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Jul 1, 2008
The Rise of Preschool Entertainment
Parents across the country are familiar with Barney, the Teletubbies, and Dora the Explorer. But when he realized his young daughter was "hooked" on TV, writer and father Dade Hayes began to explore the pros and cons of the industry and how entertainment is marketed to kids and their parents. Larry talks with Hayes about his new book, "Anytime Playdate."

Parents across the country are familiar with Barney, the Teletubbies, and Dora the Explorer. But when he realized his young daughter was "hooked" on TV, writer and father Dade Hayes began to explore the pros and cons of the industry and how entertainment is marketed to kids and their parents. Larry talks with Hayes about his new book, "Anytime Playdate."

Parents across the country are familiar with Barney, the Teletubbies, and Dora the Explorer. But when he realized his young daughter was "hooked" on TV, writer and father Dade Hayes began to explore the pros and cons of the industry and how entertainment is marketed to kids and their parents. Larry talks with Hayes about his new book, "Anytime Playdate."

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