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==Characters==
==Characters==


There are several animal characters on the show, with whom callers can talk. Kenny, the host of the show, does all the voices. These characters appear on "The Animal Farm with Kenny Curtis", which is on from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The main animals are: Dirk, the fourth and forgotten chipmunk; Forrest Skunk, a kid version of Forrest Gump; Greg the tree sloth; Lorenzo Llama, one of the main characters. The animals are involved in little skits meant to humor the children and parents listening.
There are several animal characters on the show, with whom callers can talk. Kenny, the host of the show, does all the voices. These characters appear on "The Animal Farm with Kenny Curtis", which is on from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The main animals are: Dirk, the fourth and forgotten chipmunk; Forrest Skunk, a kid version of Forrest Gump; Greg the tree sloth; Lorenzo Llama (who REALLY doesn't like to be touched), one of the main characters; Vinnie the Pooh, a "mafia-esq" talking bear; Luffa, a porcupine with an indeterminate European accent; along with other minor characters who occasionally stop by to irritate the host. The animals are involved in little skits meant to humor the children and parents listening.


Another host is Mindy. Mindy hosts "Birthday Missions," "The Absolutely Mindy Show," and "Two Realzies and a Whopper."
Another host is Mindy. Mindy hosts "Birthday Missions," "The Absolutely Mindy Show," and "Two Realzies and a Whopper."

Evenings are hosted by Robbie Schafer, a children's music artist who's music is often played on the channel.


==Reactions==
==Reactions==

Revision as of 19:15, 5 December 2011

Kids Place Live
Broadcast areaUnited States
Canada
FrequencySirius 78
XM 78
BrandingKids Place Live
Programming
FormatChildren's
Ownership
OwnerSirius XM Radio
History
First air date
2001-09-25
Technical information
ClassSatellite Radio Station
Links
Websiteofficial website
Former XM Logo as XM Kids

Kids Place Live is a channel on Sirius XM Radio that is the result of a merger between XM Kids and Kids Stuff.Sirius. Until February 9, 2010, DirecTV carried this on channel 868, but dropped Sirius XM programming in favor of going to MusicTap. The channel name was changed on 2008-11-12.[1]

Artists that are on the playlist include The Wiggles, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Lisa Loeb, Pokémon, Jack Johnson, Vanessa Hudgens, Rocknoceros, Dora The Explorer, Tom Chapin, The Crazy Frog Chorus, Emma Roberts, Trout Fishing in America, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dan Zanes, They Might Be Giants The Brak Show, The Real Tuesday Weld, Stevesongs, Thomas and Friends, The Powerpuff Girls, Demashita Powerpuff Girls Z, Super Mario Brothers, Recess Monkey, Sonic Underground, and Randy Kaplan.

The channel is staffed 24/7 and also has daily live shows.

Characters

There are several animal characters on the show, with whom callers can talk. Kenny, the host of the show, does all the voices. These characters appear on "The Animal Farm with Kenny Curtis", which is on from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The main animals are: Dirk, the fourth and forgotten chipmunk; Forrest Skunk, a kid version of Forrest Gump; Greg the tree sloth; Lorenzo Llama (who REALLY doesn't like to be touched), one of the main characters; Vinnie the Pooh, a "mafia-esq" talking bear; Luffa, a porcupine with an indeterminate European accent; along with other minor characters who occasionally stop by to irritate the host. The animals are involved in little skits meant to humor the children and parents listening.

Another host is Mindy. Mindy hosts "Birthday Missions," "The Absolutely Mindy Show," and "Two Realzies and a Whopper."

Evenings are hosted by Robbie Schafer, a children's music artist who's music is often played on the channel.

Reactions

The reactions to the new station are mixed. Some of the people had been listening to Kids Stuff and were upset with the change. Others enjoyed the new show. Many people complain about the lack of music.

References

  1. ^ "SIRIUS XM Radio Announces New Channel Lineups". Press Release. Sirius XM Radio. Retrieved 2008-11-13. [dead link]