Classic Media Kids Network

The Classic Media Kids Network was a syndicated children's programming block that airs selected Classic Media shows on local Fox, MyNetworkTV, and independent stations to provide them with a source of E/I programming required by federal law. The block is known on air as simply Classic Media. It was first formed in 2002, and was syndicated by Sony Wonder from 2002 to 2006, and then by Entertainment Rights. In early 2007, the group announced that they would renew the focus of the block with an emphasis on offering Classic Media programming to additional digital subchannels to meet their E/I needs. On July 23rd, 2012, it has been announced that Classic Media would be acquired by DreamWorks Animation. On August 22nd 2012, the deal was completed, and the block was later relaunched as the DreamWorks Classics Kids Network. The block ceased to exist on September 18, 2013.

National ad sales for the syndicated blocks were handled by Sony Wonder with barter basis available. Ads could have stitched together other programs throughout the three blocks.

History
In January 2002, Classic Media announced three syndicated children's programming E/I blocks called Classic Media Kids Network with 200 stations including those owned by Tribune, Sinclair, Clear Channel and Cox signed up to carry the blocks. Eric Ellenbogen and John Engelman, the founders of Classic Media, help develop the blocks. By August, 400 stations had signed 3 to 5 year deals. The block was launched on September 1. With its three feeds, Classic Media Kids was on Fox, The WB and UPN affiliates and out fulfilled the networks' Saturday morning blocks by December 1.

Programming
Notes:

-Shows marked with a * do not fulfill E/I requirements.

-The programming premiere and end dates are based on weekday broadcasts.

Lineup
All schedules correspond to markets which opted to carry Classic Media/DreamWorks Classics programming on weekdays. Except where affiliates opt to carry programming on weekends instead due to scheduling conflicts including paid programming, religious programming, and local morning newscasts. The block offered three separate exclusive programming feeds. This lineup only shows content that fulfill E/I requirements.

1This programming feed is exclusive to The WB 100+ and that feed was intended for areas where they didn't opt to carry Classic Media Kids Network programming C programs. The feed was dropped in late 2004.

2004-2005
Note: The WB 100+ dropped Classic Media Kids Network programming D in late 2004.

2005-2006
Note: Most stations transitioned from Classic Media Kids Network programming C to programming B while other stations dropped programming altogether possibly due to the 2005 United States broadcast television realignment.

Affiliate list
The following is a list of stations, which carried Classic Media/DreamWorks Classics Kids Network programming between 2002 to 2011.

Website
https://sites.google.com/view/classic-media-kids-network