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Alan Brady's Hair · 03-04-2017, 11:01 AM

When I see the E/I programming that's on today, I feel really bad for kids. It's equal parts unentertaining and uninformative. About the only ones I watch are the "Magnificent Morning" shows that are on (I think) the CW. Dr. Pol the vet is pretty interesting. I also can watch Cesar Millan, but I don't think he has much specific to say to kids.

There are old shows that were directed at kids that I remember as very interesting and that I think would still be entertaining and informative for kids. They also would fit in well with the other programming of a retro subchannel:

New York Philharmonic's Young People Concerts: these were hour-long programs shown on weekends, mostly in the 1960s. Leonard Bernstein hosted them, and they taught kids about music. 52 episodes are available on DVD, so they could be shown one hour per week for a year without repeating.

Hot Dog: this was only on for 13 half hours in 1970-71. Stories concerned how things are made or done. Kids and comedians would guess at how something was made, then would show how it actually happens. Jo Anne Worley, Jonathan Winters, and Woody Allen were the comedians. The producer's website says he has a DVD release "in the works" so the material seems to be intact.

You Are There: this was a history show in which CBS news personnel presented a historical event as if it were breaking news. The series was first on in the 1950s, and at least 22 episodes are on DVD. There was also a season done in 1971-72 that showed on Saturday mornings, but it doesn't seem to be on DVD yet.

GE College Bowl: quiz show that was on roughly 1959-70, featuring teams of college students. I don't know how many of these might still exist. One interesting thing they could do with these is run updated answers along the bottom of the screen where science or history has rendered an answer out-of-date.

What other reruns could be shown that would be more interesting and entertaining than today's E/I material?

mets82 · 03-04-2017, 03:18 PM

The E/I programming sucks. I'd actually wish they'd bring back TNBC. I'd rather watch that.

gidgetgrape · 03-04-2017, 05:24 PM

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I think the educational programming was better prior to E/I. Even "Cable in the Classroom" was better. I remember A&E would air history biographies early in the morning for that.

Svenfan1234 · 03-04-2017, 06:58 PM

They should air Sesame Street from 1969-1999 & the 1970s Electric Company.

03-04-2017, 11:01 AM	#1
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,826	E/I Programs for Retro subchannels When I see the E/I programming that's on today, I feel really bad for kids. It's equal parts unentertaining and uninformative. About the only ones I watch are the "Magnificent Morning" shows that are on (I think) the CW. Dr. Pol the vet is pretty interesting. I also can watch Cesar Millan, but I don't think he has much specific to say to kids. There are old shows that were directed at kids that I remember as very interesting and that I think would still be entertaining and informative for kids. They also would fit in well with the other programming of a retro subchannel: New York Philharmonic's Young People Concerts: these were hour-long programs shown on weekends, mostly in the 1960s. Leonard Bernstein hosted them, and they taught kids about music. 52 episodes are available on DVD, so they could be shown one hour per week for a year without repeating. Hot Dog: this was only on for 13 half hours in 1970-71. Stories concerned how things are made or done. Kids and comedians would guess at how something was made, then would show how it actually happens. Jo Anne Worley, Jonathan Winters, and Woody Allen were the comedians. The producer's website says he has a DVD release "in the works" so the material seems to be intact. You Are There: this was a history show in which CBS news personnel presented a historical event as if it were breaking news. The series was first on in the 1950s, and at least 22 episodes are on DVD. There was also a season done in 1971-72 that showed on Saturday mornings, but it doesn't seem to be on DVD yet. GE College Bowl: quiz show that was on roughly 1959-70, featuring teams of college students. I don't know how many of these might still exist. One interesting thing they could do with these is run updated answers along the bottom of the screen where science or history has rendered an answer out-of-date. What other reruns could be shown that would be more interesting and entertaining than today's E/I material?

03-04-2017, 03:18 PM	#2
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	The E/I programming sucks. I'd actually wish they'd bring back TNBC. I'd rather watch that.
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03-04-2017, 06:58 PM	#4
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	They should air Sesame Street from 1969-1999 & the 1970s Electric Company.
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03-04-2017, 05:24 PM	#3
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	Mr. Wizard's World Newton's Apple 3-2-1 Contact Square One TV I think the educational programming was better prior to E/I. Even "Cable in the Classroom" was better. I remember A&E would air history biographies early in the morning for that.