CBS Dream Team

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CBS WKND
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Network
LaunchedSeptember 28, 2013;10 years ago (2013-09-28)
Country of originUnited States
Formerly known asCBS Dream Team (2013–2023)
FormatWeekend morning educational program block
Running time3 hours
Original language(s)English
Programmed by Hearst Media Production Group

CBS WKND (previously known as CBS Dream Team) [2] is an American children's programming block programmed by Hearst Media Production Group (formerly Litton Entertainment) which airs Saturday mornings on CBS under a time-lease agreement.

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The block features six half-hours of live-action documentary and lifestyle series aimed at teenagers aged 10–18, all of which are designed to comply with educational programming requirements defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Children's Television Act. [3]

History

Original logo, used from 2013 to 2016. CBS Dream Team.png
Original logo, used from 2013 to 2016.

On July 24, 2013, CBS announced that it had entered into a programming agreement with Litton Entertainment to launch a new weekend morning block featuring live-action lifestyle, wildlife, and documentary series aimed teens aged 10–18. [3] It was the second block programming agreement Litton had made after launching Weekend Adventure for ABC stations in the fall of 2011. Unlike the ABC deal which in technicality gave the time back to the affiliates to syndicate Litton's programming, the CBS deal for Litton was a traditional time brokerage agreement where CBS retained control over the time given to Litton.

CBS' decision to restructure the block away from the traditional fare of animated and live-action scripted series – which it had been airing at the time of the deal as part of Cookie Jar TV (which had aired on the network in various forms since 2006), a block produced by the Cookie Jar Group, was done in part to comply to secure educational content and advertising regulations in the Children's Television Act.

The CBS Dream Team launched on September 28, 2013. Its initial lineup consisted mainly of newer series, though Recipe Rehab shifted from Weekend Adventure to Dream Team for its third season. [4] The American Forces Network carries programming from the block for military children overseas. [1] All of the block's programming features Descriptive Video Service for the visually impaired on the second audio program channel. The block was originally subtitled with the additional wording of "...It's Epic" until the tagline was quietly removed at the start of its 2020-21 season.

On September 21, 2023, it was noted in a network press release that the block would be renamed "CBS WKND" ("WKND" being a disemvoweled abbreviation of "weekend") on October 2. [2]

Programming

Although programs featured on CBS Dream Team are designed to meet federally mandated educational programming guidelines, [5] some CBS stations may carry syndicated educational programs to provide supplementary E/I content. Some programs aired within the block may be deferred to Sunday morning slots, or (in the case of affiliates in the western United States), Saturday afternoons due to breaking news, severe weather coverage, or regional and CBS Sports commitments for coverage of college football and college basketball, along with select PGA golf events. Some stations may air the entirety of the Dream Team block on tape delay to accommodate local weekend morning newscasts, CBS Saturday Morning or other local programming.

Current programming

ProgramPremiere dateReplacedNotesReferences
Lucky DogSeptember 28, 2013 Cookie Jar TV programmingOriginally hosted by Brandon McMillan.

Series would air twice on select stations

Longest-running series on the block and the flagship series

Eighth season is hosted by dog trainers Eric and Rashi Wiese starting January 2, 2021.

Rebroadcasts of seasons 8 and 9 are now airing in place of All In as of January 7, 2023.

[6] [7]
Recipe Rehab Cookie Jar TV programming
Did I Mention Invention?
cooking competition series focusing on healthy alternatives to family recipes, hosted by Evette Rios and previously aired on Litton's Weekend Adventure
First run ended September 26, 2015; repeats returned on October 7, 2023.
[6] [8]
The Henry Ford's Innovation NationSeptember 27, 2014profiles of inventors and their efforts to create their inventions, hosted by Mo Rocca

Replaced Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

[9]
Hope In the Wild September 29, 2018Dr. Chris: Pet Vet (rebroadcast)
Tails of ValorJanuary 5, 2019Pet Vet: Dream Team
Lucky Dog (rebroadcast)
hosted by Kel Mitchell
First run ended September 21, 2019; repeats returned on October 7, 2023.
Mission UnstoppableSeptember 28, 2019The Inspectorshosted by Miranda Cosgrove

profiles of female inventors in science including Kellyn LaCour-Conant

[10] [11]

Former programming

ProgramPremiere dateEnd dateReplacedReplaced byNotesReferences
Jamie's 15-Minute Meals September 28, 2013September 20, 2014 Cookie Jar TV programmingInnovation Nationcooking series, hosted by Jamie Oliver [6]
Game Changers with Kevin Frazier September 24, 2016profiles of the accomplishments of athletes in and outside their sports [6] [12]
Dr. Chris: Pet Vet May 25, 2019Pet Vet Dream Team (nationally)

Hope in the Wild (rebroadcasts)

documentary series, hosted by Dr. Chris Brown [6]
All In with Laila Ali September 24, 2022Lucky Dog (rebroadcasts)profile series

Ended, but still aired for reruns for two years until October 2022

Removed in the 2015–2016 season for 5 years; When re-aired in 2020, it was placed in the timeslot of Best Friends Furever.

Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden HeroesOctober 3, 2015June 24, 2017Recipe Rehaba hidden camera series focusing on people doing good deeds; hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet [13]
The Inspectors September 21, 2019All InMission Unstoppabledrama series centering on Preston Wainwright (played by Bret Green), a paralyzed teenager who helps his postal inspector mother (played by Jessica Lundy) solve crimes

First scripted program

Pet Vet Dream TeamApril 7, 2018September 24, 2022Dr. Chris Pet Vet (nationally)Did I Mention Invention?Replaced national runs of Dr Chris: Pet Vet on June 1, 2019

Timeslot replaced with All In, replaced by Did I Mention Invention?

Best Friends FureverSeptember 28, 2019September 26, 2020Tails of ValorAll In [10]
Did I Mention Invention?October 1, 2022September 30, 2023Pet Vet Dream TeamTails of Valor (rebroadcasts)profiles of inventors and their efforts to create their inventions, hosted by Alie Ward

Originally aired on The CW and The CW Plus

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