A list of the Noggin and Nick Jr. Channel shows I grew up with and have the most nostalgia for, organized by release date.
A production of the Children's Television Workshop, The Electric Company taught phonics and grammar to young viewers through songs and comedic sketches.
A sing-along series for preschoolers set on an island off the South Carolina coast, where hosts Ron and Natalie Daise turn everyday activities into fun exercises through storytelling and game-playing.
The day-to-day life of an imaginative little girl and her friends as they learn lessons about life.
Blue's Clues is a colorful learning series that is targeted at the younger crowd but can be enjoyed by all. A host, Steve or Joe Burns, invites viewers daily into the Blue's Clues house to help, learn, and have fun. Help Steve or Joe find three clues that Blue has secretly labeled with a paw print, and have an adventure figuring something out in the process.
The product of three years' development, 3-2-1 Contact (B. 1980 D. 1988) stands as the third-longest-running series ever produced by the Children's Television Workshop (as it was then called). Its premise was to bring the world of science, and all its excitement, to middle-school students, particularly girls and minorities. Through seven seasons, various hosts traveled around the world to find science in everything. Over the years, features such as clever animation, biographies, and the detective series The Bloodhound Gang were included. Complementing the series for middle-school students and teachers alike was 3-2-1 Contact magazine, edited by Jonathan Rosenbloom. In the first season of 3-2-1 Contact, three hosts Lisa, Marc, and Trini met at a regular set, called the "workshop," to discuss their scientific adventures. It looked every bit the science equivalent of The Electric Company, with loads of animation and regular celebrity segments.
Mathman, your mission is to explore the Square One Television guide at TV Tome. You will explore the guide, taking in the details about the show and contributing any information you may have about the show if you so desire. But beware the evil Mr. Glitch. He will eat you if you navigate away too quickly. Square One Television was a PBS series dedicated to making math fun. Airing daily on most PBS stations, this show was full of pop-culture parodies, great music, excellent skits and so much more. Much like The Electric Company, a celebrated phonetics series of the 1970s, Square One Television went from one concept to the next. The series had occasional celebrity guests, such as talented musicians and even magician Harry Blackstone. Legendary announcer Gary Owens became a regular in the second season, voicing Lt. Dirk Niblick, who helped his friends understand certain sales traps. The most recognized element of Square One Television, appearing at the end of each episode, was "Mathnet," a parody of the show Dragnet
Ghostwriter was the story of a group of New York City kids, brought together by the spiritual being known as "Ghostwriter". The kids work together, with Ghostwriter's help, to solve the mysteries they encounter. The series featured a cast of widely different ethnic groups, and focused on the concept of "making reading fun."
Cro is an American animated television series produced by the Children's Television Workshop and Film Roman. It debuted on September 13, 1993 on PBS. Cro lasted 1½ seasons and ran in reruns through summer 1995. The show had an educational theme (this before federal educational/informational mandates took effect in 1996), introducing basic concepts of physics, mechanical engineering, and technology. The premise of using woolly mammoths as a teaching tool for the principles of technology was inspired by David Macaulay's The Way Things Work; Macaulay is credited as writer on the show. The last new episode aired on October 22, 1994. The show was released on video (VHS) in a total of nine volumes. The show was later reran on Noggin until 2002. No doubt if the show will rerun on PBS Kids Sprout.
The popular children's books, written by Paulette Bourgeois, come alive in this television series about a turtle named Franklin. Each episode has a story of Franklin and his friends. You'll meet his parents, Bear (his best friend), Goose, Beaver, Rabbit, Mr. Owl, Badger and Snail along with other animal friends. You will follow the adventures of Franklin as he learns about the world around him, and how to be an honest turtle with good character.
Noggin's "A Walk in Your Shoes" helps kids learn about cultural, religious, and geographical differences by watching two real people from different backgrounds switch places for a few days.
Comedian/scientist Bill Nye stars as the host of this show designed to get kids interested in the science of everyday, and some not-so-everyday, things. On a full range of subjects, including ecology, biology, chemistry and physics, Nye gives an easy-to-understand, yet informative lesson that both kids and their parents can enjoy.
Based on the best-selling children's books written and illustrated by Mick Inkpen, "Kipper" follows the adventures of the title character, a dog, and his animal friends: Tiger (who is actually a dog, too), Pig (who really is a pig) and Arnold (also a pig). They have adventures that lead them into funny situations but always provide a lesson. This series for the preschool set encourages creative thinking and reinforces themes such as friendship, sharing and caring.
