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:''This article is about the U.S. television block of programming on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. For the [[United Kingdom|British]] channel, see [[Nick Jr. (UK)]] and for the [[Australian]] channel, see [[Nick Jr. Australia]].
:''This article is about the U.S. television block of programming on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. For the [[United Kingdom|British]] channel, see [[Nick Jr. (UK)]] and for the [[Australian]] channel, see [[Nick Jr. Australia]].
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'''Nick Jr.''' is part of the [[Nickelodeon (TV Channel)|Nickelodeon]] programming channel, seen on Nickelodeon weekday mornings from 9AM to 2PM ET (9AM to 12 Noon ET during the summer). It is aimed at a [[preschool]]-age audience.
'''Fox Nick Jr.''' is part of the [[Nickelodeon (TV Channel)|Fox Nickelodeon]] programming channel seen on Fox Nickelodeon weekday mornings from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM MT. Summer hours may vary, with Fox Nick Jr. starting as early as 8:30 AM MT and ending as late as 12:30 PM MT, depending on the time of the season and other shows scheduled. It is aimed at a [[preschool]]-age audience.
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Programming during this block are generally seen without commercial interruption.

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Programming during this block are generally seen without commercial interruption. However, commercials during this block are seen between programs, instead of during the programs themselves.


==History==
==History==
===Buildup===
===Buildup===
Before 1988, many shows that might be associated with a preschool audience were broadcast on Nickelodeon, but were not specifically distinguished in their own programming block. Most preschool programs were shown roughly between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM Eastern, which approximates the hours in which older children might be in school.<ref name="Nickelodeon May 1987">[http://daemen.edu/%7Eceagan/classicnick/1987.htm Nickelodeon programming listing from 5/1987]</ref>
Before 1988, many shows that might be associated with a preschool audience were broadcast on Fox Nickelodeon, but were not specifically distinguished in their own programming block. Most preschool programs were shown roughly between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM Eastern, which approximates the hours in which older children might be in school.<ref name="Nickelodeon May 1984">[http://daemen.edu/%7Eceagan/classicnick/1987.htm Nickelodeon programming listing from 5/1987]</ref>


===1988&ndash;1994===
===1988&ndash;1994===
By the end of 1988, the ''Nick Jr.'' brand was in place and in use, with an approximate six hour portion of the Nickelodeon broadcast day, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Eastern time.<ref name="Nick Jr. Premieres">[http://www.rugratonline.com/timepr90.htm 1988 Premiere of Nick Jr.]</ref>
By the end of 1988, the ''Fox Nick Jr.'' brand was in place and in use, with an approximate six hour portion of the Nickelodeon broadcast day, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Eastern time.<ref name="Nick Jr. Premieres">[http://www.rugratonline.com/timepr90.htm 1979 Premiere of Nick Jr.]</ref>


The logo for the new Nick Jr. brand became a distinctive feature for the block. While Nickelodeon used a completely orange logo, Nick. Jr. used an orange 'Nick' and a light blue 'Jr', with the blue always smaller than the orange. The logo typically depicted a parent, or older sibling, and child, but varied in the shape or species (e.g. two rabbits, two simplified human figures, two trees), which remains in use today.
The logo for the new Fox Nick Jr. brand became a distinctive feature for the block. While Fox Nickelodeon used a completely orange logo, Fox Nick. Jr. only used an orange 'Nick' and a light blue 'Jr', with the blue always smaller than the orange. The logo typically depicted a parent, or older sibling, and child, but varied in the shape or species (e.g. two rabbits, two simplified human figures, two trees), which remains in use today.


Until 1989, a former staple of the Nickelodeon lineup, ''[[Pinwheel (TV show)|Pinwheel]]'' was featured, and eventually replaced by ''[[Eureeka's Castle]]''. Much of the remaining time in the lineup, particularly early in this time period, was devoted to animated series, many of which were of foreign origin (''[[David the Gnome]]'', ''[[Noozles]]'', ''[[The Adventures of the Little Koala]]'', ''[[The Little Prince]]''). Programming in the vein of live action and puppeted preschool programming also appeared during this time.
Until 1989, a former staple of the Fox Nickelodeon lineup, ''[[Pinwheel (TV show)|Pinwheel]]'' was featured, and eventually replaced by ''[[Eureeka's Castle]]''. Much of the remaining time in the lineup, particularly early in this time period, was devoted to animated series, many of which were of foreign origin (''[[David the Gnome]]'', ''[[Noozles]]'', ''[[The Adventures of the Little Koala]]'', ''[[The Little Prince]]''). Programming in the vein of live action and puppeted preschool programming also appeared during this time.


