Cookie Jar Toons (also known as This is for Kids) was a daily children's programming block on the This TV digital broadcast network when it was partially owned by the former Weigel Broadcasting (seven years later, the network was acquired by Allen Media Group). The block was programmed by Canada-based DHX Media (formerly Cookie Jar Entertainment and today as WildBrain).[1][2]

Cookie Jar Toons
This is for Kids
TypeDaily children's programming block
Country
United States
AvailabilityNationwide, though not in every market
OwnerCookie Jar Entertainment (2008–2012)
DHX Media (2012–2013)
Launch date
November 1, 2008 (2008-11-01)
DissolvedOctober 31, 2013 (2013-10-31)
Affiliation(s)This TV
Replaced byUnbranded E/I programming

The block used the name Cookie Jar Toons for E/I programs, and the name This Is for Kids for non-E/I programs. Many of animated and live action shows where broadcast on the block were Cookie Jar archive programs from predecessors DIC and Cinar, though some (i.e.: Mona the Vampire) had never been seen in the United States before; other programs (i.e.: Sonic Underground) were previously seen on other American networks.

On November 1, 2013, Tribune Broadcasting took over Weigel's half-ownership of This TV, causing the weekday lineup to be replaced with more airings of films, while the weekend block was reduced to Sunday mornings and, due to the basic three-hour minimum required to meet E/I guidelines without any non-E/I content, it was replaced with double airings of three live-action series from Bellum Entertainment; Animal Atlas, Zoo Clues, and On the Spot, which have no specific branding or continuity.

Programming

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E/I Indicates program features content in line with FCC E/I programming guidelines.

E/I programming

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Title Premiere date End date Original network Source(s)
The Busy World of Richard ScarryE/I November 1, 2008 August 29, 2009 Showtime
Nickelodeon
[3]
October 2, 2010 October 26, 2013
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse AdventuresE/I November 1, 2008 September 25, 2010 HBO [4]
October 6, 2012 October 26, 2013
Wimzie's HouseE/I November 1, 2008 September 25, 2010 PBS Kids (PBS)
October 6, 2012 October 26, 2013
The Adventures of Paddington BearE/I November 3, 2008 August 28, 2009 HBO
HorselandE/I September 5, 2009 September 27, 2010 KOL Secret Slumber Party (CBS) [5]
October 1, 2012 October 31, 2013
Liberty's KidsE/I September 5, 2009 September 27, 2010 PBS Kids (PBS)
September 26, 2011 September 28, 2012
Magi-NationE/I September 27, 2010 September 25, 2011 Kids' WB! (The CW) [6]
Busytown MysteriesE/I October 2, 2010 September 29, 2012 Cookie Jar TV (CBS) [7]
Inspector GadgetE/I September 27, 2010 September 23, 2011 Syndication
CBS
[8]
October 1, 2012 October 31, 2013
CakeE/I October 2, 2010 September 24, 2011 KOL Secret Slumber Party (CBS) [9]
Dance RevolutionE/I [10]
Stargate InfinityE/I October 3, 2010 September 25, 2011 FoxBox (Fox) [11]
October 2, 2012 October 31, 2013
DinoSquadE/I October 1, 2011 September 29, 2012 KEWLopolis (CBS)
The DoodlebopsE/I October 2, 2011 October 27, 2013 Disney Channel
The Doodlebops Rockin' Road ShowE/I Cookie Jar TV (CBS)
Sabrina: The Animated SeriesE/I October 1, 2012 October 31, 2013 ABC Kids (ABC)
Disney's One Too (UPN)
[12]
MadelineE/I October 7, 2012 October 27, 2013 The Family Channel
ABC
Disney Channel
[13]

