https://www.grunge.com/1427122/untold-truth-schoolhouse-rock/
'The Saturday morning block of network television was supposed to be a respite
for kids, all entertainment and free of anything educational — but then along
came "Schoolhouse Rock!" to teach a great many things disguised as short
cartoons, accompanied with extremely catchy rock and pop tunes.
Beginning in 1973, and airing regularly among ABC's lineup of cartoons and
kid-oriented entertainment on Saturday mornings for more than a decade,
"Schoolhouse Rock!" delivered lessons on math concepts, English grammar,
civics, history, economics, and science in a palatable and deeply entertaining
way; as animated music videos. Of the dozens of episodes played and replayed
over the years, many are fondly remembered cultural relics for Generation X,
particularly "I'm Just a Bill," "Conjunction Junction," "Interplanet Janet,"
"Unpack Your Adjectives," "No More Kings," and "Elbow Room."
A hallmark of educational TV, "Schoolhouse Rock" has delighted kids and former
kids for over 50 years in various iterations. Its format was so effective that
some episodes have even directly contributed to the education of adults in such
lofty professions as medicine and politics. Here's a look into the history and
impact of "Schoolhouse Rock!"'
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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