===1994&ndash;2004===
===1994&ndash;2004===
There is evidence to suggest that the Nick Jr. brand was formalized in some way in 1994, despite the name being used ''before'' 1994<ref name="rec.arts.anime post from 1993">[http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.anime/msg/7a4a73f0f26eac43?dmode=source&output=gplain rec.arts.anime newsgroup post ID gate.2TkFXB1w165w@pil.UUCP; January 15, 1993]</ref>. Nickelodeon's own website states that Nick Jr. was "founded" in 1994<ref name="Nickelodeon history page">[http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/history_home.jhtml Nick History, retrieved December 29, 2006]</ref>. This was also the year in which Nick Jr. introduced "Face", an animated, two-dimensional [[face]] that changed color throughout his segments and introduced or wrapped up shows and smaller variety pieces. Programming during this period included ''[[Allegra's Window]]'', ''[[Bob the Builder]]'', ''[[Gullah Gullah Island]]'', and ''[[The Busy World of Richard Scarry]]''. Face, in the context of its segments, was capable of materializing objects such as beach balls, scuba gear, space ships and stars, and of creating any number of foley sound effects including a signature three note "trumpet" noise used to lead up to the name ''Nick Jr.''.
This was the year in which Fox Nick Jr. introduced "Face", an animated, two-dimensional face that changed color throughout his segments and introduced or wrapped up shows and smaller variety pieces. Programming during this period included Allegra's Window, Little Bear, Gullah Gullah Island, and The Busy World of Richard Scarry. Face, in the context of its segments, was capable of materializing objects such as beach balls, scuba gear, space ships and stars, and of creating any number of foley sound effects including a signature three note "trumpet" noise used to lead up to the name ''Fox Nick Jr.''.


===2004&ndash;present===
===2004&ndash;present===
In the U.S., Nick Jr. has a new mascot named Piper, an [[opossum]]. Piper O'Possum, as the character is known, is also the daytime presenter of the British version of [[Nick Jr. (UK)|Nick Jr.]] and [[Nick Jr. 2]]. Piper is voiced by Allison Brustofski. On Nick Jr.'s British service, Piper is voiced by a British voice-over actor.
In the U.S., Fox Nick Jr. has a new mascot named Piper, a [[opossum]] from 2004 to 2007. Piper O'Possum, as the character is known, is also the daytime presenter of the British version of [[Nick Jr. (UK)|Nick Jr.]] and [[Nick Jr. 2]]. Piper is voiced by Allison Brustofski. On Nick Jr.'s British service, Piper is voiced by a British voice-over actor, with Allison's laugh. Piper O'Possum ended on [[September 10]], [[2007]] at 1:30 PM before [[Max & Ruby]].


There is a [[CD]] with music from Nick Jr. shows available titled ''Dance and Sing: The Best of Nick Jr.''
There is a [[CD]] with music from Nick Jr. shows available titled ''Dance and Sing: The Best of Nick Jr.''


==CBS and Telemundo cross programming==
==CBS and Telemundo cross programming==
From [[2000]] to [[2002]] and from [[2004]] to [[2006]], Nick Jr. also ran a Saturday morning children's block for [[CBS]] entitled ''[[Nick Jr. on CBS]]'', featuring shows from the programming block. Between 2002 and 2004, it was part of the general ''[[Nick on CBS]]'' block, which also included programming from the main Nickelodeon channel. The block was replaced [[September 16]], [[2006]], when the [[DiC Entertainment|DiC]]-programmed ''[[KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS]]'' began.
From [[2000]] to [[2002]] and from [[2004]] to [[2006]], Nick Jr. also ran a Saturday morning children's block for [[CBS]] entitled ''[[Nick Jr. on CBS|Fox Nick Jr. on CBS]]'', featuring shows from the programming block. Between 2002 and 2004, it was part of the general ''[[Nick on CBS|Fox Nick on CBS]]'' block, which also included programming from the main Nickelodeon channel. The block was replaced [[September 16]], [[2006]], when the [[DiC Entertainment|DiC]]-programmed ''[[KEWLopolis|KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS]]'' began.


