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# Streaming Kids Show Anthologies
'Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood' is Streaming on Twitch

By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-17 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mister-rogers-neighborhood
References: [io9.gizmodo](http://io9.gizmodo.com/pbs-is-streaming-every-episode-of-mister-rogers-neighbo-1795253116) & [twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/misterrogers)

'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' was one of the most popular pieces of children's programming on PBS, the American public network, during its run of close to 40 years. Though the show is no longer on the air, PBS has decided to give the modern generation of children a chance to watch the series through a medium they're more familiar with. Over the next few weeks, PBS will be [streaming every single episode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsavailablein) of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on [Twitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mascot-vtuber).

Though Twitch is best known as a [platform for gamers to stream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitch-update) their video game exploits, the website has all the infrastructure in place to stream a large amount of content for a long time. As such, it makes sense that PBS would stream the classic show through the online network.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Streaming Kids Show Anthologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating streaming platforms dedicated to showcasing classic children's programming for modern generations.
- **PBS Streaming on Twitch:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with popular streaming platforms to reach new audiences and give them access to nostalgic content.
- **Using Twitch for Non-gaming Content:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the use of Twitch beyond gaming to stream various types of content, appealing to different demographics.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Streaming Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing platforms that cater specifically to the streaming needs of children and families.
- **Public Broadcasting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing new digital platforms to distribute and promote educational content for children.
- **Video Streaming Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with streaming platforms to diversify their content library and attract new audiences.

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