KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS
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Cookie Jar TV is a three-hour children's programming block on CBS
. It launched on September 16, 2006 as KOL Secret Slumber Party, re-branded as KEWLopolis on September 15, 2007 and again as Cookie Jar TV on September 19, 2009. The block replaced Nick Jr. on CBS
, which was produced by Viacom
's Nickelodeon
before CBS and Viacom became two separate companies, and CBS's former children's blocks, CBS Kids
, CBS Kidz and CBS Kidshow. The block is owned and programmed by Cookie Jar Entertainment (the successor to block creator DIC Entertainment
). As KEWLopolis, the block was a tie-in with a monthly teen magazine
, KEWL
, which was established in part by DiC in May 2007.
All programming in the block is in compliance with federal "E/I
" requirements as mandated by the Federal Communications Commission
. Though the block is intended to air on Saturday mornings, like its predecessors, some CBS affiliates choose to tape-delay 30 minutes to an hour of the block to air at a different weekend timeslot (usually on Sunday mornings).
, which co-produced programming with DIC. AOL managed the programming block's website, and produced public service announcement
s which aired both on television and online This alliance was what led to the name change for this block, and also because some of the programs were airing on Sundays (depending on the market).
In mid-2007, KOL withdrew sponsorship of the block. Afterwards, CBS and DIC announced a new partnership with American Greetings Corporation to produce the new KEWLopolis, a cartoon block aiming at young female children.
returned to Cookie Jar TV on February 5, 2011, replacing Noonbory and the Super Seven
and Sabrina: The Animated Series
.
In August 2011, promotions began airing advertising that the block would use the brand Team Toon beginning September 17, 2011. This is inaccurate since as of September 17, 2011, the block is still using the brand Cookie Jar TV.
Current programs as of September 17, 2011 (all shows are E/I
):
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
. It launched on September 16, 2006 as KOL Secret Slumber Party, re-branded as KEWLopolis on September 15, 2007 and again as Cookie Jar TV on September 19, 2009. The block replaced Nick Jr. on CBS
Nick Jr. on CBS
Nick Jr. on CBS was a Saturday morning children's programming block on CBS that began on September 16, 2000, replacing CBS Kidshow. This Saturday morning block presented programming from Nick Jr., which at the time shared common ownership with CBS under Viacom. When the block first properly aired,...
, which was produced by Viacom
Viacom
Viacom Inc. , short for "Video & Audio Communications", is an American media conglomerate with interests primarily in, but not limited to, cinema and cable television...
's Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
before CBS and Viacom became two separate companies, and CBS's former children's blocks, CBS Kids
CBS Kids
CBS Kidshow was a Saturday morning children's programming block on CBS. In 2000, CBS Kidshow was replaced by Nick Jr...
, CBS Kidz and CBS Kidshow. The block is owned and programmed by Cookie Jar Entertainment (the successor to block creator DIC Entertainment
DiC Entertainment
DIC Entertainment was an international film and television production company. In addition to animated television shows such as Ulysses 31 , Inspector Gadget , The Littles , The Real Ghostbusters , Captain Planet and the Planeteers , and the first two seasons of the English adaptation of...
). As KEWLopolis, the block was a tie-in with a monthly teen magazine
Teen magazine
Teen magazines are magazines aimed at female teenage readers. They usually consist of gossip, news, fashion tips and interviews and may include posters, stickers, small samples of cosmetics or other products and inserts. Magazines targeting teenage boys are not often called teen...
, KEWL
KEWL Magazine
KEWL Magazine is a national teen magazine distributed in the United States and Canada. It is published by KEWL, LLC and is located in Burbank, California, with distribution at mass merchandisers and bookstore chains throughout the country....
, which was established in part by DiC in May 2007.
All programming in the block is in compliance with federal "E/I
E/I
E/I, which stands for "educational and informative," refers to a type of children's television programming shown in the United States. The Federal Communications Commission requires that every full-service Terrestrial television station in the U.S. show at least three hours of these television...
" requirements as mandated by the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
. Though the block is intended to air on Saturday mornings, like its predecessors, some CBS affiliates choose to tape-delay 30 minutes to an hour of the block to air at a different weekend timeslot (usually on Sunday mornings).
History
DIC partnership
After the announcement of the CBS/DIC partnership, the latter announced programming block was originally going to be called CBS's Secret Saturday Morning Slumber Party (or CBS’s Saturday Morning Secret Slumber Party), but was later renamed KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS after DIC, who produced all of the children's programming for the block, partnered with KOL, the children's area of AOLAOL
AOL Inc. is an American global Internet services and media company. AOL is headquartered at 770 Broadway in New York. Founded in 1983 as Control Video Corporation, it has franchised its services to companies in several nations around the world or set up international versions of its services...
, which co-produced programming with DIC. AOL managed the programming block's website, and produced public service announcement
Public service announcement
A public service announcement or public service ad is a type of advertisement featured on television, radio, print or other media...
s which aired both on television and online This alliance was what led to the name change for this block, and also because some of the programs were airing on Sundays (depending on the market).
KEWLopolis
Cookie Jar Group
On July 23, 2008, DIC was acquired by the Cookie Jar Group. On February 24, 2009, it was announced that CBS renewed its contract with Cookie Jar for another three seasons, through 2012. While KEWLopolis was willing to carry Cake and Horseland over from KOL Secret Slumber Party, Cookie Jar TV removed all KEWLopolis programming upon its re-branding on September 19, 2009. Horseland and TrollzTrollz
Trollz is an American animated television series produced by DiC Entertainment and features the adventures of five fictional teenage girls, who call themselves the Best Friends for Life, who use magic to help them with their everyday life as well as battling whatever magical creatures and problems...
returned to Cookie Jar TV on February 5, 2011, replacing Noonbory and the Super Seven
Noonbory and the Super Seven
Noonbory and the Super Seven is an Canadian-South Korean animated television series produced by Daewon Media, and Cookie Jar Entertainment for Nickelodeon.-Summary:...
and Sabrina: The Animated Series
Sabrina: The Animated Series
Sabrina: The Animated Series is an American animated television series based on the Archie Comics character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. It was produced by DIC Entertainment, which was owned by Disney at the time...
