Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Disney Channel - More Than Meets the Eye

Guest post by Ryan Shetler

When many people think of Disney Channel they often think of Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, and Mickey Mouse. I first got to watch this channel when we upgraded from cable to satellite when we got some of the best direct tv deals in Virginia I have ever seen come through our area. Disney has changed a lot even in most of our lifetimes. Originally all that is showed was classic cartoons featuring classic Disney heroes like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Chip and Dale, Goofy, and many others. In the past couple of years the Disney Channel has introduced a bunch of new programming for both children and adults. One of my favorite shows is Phineas and Ferb, the story of two kids who are just trying to have fun during summer. Another character in this show that we all love is Perry the Platypus who is really Agent P the only one who can stop the evil inventor Doofenshmmirtz. This show also features everyone favorite stereotype, the annoying teenage sister who is out to get her brothers in trouble. The show uses a series of running gags that can often be seen in nearly every episode. My favorite thing about Disney is that they keep trying new series as opposed to keeping the ones that are obviously no good. The variety of programming from cartoons like Phineas and Ferb to sitcoms that have been the birth of new stars like Cole and Dylan Sprouse and Miley Cyrus.

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