Cable Programming for Kids and Families
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Animal Planet Cartoon Network Discovery Channel Disney Channel FUEL TV |
Hallmark Channel History Channel, The National Geographic Channel Nickelodeon TLC |
Animal Planet
(In HD where available)AKC/Eukanuba National Championship
This invitation-only dog show features the world’s best dogs, which have competed all year long in the hopes of getting a coveted invitation. Thousands of canines from around the country and across the globe will compete, but only one will come away with the prestige of being named National Champion. Watch all the action in the ring and go behind the scenes with exclusive coverage of the most prestigious canine event of the year.Bug-Eating Man
While Americans love eating meat, all those cows, pigs, and chickens can take their toll on the environment, and America’s leading insect-eater, David Gracer, wants to prove that there is an alternative. For thirty days, he will live on a diet that consists almost entirely of insects as he travels the country getting chefs, kids, and even a United States congressman to taste bugs.It's Me or the Dog
From unruly hounds to pampered poodles, dog trainer Victoria Stilwell has seen them all(added period .) With homes destroyed and marriages in trouble, it's not just the dogs that need help. This series follows Stilwell as she tries to restore harmony in American homes where the pet is running rampant and the family is in the dog house.Underdog to Wonderdog
This new series takes animal shelter dogs and turns their lives around completely. Each stray will be rescued and rehabilitated, trained by dog behaviorist Andrea Arden, primped by groomer Ali McLennan, and finally placed into a loving home that includes a custom-designed dog house built by carpenter David Leon.Cartoon Network
(In HD where available)Open Season
When he saves a fast-talking deer named Elliot from a crazed hunter, happily domesticated grizzly bear Boog has his perfect world turned upside down. A misunderstanding leaves these two unlikely pals stranded in the middle of the woods just as hunting season begins. Now, it's up to Boog and Elliot to rally the wild animals and turn the table on the hunters.The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
Flapjack is an impressionable young boy armed with an overwhelming desire to be known as a true “Adventurer.” He will do anything to follow his quest to reach a fabled floating island, no matter the number of insurmountable obstacles or overwhelming dangers he might face. Flapjack is joined by his two advice-giving best friends: a crusty old pirate called Captain K’nuckles and a wise-talking blue whale, Bubbie.The Powerpuff Girls Rule!!!
Still saving the day before bedtime, the world’s first kindergarten superheroes will be called upon to rescue the city of Townsville by retrieving a mysterious key that bestows absolute power to whoever possesses it. Crazed villains will stop at nothing to get their hands on the key.Discovery Channel
How Stuff Works
The number of products that can be derived from natural resources such as rubber, iron, corn, and water is amazing. How Stuff Works explores these naturally occurring materials one week at a time and showcases the variety of ways we use them in daily life, often unknowingly.Prototype This
An island warehouse in the San Francisco Bay hosts a team of engineers who invent the future—one prototype at a time. This expert team takes on the problems of the modern world by imagining the craziest one-of-a-kind prototypes of tomorrow and building them for people to experience today.Treasure Quest
Treasure hunting season begins with a search for the richest shipwreck treasure of all time—the billion-dollar cargo of the Merchant Royal. Set sail with Odyssey Marine Exploration to see if they turn up treasure or trash.Wreckreation Nation
Dave Mordal travels the country in search of bizarre hometown traditions, unusual competitions, and downright peculiar pastimes that make this country unique. Mordal immerses himself in unique and often highly competitive situations, daring to take on local experts.Disney Channel
Little Einsteins: Silly Sock Saves the Circus
Leo's amazing Silly Sock can do the most hilarious tricks and he has big dreams of joining the Silly Clothes Circus in Paris, France. Upon reaching the circus, they see that the other performers are in trouble, and Leo must help Silly Sock use his greatest trick of all to save the Circus and become the star of the show.The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck follows Zack and Cody aboard the S.S. Tipton, a luxury passenger cruise liner owned by London's father. The ship cruises the world with tourists and students who attend classes at Seven Seas High, the one high school that London's dad thinks will make his daughter a better student. While at sea, Zack and Cody still have their compass pointed towards mischief, and London learns to live a less extravagant lifestyle, including sharing a small room with Bailey, a country girl from Kansas.FUEL TV
(In HD where available)2008 Malibu Pro Team Challenge
An innovative format event with one of the largest prize purses in wakeboarding, the Malibu Team Challenge is a team-structured event. Watch for standout riding as Jimmy LaRiche, Kevin Henshaw, Danny Harf, Bob Soven, AJ Racinelli, Chad Sharpe, JD Webb, Erik Ruck, and Mike Ennen vie for $25,000 and bragging rights.LG Action Sports World Championships: BMX Vert & Skateboarding Street
The world's top BMX vert and skate street pros compete for the season-ending World Championships of Action Sports. Find out if BMX pro legend Jamie Bestwick can take a win away from Chad Kagy on the vert ramp and watch Greg Lutzka, Rodolfo Ramos, and Paul Rodriguez skate for the overall title on the street course.On Surfari
