Topic summary
Programming block
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Block programming.
Overview
Some programming blocks have become so popular that they have been transformed to full-fledged 24-hour channels. Current channels which started as program blocks include Disney Jr. (which is still a program block on Disney Channel); the Nick Jr. Channel (based on the Nick Jr. block that still airs on Nickelodeon); Boomerang (which was once a program block on Cartoon Network); PBS Kids (which is still a program block on PBS) and MeTV Toons (which was once a programming block on MeTV). In addition, TV Land airs older shows that were once aired on sister channel Nickelodeon's Nick at Nite program block. Adult Swim is also a Cartoon Network programming block.