HBO Kids

US children's TV block of shows

HBO Kids (formerly Jam) is an American television block for children. It is operated by Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO). The block is shown in the mornings. HBO Kids runs on HBO Family, HBO's sister station for children and families.[1]

HBO Kids
NetworkHBO Family
LaunchedAugust 26, 2001; 22 years ago (2001-08-26)
ClosedFebruary 29, 2024; 49 days ago (2024-02-29)
Country of originUnited States
OwnerHome Box Office, Inc.
(Warner Bros. Discovery)
Formerly known asJam (2001–2016)
Sister networkMagnet (2001–2005)
Running time6am-3pm (2001-2004)
6am-1:30pm (2004-2005)
6am-9am (2005-2006; 2020-2021)
6am-12:00am (2006-2007)
6am-8am
6am-10am (2020)
4pm-5pm (formerly)
6am-11am (2011–2020)
5am-6pm (2021-2024)
Original language(s)English
Official websiteOfficial website

The block runs from 6:00 am to between 8:00 and 9:00 am (ET) on weekdays. The programs on the block are not shown in a standard half-hour timeslot. The block used to have an weekday 4pm timeslot. That timeslot was filled with The Electric Company. The block used to also air on weekends until October 2020.

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References change

  1. "HBO Family Announces New Lineup for Fall 2001". WarnerMedia. 2001-08-01.