Playhouse Disney

Playhouse Disney
Launched	May 8, 1997
Closed	February 13, 2011
Network	Disney Channels Worldwide
Owned by	Disney-ABC Television Group
Slogan	Where learning is powered by imagination (October 4, 1998 – October 6, 2002) Imagine and Learn (October 7, 2002 – February 13, 2011)
Country	United States
Headquarters	Burbank, California, U.S.
Replaced by	Disney Junior (February 14, 2011-onwards)

Playhouse Disney was Disney Channel's programming block from 1997-2011. It aired weekdays from 6 AM until 2 PM and on weekends from 6 AM until 9 AM. Playhouse Disney was also available as a 24-hour television channel, but only in certain countries outside of the United States. Staring with the Playhouse Disney block on Disney Channel US on February 14, 2011, and concluding with Playhouse Disney Russia in September 2013, the Playhouse Disney blocks & channels were rebranded into Disney Junior.

History

Playhouse Disney started on the Disney Channel on May 8, 1997. However, it did not use its actual on-screen logo until 1999. In spring 2001, it re-launched with new graphics. On October 7, 2002, the block re-launched with a new logo and an animated light yellow clay ball named "Clay" (voiced by Debi Derryberry) whose catchphrases were "It's true!" and "Are you with me?" Clay would often morph himself into different things.

The previous programming announcer was actress Allyce Beasley (until March 30, 2007). The following day (March 31, 2007) "Clay" was replaced by two monkey hosts, Ooh and Aah. Every summer since 2007, usually starting sometime in May, Playhouse Disney's end time on weekdays aired only four hours. Disney Channel's original series are aired over this time slot during the change of lineup. On weekends, Playhouse Disney still aired six hours.

Programming

Original programming

Live-action series

• Bunnytown (November 10, 2007 – February 13, 2011)
• Imagination Movers (September 6, 2008 – February 13, 2011)

Animated series

• Little Einsteins (October 9, 2005 – February 13, 2011)
• Charlie and Lola (March 21, 2005 – February 13, 2011)
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (May 5, 2006 – February 13, 2011)
• Handy Manny (September 16, 2006 – February 13, 2011)
• My Friends Tigger & Pooh (May 12, 2007 – February 13, 2011)
• Special Agent Oso (April 4, 2009 – February 13, 2011)
• Jungle Junction (October 5, 2009 – February 13, 2011)

Acquired programming

Animated series

• Chuggington (January 18, 2010 – February 13, 2011)
• Timmy Time (September 13, 2010 – February 13, 2011)

Interstitial programming

• Shanna's Show (2003–2011)
• Choo Choo Soul (2006–2011)
• Lou and Lou: Safety Patrol (2007–2011)
• Happy Monster Band (2007–2011)
• Ooh, Aah & You (2007–2011)
• Shane's Kindergarten Countdown (2007–2011)
• Can You Teach My Alligator Manners? (2008–2011)
• Tasty Time with ZeFronk (2008–2011)
• Whiffle and Fuzz (2008–2009)
• Where is Warehouse Mouse? (2009–2011)
• Dance-A-Lot Robot (2010–2011)
• Handy Manny's School for Tools (2010–2011)

Former programming

Original programming

Live-action series

• Bear in the Big Blue House (October 20, 1997 – September 15, 2006)
• Out of the Box (October 5, 1998 – June 10, 2005)
• The Book of Pooh (January 22, 2001 – September 4, 2005)
• Johnny and the Sprites (October 9, 2005 – February 28, 2009)

Animated series

• PB&J Otter (March 15, 1998 – April 8, 2005)
• Rolie Polie Olie (October 4, 1998 - June 2, 2006)
• Stanley (September 15, 2001 – May 16, 2008)
• JoJo's Circus (September 28, 2003 – January 2, 2009)
• Higglytown Heroes (September 12, 2004 – March 29, 2009)

Acquired programming

Live-action series

• Sing Me a Story with Belle (October 5, 1998 – 2000)
• The Wiggles (June 17 2002 – June 12, 2009)
• The Doodlebops (April 11, 2005 – April 4, 2009)

