TVOKids
TVOkids (stylized as tvokids) is the brand for most of the children's programming aired by TVO in Canada. It was launched on April 1, 1994,[1] and runs from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. The brand also operates two 24-hour online live streams, one that features regular TVOkids programming (simulcast with broadcast television), and another dedicated to its original series PAW Patrol. These channels are targeted at ages from 2 to 11.
 Logo used since December 2022 | |
| Network | TVO |
|---|---|
| Launched | April 1, 1994[1] |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Owner | Government of Ontario |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Format | Children's programming block |
| Running time | 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (EST) - 5:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. (Weekends) |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Official website | tvokids.com |
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Picture format | |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Available on full-power and some low-power stations in Ontario | Check local listings for stations |
| Streaming media | |
| YouTube | TVOKids |
| YouTube (PAW Patrol) | TVOKids Paw Patrol |
Hosts
Since its inception in 1994, TVOKids has had numerous hosts. In chronological order, the hosts of TVOKids were: Patty Sullivan, Kevin Brauch, Joseph Motiki, Rekha Shah, Julie Zwillich, Gisèle Corinthios, Phil McCordic, Julie Patterson, Nicole Stamp, Milton Barnes, Mark Sykes, Jackie English, Ryan Field, Kara Harun, Drew Dafoe, Dalmar Abuzeid, Cassius (Cass) Crieghtney, Melissa Peters, Daniel Fernandes, Mickeey Nguyen, Laura Commisso, Monica Brighton, Greg Liow, Lucas Meeuse and Matt Nethersole.
The current hosts are Laura Commisso, Matt Nethersole, and Monica Brighton.
Programming
That TVO Kids Show
That TVO Kids Show launched on August 26, 2019. It was hosted by Laura and Lucas. It broadcasts live daily. During each episode, a different code is given to the audience then going to live stream via webcam or phone for the day's topics or feature showcase.
That TVO Kids Show ended on April 8, 2022, replaced with reruns of various shows from TVO's library.
School Age
School Age (formerly known as The Crawlspace and The Space) is the name of the afterschool programming block. It airs nonstop episodes of various series with a host block between each episode. The Crawlspace launched on April 4, 1994, and was originally hosted by Patty Sullivan and Kevin Brauch. School Age airs daily. It is hosted by Matt, Greg Liow, Laura Commisso, and Lucas Meeuse.
Preschool
TVOKids' preschool block, (formerly The Nook and Gisèle's Big Backyard), airs weekdays. It includes interstitial segments hosted by Gisèle Corinthios and several puppets, including Sticks the Squirrel (Jason Hopley), Jay the Blue Jay (Ali Eisner), Melvin the Skunk (Marty Stelnick), This (Ryan Field), That (Frank Meschkuleit), and Polkaroo. Polkaroo's trio of "Polka Dot Door Friends" Dumpty, Humpty, and Marigold also appear in smaller-than-human doll size rather than larger-than-human suits. This is their first re-appearance since Polka Dot Shorts ended in 2001.
TVO ended production of new Gisele's Big Backyard segments in May 2016.[2]
Logo
Showing here is the 2015 logo. In 2019, the logo slightly modified its logo by adding new colors.- On December of 2022, TVOKids update its logo by adding new fonts.
Programming
References
- tvo kids Homepage
- "TVO to End In-House Production of New Short Segments of Gisle's Big Backyard". Broadcaster Magazine. Retrieved 14 April 2016.