The History of ABC Kids
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the history of ABC Kids, a TV block launched by Disney in 1997 after the merger with Capital Cities. It highlights the unique features of the block, including a virtual set and special day treatment. The block initially featured popular shows like 'Recess' and 'Disney's Dog,' with interstitials such as 'Schoolhouse Rock.' However, with the FCC's new regulations and the shift to live-action shows, the block declined and was eventually discontinued in 2011. The script also mentions 'Disney's One Too,' which aired on UPN.
Takeaways
- 🎬 The script discusses the history of a TV block from the 2000s, specifically ABC Kids, which was a significant part of Saturday morning programming.
- 🔄 In 1996, the Walt Disney Company merged with Capital Cities/ABC, leading to Disney owning one of the big three networks and prompting a revamp of ABC's programming.
- 🛠️ Michael Eisner, CEO of Disney at the time, sought to differentiate ABC's Saturday morning block from competitors like Fox Kids and Kids WB, enlisting Peter Hastings to make changes including a virtual set and special day treatment for Faraday.
- 🗓️ Disney's One Saturday Morning officially launched on September 13th, 1997, with a three-hour regular block that included a two-hour block of interstitials hosted by child actors.
- 📺 Popular shows like 'Recess' and 'Disney's Dog' were part of the programming, alongside educational interstitials such as 'Schoolhouse Rock', which first aired in 1973.
- 📉 The script mentions the downfall of Fox Kids and suggests watching a separate history video for more details on that topic.
- 🚀 In the early 2000s, live-action shows moved to the ABC Kids block, powered by zugzizzy, marking a shift in the type of content being aired.
- 🏠 In 2001, Disney's acquisition of Fox Family led to the end of Fox Kids and the introduction of a successor, ABC Kids, in 2002, which mainly aired reruns and certain seasons of 'Power Rangers'.
- 📈 The FCC introduced new regulations for Saturday morning TV, which impacted the programming strategy of ABC Kids, turning it into a repository for Disney Channel programming.
- 💤 ABC Kids eventually ceased in 2011, marking the end of an era for Saturday morning children's programming.
- 📺 The script also briefly mentions 'Disney's One Too', which aired on UPN, indicating there was another Disney-related programming block.
Q & A
What significant event occurred in 1996 that impacted ABC?
-In 1996, the Walt Disney Company merged with ABC Capital Cities, which was big news because Disney then owned one of the big three networks.
Who was tasked with revamping ABC's Saturday morning block in the late 1990s?
-Michael Eisner asked Peter Hastings to make changes to ABC's Saturday morning block to differentiate it from Fox Kids and Kids WB.
When did Disney's One Saturday Morning officially launch?
-Disney's One Saturday Morning officially launched on September 13th, 1997.
How long did the Disney's One Saturday Morning block air regularly?
-The block aired for three hours regularly, including a two-hour block of programming.
What was the role of child actors in the Disney's One Saturday Morning block?
-Child actors hosted interstitials within the Disney's One Saturday Morning block.
What is Schoolhouse Rock, and when did it first air?
-Schoolhouse Rock is an interstitial series that aired within the Disney's One Saturday Morning block, and it first aired in 1973.
What changes did the FCC make to Saturday morning TV that affected ABC Kids?
-The FCC made new changes to better regulate Saturday morning TV, which eventually led to ABC Kids becoming a graveyard for Disney Channel programming.
When did ABC Kids come to an end?
-ABC Kids was laid to rest in 2011.
What was the role of zugzizzy in the early 2000s for ABC Kids?
-Zugzizzy powered the live-action shows that moved to the ABC Kids block in the early 2000s.
What happened to Fox Kids after Disney bought Fox Family in 2001?
-After Disney bought Fox Family in 2001, Fox Kids was effectively replaced, and a successor, ABC Kids, was introduced in 2002.
What was the content of ABC Kids after its introduction in 2002?
-After its introduction in 2002, ABC Kids mainly aired reruns of Disney Channel programming and various seasons of Power Rangers.
Outlines
📺 ABC Kids Block Introduction
The script introduces a retrospective on the ABC Kids TV block from the 2000s, which was a significant part of the channel's programming. The block was launched on September 13, 1997, following the merger of the Walt Disney Company with Capital Cities/ABC. The aim was to create a unique Saturday morning block that stood out from competitors like Fox Kids and Kids WB. Michael Eisner, then CEO of Disney, sought to revamp the programming, enlisting Peter Hastings to implement changes such as a virtual set and treating the day as special. The block initially aired for three hours, featuring interstitials hosted by child actors and including popular shows like 'Recess' and 'Disney's Dog.'