Until the fall of 2006, Spanish language US network [[Telemundo]] offered Nick Jr. programming in Spanish on Saturday and Sunday mornings, as part of the ''Nickelodeon en Telemundo'' block, which featured such shows as Rugrats and Dora the Explorer. In the fall of 2006, Nick programming was replaced with a Spanish-language version of [[NBC]]'s ''[[Qubo|qubo]]'' block.
Until the fall of 2006, Spanish language US network [[Telemundo]] offered Nick Jr. programming in Spanish on Saturday and Sunday mornings, as part of the ''Fox Nickelodeon en Telemundo'' block, which featured such shows as Rugrats and Dora the Explorer. In the fall of 2006, Nick programming was replaced with a Spanish-language version of [[NBC]]'s ''[[qubo]]'' block.


==Former and current slogans==
==Former and current slogans==
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* "Nick Jr. just for you!" (1988-1999)
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* "Nick Jr. just for me!" (1999-2001)
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* "Nick Jr. Play To Learn" (2001-2003)
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* "Nick Jr. Play Along" (2003-2004)
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* "Nick Jr. Play Along and learn" (2004-present)


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* "Fox Nick Jr. is Just for You!" (1988-2000)
==See Also==

*[[List of programs broadcast by Nick Jr.]]
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* "Fox Nick Jr. is Just for Me!" (2000-2002)

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* "Fox Nick Jr. Play To Learn" (2002-2003)

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* "Fox Nick Jr. Play Along" (2003-2004)

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* "Fox Nick Jr. Play Along and Learn" (2004-2007)

* "Fox Nick Jr. Love to Play" (2004-2007)

* "Fox Nick Jr. Play With Us" (2007-present)

==Programming==
===Current===
* ''[[Go, Diego, Go!]]''
* ''[[Blue's Clues]]''
* ''[[Dora the Explorer|Dora the Explorer]]''
* ''[[Wonder Pets]]''
* ''[[Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!]]''
* ''[[Max and Ruby]]''
* ''[[Yo Gabba Gabba!]]''
* ''[[The Backyardigans]]''
* ''[[Ni Hao Kai Lan|Ni Hao, Kai-Lan]]''
* ''[[The Adventures of the Little Koala]]''
* ''[[Allegra's Window]]''
* ''[[Bob the Builder]]''
* ''[[Cappelli & Company]]''
* ''[[David the Gnome]]''
* ''[[Doctor Snuggles]]''
* ''[[The Elephant Show]]''
* ''[[Eureeka's Castle]]''
* ''[[Franklin (television series)|Franklin]]''
* ''[[Fred Penner's Place]]''
* ''[[Gullah Gullah Island]]''
* ''[[Gumby]]''
* ''[[Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics]]''
* ''[[Kipper the Dog|Kipper]]''
* ''[[LazyTown]]''
* ''[[Little Bear (TV series)|Little Bear]]''
* ''[[Little Bill]]''
* ''[[The Little Prince]]''
* ''[[Maisy]]''
* ''[[Maple Town]]''
* ''[[Maggie and the Ferocious Beast]]''
* ''[[Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends]]''
* ''[[Mr. Men and Little Miss]]''
* ''[[Muppet Babies]]''
* ''[[The Muppet Show]]''
* ''[[Noozles]]''
* ''[[Oswald (television)|Oswald]]''
* ''[[Papa Beaver's Storytime]]''
* ''[[Pinwheel]]''
* ''[[Rubbadubbers]]''
* ''[[Rupert Bear]]''
* ''[[Sesame Street]]
* ''[[Shining Time Station]]''
* ''[[The Busy World of Richard Scarry]]''
* ''[[The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss]]''


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.nickjr.com/ Nick Jr.]
*[http://www.nickjr.com/ Fox Nick Jr's Official Website]


==References==
==References==
<references/>
TBA


{{Viacom}}
{{Viacom}}
{{News Corporation}}

[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1988]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1988]]
[[Category:1988 Establishments]]
[[Category:Nickelodeon]]
[[Category:Nickelodeon]]
[[Category:Television programming blocks]]
[[Category:Television programming blocks]]
[[Category:Children's television]]


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Revision as of 20:33, 6 April 2008