This animated half hour program is based on the popular pre-school book series by British author Lucy Cousins. Maisy is a young mouse who explores her world and learns about growing up. She is friendly, good-natured and independent, but also a little naive. Along with her animal friends, Maisy enjoys simple adventures like going to a farm or sailing a boat or making music. Every day the friends try new things and make new discoveries.
The New Ghostwriter Mysteries is a high-stakes, fast-paced mystery series featuring a new team of three teens, Emilie, Cam, and Strick, and a ghost named Ghostwriter. Together, Ghostwriter and the team solve mysteries, expose criminals, and escape impending danger. The green light for this thirteen-part series came about when several of the original Ghostwriter mysteries were distributed to commercial syndication during the 1996-97 season. But The New Ghostwriter Mysteries were shot in Toronto by a completely new crew. Erica Luttrell (Emilie) and Charlotte Sullivan (Cam) were both nomimated for YoungStar Awards for their work on the series. He' s a Ghost That Writes To Us, He's Ghostwriter!
Little Bear is the story of, what else, than a little bear (voice of Kristin Fairlie). He has many adventures with all his friends, including Duck, Cat, Owl, Hen, Emily, Emily's doll, Lucy, No Feet the Snake, and Tutu the Dog! Little Bear is always getting into trouble and adventure! He has emotional feelings - he is sad, bad, mad, etc. The show is a nice way to teach children about feelings of life. It will give them courage, pride, honor and more in their life. For nearly the last decade this delightful show has entertained children of all ages including their parents. This animated series is based on the popular childrens books illustrated by Maurice Sendak and written by Else Holmelund Minarik.
The premise of Sponk! was improvisational comedy. Two teams of performers depicted suggestions in a variety of games. Viewers suggested their ideas by submitting them to the Noggin website. "SID" (Suggestion & Idea Distributor) was the name of the computer on the show that picked the ideas submitted by Noggin.com members.
Bing and Bong are two adorable and strange white woolly creatures who roam the universe on a funny and practical sofa.
Gebaseerd op de kinderboeken van de Nederlandse kunstenaar en illustrator Dick Bruna, gaat deze stop-motion animatieserie over het kleine witte konijntje Nijntje en haar vriendjes. Het behandelt kwesties die van invloed zijn op kleuters.
Four best friends in preschool age have fun together in their playgroup and learn about the world around them through engaging songs, stories, crafts and more.
Oobi is a Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning television series that stars a cast of bare-hand puppets with eyes and accessories. It focuses on the stage in a young child's life when everything in his or her world, from building a block tower to making cookies, is new and incredible. Oobi is a show about children's first awkward attempts at mastery and meaning. It's a show about the everyday revelations.
Bob the Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and follow-through. The team always shows that "The Fun Is In Getting It Done!" Bob the Builder can be seen building, digging, and hauling.
The adventures of Dora, her monkey Boots, her Backpack and many other animated characters. In each episode, viewers help her to go an adventure in an animated world set inside a computer.
A story of a blue octopus and his dog that looks like a hotdog, named Weenie, and their friends like Daisy the daisy, and Henry the penguin. They go on adventures in their town that usually involves a problem that needs to be solved.
Maggie and the Ferocious Beast is set in an imaginary place called Nowhere Land. It's a place where our heroine, precocious five-year-old Maggie, has drawn a map where she takes her favorite stuffed toys, Hamilton Hocks and the Ferocious Beast. Maggie loves Beast and Hamilton so much that she has created a whole world for them to explore! Together, they climb the highest mountains, cross the widest deserts, and have tons of fun.
The Rubbadubbers are animated bath toys who live in a bathroom. The bath toys teach children about the difficult realities of life and the negative aspects of dreaming about a better world. Each episode features one character being transported to a dream world in which a wish the character made (by saying "if only" followed by the wish) comes true. But the "if only" situation always ends badly for the character in the dream world. Another character then wishes another "if only" that brings the original wisher back from the dream world to the bathroom.
Based on the books of internationally acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Rosemary Wells, Max & Ruby is a preschool program that celebrates being little. The series follows the adventures of two bunny siblings, the irrepressible and feisty Max and his sometimes bossy older sister Ruby, voiced by Samantha Morton (Minority Report, Sweet and Lowdown). Max and Ruby can’t seem to find common ground and their plans almost always collide with hilarious results. Despite their differences, they are neither greedy nor selfish, and it is this quality of generosity in their relationship that makes them, and the series so distinctive. Max & Ruby encourages children to pursue their goals with enthusiasm and promotes the enjoyment of working and playing together.
