50 Years Ago Today...

CoasterMatt · 10-03-2005, 11:29 AM

The Mickey Mouse Club debuted on ABC, and Captain Kangaroo premiered on CBS.

It was all downhill from there for kids programming

innerSpaceman · 10-03-2005, 12:24 PM

Till, of course, Pee-Wee's Playhouse.

Oh wait ... that was adult programming disguised as childrens' programming.

mistyisjafo · 10-03-2005, 01:12 PM

I wouldn't go as a far as saying that children's programming has gone downhill. There are still some great stuff. I grew up with Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, the Muppets, and the Electric Company. Its just stuff like Barney that make you yack!

Speaking of the Mouseketters, I got to see the original cast at the Park on Sunday. What a great bunch of people. It just made me miss the old show and Annette. OOOO the Wonderful World of Disney.

Disneyphile · 10-03-2005, 05:45 PM

A few of us here took part in the Mouseketeer "volunteer" event early this morning. Needless to say, it was very awesome, and exceeded expectations. We were even treated to a full-course hot breakfast at Festival Arena!

I'll post a full report in the next day or so - I'm really exhausted at the moment. But, there should be some good stuff on Mousepod's hotline.

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mistyisjafo A JAFO Production Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 567	I wouldn't go as a far as saying that children's programming has gone downhill. There are still some great stuff. I grew up with Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, the Muppets, and the Electric Company. Its just stuff like Barney that make you yack! Speaking of the Mouseketters, I got to see the original cast at the Park on Sunday. What a great bunch of people. It just made me miss the old show and Annette. OOOO the Wonderful World of Disney. __________________
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	A few of us here took part in the Mouseketeer "volunteer" event early this morning. Needless to say, it was very awesome, and exceeded expectations. We were even treated to a full-course hot breakfast at Festival Arena! I'll post a full report in the next day or so - I'm really exhausted at the moment. But, there should be some good stuff on Mousepod's hotline.
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