Archive for the ‘Children’s TV’ Category
Christmas TV Specials
by Jaclyn Abergas on December 9th, 2009Children's TV, Comedy, Drama
It's Christmas once again. You know what that means? It's time to watch our classic favorite Christmas specials on TV. Do you remember your favorites?
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
In this TV special, Charlie Brown is feeling a little depressed despite all the gifts and the decorating. He visits Lucy, who suggests that he should direct the school's Nativity play. But everyone wants to update the play and include dancing and music, while he prefers to keep its traditional qualities. He announces to the group that they need a Christmas tree for the play. He finds a real Christmas tree, but...
Disney vs Nick
by Jaclyn Abergas on July 29th, 2009Children's TV
There are two premier channels that cater to kids, not-so-kids and the just-graduated-from-being-a-kid. And those are the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Which is better?
1. Disney
I've grown up watching Disney movies and was excited when I realized that there was going to be a Disney Channel on cable. I'm too old for the target market of the channel now but find myself still watching the shows they have.
Some notable shows that seem to be on the must-watch list of their target market include:
a. Hannah Montana
Starring Miley Cyrus and her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, Hannah Montana features Miley, a regular teen who...
More Animation, The Series
by Jaclyn Abergas on June 16th, 2009Children's TV
Do you remember more animated series now? I do. In fact, I can't believe I was able to watch all those AND go to school AND do my homework AND play with my friends. Wow! I was busy.
17. Voltron
I'm not really sure if people in the US remember this show or if it were available to them at all, but I loved watching this show. It was the first animated series that featured girl power in the form of Princess Allura. They used a giant robot to defend their country. I don't know about you, but they had me with... Animated Reminiscing
by Jaclyn Abergas on June 2nd, 2009Children's TV
Once I start, I just can't seem to stop. I'm having a lot of fun trying to remember all the animated shows I used to watch as kid, and even when I got older.
13. Flintstone Kids
Ever wonder how Fred and Barney were as kids? How about their wives, Wilma and Betty? Thanks to Flintstone Kids, we never had to wonder again. The animated show features the Flintstone parents as 10-year-old kids and all their crazy adventures. Featuring Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty with their puppy, Dino, imaginations ran wild in this animated show. This also featured the debut of... Kids Again (The Morning Cartoons Series)
by Jaclyn Abergas on May 19th, 2009Children's TV
What other morning cartoons do you watch? Here’s another list!
9. Popeye
I’m Popeye the sailor man. I’m strong to the finish ‘coz I eat me spinach. I’m Popeye the sailor man! Whoo whoo! You remember Popeye. He’s the muscular sailor who loves to eat spinach, gets constantly bullied by Bluto for his girlfriend, Olive Oyl. He actually got me to eat spinach because I believed it was going to make me stronger.
10. Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace represents every little boy growing up. He has two best friends: Joey, who always listens to his every word, and Ruff, his dependable dog.... 