gisle's Big Backyard".Broadcaster Magazine.Retrieved14 April2016.