The PBS Kids Sharing Show

The PBS Kids Sharing Show was a programming block created by PBS Kids. It aired on daily afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM EST, in the slot formerly occupied by The Let's Go Show. Unlike other blocks, which had human hosts, this block had animated hosts: Dot, Dee, and Del. Also unlike the other blocks, it didn't have a theme for each blockisode.

Premise

 * "On weekday afternoons, The PBS Kids Sharing Show sets the stage for hand puppets, viewer-submitted videos and favorite Sprout® characters to share talents and celebrate “Look what I can do!” moments. Set within a homemade puppet theater, the PBS Kids House Band performs songs and introduces videos sent in by viewers. Led by Dot, a loveable and positive green emcee who encourages everyone to let their talents shine, the PBS Kids House Band also features Del, a beatnik boy who plays the stand-up bass and Dash, a colorful girl showman on keyboards. The PBS Kids Stage Mice help out backstage and Dot's brother visits from time to time to help encourage family interaction. The puppet theater is framed with a colorful curtain that opens to reveal different acts from animation and puppetry to videos created and sent in by PBS Kids viewers. The show includes segments from PBS KIDS' trusted program library, including: Angelina Ballerina,™ Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,™ Bob the Builder,™ and Zoom." (link)

Goals

 * "The PBS Kids Sharing Show encourages preschoolers to invite family members to share meaningful and playful moments with them. The show promotes family interaction, introduces preschoolers to the concept of sharing and helps children exercise their imaginations."

Interactive Components

 * "Parents can share their preschooler’s creations with The PBS Kids Sharing Show at PBSKids.org. Through the site, parents can upload their preschooler’s artwork and then tune in to the on-air show to see if the artwork was selected to be part of a short animated segment which airs as a part of The PBS Kids Sharing Show."

Co-Viewing Components

 * "Sharing is a central theme of The PBS Kids Sharing Show, therefore interaction between parents and preschoolers is strongly encouraged as children are introduced to the concept of sharing with others. Through video and artwork submissions, parents and preschoolers are able to create something together and then tune in to PBS Kids to see if it was selected to be on-air."

Characters

 * Dot (performed by Alisa Besher) was a green teenage girl with orange hair and a blue dress with a green flower on it. She was the leader of the PBS Kids House Band, and introduced episodes of PBS Kids shows.
 * Dee (performed by Kenny Yates) was a green girl with a sparkly suit. She played the keyboard.
 * Del (performed by Brendan Gawel) was a green boy with sunglasses and a striped shirt. His name is a pun on the word "courtesy." He played the bass.
 * Stage Mice were a group of five young mice that help out on the set. They often appeared during the credits of shows.
 * Dash was Dot's brother who made occasional appearances.