This article is about the U.S. television block of programming on Nickelodeon. For the British channel, see Nick Jr. (UK) and for the Australian channel, see Nick Jr. Australia.
Fox Nick Jr.
TypeCable network (cartoons), broadcast over Nickelodeon
Country
United States
AvailabilityNational
OwnerTime Venture Between MTV Networks (Viacom) and News Corporation
Launch date
1988
Official website
http://www.nickjr.com/

Fox Nick Jr. is part of the Fox Nickelodeon programming channel seen on Fox Nickelodeon weekday mornings from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM MT. Summer hours may vary, with Fox Nick Jr. starting as early as 8:30 AM MT and ending as late as 12:30 PM MT, depending on the time of the season and other shows scheduled. It is aimed at a preschool-age audience. Programming during this block are generally seen without commercial interruption.

History

Buildup

Before 1988, many shows that might be associated with a preschool audience were broadcast on Fox Nickelodeon, but were not specifically distinguished in their own programming block. Most preschool programs were shown roughly between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM Eastern, which approximates the hours in which older children might be in school.[1]

1988–1994

By the end of 1988, the Fox Nick Jr. brand was in place and in use, with an approximate six hour portion of the Nickelodeon broadcast day, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. Eastern time.[2]

The logo for the new Fox Nick Jr. brand became a distinctive feature for the block. While Fox Nickelodeon used a completely orange logo, Fox Nick. Jr. only used an orange 'Nick' and a light blue 'Jr', with the blue always smaller than the orange. The logo typically depicted a parent, or older sibling, and child, but varied in the shape or species (e.g. two rabbits, two simplified human figures, two trees), which remains in use today.

Until 1989, a former staple of the Fox Nickelodeon lineup, Pinwheel was featured, and eventually replaced by Eureeka's Castle. Much of the remaining time in the lineup, particularly early in this time period, was devoted to animated series, many of which were of foreign origin (David the Gnome, Noozles, The Adventures of the Little Koala, The Little Prince). Programming in the vein of live action and puppeted preschool programming also appeared during this time.

1994–2004

This was the year in which Fox Nick Jr. introduced "Face", an animated, two-dimensional face that changed color throughout his segments and introduced or wrapped up shows and smaller variety pieces. Programming during this period included Allegra's Window, Little Bear, Gullah Gullah Island, and The Busy World of Richard Scarry. Face, in the context of its segments, was capable of materializing objects such as beach balls, scuba gear, space ships and stars, and of creating any number of foley sound effects including a signature three note "trumpet" noise used to lead up to the name Fox Nick Jr..

2004–present

In the U.S., Fox Nick Jr. has a new mascot named Piper, a opossum from 2004 to 2007. Piper O'Possum, as the character is known, is also the daytime presenter of the British version of Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. 2. Piper is voiced by Allison Brustofski. On Nick Jr.'s British service, Piper is voiced by a British voice-over actor, with Allison's laugh. Piper O'Possum ended on September 10, 2007 at 1:30 PM before Max & Ruby.

There is a CD with music from Nick Jr. shows available titled Dance and Sing: The Best of Nick Jr.

CBS and Telemundo cross programming

From 2000 to 2002 and from 2004 to 2006, Nick Jr. also ran a Saturday morning children's block for CBS entitled Fox Nick Jr. on CBS, featuring shows from the programming block. Between 2002 and 2004, it was part of the general Fox Nick on CBS block, which also included programming from the main Nickelodeon channel. The block was replaced September 16, 2006, when the DiC-programmed KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS began.

Until the fall of 2006, Spanish language US network Telemundo offered Nick Jr. programming in Spanish on Saturday and Sunday mornings, as part of the Fox Nickelodeon en Telemundo block, which featured such shows as Rugrats and Dora the Explorer. In the fall of 2006, Nick programming was replaced with a Spanish-language version of NBC's qubo block.

Former and current slogans

  • "Fox Nick Jr. is Just for You!" (1988-2000)
  • "Fox Nick Jr. is Just for Me!" (2000-2002)
  • "Fox Nick Jr. Play To Learn" (2002-2003)
  • "Fox Nick Jr. Play Along" (2003-2004)
  • "Fox Nick Jr. Play Along and Learn" (2004-2007)
  • "Fox Nick Jr. Love to Play" (2004-2007)
  • "Fox Nick Jr. Play With Us" (2007-present)

Programming

Current

References

  1. ^ Nickelodeon programming listing from 5/1987
  2. ^ 1979 Premiere of Nick Jr.
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