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{{Infobox_TV_channel|
{{Infobox_TV_channel|
name= Noggin|
name= Fox Noggin Channel|
logofile=Noggin.gif|
logofile=Noggin.gif|
logoalt=|
logoalt=|
logosize=|
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launch=[[February 2]], [[1999]]|
launch=[[February 2]], [[1999]]|
owner= [[MTV Networks]] ([[Viacom]])|
owner= Time Venture between [[MTV Networks]] ([[Viacom]]) and [[News Corporation]]|
sister names= [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]<br>[[Nick Jr]]<br>[[Nicktoons Network]] (formely [[Nicktoons TV]])<br>[[The N]]<br>[[Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids|Nickelodeon GAS]]<br>[[Nick at Nite]]<br>[[TV Land]] |
sister names= [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]<br>[[Nick Jr]]<br>[[Nicktoons Network]] (Formerly "Nicktoons TV" and "Nicktoons")<br>[[The N | Fox Noggin at Nite]]<br>[[Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids|Nickelodeon GAS]]<br>[[Nick at Nite]]<br>[[TV Land]]<br>[[FOX]] |
slogan= You Need Us, For Everything You Do (primary)<br>The Kids Network (secondary)|
website= http://www.noggin.com Noggin.com/ |
website= http://www.noggin.com FoxNoggin.com/ |
terr avail=|
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sat serv 1=[[DirecTV]] US|
sat serv 1=[[DirecTV]] US|
sat chan 1=Channel 298|
sat chan 1=Channel 298|
sat serv 2=[[Dish Network]] US|
sat serv 2=[[Dish Network]] US|
sat chan 2=Channel 169 (Timeshared with The N)|
sat chan 2=Channel 169 (Timeshared with Fox Noggin at Nite)|
cable serv 1=Available on most cable systems|
cable serv 1=Available on most cable systems|
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'''Noggin''' is a [[cable television]] [[Television network|network]] in the [[United States]], intended to help children learn. This channel features the animated characters of Moose A.
'''Fox Noggin Channel''' is a [[cable television]] [[Television network|network]] in the [[United States]], intended to help children learn. This channel features the animated characters of Moose A.
Moose (a moose) and Zee (a blue bird). It is one of Nickelodeon's sister channels, concentrating on preschool programs.
Moose (a moose) and Zee (a blue bird). It is one of Nickelodeon's sister channels, concentrating on preschool programs.


Noggin is on the air 24 hours a day except for Dish Network Customers. From [[April 1]], [[2002]] thru [[December 31]], [[2007]], The channel had only aired between 6:00am and 6:00pm ET/3:00am and 3:00pm PT with [[The N]] airing thru the rest of the channel's airtime. The timeshare pratice is still in place on [[Dish Network]].
Fox Noggin Channel is on the air 24 hours a day. From [[April 1]], [[2002]] thru [[December 31]], [[2007]], The channel had only aired between 5:00am and 10:00pm EST/2:00am and 7:00pm PCT with [[The N | Fox Noggin at Nite]] airing thru the rest of the channel's airtime.
The timeshare pratice is still in place on [[Dish Network]].


On [[December 31]], [[2007]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6468537.html?q=NOGGIN+and+The+N+Channels+to+Split| title=Nick to Split Noggin and The N| publisher=Multichannel News| accessdate=2007-11-06}}</ref> Noggin's sister channel, [[Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids|Nickelodeon GAS]], left the satellite and digital cable channel lineups, and moved to the online-only [[TurboNick]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/entnews/va/20070813/118706681900.html| title=MTV Networks splits Noggin, the N channels| publisher=Yahoo!| accessdate=2007-10-08}}</ref> with [[The N]] taking over Nick GAS's channel position after splitting from Noggin.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/13/business/media/13nickelodeon.html?_r=1&oref=slogin| title=A Coming of Age at Nickelodeon| publisher=New York Times Online| accessdate=2007-08-13}}</ref>
On [[December 31]], [[2007]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6468537.html?q=NOGGIN+and+The+N+Channels+to+Split| title=Nick to Split Noggin and The N| publisher=Multichannel News| accessdate=2007-11-06}}</ref> Fox Noggin's sister channel, [[Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids|Nickelodeon GAS]], left the satellite and digital cable channel lineups, and moved to the online-only [[TurboNick]],<ref>{{cite web| url=http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/entnews/va/20070813/118706681900.html| title=MTV Networks splits Noggin, the N channels| publisher=Yahoo!| accessdate=2007-10-08}}</ref> with [[The N | Fox Noggin at Nite]] taking over Nick GAS's channel position after splitting from Noggin.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/13/business/media/13nickelodeon.html?_r=1&oref=slogin| title=A Coming of Age at Nickelodeon| publisher=New York Times Online| accessdate=2007-08-13}}</ref>


