what do people think of kids tv today?

[branny]

Re: what do people think of kids tv today?

In the words of Eric Morcambe, rubbish! Not that I see much kid's TV. The most recent thing I used to see regularly was the hoobs when it was on early morning and I couldn't be bothered to switch over in my semi-slumber. Very annoying in parts but ok in others. Got to love Groob or Groove or whoever he is, the green one.

I've suffered a few 'in the night gardens' thanks to my friend's son. That's just bizarre, although I do have a soft spot for the Ninky Nonk.

I am well versed in all aspects of In the night garden. My daughter loves it and I have to admit one episode had me in fits of laughter. Iggle piggle dropped his blanket on the Pontipines house and Mr Pontipine ("MI MI MI MI") was doing his nut. Some of the other stuff is ridiculous. Even my daughter (who is 2) turns her nose up at Waybaloo. She does like watching my original 60s animated Spiderman dvds though.

[Trickyvee]

Re: what do people think of kids tv today?

In the words of Eric Morcambe, rubbish! Not that I see much kid's TV. The most recent thing I used to see regularly was the hoobs when it was on early morning and I couldn't be bothered to switch over in my semi-slumber. Very annoying in parts but ok in others. Got to love Groob or Groove or whoever he is, the green one.

I've suffered a few 'in the night gardens' thanks to my friend's son. That's just bizarre, although I do have a soft spot for the Ninky Nonk.

[Marine Boy]

Re: what do people think of kids tv today?

...I don't there's much more American programming than 20-30 years ago, certainly I remember lots of old cartoon short films & the works of Hanna Barbera etc.

Yes, I think you're right regarding the cartoons, but I feel that american comedies and quirky dramas are far more evident than they were 20 years ago.

[Richard1978]

Re: what do people think of kids tv today?

I don't get to see much children's TV these days, but a few years ago I was between jobs & often started channel hopping through the cable channels.

Some of the programmes on the kids channels were good enough to make me think I would have liked them when I was younger.

I don't there's much more American programming than 20-30 years ago, certainly I remember lots of old cartoon short films & the works of Hanna Barbera etc.

[Marine Boy]

Re: what do people think of kids tv today?

I don't have kids of my own but work in a primary school so try to keep abreast of the latest kids shows on TV. From what I've seen, they are really quite different to the shows I saw as a child. I'm worried I might be regarded as an old fogey by saying they aren't as good. (Though I do tend to feel that.)

The balance of fun-science programmes, period and comedy drama, sci-fi, magazine shows etc. seemed to be better in the 70s and 80s, and to a lesser degree, in the 90s. And of course, as has already been said, ITV have all but given up. The children at school are either talking about the American imports, or the 'flashing lights-falling over-gunge' game shows. That is when they're not talking about programmes that are shown way past their bedtime.

[Heather74]

Re: what do people think of kids tv today?

As this is about TV today and not the past, I've moved it into the members lounge

[colwn]

Hi - this is sort of linked into threads on here about how great kids tv was back in the day.

I'm guessing that many here - like me - remember some great kids tv shows on ITV (How2, Book Tower, The Adventure Game). And many - again like me - are now parents and have noticed how things have changed. ITV hardly does any new kids tv anymore.

I just wondered how you think today's kids viewing compares, particularly for older kids. There was a lot of talk about a crisis and things getting worse and I'd like to know if it's true that kids are watching mainly US programmes like everyone says. And maybe that doesn't really matter?