For Immediate Release
August 14, 2008

WTTW11 Launches New Children's Line-Up

Two new shows debut on September 1; revised schedule starts September 2

Chicago, IL - WTTW11, Chicago's most-watched television station for children 2-11, will be making some changes to its 6:00 am - 6:00 pm children's television programming, beginning on Monday, September 1, 2008.

Two new PBS shows, Martha Speaks and Sid the Science Kid , will make their WTTW11 debut with a day of special programming devoted to their new episodes, beginning at 7:30 am on Labor Day and running until 5:00 pm

Martha Speaks , based on the best-selling books by Susan Meddaugh, follows the adventures of Martha. She's the beloved family dog whose appetite for alphabet soup gives her the power of human speech. Targeting 4-to-7-year-olds, Martha Speaks ' amusing episodes are designed help bolster young children's vocabulary.

Sid's his name. Exploring is his game. Sid the Science Kid explores the wonders of everyday science. This new animated television series uses comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers, and is co-produced by The Jim Henson Company.

Both Martha Speaks and Sid the Science Kid join the popular WTTWKids line-up in their regular time slots on Tuesday, September 2. The new children's week-day schedule is:

6:00 am - Sesame Street
7:00 am - Arthur
7:30 am - Martha Speaks
8:00 am - Curious George
8:30 am - Sid the Science Kid
9:00 am - Super Why
9:30 am - Clifford the Big Red Dog
10:00 am - Sesame Street
11:00 am - WordWorld
11:30 am - Dragon Tales
Noon - Barney & Friends
12:30 pm - Calliou
1:00 pm - WordWorld
1:30 pm - Super Why
2:00 pm - Sid the Science Kid
2:30 pm - Arthur
3:00 pm - Maya & Miguel
3:30 pm - Martha Speaks
4:00 pm - Curious George
4:30 pm - Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman
5:00 pm - Word Girl
5:30 pm - Arthur

WTTW11 devotes more of its day to quality children's programming than any other station in the Chicago market. WTTW's National Productions division is also proud to develop and help produce unique educational programming for children, including the acclaimed and highly engaging series WordWorld. More information about WTTW11's children's line-up, educational and outreach efforts in the community, and programming for all of the WTTW11 broadcasting day is available at www.wttw.com.