Non-E/I programming

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Title Premiere date End date Original network Source(s)
A Miss Mallard Mystery November 2, 2008 October 1, 2010 Originally aired [14]
Spider Riders September 2011 Kids' WB! (The WB/CW)
Animal Crackers August 30, 2009 Fox Family
Robinson Sucroe August 28, 2009 Originally aired
Flight Squad November 3, 2008 Toonturama (Telefutura) [15]
October 2, 2012 October 31, 2013
Ripley's Believe It or Not!: The Animated Series November 3, 2008 August 28, 2009 Fox Family
Emily of New Moon August 31, 2009 October 1, 2010 Originally aired [16]
September 26, 2011 October 27, 2013
Journey to the West – Legends of the Monkey King August 31, 2009 October 1, 2010 [17]
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz HBO
September 26, 2011 September 28, 2012
C.L.Y.D.E. September 1, 2009 September 30, 2010 Originally aired [18]
Mummies Alive! September 6, 2009 September 26, 2010 Syndication
Potatoes and Dragons Originally aired
Gadget Boy's Adventures in History September 27, 2010 September 23, 2011 The History Channel
Heathcliff Syndication
The Wacky World of Tex Avery
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog October 3, 2010 September 25, 2011 [a]
Alienators: Evolution Continues Fox Kids (Fox)
Sonic Underground BKN (Syndication)
Mona the Vampire September 26, 2011 October 27, 2013 Originally aired [19][20]
Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills September 30, 2012 USA Network
Super Duper Sumos October 2, 2011 September 30, 2012 Nickelodeon
Dark Oracle Originally aired
Action Man October 1, 2012 October 30, 2013 BKN (Syndication) [21]
Hurricanes [22]
MetaJets Cartoon Network [23]
ProStars October 2, 2012 October 31, 2013 NBC [24]

Acquired programming

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Title Premiere date End date Original network Source(s)
Green Screen AdventuresE/I September 6, 2009 October 26, 2013 WCIU-TV [b]
The Pink Panther Show September 27, 2010 September 22, 2011 NBC
ABC
[c]
Danger RangersE/I October 6, 2012 October 26, 2013 PBS Kids (PBS) [d][25]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About Cookie Jar Entertainment". Cookie Jar Group. Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
  2. ^ "MGM LAUNCHES THIS TV NETWORK". MGM. July 28, 2008. Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
  3. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Busy World of Richard Scarry (E/I) - Released Jul 3, 1994". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  4. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Country Mouse & City Mouse Adventures (E/I) - Released Nov 30, -0001". thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  5. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Horseland (E/I) - Released Sep 16, 2006". thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  6. ^ "Mon 25 Oct 2010-Sun 31 Oct 2010". This TV. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2011.
  7. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Busytown Mysteries (E/I) - Released Oct 29, 2007". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  8. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Inspector Gadget - Released Sep 12, 1983". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-19.
  9. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Cake (E/I) - Released Sep 16, 2006". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22.
  10. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Dance Revolution (E/I) - Released Jan 1, 2007". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22.
  11. ^ "Stargate Infinity". This TV. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  12. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Sabrina - Released Jan 1, 1999". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  13. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Madeline - Released Jan 1, 1993". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  14. ^ "This TV's official movie page for A Miss Mallard Mystery - Released Sep 1, 2000". thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  15. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Flight Squad - Released Jan 1, 1998". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  16. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Emily of New Moon - Released Jan 4, 1998". thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  17. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Journey to the West - Released Nov 30, -0001". thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  18. ^ "This TV's official movie page for C.L.Y.D.E. - Released Nov 30, -0001". thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  19. ^ "September 26, 2011". This TV. Archived from the original on September 24, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  20. ^ "October 27, 2013". This TV. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  21. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Action Man - Released Jan 1, 1995". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  22. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Hurricanes - Released Jan 1, 1993". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  23. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Metajets - Released Jan 1, 2008". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  24. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Prostars - Released Jan 1, 1991". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  25. ^ "This TV's official movie page for Danger Rangers (E/I) - Released Jan 1, 2003". www.thistv.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-09.
  1. ^ Only the first 13 episodes were broadcast.
  2. ^ A local program from former This TV flagship WCIU-TV
  3. ^ Non-Cookie Jar-owned series.
  4. ^ Distributed and presented by Cookie Jar.