A few months ago, a friend introduced me to the wonders of “On Demand” children’s programming. It’s all the shows from PBS, Noggin and Nickelodeon that the kiddies adore at your fingertips with just a touch of the remote. For free! 24 Hours a Day! Whooha! And while, I swear, (truly!) that I do not allow my children to watch tv all day and all night, there is something comforting of the 24/7 availability of Caillou, Franklin and the rest of our television friends.
I loved it. Until yesterday. Yesterday, I dialed up an episode of our ever faithful Caillou for the boys to keep them entertained while I wrestled with dinner. The “PBS Sprout” on Demand introduction started with the oh, so familiar music and the boys started singing.
Chris: “What are the boys singing?”
In the background: "Day or night and online too... Sprout is always here for you!"
Me: Listening closely, “Hmmm, it sounds like they are singing the theme song to PBS on Demand.”
Chris: “They know the words to the whole song?”
Sigh. I guess all good things must come to an end, right?
Hey – has everyone heard about Noggin broadcasting for 24 hours now? No? Just me. Okay then.
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