.
In August 2011, promotions began airing advertising that the block would use the brand Team Toon beginning September 17, 2011. This is inaccurate since as of September 17, 2011, the block is still using the brand Cookie Jar TV.
Current programming
The block airs at different times on some CBS stations (some air it on one day, and others split into both weekends). CBS (as with any network) and the block's producers ask viewers to check local listings to find out when the shows air in their area.Current programs as of September 17, 2011 (all shows are E/I
E/I
E/I, which stands for "educational and informative," refers to a type of children's television programming shown in the United States. The Federal Communications Commission requires that every full-service Terrestrial television station in the U.S. show at least three hours of these television...
):
- Busytown MysteriesBusytown MysteriesBusytown Mysteries, also known as Hurray for Huckle!, is a Canadian animated television series created by Cookie Jar Entertainment. Currently the series airs in Canada as part of the Kids' CBC block on CBC Television, in the United Kingdom on the Tiny Pop channel and in the United States as part of...
- Danger RangersDanger RangersDanger Rangers is a television program that airs on PBS. It features six animal heroes who teach children about safety through example. It aired on CBS as part of the Cookie Jar TV block on September 17, 2011.-Voice Talent:*Jerry Houser as Sully...
- Doodlebops
- HorselandHorseland (TV Series)Horseland is an American animated series produced by DIC Entertainment. It is an animated drama and comic mischief program following events in the lives of a group of kids who are riding at Horseland, an equestrian school and stable. Their adventures include riding, raising, and entering their...
Former programming
- MadelineMadelineMadeline is a children's book series written by Ludwig Bemelmans, an Austrian author. The books have been adapted into numerous formats, spawning telefilms, television series and a live action feature film...
(reruns of 1993 show; September 16, 2006 - September 8, 2007; now on Cookie Jar Kids Network) - Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lotCare Bears: Adventures in Care-a-LotCare Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot is an animated television series by SD Entertainment and Cookie Jar Entertainment that premiered on CBS's KEWLopolis line-up on September 15, 2007, and is designed to be an immediate follow up to the movie Care Bears: Oopsy Does It!...
(September 15, 2007 - September 12, 2009) - Sabrina's Secret LifeSabrina's Secret LifeSabrina's Secret Life is an American animated television series based on the Archie Comics character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch produced by DiC Entertainment in partnership with Sony Pictures Television. It originally aired in syndication in 2003 as a spin-off of Sabrina: Friends Forever, Sabrina,...
(reruns of 2003 show; September 16, 2006 - January 29, 2011) - Strawberry Shortcake (reruns of 2003 show; September 15, 2007 - September 11, 2010)
- Dance RevolutionDance RevolutionDance Revolution is a television series from CBS and DiC Entertainment, in association with Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc, produced by Brookwell McNamara Entertainment , and based on the video game series Dance Dance Revolution.Originally known as Dance, Dance, Dance!, the series premiered on...
(September 16, 2006 - September 8, 2007) - CakeCake (TV series)Cake is a sitcom and How-to television series that originally aired on the KOL's Secret Slumber Party and KEWLopolis lineup on CBS. The show was broadcast from September 16, 2006 to December 9, 2006 in its first run and was broadcast from December 16, 2006 to September 12, 2009 in reruns only...
(September 16, 2006 - September 12, 2009) - Sushi PackSushi PackSushi Pack is an American animated television series produced by DIC Entertainment and American Greetings, that aired on the KEWLopolis block on CBS November 3, 2007 - September 12, 2009...
(November 3, 2007 - September 12, 2009) - Dino Squad (November 3, 2007 - September 12, 2009; now on This Is for KidsCookie Jar ToonsCookie Jar Toons is a daily children's programming block on the This TV digital broadcast network. The block is programmed by Toronto based Cookie Jar Entertainment...
) - Sabrina: The Animated SeriesSabrina: The Animated SeriesSabrina: The Animated Series is an American animated television series based on the Archie Comics character Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. It was produced by DIC Entertainment, which was owned by Disney at the time...
(reruns of 1999 show; September 16, 2006 - January 29, 2011) - Noonbory and the Super SevenNoonbory and the Super SevenNoonbory and the Super Seven is an Canadian-South Korean animated television series produced by Daewon Media, and Cookie Jar Entertainment for Nickelodeon.-Summary:...
(September 19, 2009 - September 11, 2010; now on Cookie Jar Kids Network) - Doodlebops Rockin' Road Show (now on Cookie Jar ToonsCookie Jar ToonsCookie Jar Toons is a daily children's programming block on the This TV digital broadcast network. The block is programmed by Toronto based Cookie Jar Entertainment...
) - TrollzTrollzTrollz is an American animated television series produced by DiC Entertainment and features the adventures of five fictional teenage girls, who call themselves the Best Friends for Life, who use magic to help them with their everyday life as well as battling whatever magical creatures and problems...
See also
- Cookie Jar Kids Network (Cookie Jar's former syndicated children's block)
- Cookie Jar ToonsCookie Jar ToonsCookie Jar Toons is a daily children's programming block on the This TV digital broadcast network. The block is programmed by Toronto based Cookie Jar Entertainment...
(Cookie Jar's daily children's block on This TVThis TVThis TV is a United States general entertainment television network, with a large emphasis in its programming on movies....
)