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'''Sprout''' (formerly known as '''PBS Kids Sprout''') is a U.S. ] ], ] service, and ] providing ] shows and original programming for ] and their families. Sprout launched initially as a VOD service on April 4, 2005, and later as a cable and satellite channel on September 26, 2005. '''PBS Kids Sprout''' (sometimes referred to as '''PBS Sprout''', '''Kids Sprout''', or just '''Sprout''') is a U.S. ] ], ] service, and ] providing ] shows and original programming for ] and their families. Sprout launched initially as a VOD service on April 4, 2005, and later as a cable and satellite channel on September 26, 2005.
The channel has announced it will launch in high definition in September 2010. <ref> ''Multichannel News'' May 10, 2010</ref> The channel has announced it will launch in high definition in September 2010. <ref> ''Multichannel News'' May 10, 2010</ref>


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American digital cable channel
PBS Kids Sprout
File:PBS Kids Sprout logo.svg
TypeCable television channel and VOD service
CountryUnited States
AvailabilityNational
OwnerNBCUniversal
Sesame Workshop
HIT Entertainment
PBS
Key peopleSandy Wax (president)
Launch dateSeptember 26, 2005
Former namesPBS Kids
Official websitewww.sproutonline.org

PBS Kids Sprout (sometimes referred to as PBS Sprout, Kids Sprout, or just Sprout) is a U.S. digital cable television channel, video-on-demand (VOD) service, and website providing PBS Kids shows and original programming for preschoolers and their families. Sprout launched initially as a VOD service on April 4, 2005, and later as a cable and satellite channel on September 26, 2005. The channel has announced it will launch in high definition in September 2010.

Sprout is co-owned by NBCUniversal, Sesame Workshop, HIT Entertainment and PBS.

Programming

Current Programming

Former Programming

Movie Programing

Personalities

Wiggly Waffle

The Sunny Side Up Show

  • Kelly (Kelly Vrooman), Dennisha (Dennisha Pratt), and Sean (Sean Roach) are the three human hosts of The Sunny Side Up Show, which premiered on September 26, 2007. On a rotating schedule (one of them hosts each week), they introduce programs and lead themed activities, along with co-host puppet Chica and an occasional guest co-host such as Elmo or Big Bird. Regular features include "The Good Egg Awards", celebrating the accomplishments of "Sproutlets" (viewers); "Manners With Molly", a weekly etiquette question appropriate for the preschool set; and a several-times-daily celebration of viewer birthdays, with a crawl of names and ages traveling across the bottom of the screen.
  • Chica is a chicken puppet who co-hosts The Sunny Side Up Show with Kelly, Dennisha, and Sean. She lives in a building called The Sunshine Barn, and has a voice which resembles a kazoo. Her character was introduced on the aforementioned premiere of The Sunny Side Up Show. She also makes occasional appearances on the "Sprout Sharing Show".
  • Mr. Mailman is a cartoon character who delivers birthday cards and mail. Originally a part of The Birthday Show, the character was then featured in The Many Adventures of Mr. Mailman. Mr. Mailman and his daily duties were absorbed into The Sunny Side Up Show on September 26, 2007.

Former Hosts

  • Kevin (Kevin Yamada) left the show on December 25, 2009. During his final appearance, he informed viewers that he was moving to the city. He hosted the Birthday Show before The Sunny Side Up Show. He was replaced by Dennisha.

The Let's Go Show

  • Miles is the host of the The Let's Go Show. He also makes occasional appearances on The Sunny Side Up Show.

Good Night Show

Current Hosts

  • Nina, portrayed by Michele Lepe, is the current host of Good Night Show. She also makes occasional appearances on The Sunny Side Up Show .
  • Star,a star-shaped puppet, puppeteered and voiced by actress Stacia Newcomb, is the co-host of Good Night Show. Star serves as the child character of the show, asking questions about the evening's theme, or encouraging viewers to follow him as he performs nighttime routines such as brushing his teeth or reading a bedtime story.
  • Lucy is a firefly puppet used to introduce shows on Good Night Show. She is also featured in games, such as "Lucy Light the Way"; in this game, viewers are shown parts of a picture (as though they were illuminated by a firefly's light) and viewers then guess what the picture represents. Her puppet was updated in mid-2009.
  • Hush is a real-life goldfish who was used to introduce episodes on Good Night Show. He currently still appears at the end of every show, as Nina closes the show by "saying good night to Hush" and reciting a poem in which viewers are encouraged to "make a wish".

Previous Hosts

  • Melanie was the original host of Good Night Show when it premiered in 2005. She was portrayed by Melanie Martinez. She was fired from the show in 2006, reportedly due to concerns over inappropriate content (sexual innuendo) in a satirical film she had appeared in while in college.
  • Leo, played by Noel MacNeal, was the interim host of The Good Night Show after Melanie's dismissal. He filled in as guest host of Good Night Show until Nina became the new host of Good Night Show in late 2006.

References

  1. Pre-School Network Sprouting In High Definition Multichannel News May 10, 2010
  2. PBS Firing of Host of ‘ Good Night Show’ Draws Protests - New York Times

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