The network's 24-hour programming consists mostly of recent Nick Jr. and Noggin original series, although certain programs will be retained. [http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=195527&page=5&highlight=Noggin]
The network's 24-hour programming consists mostly of recent Nick Jr., Fox Kids and Fox Noggin's original programming, although certain programs will be retained. [http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=195527&page=5&highlight=Noggin]


== History ==
== History ==
Noggin was originally created as a joint venture between [[Viacom]]'s [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] and the [[Children's Television Workshop]] (now [[Sesame Workshop]]), but Sesame Workshop's interest was sold to Nickelodeon in [[2002]].
Fox Noggin Channel was originally created as a joint venture between [[Viacom]]'s [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]], [[News Corporation]] and the [[Children's Television Workshop]] (now [[Sesame Workshop]]), but Sesame Workshop's interest was sold to Nickelodeon in [[2002]].


At one point, Noggin was targeted at preteens, but the format was changed, due to low ratings. The network takes its name from a slang term for “brain” (see [[noggin]]), reflecting its original purpose as an educational channel. Until the [[Fall]] of [[2003]], the network aired classic episodes of ''Sesame Street'', as well as classic Sesame Workshop productions such as ''[[3-2-1 Contact]]'', ''[[Square One TV]]'', ''[[Cro]]'', and ''[[The Electric Company]]''. As of [[September 2]], [[2007]], Noggin no longer airs any show produced by Sesame Workshop (it has since premiered Pinky Dinky Doo, which is a Noggin Original produced by Sesame Workshop).
At one point, Fox Noggin Channel was targeted at preteens, but the format was changed, due to low ratings. The network takes its name from a slang term for “brain” (see [[noggin]]), reflecting its original purpose as an educational channel. Until the [[Fall]] of [[2003]], the network aired classic episodes of ''Sesame Street'', as well as classic Sesame Workshop productions such as ''[[3-2-1 Contact]]'', ''[[Square One TV]]'', ''[[Cro]]'', and ''[[The Electric Company]]''. As of [[September 2]], [[2007]], Fox Noggin no longer airs any show produced by Sesame Workshop (it has since premiered Pinky Dinky Doo, which is a Fox Noggin Original produced by Sesame Workshop). In 2007, Moose A. Moose was changed to Moose E. Moose


In addition to classic episodes of [[Nickelodeon (television)|Nickelodeon]] favorites such as ''[[Blue's Clues]]'' and ''[[Dora the Explorer]]'', and original shows such as ''[[Oobi]]'' and ''[[Jack's Big Music Show]]'', many preschool-oriented shows originating from non-U.S. [[English language|English]]-speaking countries that would otherwise not likely be seen on American TV are shown. Some examples include ''[[Franklin (television series)|Franklin]]'' from [[Canada]] and ''[[Tweenies]]'', ''Connie the Cow'', ''[[Tiny Planets]]'', and ''[[64 Zoo Lane]]'' from the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. However, in [[2006]], this is being de-emphasized; ''Tweenies'' was permanently pulled from the schedule in January, and ''Tiny Planets'' was pulled in April 2006. ''Tiny Planets'' was previously shown intermittently — but not every day — at 6:00AM Eastern/5:00AM Central, as ''Tweenies'' was for a year until it was pulled. Since July 2006 this is also being done with ''64 Zoo Lane'', suggesting that it too may disappear eventually (however, unlike the other two shows, they also sometimes are showing it at 7:00AM Eastern/6:00AM Central). However, they have also recently introduced ''[[The Upside Down Show]]'', which is from [[Australia]] (though like the British ''[[Tiny Planets]]'', has American origins via [[Sesame Workshop]]).
In addition to classic episodes of [[Nickelodeon (television)|Nickelodeon]] favorites such as ''[[Blue's Clues]]'' and ''[[Dora the Explorer]]'', and original shows such as ''[[Oobi]]'' and ''[[Jack's Big Music Show]]'', many preschool-oriented shows originating from non-U.S. [[English language|English]]-speaking countries that would otherwise not likely be seen on American TV are shown. Some examples include ''[[Franklin (television series)|Franklin]]'' from [[Canada]] and ''[[Tweenies]]'', ''Connie the Cow'', ''[[Tiny Planets]]'', and ''[[64 Zoo Lane]]'' from the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. However, in [[2006]], this is being de-emphasized; ''Tweenies'' was permanently pulled from the schedule in January, and ''Tiny Planets'' was pulled in April 2006. ''Tiny Planets'' was previously shown intermittently — but not every day — at 6:00AM Eastern/5:00AM Central, as ''Tweenies'' was for a year until it was pulled. Since July 2006 this is also being done with ''64 Zoo Lane'', suggesting that it too may disappear eventually (however, unlike the other two shows, they also sometimes are showing it at 7:00AM Eastern/6:00AM Central). However, they have also recently introduced ''[[The Upside Down Show]]'', which is from [[Australia]] (though like the British ''[[Tiny Planets]]'', has American origins via [[Sesame Workshop]]).


