The More You Know (TV programming block)

The More You Know (TMYK) is an American programming block that is programmed by Litton Entertainment, autonomous unit of the Hearst Television subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation, and debuted on October 8, 2016 on NBC and January 6, 2018 on Telemundo (as MiTelemundo) as the successor to the animation block NBC Kids. It airs on Saturday mornings on NBC and Telemundo, and as of 2017 is replayed Sunday mornings on sister network Cozi TV. The block's programs are also available through all of NBC's video on demand venues, including the network's site/app, Hulu, and cable/satellite services.

The More You Know
NetworkNBC (2016–present)
Cozi TV (2017–present)
Telemundo (2018–present)
LaunchedOctober 8, 2016 (2016-10-08)[1] (NBC)
January 6, 2018 (2018-01-06) (Telemundo; as MiTelemundo)
Country of originUnited States
Ownerleased by Litton Entertainment subsidiary of Hearst Television
FormatSaturday morning E/I block
Running time3 hours
Original language(s)English

Based on NBCUniversal's series of public service campaigns of the same name, the three-hour Saturday morning block features live-action programming aimed at kids and teens that are designed to meet federally mandated educational programming guidelines.[2]

It is Litton's fourth E/I-centric programming block across the major U.S. television networks, joining three other Litton blocks: Weekend Adventure (syndicated to ABC stations), Dream Team on (CBS), and One Magnificent Morning on (CW).[3][4][5][6]

History

On February 24, 2016 and March 2016, NBC and Telemundo announced that it would discontinue its existing Saturday morning block NBC Kids, which was programmed by Sprout (now Universal Kids), in favor of The More You Know, a new, three-hour block produced by Litton Entertainment, that would feature live-action educational programming aimed towards teenagers and their parents. The block serves as a brand extension of The More You Know—a series of public service campaigns first launched by NBC in 1989.[7]

NBC Kids aired for the final time on September 25, 2016 on NBC and December 31, 2017 on Telemundo; it was the last weekend morning block across the major U.S. commercial broadcast networks that featured programs for children. Such content has shifted towards cable networks and online video on demand services for cartoons and other youth-oriented live-action programming due to those platform's less-onerous regulations for children's content.[8]

It was originally scheduled to debut on October 1, 2016. However, it was pushed back one week due to NBC Sports' coverage of the 2016 Ryder Cup, and it was rescheduled to October 8, 2016.[1] On January 6, 2018, the MiTelemundo block was relaunched to contain programs aired from The More You Know, however, it retained the MiTelemundo name, albeit with all of Litton's programming dubbed in Spanish.[9][10]

Programming

Current programming
  • The Champion Within with Lauren Thompson (October 8, 2016 –[1] present)[11]
  • Consumer 101 (October 6, 2018 –[12] present)[11]
  • Vets Saving Pets (October 6, 2018 –[12] present)[11]
  • Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer (January 5, 2019 – present)
  • Roots Less Traveled (April 4, 2020 – present)

Former programming
  • Give (October 8, 2016 – March 31, 2018)[1]
  • Wilderness Vet with Dr. Oakley (October 8, 2016 – May 26, 2018)
  • Journey with Dylan Dreyer (October 8, 2016 – July 21, 2018)[1] (reruns on Antenna TV beginning August 24, 2019)
  • Health + Happiness with Mayo Clinic (April 7, 2018 – August 4, 2018)[13]
  • A New Leaf (October 5, 2019 – March 28, 2020)
  • The Voyager with Josh Garcia (October 8, 2016 –[1] June 1, 2019)[11]
  • Naturally, Danny Seo (October 8, 2016 –[1] June 1, 2019)[11]

References
  1. "NBC and Litton Entertainment Announce Fall 2016 Line-Up for The More You Know Programming Block". The Futon Critic. August 8, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  2. Middleton, Richard (February 26, 2016). "NBC, Litton prep factual block". C21Media. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
  3. "CBS Slates Teen-Centric Programming Block For Saturdays". Deadline Hollywood. July 24, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  4. James, Meg (July 24, 2013). "CBS partners with Litton Entertainment for Saturday teen block". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  5. Albiniak, Paige (June 5, 2014). "Litton Teams with The CW on New E/I Block". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  6. Ostrow, Joanne (June 5, 2014). "CW adds Saturday morning teen block". The Denver Post. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  7. Garber, Megan (September 16, 2014). "'The More You Know': There's More to Know". The Atlantic. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  8. Malone, Michael (February 24, 2016). "NBC, Litton Partner on 'The More You Know' Block". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  9. Desk, TV News. "Telemundo Kicks Off 2018 with New 'Mi Telemundo' Programming Block". Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  10. "Litton Entertainment & Telemundo Kick Off 2018 with the new "Mi Telemundo" Kids Programming Block Premiering Jan. 6". Litton Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  11. {{cite news |title=NBC And Litton Entertainment Announce New Spring 2020 Lineup |url=http://www.litton.tv/in-the-news-1/nbcrootslesstraveled |accessdate=March 31, 2020 |work=BroadwayWorld.c
  12. "NBC and Litton Entertainment Announce New Fall 2018 Lineup for Award-Winning The More You Know Family Programming Block". Litton Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  13. "NBC and Litton Entertainment Announce New Educational Series Set to Premiere on Saturday, April 7". Litton Entertainment. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
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