KEWLopolis
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KEWLopolis is a three-hour children's programming block that began on CBS on September 15, 2007 replacing the "KOL Secret Slumber Party" which premiered on September 16, 2006 which in turn replaced Nick Jr. on CBS (later "Nick on CBS"), which was jointly produced by Viacom and Nickelodeon before CBS and Viacom became two separate companies. All programming in this block is in compliance with Federal "E/I" requirements -- as mandated by the Federal Communications Commission. The block is programmed by DiC Entertainment in conjunction with American Greetings (the former also programmed the previous Secret Slumber Party block). The block is also a tie-in with a monthly teen magazine, Kewl, which was established in part by DiC in May 2007.
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[edit] History
After the announcement of the CBS/DIC partnership, the latter announced programming block was originally going to be called CBS's Secret Saturday Morning Slumber Party (or CBS’s Saturday Morning Secret Slumber Party), but was later renamed KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS after DiC, who produced all of the children's programming for the block, partnered with KOL, the children's area of AOL, which co-produced programming with DiC. AOL managed the programming block's website, and produced public service announcements which aired both on television and online. [1] This alliance was what led to the name change for this block, and also because some of the programs were airing on Sundays (depending on the market).
In mid-2007, KOL withdrew sponsorship of the block.[2] Afterwards, CBS and DIC announced a new partnership with American Greetings Corporation to produce the new KEWLopolis programming block.
As the block airs at different times on CBS stations (some air it in one day, while others split it to air on both Saturday and Sunday, and some may not air all of the programs), CBS (as with any network) and the block's producers ask viewers to check local listings to find out when the shows air in their area.
[edit] Programming
As of fall 2007[1][2] , these are the programs that either currently are airing or will be aired on KEWLopolis.
- Care Bears: Adventures In Care-A-Lot (all-new animated series)
- Strawberry Shortcake (reruns of 2003 show)
- Sushi Pack (all-new series)
- Dino Squad (all-new series)
- Horseland (its second season on CBS; carried over from the previous block)
- Cake (currently reruns of the previous season; also carried over from the previous block)
NOTE: While most current DiC cartoon shows feature an Omaha-based cast of voice talent, Adventures in Care-A-Lot and Sushi Pack are the only ones to still use Canadian-based voice talent. Also, Cake is the only non-cartoon in the line-up.
Programs that were part of KOL Secret Slumber Party during the 2006-2007 season, but cancelled, were:
- Madeline (reruns of 1993 show)
- Dance Revolution
- Sabrina, the Animated Series (reruns of 1999-2000 show, aired through 10/27/2007)
- Trollz (reruns of 2005 show, aired through 10/27/2007)
[edit] Trivia
- CBS's red, white and blue "E/I" bug at the lower left corner of the screen has remained the same since "E/I" identification became required in 1997.[citation needed]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ CBS Unveils Saturday Morning Kids Lineup, Mediaweek, April 11, 2007
- ^ CBS and DIC Entertainment Present CBS's 2007-08 Children's Programming Slate, The Futon Critic, April 11, 2007
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