Breakfast
with Bear begins June 20
By
Greg James
June
6, 2005
"Breakfast
with Bear", the all new fun-filled hour for preschoolers, will
make its Disney Channel debut on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 7 am.
The programming block is hosted by Bear, the 7-foot tall star of
the Emmy Award-winning series "Bear in the Big Blue House"
as he pays visits to real homes across the USA.
Each
weekday morning, Bear will be seen greeting a preschooler and his
or her family, interacting with them as they go about the daily
routines children age 2-5 are mastering, including brushing teeth,
making wardrobe choices and getting dressed, tying shoes, stretching,
getting the body moving and eating a healthy breakfast. Throughout
Bear’s morning events, viewers will also be treated to periodic
short cartoons, songs, activities, episodelets, and other entertaining
(and education) moments.
The
"Breakfast with Bear" hour will premiere on Monday, June
20, 2005 during the Disney Channel's learning-based programming
block for preschoolers known as Playhouse Disney. The daily programming
block will air on Playhouse Disney from 7:00-8:00 am each morning
(check local listings for details).
"Breakfast
with Bear" is the first new entertainment initiative launched
by the Muppet Holding Company since acquiring the characters (along
with the Muppets) early last year. Along with "Breakfast with
Bear", the brand will be supported with additional initiatives,
including Internet content, live theatre shows, and a whole new
rollout of Bear related merchandise.
"Breakfast
with Bear" is produced by Rick Fernandes and Hold the Onions
Productions. Bear in the Big Blue House was created by Mitchell
Kreigman and produced by Jim Henson Productions.
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BEAR NEWS
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• Disney
plans to revive Bear for 10th anniversary
• New
Bear in the Big Blue House episodes to air in April
• Breakfast
with Bear begins June 20
• Four new
Bear DVD's coming in June
• New series,
Breakfast with Bear, to air in June
• Disney
completes acquisition of the Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House
• Disney
buys Jim Henson's Muppets and Bear
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