Technically, Noggin does not show commercials, but it has shown ads between shows such as ''Mud N' Bugs Cereal'' ([http://www.allbusiness.com/services/business-services-miscellaneous-business/4832662-1.html ]), and Connie the Cow's Milk Break, as well as other "tie-in" media such as a music video that tied in with the film ''[[Curious George (film)|Curious George]]'', and spots for airings of shows on other channels within the Nick family. The channel's other revenues presumably come from fees paid by cable television distributors.
Technically, Fox Noggin Channel does not show commercials, but it has shown ads and billboards for products such as ''Kellogg's Mud N' Bugs Cereal'' [http://www.allbusiness.com/services/business-services-miscellaneous-business/4832662-1.html ], and [[Lego]]'s Explorer Line of Toys, as well as other "tie-in" media such as a music video that tied in with the film ''[[Curious George (film)|Curious George]]'', and spots for airings of shows on other channels within the Nick family. The channel's other revenues presumably come from fees paid by cable television distributors.


The network has also become a launching point for the music videos of pop musician/children's performers like [[Laurie Berkner]], [[Lisa Loeb]] and [[Dan Zanes]], initially as filler between 23-minute-long shows run commercial-free, and (because of their success in that format) now as music video shows like ''Move to the Music''. Also, when Sesame Workshop’s classic shows (such as ''The Electric Company'') aired on Noggin, they had to be edited for running time.
The network has also become a launching point for the music videos of pop musician/children's performers like [[Laurie Berkner]], [[Lisa Loeb]] and [[Dan Zanes]], initially as filler between 23-minute-long shows run commercial-free, and (because of their success in that format) now as music video shows like ''Move to the Music''. Also, when Sesame Workshop’s classic shows (such as ''The Electric Company'') aired on Fox Noggin, they had to be edited for running time.


== Programming ==
==Current Programming==
{{main|List of programs broadcast by Noggin}}


