Radio / Television News

Playhouse Disney launches today


TORONTO - At 9 a.m. EST this morning, Playhouse Disney began broadcasting its neat-o educational and entertaining programming for young children. Owned and launched by Family Channel in Canada, the company flew Mickey Mouse in for the official launch as they flipped the switch on the channel this morning, first on Bell ExpressVu and then next on Mountain Cable. According to Family execs, Cogeco Cable is next. Family and Playhouse Disney held an industry event last night and a public event this morning in Toronto with Mickey and some pals to celebrate the launch. Playhouse Disney is a commercial-free, multiplex...