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PBS dumps multicast kids channel

July 7th, 2006

A planned digital broadcast channel for kids has been shelved due to public TV’s budget woes. The multicast channel, known as PBS Kids Go!, was to be programmed for tweens and delivered both over the air and on cable TV systems.

Earlier:
Public TV signs cable carriage agreement for multicast channels

• Link: Broadcasting & Cable
• See also: Don’t Starve Barney & Friends (Hartford Courant editorial)

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