‘PBS Retro’ brings back childhood classics

UNDATED FILE PHOTO: Fred Rogers, the host of the children's television series, "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," rests his arms on a small trolley in this promotional portrait from the 1980's. "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" will broadcast its last new episode August 31, 2001 it was announced August 30 in a statement by Rogers from Nantucket, Massachusetts. Rogers died at the age of 74 February 27, 2003 at his Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania home. He had been suffering from stomach cancer. (Photo by Family Communications Inc./Getty Images) (Getty Images/Getty Images)

PBS classics like” “Thomas & Friends,” “Zoboomafoo,” “Reading Rainbow” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” are now available to stream for free on the newly launched ‘PBS Retro’.

The channel is available on Roku and features PBS favorites from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. Much like over-the-air broadcasting, viewers will flip to ‘PBS Retro’ and watch whatever is streaming at the time. Though the shows will not be available to watch on-demand, the channel will be streaming 24/7, giving children and parents a break from ‘choice fatigue’.

The programming is sure to be a hit with children, but also their parents. “We recognize how important PBS programming has been for generations, and ‘PBS Retro’ creates a space where viewers can revisit cherished shows from their youth but also share these timeless series with a new audience,” said Andrea Downing, president of PBS Distribution.

The Roku Channel can be watched on Roku devices, web browsers, and in the Roku app.




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