As in the original version of the show, a sketch comedy format combines animated shorts, song-and-dance numbers, and instructional lessons that are all focused on a common educational theme. If you have fond memories of the original series from your own childhood, this great remake offers an opportunity to sit down with your kids and share some common ground. Since the show revives a few of the '70s series' classic sketches remember those word-building silhouettes?
English class has never been as fun as it is with The Electric Company at the helm. With lessons woven into humorous, kid-friendly storylines, upbeat music inspired by a variety of genres, and graphics that bring words and their letter components to life onscreen, the show gives kids multi-dimensional instruction that builds on traditional education.
Brisk transitions between segments and a varied cast of characters and animated clips maintain kids' interest and entertain so well that they might not even realize the show's true intentions. Families can talk about how the media and shows like The Electric Company can be used to educate. Kids: Did you learn anything from watching this show? Did it reinforce what you've learned in school or teach you something entirely new? Which of the show's methods most helped you understand what was being taught?
Do you think shows like this are reliable ways to learn things? Why or why not? How have digital media like email and text messaging changed the way we communicate? Is their influence making language and grammar skills less important?
Is that OK? How does The Electric Company promote curiosity? Why is this an important character strength? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate. Streaming options powered by JustWatch. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase.
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And teachers really thought television was horrible. Within two months of its premiere, the show was being used in classrooms in some 18, elementary schools. But in , the show was canceled. Samuel Gibbon says funding was limited. And the Children's Television Workshop had to make a choice. Morgan Freeman went on to become the voice of God. Bill Cosby would run into serious legal troubles. I always saw "The Electric Company" as community service on my part.
And I really worked very, very hard. But it was absolutely worth it. It was such a wonderful, wonderful experiment. BLAIR: An experiment that went on to inform dozens of educational shows that came after it - reruns, a reboot and a DVD release continued into the s. But for the most part, "The Electric Company" ran out of juice.
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