That's Using Your Noggin!

I like television. I would have the digital cable package just out of hedonistic desire, but there's an added benefit. The digital package also has a handful of extra channels of children's programming.

One of the best channels is called Noggin. It is targeted at pre-schoolers and the best thing about it is there are no commercials. It is a mix of cartoons, muppet shows and short clips. The worst part about it is every hour they feature a segment called "Move to the Music," where they play a children's song. Most of the time it is an insufferable trio led by overly perky Laurie Berkner. Laurie's overly happy/hyper attitude makes Paige Davis look like Eeyore.

Anyway, today I began to cringe as the Noggin announcer stated that it was time to "Move to the Music." However the first note knocked me down like a ton of bricks. It wasn't Laurie's voice, but that of Jonathan Richman. Noggin was showing a music video of his classic Modern Lovers tune, "I'm a Little Airplane." It was a cheesy Noggin-produced video, complete with little kids running around with their arms out, but nonetheless it was awesome! Although they have to watch their editing. I swear one brief clip was from a World at War feature from the Battle of Britain. But maybe it was my imagination. After all, kids TV does drive me to drink pretty early on Saturdays.