Lori Holton Nash, a Chicago-based performer, teacher and mom, has been tapped to host the new PBS Kids after-school block for preschoolers, which will debut on Sept. 4. Joined by an animated sidekick, Nash will guide kids through two hours of programming, including animated favorites Clifford The Big Red Dog and Dragon Tales, and new series Curious George and It’s a Big Big World.
Discovered during an extensive, nationwide talent search, Nash will make appearances at various events across the country, visiting local PBS member stations and participating in children’s events in addition to appearing on air and online. The Wisconsin native has been performing since she was nine years old and is the founder of The C.A.M.P.U.S. Inc. (Celebrating Artistry Musicality Physicality United Successfully), a resource that provides recreational arts programming for families.
Sure to be a highlight of the new block, Curious George is a new animated show from the companies behind the recent big-screen debut of the inquisitive monkey and his friend in the yellow hat. Produced by Imagine Ent., Universal Studios Family Productions and WGBH Boston, the show is based on the best-selling books by Margret and H.A. Rey, and will use George’s insatiable curiosity as a way to acquaint young children with key concepts in math, science and engineering.
The hosted preschool destination is part of PBS KIDS Next Generation Media, a broad-based initiative to define public television’s role in the changing digital children’s media landscape. A new 24/7 early elementary school digital broadcast service dubbed PBS KIDS GO! Channel is scheduled to launch in October on local PBS stations.
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