🔄 Evolution of ABC Kids Block
This section of the script details the evolution of the ABC Kids block. It mentions the early success of 'Schoolhouse Rock,' which first aired in 1973 and became a hit. The script then discusses the shift in the 2000s when live-action shows were introduced to the block, powered by zugzizzy. In 2001, Disney's acquisition of Fox Family led to the discontinuation of Fox Kids, and the introduction of a successor, ABC Kids, in 2002. This new iteration primarily aired reruns of Disney Channel programming and various seasons of 'Power Rangers.'
📉 Decline and End of ABC Kids Block
The final part of the script addresses the decline of the ABC Kids block. It notes that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implemented new regulations to better oversee Saturday morning television content. As a result, ABC Kids gradually became a repository for Disney Channel programming that was no longer in demand. The block eventually ceased operations in 2011, marking the end of an era in children's television. The script also hints at another related topic, 'Disney's One Too,' which aired on UPN, suggesting a continuation of the story in a subsequent video.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡ABC Kids
💡Walt Disney Company
💡Michael Eisner
💡Peter Hastings
💡Faraday
💡Interstitials
💡Schoolhouse Rock
💡Fox Kids
💡Zugzizzy
💡FCC
💡Disney's One Too
Highlights
Walt Disney Company merged with Capital Cities in 1996, owning one of the big three networks.
Michael Eisner wanted to revamp ABC's Saturday morning block to differentiate from Fox Kids and Kids WB.
Peter Hastings was asked to make changes, including adding a virtual set and treating Faraday as a special day.
Disney's One Saturday Morning officially launched on September 13, 1997.
The block aired for three hours regularly, including a two-hour block of interstitials hosted by child actors.
Recess appeared on day one of Disney's One Saturday Morning.
Disney's Dog was moved to the block.
Schoolhouse Rock aired during interstitials, which first aired in 1973 and was a massive hit.
In the early 2000s, live-action shows moved to the block, powered by Zugzizzy.
When Disney bought Fox Family in 2001, Fox Kids was axed.
A sort of successor to ABC Kids was introduced in 2002, airing reruns of Disney Channel programming and Power Rangers seasons.
The FCC made new changes to better regulate Saturday morning TV.
ABC Kids became a graveyard for Disney Channel programming.
ABC Kids was finally laid to rest in 2011.
Disney's One Too aired on UPN but was not discussed in detail in the transcript.
The video is a history of ABC Kids and its evolution over time.
Transcripts
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so we're worry
oh yeah
the video
well say we got a surprise for you
it's about a TV block from a channel you
may know from the 2000s that's right
it's ABC Kids to start in 1996 Walt
Disney company merged with ABC Capital
Cities this was big news because Disney
now owned wants the big three networks
enter Michael Eisner who want to revamp
the ABC's Saturday morning block that
would differ from Fox kids and Kids WB
he asked Peter Hastings to make some
changes like adding a virtual set
and to treat Faraday as a special day
ABC agreed and so
on September 13th 1997
Disney's one Saturday morning officially
launched
and man
the block aired three hours regularly
and it included a two-hour block
there were many interstitials were in
there
hosted by child actors
recess appeared in for day one and
Disney's dog was moved to the block
interstitials like Schoolhouse Rock
aired when it first aired in 1973
it was a massive hit and what caused the
downfall of Fox kids go watch history of
Fox kids for learn more in the early
2000s live action shows moved to the
block powered by zugzizzy of course in
2001 when Disney bought Fox Family
Fox kiss smack the ax and also
to make some sort of successor ABC Kids
was introduced in 2002 which mainly air
reruns of Disney Channel programming and
whatever season of Power Rangers they
had Oh and before we get to downfall be
sure to subscribe so you never miss a
video of Simon okay now anyways the FCC
made some new changes to make sure to
better regulate Saturday morning TV and
by this point ABC Kids became a
graveyard
for Disney Channel programming and soon
enough it finally laid to rest in 2011.
also I may have forgotten to talk about
Disney's one too which aired on UPN
so until next time this is Simon
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