The McIntyre family's love of surfing obscure locations brings them and viewers much more than waves—it brings a dive into the culture, history, food, people, and pressing issues of the places they explore.The ASP Women's World Tour 2008 – Billabong Pro Maui
The final stop of the 2008 ASP Women's World Tour will determine who takes home the title. Can Stephanie Gilmore win her second straight surfing championship in two years, or will 2004 Champion Sofia Mulanovich realize her dream of another world title?Hallmark Channel
Expecting a Miracle
Young professionals Pete and Donna long to start a family, but one disappointment after another is beginning to affect their marriage. Feeling the need for a getaway, they head to Mexico for a short vacation, but a minor car accident strands them in a small, rustic town. They quickly realize this special town is changing both their lives and attitudes.Nanny Express
Three years after the death of their mother, Ben and Emily continue to drive their father crazy by going through one nanny after another. No one will take the job until Kate Hewitt appears. When Emily's brother and father start to like Kate too much, Emily pulls out all the stops to drive the nanny away, but only after succeeding does Emily realize how much Kate means to all of them.Taking a Chance on Love
Everything is going Peyton MacGruder’s way—she has reunited with the daughter she gave up for adoption, is in love with her boyfriend, and has a successful newspaper column. But when a devoted reader tells Peyton that her cautious views on love are completely wrong, the two women meet and bond over stories of mutual loss.History Channel, The
(In HD where available)Modern Marvels: Secret Access: Air Force One
Step inside the high-security domain of the Presidential Airlift Group, the top flight Air Force team operating the most recognizable aircraft in the world. Go under the skin of this uniquely modified Boeing 747 and discover what makes the president's plane faster, more secure, more comfortable, and more capable than any comparable plane.The Universe: The Moon
For thousands of years, mankind has found comfort in the presence of the Moon. It's been a lantern for nighttime travelers, a timekeeper for farmers, and a guiding light for sailors at sea. NASA is planning a permanent outpost on the only cosmic body ever visited by human beings. How did the Moon come to be? The answer is more astounding and spectacular than most residents of Earth have ever imagined.National Geographic Channel
(In HD where available)Break it Down: Orange Bowl
The former home of the Miami Dolphins and the host of five Super Bowls, the Orange Bowl is about to be demolished. Follow the demolition team responsible for breaking it down. In just four months, they will clear over a quarter-million square feet of stadium to get ready for the Florida Marlins' new ballpark. Using an array of megamachines, they will cut, pull, and pummel this massive structure until it is a bowl full of rubble. The iconic Orange Bowl is about to be history.Dangerous Encounters: Jurassic Shark
Host Brady Barr comes face-to-face with one of the most ancient carnivorous animals on the planet: the sixgill shark. It's Brady's mission to learn more about their behavior, but to do so he must dive into the shark-filled waters off the coast of Seattle. While filming some of the largest congregations of sharks ever seen, Brady and the team make an amazing observation and capture unique shark behavior on film.Dog Whisperer
Dog Whisperer goes into the homes of problem dogs and their frustrated owners and documents the remarkable transitions that take place under the calm but assertive guidance of Cesar Millan.Nickelodeon
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: Things I Want My Parents to Know…But May Not Tell Them
Most kids want their parents to understand them, yet it can be hard to talk to parents about these feelings—almost as if both groups are speaking different languages. In this special, Linda Ellerbee speaks to ten children from around the U.S. about the things they want their parents to know but may not tell them.Nick Jr.
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves Three Kings Day
Dora, Diego, and Boots are at cousin Diego’s rescue center dressed as kings for the Three Kings Day party at Dora’s house. Everyone is ready to go until Swiper accidentally scares the animals away. There cannot be a Three Kings Day party without them, so the trio sets out on an adventure to find the missing animals. Along the way, the group meets Dora’s friends, Najim from Egypt and Nelly from Mexico, who help find the runaway animals.TLC
Miss America Pageant
Find out who has the perfect mix of poise, style, talent, and beauty to be Miss America. Aired live from Las Vegas, Nev., and hosted by Mario Lopez, Miss America 2009 features 52 contestants as they compete for their ultimate crowning moment.My First Home
This series follows homebuyers through the process of purchasing their first property, giving an inside look into all the trials and tribulations that occur as people struggle to find a place they can call home.Real Simple. Real Life.
This unique lifestyle makeover show features a host and team of experts that help simplify the lives of women. The team of recurring experts specialize in health and nutrition, fashion and style, design and renovation, and organization and finances. Whether it is organizing the office, fixing finances or cleaning out a closet, the goal is the same—freeing the woman so she can spend less time doing what she has to do and more time doing what she wants to do.Copyright Cable in the Classroom and The National Cable & Telecommunications Association.
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