Five high-spirited best friends Uniqua, Austin, Tyrone, Tasha and Pablo, who are animals, use their vivid imaginations to create musical and interactive adventures in their backyard.
This exciting animated adventure is set during the first days of spring, when Miss Spider and Holley welcome five new additions to the family Snowdrop, Pansy, Wiggle, Spinner, and Squirt. Trouble arises when the precocious Squirt sets out on his own to return a chicken egg to its owner, forcing Miss Spider and Holley to embark on a dangerous journey to return him to safety. Filled with stellar animation, Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends is a release that children will want to revisit again and again. Miss Spider keeps on bringing more and more people into her family such as newcomers, Dragon and Bounce. This series is sure to make you happy and teach you some educational bug facts.
When 8-year-old Stephanie moves to LazyTown to live with her uncle, she encourages her new friends to go out and entertain themselves, rather than lock themselves up to play video games. Her efforts are supported when her uncle, Mayor Meanswell, enlists the help of Sportacus, who urges LazyTown residents to stay fit and eat healthy "sports candy." The villain Robbie Rotten works to thwart her efforts, preferring that the citizens of LazyTown be quiet and lazy. Watching the city from his underground lair, Robbie may actually be the busiest person in LazyTown, as he works to inflict laziness on his neighbors.
Lucy lives next door to the zoo. And every night the zoo animals, including Georgina the Giraffe, Nelson the Elephant, and monkeys Tickles and Giggles, tell her a bedtime story to help her fall asleep.
A young Mexican boy goes on adventures to save animals with his little baby pet jaguar.
Jack and his best friend Mary and his dog Mel retreat to their backyard clubhouse to do what they love best--make music. Sometimes well-known musicians like Yolanda Adams, Guy Davis, and others drop by to jam with Jack.
Linny the guinea pig, Tuck the turtle, and Ming-Ming the duckling are class pets in a schoolhouse. When they are left alone in the classroom after each school day ends, they wait for a special phone to ring and alert them to an animal in trouble. The Wonder Pets must save the day and teamwork is their main tool! They travel around the world --- visiting such varied locales as Egypt and Hawaii --- and even imaginary storybook worlds. Packed with tons of fun and catchy lyrics and instrumentals, brought to you by the same people behind award-winning Broadway shows such as Avenue Q.
Seven-year-old Pinky has a wild imagination, and loves to make up tall tales. She uses those stories to help her younger brother, Tyler, solve his problems, be it a missing shoe or anxiety over a new situation. Her antics encourage young viewers to make up their own stories and use their imaginations.
Blue's Room is a spin-off of the wildly popular children's series Blue's Clues. Blue's Room is a special place where Blue the dog can talk to her friends and learn about the world around her. With Moona the fairy's help, we enter a place that was created just for Blue, a place where learning is never more than a game away, and where Blue discovers that she can TALK! With her playroom friends by her side, Blue is ready to take preschoolers on adventures in reading, creativity, and communication! The Occupants of Blue's Room: Blue: An inquisitive, friendly blue puppy, Blue is always ready to greet her friends with a hearty, "Hi, you!" Blue jumps into activities with a childlike playfulness, always eager to try new things. She is also not shy about her "arty" side, always ready to burst into a song and dance number! Polka Dots: Blue's stuffed doll, Polka Dots, is given life in Blue's Room”and what a life he has! Polka Dots is even more playful than his friend, Blue is! Wit
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! tells the adventures of Wubbzy, his brainy friend Walden, and his friend Widget who can fix anything with her toolbox. This animated children's show created by Bob Boyle takes place in Wuzzleburg. Wubbzy gets himself into crazy predicaments and strange situations, but with the help of Walden and Widget he manages to get himself out of trouble.
Brothers Shane and David have never been anywhere, so every place they go is new and exciting. Whether they're going to the airport, the theater or even the moon, their enthusiasm is contagious. Even when they take a wrong turn (and they do take a few), they find themselves someplace interesting. And the imaginary remote control viewers are invited to use has a number of unorthodox buttons, including the itchy button, the rotate button, and, of course, the upside-down button.