===Pre-school programming===
== International ==
* ''[[3-2-1 Contact]]''
There was a [[Noggin (British TV channel)|Noggin brand]] in the [[United Kingdom]] that was broadcasted on [[TMF UK]] and then [[Nick Jr. (UK)|Nick Jr.]] that showed identical programs, but has since been rebranded as [[Nick Jr. Classics]].
* ''[[Allegra's Window]]''
* ''[[Bill Nye the Science Guy]]''
* ''[[Blue's Clues]]''
* ''[[Bob the Builder]]''
* ''[[Bruno the Monkey]]''
* ''[[Cooking For Kids with Luis]]''
* ''[[Connie The Cow]]''
* ''[[Dora The Explorer]]''
* ''[[Eureeka's Castle]]''
* ''[[Franklin (TV series)|Franklin]]''
* ''[[Fred Penner's Place]]''
* ''[[Ebb and Flo]]''
* ''[[Ghostwriter (TV series)|Ghostwriter]]''
* ''[[Go, Diego, Go!]]''
* ''[[Gullah Gullah Island]]''
* ''[[Jack's Big Music Show]]''
* ''[[Lazytown]]''
* ''[[Little Bear]]''
* ''[[Little Bill]]''
* ''[[Maggie and the Ferocious Beast]]''
* ''[[Maisy]]''
* ''[[Max & Ruby]]''
* ''[[Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends]]''
* ''[[Ni Hao Kai Lan|Ni Hao, Kai-Lan]]''
* ''[[Noozles]]''
* ''[[Oobi]]''
* ''[[Oswald]]''
* ''[[Play With Me Sesame]]''
* ''[[Pinky Dinky Doo]]''
* ''[[Pinwheel]]''
* ''[[Sesame Street]]''
* ''[[Sesame Street Unpaved]]''
* ''[[Square One TV]]''
* ''[[64 Zoo Lane]]''
* ''[[The Backyardigans]]''
* ''[[The Electric Company]]''
* ''[[The Phred on Your Head Show]]''
* ''[[The Busy World of Richard Scarry]]''
* ''[[The Upside Down Show]]''
* ''[[Tiny Planets]]''
* ''[[Today's Special]]
* ''[[Wonder Pets]]''
* ''[[Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!]]''
* ''[[Yo Gabba Gabba!]]''

===Younger kids programming===
*[[Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Animated Series]]
*[[Bobby's World]]
*[[Fun House (game show)|Fox Noggin Fun House]]
*[[Peter Pan and the Pirates]]
*[[Piggsburg Pigs]]
*[[Tom and Jerry Kids Show]]
*[[Zazoo U]]
*[[Beetlejuice (TV series)|Beetlejuice]]
*[[Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures]]
*[[Little Dracula]]
*[[Little Shop]]
*[[Swamp Thing (1991 TV series)|Swamp Thing]]
*[[Taz-Mania]]
*[[The Pirates of Dark Water]]
*[[Batman: The Animated Series]]
*[[Dog City]]
*[[Eek! The Cat]]
*[[Super Dave Osborne|Super Dave - Daredevil for Hire]]
*[[Tiny Toon Adventures]]
*[[X-Men (TV series)|X-Men]]
*[[Animaniacs]]
*[[Droopy, Master Detective]]
*[[Incredible Crash Dummies]]
*[[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]
*[[Terrible Thunderlizards]]
*The Fox Noggin Clubhouse
**[[Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky & Jake]] (as part of the Fox Noggin Clubhouse)
*Johnson and Friends (as part of the Fox Noggin Clubhouse)
**[[Rimba's Island]] (as part of the Fox Noggin Clubhouse)
*[[Spider-Man: The Animated Series|Spider-Man]]
*[[Eek! The Cat|Eek! Stravaganza]] (formerly Eek! The Cat and EeK! And The Terrible Thunderlizards)
*[[The Tick (TV series)|The Tick]]
*[[Life with Louie]]
*[[Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?]]
*[[Red Planet (miniseries)|Red Planet]]
*[[Goosebumps (TV series)|Goosebumps]]
*[[Klutter]] (as part of Eek! Stravaganza)
*[[Masked Rider (TV series)|Masked Rider]]
*[[Big Bad Beetleborgs]]
*[[The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper|Casper]]
*[[C Bear and Jamal]]
*[[Power Rangers: Zeo]]
*[[Siegfried & Roy: Masters of the Impossible]]
*[[The Adventures of Sam and Max: Freelance Police]]
*[[Beetleborgs Metallix]]
*[[Chimp Lips Theatre]]
*[[Eerie, Indiana]]
*[[Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation]]
*[[Power Rangers: Turbo]]
*[[Round the Twist]]
*[[Space Goofs]]
*[[Stickin' Around]]
*Cartoon Cabana
*[[Donkey Kong Country (TV series)|Donkey Kong Country]]
*[[Eerie, Indiana: The Other Dimension]]
*[[Godzilla: The Series]]
*[[Mad Jack the Pirate]]
*[[Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book]]
*[[The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog]]
*[[Ned's Newt]]
*[[Power Rangers in Space]]
*[[The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs]]
*[[The Silver Surfer (TV series)|The Silver Surfer]]
*[[Toonsylvania]]
*[[Young Hercules]]
*[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]
*[[Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot]]
*[[Digimon Adventure]]
*[[The Magician (animated series)|The Magician]]
*[[NASCAR Racers]]
*[[The New Woody Woodpecker Show]]
*[[Oggy and the Cockroaches]]
*[[Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy]]
*[[Spider-Man Unlimited]]
*[[Beast Wars|Beast Wars: Transformers]]
*[[Beast Machines|Beast Machines: Transformers]]
*[[Xyber 9]]
*[[Big Wolf on Campus]]
*[[Action Man (TV series)|Action Man]]
*[[Cybersix]]
*[[Digimon Adventure 02]]
*[[Dinozaurs]]
*[[Escaflowne]]
*[[Flint the Time Detective]]
*[[Kong: The Animated Series]]
*[[Monster Rancher (anime)|Monster Rancher]]
*[[Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue]]
*[[Real Scary Stories]]
*[[Shinzo]]
*[[Alienators: Evolution Continues]]
*[[Digimon Tamers]]
*[[Los Luchadores]]
*[[Medabots]]
*[[Mon Colle Knights]]
*[[Moolah Beach]]
*[[Power Rangers: Time Force]]
*[[The Ripping Friends]]
*[[Transformers: Robots In Disguise]]
*[[Galidor|Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension]]
*[[Power Rangers: Wild Force]]
*[[Adventures of the Little Koala]]
*[[Today's Special]]
*[[Yogi's Gang]]