Animated series

• Amazing Animals (April 16, 1996 – 2000)
• TaleSpin (April 6, 1997 – October 2, 1998)
• Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers (April 6, 1997 – September 5, 1999)
• The Little Mermaid (April 7, 1997 – September 7, 2002)
• The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (April 7, 1997 – September 1, 2006)
• Adventures in Wonderland (April 7, 1997 – June 5, 1998)
• Katie and Orbie (June 2, 1997 – 2000)
• Madeline (June 2, 1997 – January 2, 2005)
• Jungle Cubs (September 15, 1997 – 2000)
• 101 Dalmatians: The Series (October 5, 1998 – 2000)
• Sing Me a Story with Belle (October 5, 1998 – 2000)
• Rupert (September 4, 2000 - January 2001, aired on Nick Jr. in the United States)
• Anatole (2002 - 2003)
• The Koala Brothers (January 26, 2004 - May 16, 2008)

Interstitial programming

• Curious George (April 6, 1997 – 1999)
• Joke Time (April 6, 1997 – October 6, 2002)
• Spot the Dog (April 6, 1997 – October 6, 2004)
• Behind the Ears (1997–2000, 2007-2009)
• Circle Time (1997 – October 6, 2002)
• Microscopic Milton (1997 – October 6, 2002)
• Frankenguy and the Professor (November 3, 1997 – October 6, 2002)
• Magic Drawings (1998–2001)
• Pet Spot (1998–2000)
• Feet Beat (1998 – October 6, 2002)
• Poky and Friends (1999-2001)
• Pablo the Little Red Fox (1999 – October 6, 2004)
• Animal Stories (1999 – October 6, 2002)
• Mini Movies (2001 – October 6, 2002)
• Stanley's Animal Facts (2001-2006)
• Mike's Super Short Show (January 1, 2002 – 2007)
• Wiggles Time (2002)
• Music Time (2002)
• Use Your Noodle Time (October 7, 2002 – 2005)
• Mickey's Letter Time (October 7, 2002 – 2005)
• Sharing Time (October 7, 2002 – 2005)
• BB's Music Time (October 7, 2002 – 2007)
• Page's Word of the Day (October 7, 2002 - 2007)
• Who, What & Where with Bear Time (October 7, 2002 - 2004)
• Manners with Max (2002–2004)
• Mini Show-and-Tell Time (2003–2007)
• Project Playtime (2003-2007)
• Captain Carlos (2004–2008)
• Felix and the Flying Machine (2004–2007)
• Go Baby! (2004–2008)
• This is Daniel Cook (2005–2009)
• Johnny and the Sprites (October 9, 2005 - January 13, 2007)
• Here Come the ABCs (2006)
• Dan Zanes House Party (2006–2009)
• Flip (2006-2007)
• Feeling Good with JoJo (2006–2008)
• Here Come the 123s (2007)
• This is Emily Yeung (2007–2009)

Announcers

• Grey DeLisle (1997-2001)
• Allyce Beasley (2001-2007)
• Tara Strong (2007-2011)

Sponsorships

• McDonald's (2002-2006)
• Chuck E. Cheese's (2007-2008)

Rebranding

On May 26, 2010, it was announced that the Playhouse Disney block on Disney Channel US, as part of a new rebranding strategy, would be renamed "Disney Junior". The announcement also called for Disney Junior to launch as a 24-hour channel to replace Disney-owned SOAPNet in the United States (which occurred March 23, 2012), and for international channels & blocks with the Playhouse Disney name to also rebrand into Disney Junior. Playhouse Disney ended its almost 14-year run as a block on Disney Channel US on February 13, 2011, and Disney Junior started the next day.

Overseas Format

Main article: Playhouse Disney Overseas Format

Gallery

1998-2001 logo (North America)

2001-2002 logo (North America)

1999-2003 logo (International)

2002-2011 (North America), 2003-2011 (International)

2010-2011 logo

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