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Teletubbies vs. Sesame Street: What Kids' TV Is Really For
What is children's television actually for? Is it a tool to prepare kids for school, or a place for them to inhabit a world of nonsense and delight? This episode unpacks the sixty-year war between the didactic and creative traditions in kids' TV—from the educational psychology of Sesame Street to the radical weirdness of Teletubbies, and the modern clash between Bluey and Cocomelon. We explore the philosophies encoded in pacing, color, and character design, and what the industry's creators actually believe they're doing. Episode 5141 — myweirdprompts.com/n/5141 (permanent short link…
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