Playhouse Disney
| Country | United States |
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| Headquarters | Burbank, California |
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| Language(s) | English |
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| Owner | Disney-ABC Television Group (The Walt Disney Company) |
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| Website | Playhouse Disney http://tv.disney.go.com/playhouse// |
Playhouse Disney was Disney Channel's television block for programs aimed at entertaining preschool aged children, often airing as its own channel outside the United States. It was introduced in 1997 after Disney Channel's move to basic cable from premium cable, with a target audience of children ages 2-8. The block was replaced by Disney Junior in 2011.
History
Playhouse Disney started on the Disney Channel on May 8, 1997. However, it didn't use its actual on-screen logo until January 22, 2001. On July 27, 2001, it re-launched with new graphics. On September 9, 2002, the block re-launched with a new logo and an animated yellow clay ball named Clay (voiced by Debi Derryberry), whose catchphrases were "It's true!" and "Are you with me?" The previous programming announcer was actress Allyce Beasley, who previously voiced Miss Grotke on Recess
On February 14, 2011, the block was discontinued and replaced with the new Disney Junior block. This move was made to align the new block with the upcoming cable channel of the same name that launched on March 23, 2012.
Programming
{{see also| List of Disney Channel series#Playhouse Disney series|l1=List of Playhouse
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