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Alcatraz: Creepy TV I Don’t Recommend For Tweens

Alcatraz started out strong last week on Fox – and at 8pm, right in the sweet spot for Tween viewing. My kids and I watched it and were intrigued. But Monday night’s episode (1/23) aired at 9pm and turned out … Continue reading

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David Pogue To Host New NOVA Series on PBS: Hunting The Elements

NOVA has started off 2012 with a bang: Deadliest Volcanos premiered January 4th, Bombing Hitler’s Dams aired January 11th, 3D Spies of WW1 will air on January 18th, and Mystery of a Masterpiece on January 25th, with Ice Age Death Trap coming … Continue reading

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Clue Comes to The Hub: Live Action Game Show Mini-Series

Tweens have taken over the world. In case you don’t believe me, take a look at Clue on the Hub. Where there were once characters of, let’s say, advanced age in the board game of Clue, there are now Tween … Continue reading

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Our America with Lisa Ling: Invisible Wounds of War on the OWN Network

Have you seen Our America with Lisa Ling on OWN? It’s a phenomenal show, in its second season and pulling no punches. Nowhere else are you seeing the kinds of subject matter she’s dealing with in such a straightforward, non-sensational … Continue reading

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Strawberry Shortcake Has A New Pal: Cherry Jam

Tween girls will love this: Strawberry Shortcake has a new gal pal: Cherry Jam! She’s the newest character to join the world of Berry Bitty City. And she’s a rock star. Literally. Cherry Jam is described as a “mega-singing star” … Continue reading

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R. L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, The Hub, Frankie Jonas & Halloween Fun

Pumpkinhead is the newest episode from R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series on The Hub. It premieres this Saturday, October 29th, guest stars Frankie Jonas – and if you’re not careful, it may scare the pants off you. Frankie … Continue reading

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Ken Burns Prohibition Coming to PBS October 2 – 4: Drinking to Ensue

Ken Burns has made the definitive documentary about Prohibition in America and it will air on PBS starting this Sunday, October 2nd. And I have decided that even though October 2nd, 3rd and 4th are school nights, we ought to … Continue reading

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Family Game Night is Back! With Todd Newton & Viewer Sweepstakes

Well, of course, Family Game Night never really left. We have game night at my house and it’s always a big hit. (We love Uno.) But Family Game Night the show is back on the Hub network as of tomorrow … Continue reading

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A Visit to the Set of Hole in the Wall

My kids and I were invited to the set of Hole In The Wall, a funny family game show on Cartoon Network. We had a great time, got to meet Teck Holmes, the host of the show, and got to … Continue reading

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Dinosaur Train Giveaway in Honor Of National Train Day May 7, 2011

If you’re like me and have a kid who loves PBS’ Dinosaur Train, I hope you’ll enter this contest for tickets to attend the National Train Day Celebration at the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum on May 7, 2011. … Continue reading

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