Best non-Cable TV shows for a toddler?

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We have only broadcast TV, and are looking for some more variety for our toddler to watch. We currently record the following shows on our TiVo, and let him choose:

  • Dinosaur Train (PBS)
  • Sesame Street (PBS)
  • Sid the Science Kid (PBS)
  • Curious George (PBS)
  • Thomas & Friends (PBS)

I've noticed that there are some Saturday-morning shows airing on other channels (ABC, CBS, FOX, etc.) but don't know what the quality of them is, or where I should start. I'm looking for things that are of good production quality (as are the above shows) and offer at least a little educational value.

Over the holidays, he watched some Tom & Jerry, and some Bugs Bunny, and I think both of these are a bit over his head, as well as being not particularly current with more modern parenting values.

What other shows would be good for a toddler?

Are there any other non-cartoon shows that would be good for this age?

We don't receive Nick, Disney, Cartoon Network, etc., as these are all cable channels.

Kids:
Steve Lacy

"Daddy do it!"
Silicon Valley

Jan 5, 2010

3 Answers

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    Dragon Tales. Blues Clues. Dora the Explorer. Diego.

    I don't think any of those shows are on broadcast TV, are they?

    - Steve Lacy, Jan 6, 2010

    Certainly Dragon Tales is since we no longer have cable. The others may be from when we did.

    - kristie, Jan 11, 2010

    Anonymous

    Jan 6, 2010

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    Bob the Builder is popular with my crew. I think Sid the Science Kid is a little old for a toddler. Sesame Street is good. Mister Rogers. Barney and Teletubbies (if you can stomach them). Arthur. Zooboomafoo (sp?) -- cute animal show.

    Anonymous

    Jan 11, 2010

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    Between the Lions on PBS seems good, but haven't seen much of it.

    Anonymous

    Jan 13, 2010



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