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{{Short description|A Warner Bros. Discovery brand created 1996}} |
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|name=Discovery Kids |
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|caption=The international logo variant used primarily for the brand since 2021 |
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|launch=September 13, 1999| |
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|web=http://kids.discovery.com| |
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|introduced=October 7, 1996,<br>with ]}} |
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|sat chan 1=Channel 294| |
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|sat chan 2=Channel 179| |
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|sat chan 4=Channel 271| |
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|sat chan 5=Channel 330| |
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|adsl chan 1=Channel 314| |
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'''Discovery Kids''' (stylized as '''discovery k!ds''') is a brand name owned by ]. Starting as a television block within ], the brand expanded as a separate television channel in October 1996.<ref>{{cite news |title=Digital Play in the U.S. of A. |first=Ed |last=Kirchdoerffer |date=1999-04-01 |magazine=] |url=https://realscreen.com/1999/04/01/25107-19990401/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420201406/https://realscreen.com/1999/04/01/25107-19990401/ |archive-date=2023-04-20 |quote=Discovery was the first non-fiction channel to embrace digital cable services. Home & Leisure, Science, Civilization, and Kids launched in October 1996.}}</ref> ''']''' was an American ] ] that aired on ] from October 5, 2002 to September 2, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bernstein |first=Paula |date=2001-12-05 |title=Discovery set to kid around with Peacock |url=https://variety.com/2001/tv/news/discovery-set-to-kid-around-with-peacock-1117856766/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Most of Discovery Kids' worldwide channels have been either rebranded or shut down, but the brand still exists as a website for children's activities and consumer products. |
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'''Discovery Kids''' is an ] ] ], owned by Discovery Communications with programming for ] of ]. Discovery Kids broadcast a Saturday morning ] programming lineup for children which replaced ] called ''']''', which ran from October 5, 2002 through September 2, 2006, when ] ended the partnership and created a new E/I block called ]. |
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As of 2024, Discovery Kids-branded channels continue to exist in both ] and ]. An unbranded morning programing block based on the Latin American channel also exists in the United States on ]. |
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In 2002, Discovery Kids began airing its first ] show entitled '']''. The show is similar in nature to '']'', whereby teams compete in exotic locales (such as ] and ]) and is still aired in 2008. |
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It was launched on September 13, 1999. Discovery Kids airs programming for children with an emphasis on real-life adventures, nature, science and wildlife from all over the world. |
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On April 30, 2009, it was announced that Discovery Kids will re-brand under a new name in late 2010. In addition, Discovery Communications announced a partnership with ] which will result in the toy maker owning a 50% share in the channel. The company will supply the as yet unnamed channel with original programming. Hasbro is well-known for such brands as ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003029.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|title=Hasbro nabs Discovery Kids stake|last=Schneider|first=Michael|date=April 30 2009|publisher=Variety|accessdate=2009-05-01}}</ref><ref>, ''Discovery Communications'', April 30, 2009</ref> |
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== Programming == |
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* ] (2014–2020) |
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{{main|List of programs broadcast by Discovery Kids}} |
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* ], broadcast in ] (2016–2021) |
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Discovery Kids has had a ] audio track through ] since 2006. |
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* Discovery Kids Southeast Asia |
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* ], time-shared with ] (both 2000–2007) |
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== Programming blocks == |
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* ] (2001–2009) |
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=== Scary Saturday Night Sleepover === |
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Added in 2001 and taken off shortly, formally airing every Saturday night marathon with chomps as black bats. It aired @ 8:00pm on Discovery Kids. Currently it is still on the air but now only airs "]" and "]". |
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* ] (1996–2010) – In 2009, the channel was turned into a 50/50 joint venture between ] and ], and was relaunched as Hub Network in 2010. The channel has since been relaunched as Discovery Family in 2014 after Discovery acquired 10% of Hasbro's stake in the network. |
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* Discovery Kids en Español (2005–2007) – In 2007, the channel merged with Discovery Viajar y Vivir to become ], effectively converting Discovery Kids en Español into daytime programming block. The block has been unbranded since 2014 is now relegated to the morning hours. |
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===Saddle Club Sundays=== |
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A marathon of all Saddle Club episodes. It airs on Discovery Kids on Sundays. |
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=== Ready Set Learn === |
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{{main|Ready Set Learn}} |
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Added in 2002, a weekday morning block that airs preschool programming, running weekdays from 4:00am–3:00pm. The block was formally also simulcast on ] until 2008, when it was replaced with reruns of TLC's original programming. |
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=== Animal Afternoons === |
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Added in 2002, a block that airs shows about animals, wildlife and nature from 3:00pm–6:00pm. |
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=== The Gaggle === |
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Added in 2002, a block that airs 3 hours of one show weekends, including ''Endurance'' and ''Flight 29 Down''. In 2008, The Gaggle was shortened to 1–2 hours,And now airs every weekday(Monday thru Friday. |
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=== Real Toons === |
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Added in 2003, a block that airs animated series everyday at 6:00am–9:00am everyday and 6:00pm–8:00pm Monday to Saturday, Sunday from 1:00am–4:00am. On Sundays it's Real Toon Sundays. |
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=== @DK === |
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{{main|@DK}} |
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'''@DK''' was added in 2006, a primetime block/channel for older children airs from 8:00pm–1:00am Monday to Sunday. |
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== See also == |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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