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Play School turns 60 years old today. Can it survive another six decades?
Australia⚽ Sports8 hr. ago

Play School turns 60 years old today. Can it survive another six decades?

Play School, Australia's longest-running preschool program, celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special 'Party Series' episode. The show, originally launched in 1966 in black and white, continues to evolve despite maintaining its core elements like its iconic presenters, Zindzi Okenyo and Kaeng Chan. The production has modernized significantly, including filming across multiple sets, faster pacing, and thematic episode structures rather than a strict weekly format. Series producer Bryson Hall notes that preschoolers today have advanced screen literacy compared to previous generations. The show has also become more diverse and inclusive over time, showcasing same-sex families, Indigenous and migrant children, and environmental themes. Despite these changes, the show remains recognizable to longtime viewers.

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Play School turns 60 years old today. Can it survive another six decades?

Play School, Australia's longest-running preschool program, celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special 'Party Series' episode. The show, originally launched in 1966 in black and white, continues to evolve despite maintaining its core elements like its iconic presenters, Zindzi Okenyo and Kaeng Chan. The production has modernized significantly, including filming across multiple sets, faster pacing, and thematic episode structures rather than a strict weekly format. Series producer Bryson Hall notes that preschoolers today have advanced screen literacy compared to previous generations. The show has also become more diverse and inclusive over time, showcasing same-sex families, Indigenous and migrant children, and environmental themes. Despite these changes, the show remains recognizable to longtime viewers.

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