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Universal Kids Shuts Down March 6, Latest NBCU Cable Network To Go Dark
VarietyStory by Varietyschneider
scrn logline
Universal Kids, once a preschool powerhouse, is shutting down as NBCU's latest cable network casualty.
beat sheet
- The network, formerly known as PBS Kids Sprout, was rebranded in 2017 for a wider age range but failed to gain traction.
- With Universal Kids going dark on March 6, NBCU's streaming plans are taking priority as the company streamlines its kids' content strategy.
call sheet
Universal Kids, PBS Kids Sprout, Sprout