===Pre-teen programming===
* [[101 Dalmatians: The Series]]
* [[Action Man]]
* [[Aladdin]]
* [[Archie's Weird Mysteries]]
* [[Animaniacs]]
* [[Arthur (TV series)]]
* [[Bananas in Pajamas]]
* [[Batman: The Animated Series]]
* [[Beast Wars]]
* [[Blinky Bill]]
* [[Bobby's World]]
* [[Bonkers (TV series)|Bonkers]]
* [[Darkwing Duck]]
* [[Dennis the Menace (U.S.)|Dennis the Menace]]
* [[Digimon]]
* [[Double Dragon (TV series)|Double Dragon]]
* [[Goof Troop]]
* [[Highlander: The Animated Series|Highlander]]
* [[Inspector Gadget]]
* [[Jackie Chan Adventures]]
* [[Kidsongs]]
* [[Lamb Chop's Play-Along]]
* [[Mr. Men Show]]
* [[Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation]]
* [[Noddy]]
* [[Pepper Ann]]
* [[Pinky and the Brain]]
* [[Pinky Dinky Doo]]
* [[Power Rangers]]
* [[Puzzle Place]]
* [[Redwall (TV series)|Redwall]]
* [[Recess (TV series)|Recess]]
* [[Sabrina: The Animated Series]]
* [[Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat]]
* [[Sailor Moon]]
* [[Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century]]
* [[Shining Time Station]]
* [[The Legend of Tarzan]]
* [[The Littles]]
* [[The Magic School Bus]]
* [[The Mask]]
* [[The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show]]
* [[The Smurfs]]
* [[Theodore Tugboat]]
* [[Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends]]
* [[Tiny Toon Adventures]]
* [[Trollz]]
* [[Underdog]]
* [[Wishbone (TV series)|Wishbone]]
* [[X-Men]]

== Current short programs ==
* ''Ebb and Flo''
* ''Fox Noggin's Art Alive''
* ''Fox Noggin's Critter Corner''
* ''Fox Noggin's Field Trip''
* ''Fox Noggin's Let's Do Math''
* ''Fox Noggin's Move to the Music''
* ''Fox Noggin Presents'' [With ChickiePoo & Fluff and Peppa Pig]
* ''Fox Noggin's Show and Tell''
* ''Fox Noggin's Snacktime''
* ''Fox Noggin's Storytime''
* ''Zee's Bookself''
* ''Zee's Garden''

== The UK T.V. Channel ==
{{Infobox_TV_channel|
name= Fox Noggin Channel UK|
logofile=Noggin.gif|
logoalt=Noggin|
logosize=|
launch=[[January 30]], [[2006]] (in most recent form)|
closed date=[[September 24]], [[2006]] |
owner=[[News Corporation]]|
sister names=[[Nick Jr. (UK)|Nick Jr.]]/[[Nickelodeon UK|Nickelodeon]]|
web=[http://nickjr.co.uk/noggin/index.aspx nickjr.co.uk/noggin]|
terr serv 1=[[Freeview]]|
terr chan 1=Channel 21|
sat serv 1=[[Sky Digital (UK)|Sky Digital]]|
sat chan 1=Channel 348|
cable serv 1= [[Virgin Media]] (Telewest)|
cable chan 1= Channel 303|
cable serv 2= [[Virgin Media]] ([[NTL]])|
cable chan 2= Channel 313/911|
|}}