Toot & Puddle is an animated children's program based on a series of books written and illustrated by Holly Hobbie. The series follows two adventurous pigs who live in Pocket Hollow, Toot & Puddle. Toot's biggest joy in life is to travel and see the world. Puddle enjoys … More traveling with his friend, but also takes great pleasure in finding adventure and fun at home. Together the two visit exotic locales from tropical islands to the rainforests of Africa, but also have great fun with their friends at home. They are often joined by their cousin Opal and also have many friends and neighbors, including Dr. Ha Song, Otto (a turtle) and Lilly (a frog.) Toot & Puddle first appeared on television in the special I'll Be Home for Christmas on December 13, 2006 as part of Noggin's "Warm & Fuzzy Holiday Party." This special saw Toot visiting his grandmother for her centennial birthday in Scotland, while Puddle and their cousin Opal stayed home to prepare for Christmas. Toot & Puddle debuted as a television series on Treehouse TV in September, 2008 in Canada and premiered in the United States on Noggin, Nickelodeon's 24/7 preschool network, on November 16, 2008 at 7 P.M. Currently, the program airs daily at 5 P.M. on Noggin. 26 episodes were produced for the program's first season.
Yo Gabba Gabba! is a fun way for your young children to learn. Aimed at ages one and up, this DJ Lance Rock-hosted show features friendly toy monsters like Muno, Foofa the pink flower bubble, Plex the robot, Toodee the blue cat-dragon, and Brobee the green little one; in cheery, colorful environments filled with music, dance, life lessons and colorful cartoons.
Little Bill is a happy 5-year-old living in a big city with his extended family, which includes his parents, his older brother and sister, and his great-grandmother, known as Alice the Great. Along with his good pals Fuchsia, Andrew and Kiku, Little Bill tries hard to be fair and do the right thing as he learns life's lessons. When he stumbles, though, he has the support of his family, friends, and other adults in his world.
A six-year-old girl named Kai-Lan, who invites friends at her home to share in the colorful interplay of Chinese and American cultures, as well as the Mandarin language, through interactive exercises and magical stories.
Olivia, a 6 ¾-year-old spunky girl pig, dreams big, has even bigger adventures, and inspires confidence, in her very own series. Olivia is joined by her four year old brother Ian, her best friend Julian, Francine the next door neighbor, and William who is her baby brother.
This show follows Marina, Kiki, Twist, and Shout who are in a band who go to music school together and love to sing and dance and go on adventures!
Join paleontologist-in-training Dan Henderson as he takes kids on a Jurassic journey to the land where lizards were as long as three school buses and terrifying T-Rex's ruled.
A little pig named Peppa and her little brother George have journeys everyday with their family and friends.
The series is about 10-year-old Mike whose father, the King, is a knight who is away exploring other lands. Looking up to his father, Mike wants to be a knight too. However, he is still a knight-in-training. With his two dragon friends, Sparkie and Squirt; his sister, witch-in-training, Evie; and his horse, Galahad, Mike tries to be the bravest knight of all. Throughout his adventures, he learns from the mistakes he makes - eventually realising, in every episode, how to 'be a knight - and do it right!'
Tickety Toc Clock is a special clock located in the middle of a wall of clocks inside an old clock shop. The clock chimes the time every hour, but it's not as easy as it seems. Behind the clock's face is an extraordinary world where things don't always run smoothly. The show's heroes are 8-year-old twins Tommy and Tallulah, who race against time to keep Tickety Toc Clock ticking and chiming the time. The siblings do everything with enthusiasm, commitment and positivity -- even if it gets them further into trouble. Among the characters who live in the clock's fantastical world are Pufferty, a dog-shaped train that helps the citizens of Tickety Town get around, maintenance man McCoggins and accident-prone rabbit Hopparoo, who is McCoggins' apprentice and eventually hopes to become a full-fledged maintenance worker.
The series is built around Julius Jr., a funky monkey with a penchant for invention. Together with his best pals, Worry Bear, Sheree, Clancy and Ping, they build a playhouse out of a simple cardboard box. But when they walk inside, to their surprise and delight, they discover that ordinary objects magically come to life and amazing adventures are just a door away.
Zack & Quack follows the adventures of a dynamic and adventurous boy named Zack and his best friend, an impulsive young duck called Quack. They live inside the most amazing pop-up book ever! It’s a place full of fantastical surprises – where pulling pop-ups makes exciting and unexpected things happen. From the second they step into their garden the adventure begins. Exciting new worlds and fantastic voyages quite literally unfold before your eyes.
The friendship between fairy princess Holly and Ben Elf in an enchanted magical kingdom of elves and fairies.