Children's programming is horroble now. I think it tries too hard to teach and doesn't take into account the parents at all. Back when I was a kid the kid's shows were watchable by parents the sangs were catchy but not irritating and entertaining. Shows like Sesame Street were fun and watchable by parents. The celebrities wouldn't be known by the kids prior to being on the show but the parents would know who they were. I have huge respect for people who write children's songs that aren't annoying to the parents, like Fred Penner or Sharon Lois and Bram. New songs from groups like the Doodlebops are very catchy and very annoying. Why is there a song about cauliflower? OK, that one is actually my favorite by them. Now with shows like Bo on the Go or Dora the explorer the gaps for answering are way too long. Mr. Dress Up spoke to the audience too but not with the annoying gaps.
Whatever happened to learning in person and entertaining through TV. George Shrinks, Recess, Arthur.... these shows have life lessons that are not being outrageously obvious but evident enough to work. Magic School bus taught science after school got out but was entertaining. I liked learning things before being taught them in school.
I am super disappointed in the parents of today for allowing this to continue. Perhaps I will make a new show with all the stuff I like. I remember watching kid's CBC on Saturday mornings or when I was sick and It has changed so many times. Usually when they change the settings for the stuff between shows it isn't for the better. I mean I like puppets but some of the characters they have now are too ridiculous. Mama Yamma I am pretty sure is a yam and I am not sure her kids actually exist. Anyway that is my cartoon rant for today.
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