'''Fox Noggin Channel UK''' was a [[children's television]] slot broadcast on [[Nick Jr.]] from 7am to 9am daily. It launched in its most recent format on January 30, 2006. It was the first commercial children's television channel to air on the UK's [[DTT]] platform, [[Freeview]], followed by [[CITV Channel|CITV]], then lastly [[Playhouse Disney]] on [[ABC1 (United Kingdom)|ABC1]]. Prior to its launch on TMF, it was carried as part of [[Nick Jr.]] between 8pm and 10pm, but focused on classic animated children's programmes from the late [[1960s]] to early [[1990s]] and Disney Programming. This strand has since been replaced with [[Nick Jr. Classics]]. It is based on the USA-owned channel [[Noggin (TV channel)|Fox Noggin Channel]], which has been broadcasting since [[1999]].

On Monday [[25 September]] [[2006]], Fox Noggin was replaced by a new strand named Nick Jr on TMF, which is identical to its predecessor with the exception of the new branding.

Its set of programmes on Nick Jr:
*''[[Dora the Explorer]]''
*''[[The Backyardigans]]''
*''[[Maggie and the Ferocious Beast]]''
*''[[Thomas the Tank Engine]]''
*''[[Lazy Town]]''

On the original strand broadcast on Nick Jr:
*''[[Astro Farm]]''
*''[[Bagpuss]]''
*''[[Bod (series)|Bod]]''
*''[[Poko]]''
*''[[The Clangers]]''
*''[[Crystal Tipps and Alistair]]''
*''[[The Herbs]]''
*''[[King Rollo]]'
*''[[Trumpton]]''
*''[[Mr. Benn]]''
*''[[Mr. Men and Little Miss]]''
*''[[Paddington Bear]]''
*''[[Portland Bill]]''
*''[[Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends]]''
*''[[The Wombles (TV series)|The Wombles]]''
*''[[Spongebob Squarepants]]''
*''[[Maggie and the Ferocious Beast]]''
*''[[Thomas the Tank Engine]]''


==See also==
==See also==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.noggin.com Official Site]
*[http://www.noggin.com Fox Noggin Channel's Official Site]
*[http://www.sesameworkshop.org Sesame Workshop’s official site]
*[http://www.sesameworkshop.org Sesame Workshop’s official site]
*[http://www.nickjr.com NickJr.com]
*[http://www.nickjr.com NickJr.com]
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{{Viacom}}
{{Viacom}}
{{News Corporation}}


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Revision as of 23:15, 7 April 2008

Fox Noggin Channel
Ownership
OwnerTime Venture between MTV Networks (Viacom) and News Corporation
Links
Websitehttp://www.noggin.com FoxNoggin.com/

Fox Noggin Channel is a cable television network in the United States, intended to help children learn. This channel features the animated characters of Moose A. Moose (a moose) and Zee (a blue bird). It is one of Nickelodeon's sister channels, concentrating on preschool programs.

Fox Noggin Channel is on the air 24 hours a day. From April 1, 2002 thru December 31, 2007, The channel had only aired between 5:00am and 10:00pm EST/2:00am and 7:00pm PCT with Fox Noggin at Nite airing thru the rest of the channel's airtime. The timeshare pratice is still in place on Dish Network.

On December 31, 2007,[1] Fox Noggin's sister channel, Nickelodeon GAS, left the satellite and digital cable channel lineups, and moved to the online-only TurboNick,[2] with Fox Noggin at Nite taking over Nick GAS's channel position after splitting from Noggin.[3]

The network's 24-hour programming consists mostly of recent Nick Jr., Fox Kids and Fox Noggin's original programming, although certain programs will be retained. [1]

History

Fox Noggin Channel was originally created as a joint venture between Viacom's Nickelodeon, News Corporation and the Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop), but Sesame Workshop's interest was sold to Nickelodeon in 2002.

