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The Swamp (Ireland)
This is a list of television programmes to have been broadcast on the children's television strand ''The Den'' of RTÉ in the Republic of Ireland from 1986 until its conclusion. ''Creature Feature'' Éanna ni Lamhna presented ''Creature Feature''. It had a nature theme. ''Draw with Don'' Each week Don Conroy would arrive at the studio to draw a picture (often of his beloved owls) or read from one of his children's books. ''The Den'' presenter, on his own sketchpad, would typically try to mimic Don's style; he would inevitably fail to match Don. Towards the end, Don would show the viewers a selection of drawings sent to him over the course of that week. ''Echo Island'' ''Echo Island'' —a "children's magazine" show along the lines of ''Blue Peter''—first aired in 1994. It ran three days a week for the first season, adding an extra programme at the start of the second season in September 1995, with two in English and the other two '' as Gaeilge''. It was renamed ''Echo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children's Television
Children's television series (or children's television shows) are Television show, television programs designed specifically for Child, children. They are typically characterised by easy-going content devoid of sensitive or adult themes and are normally broadcast during the morning and afternoon when children are awake, immediately before and after school schedules generally start in the country where they air. Educational television, Educational themes are also prevalent, as well as the transmission of cautionary tales and narratives that teach problem-solving methods in some fashion or another, such as social disputes. The purpose of these shows, aside from profit, is mainly to entertain or educate children, with each series targeting a certain age of child: some are aimed at infants and toddlers, some are aimed at those aged 6 to 11 years old, and others are aimed at all children. History Children's television is nearly as old as television itself. In the United Kingdom, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Young (presenter)
Thomas Anthony Meade (1959 – 31 October 2021), known professionally as Simon Young, was an Irish radio and television presenter. He started in pirate radio and DJ'ing in the 1970's. He presented various TV shows such as '' The Beatbox'' and had radio shows on 2FM. He was also known for making contributions to the cult children's television strand, ''Dempsey's Den'', hosted by his radio colleague at that time, Ian Dempsey. Young resigned from RTÉ in 2002 and held a very private life until 2011. He died ten years later, at the age of 62. Career Young presented ''Simon's Choice'' or ''Simon's Saturday Choice'' on Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 13:00 in the late 1980s. The catchphrase "Hey Simon, What toime is ittt?" originates from this time. ''Choice'' was a marketing tool used by the Bank of Ireland, which offered cheap "Fair Cards" for under-26s who opened a "Choice" account at one of their branches. Young was distinguishable by his moustache which he grew when he was 15 af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alvin And The Chipmunks (1983 TV Series)
''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' is an American animated television series featuring the Chipmunks, which was produced by Bagdasarian Productions in association with Ruby-Spears Enterprises from 1983 to 1987, Murakami-Wolf-Swenson in 1988 and DIC Enterprises from 1988 to 1990. Much of the overseas animation was done by Hanho Heung-Up for Seasons 2-5. The Murakami-Wolf-Swenson episodes were animated by A-1 Productions. The last Season was animated by Sei Young Animation. The show aired from September 17, 1983, to December 1, 1990, on NBC and is the follow-up to the original 1961–1962 series, '' The Alvin Show''. The show introduced the Chipettes, three female Chipmunks with their female caretaker, Miss Beatrice Miller (who joined the cast in 1986). In 1988, the show switched production companies to DIC Enterprises; the first 11 episodes of season 6 were produced by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson, and the series was renamed to ''The Chipmunks''. In 1987, during the show's fifth se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The All-New Popeye Hour
''The All New Popeye Hour'' is an American children’s animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and King Features Entertainment. Starring the comic strip character Popeye, the series aired from 1978 to 1983 Saturday mornings on CBS. Despite the series' mixed reception (mostly being criticized about its cheap animation, writing and PSAs), it was a hit for King Features Entertainment. Production The show was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, which tried to retain the style of the original ''Thimble Theatre'' comic strip while complying with the prevailing content restrictions on violence. Featured characters, aside from the popular main stars of Popeye, Bluto, Olive Oyl and Wimpy, were Swee'Pea, Poopdeck Pappy, Eugene the Jeep and Popeye's quadruplet nephews. Popeye's outfit reverted to his original blue sailor's uniform, except for his white hat, which retained the "Dixie cup" style featured in his white United States Navy uniform. Bluto's name was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of Rocky And Bullwinkle And Friends
''The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends'' (commonly referred to as simply ''Rocky and Bullwinkle'') is an American animated television series that originally aired from November 19, 1959, to June 27, 1964, on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC and NBC television networks. Produced by Jay Ward Productions, the series is structured as a variety show, with the main feature being the serial (radio and television), serialized adventures of the two title characters, the anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic flying squirrel Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Rocket J. ("Rocky") Squirrel and moose Bullwinkle J. Moose. The main antagonists in most of their adventures are the two Soviet Union, Russian-like spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale, both working for the Nazi-like dictator Fearless Leader. Supporting segments include "Dudley Do-Right" (a parody of old-time melodrama), "Mr. Peabody, Peabody's Improbable History" (a dog named Mr. Peabody and his boy Sherman traveling throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
