Has children's programming improved since you were a kid?

Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters
Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters
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What does Sesame Street's move to HBO say about the future of television?

MPR News host Marianne Combs held a discussion on the rise of on-demand content, diversity in kids shows and the entertainment and educational values of kids' programming.

Discussion highlights:

"Live TV is still the number one way kids watch video," said Lesli Rotenberg

Kids spend more time on the PBS website playing games than watching TV shows.

Help us build a best-of list for parents by commenting below: What TV show would you recommend to other parents? Whether it is educational or pure entertainment?

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