YTV Jr.

YTV Jr. (formerly The Treehouse) was a preschool programming block on YTV, airing from 1994 to 2002.

YTV Jr.

Network	The WB
Launched	November 3, 1997; 28 years ago (1997-11-03)
Closed	June 17, 2006; 19 years ago (2006-06-17)
Country of origin	Canada
Headquarters	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Formerly known as	The Treehouse (1994–98)
Format	Children's programming block
Running time	6.5 hours (1994–99) 5.5 hours (1999–2002)

History

In 1991, YTV introduced a preschool block with Canadian content, featuring hosts like Katie, Krista, and Todd, along with the Grogs. In 1994, the block was rebranded as The Treehouse, set in a treehouse with various programs. In 1997, Treehouse TV launched, and The Treehouse block received new bumpers and a new set. On September 7, 1998, it became YTV Jr. with new shows and short series, and the block ended in mid-2002.^[1]

Programs

The Treehouse

• The Adventures of Peter Pan (1997–98)
• Ballooner Landing (1994–98)
• Barney & Friends (1997)
• Bertha (1994–95)
• Casper and Friends (1995–97)
• Lamb Chop's Play-Along (1994–97)
• Maya the Bee (1994–95; 1997–98)

YTV Jr.

• The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1995–2002)
• Bananas in Pyjamas (1995–2002)
• Blue's Clues (1998–02)
• Angelina Ballerina (2001–02)
• The Fuzzpaws (1998–2002)
• The Wind in the Willows (2000–02)

YTV PlayTime

• Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010–11)
• George Shrinks (2010–12)
• Little Bear (2010–12)