At one point, Fox Noggin Channel was targeted at preteens, but the format was changed, due to low ratings. The network takes its name from a slang term for “brain” (see noggin), reflecting its original purpose as an educational channel. Until the Fall of 2003, the network aired classic episodes of Sesame Street, as well as classic Sesame Workshop productions such as 3-2-1 Contact, Square One TV, Cro, and The Electric Company. As of September 2, 2007, Fox Noggin no longer airs any show produced by Sesame Workshop (it has since premiered Pinky Dinky Doo, which is a Fox Noggin Original produced by Sesame Workshop). In 2007, Moose A. Moose was changed to Moose E. Moose

In addition to classic episodes of Nickelodeon favorites such as Blue's Clues and Dora the Explorer, and original shows such as Oobi and Jack's Big Music Show, many preschool-oriented shows originating from non-U.S. English-speaking countries that would otherwise not likely be seen on American TV are shown. Some examples include Franklin from Canada and Tweenies, Connie the Cow, Tiny Planets, and 64 Zoo Lane from the UK. However, in 2006, this is being de-emphasized; Tweenies was permanently pulled from the schedule in January, and Tiny Planets was pulled in April 2006. Tiny Planets was previously shown intermittently — but not every day — at 6:00AM Eastern/5:00AM Central, as Tweenies was for a year until it was pulled. Since July 2006 this is also being done with 64 Zoo Lane, suggesting that it too may disappear eventually (however, unlike the other two shows, they also sometimes are showing it at 7:00AM Eastern/6:00AM Central). However, they have also recently introduced The Upside Down Show, which is from Australia (though like the British Tiny Planets, has American origins via Sesame Workshop).

Technically, Fox Noggin Channel does not show commercials, but it has shown ads and billboards for products such as Kellogg's Mud N' Bugs Cereal [2], and Lego's Explorer Line of Toys, as well as other "tie-in" media such as a music video that tied in with the film Curious George, and spots for airings of shows on other channels within the Nick family. The channel's other revenues presumably come from fees paid by cable television distributors.

The network has also become a launching point for the music videos of pop musician/children's performers like Laurie Berkner, Lisa Loeb and Dan Zanes, initially as filler between 23-minute-long shows run commercial-free, and (because of their success in that format) now as music video shows like Move to the Music. Also, when Sesame Workshop’s classic shows (such as The Electric Company) aired on Fox Noggin, they had to be edited for running time.

Current Programming

Pre-school programming

Younger kids programming

Pre-teen programming

Current short programs

  • Ebb and Flo
  • Fox Noggin's Art Alive
  • Fox Noggin's Critter Corner
  • Fox Noggin's Field Trip
  • Fox Noggin's Let's Do Math
  • Fox Noggin's Move to the Music
  • Fox Noggin Presents [With ChickiePoo & Fluff and Peppa Pig]
  • Fox Noggin's Show and Tell
  • Fox Noggin's Snacktime
  • Fox Noggin's Storytime
  • Zee's Bookself
  • Zee's Garden

The UK T.V. Channel

Fox Noggin Channel UK
Ownership
OwnerNews Corporation

Fox Noggin Channel UK was a children's television slot broadcast on Nick Jr. from 7am to 9am daily. It launched in its most recent format on January 30, 2006. It was the first commercial children's television channel to air on the UK's DTT platform, Freeview, followed by CITV, then lastly Playhouse Disney on ABC1. Prior to its launch on TMF, it was carried as part of Nick Jr. between 8pm and 10pm, but focused on classic animated children's programmes from the late 1960s to early 1990s and Disney Programming. This strand has since been replaced with Nick Jr. Classics. It is based on the USA-owned channel Fox Noggin Channel, which has been broadcasting since 1999.

On Monday 25 September 2006, Fox Noggin was replaced by a new strand named Nick Jr on TMF, which is identical to its predecessor with the exception of the new branding.

Its set of programmes on Nick Jr:

On the original strand broadcast on Nick Jr:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Nick to Split Noggin and The N". Multichannel News. Retrieved 2007-11-06.
  2. ^ "MTV Networks splits Noggin, the N channels". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2007-10-08.
  3. ^ "A Coming of Age at Nickelodeon". New York Times Online. Retrieved 2007-08-13.


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