Muffin's Reviews > Sunny Days: The Children's Television Revolution That Changed America

This was an excellent and thorough overview of the revolution in children’s television that took place from around the late 60s to around the late 70s. Kamp did a terrific job describing the landscape of children’s television prior to the advent of the Children’s Television Workshop and the world Sesame Street created, including details on the tensions between CTW and Fred Rogers. I learned so much! The ending made me cry as Reagan becomes President, the airwaves are deregulated, and the creative spirit behind so much important children’s programming begins to fizzle. Though Kamp leaves hope for the future! I know there are great people making great children’s television but almost fifty years later it doesn’t feel like there’s an incentive to innovate. I am enjoying learning about children’s television and I hope to continue doing so.