Your Television Babysitter facts for kids

Your Television Babysitter, also known as Your TV Babysitter, was an early American children's TV show. It was shown live during the day. The show first aired on November 1, 1948, on the DuMont Television Network. Pat Meikle was the host, and her husband, Hal Cooper, created the show.

About Your Television Babysitter

Your Television Babysitter was a fun show for young children. Pat Meikle was the main host. In each episode, she would tell a story. She used a special "magic chalkboard" to help her.

Magic Chalkboard Stories

As Pat Meikle told her stories, colorful fairy-tale characters would appear from the chalkboard. One of these characters was Maxwell the Mouse. These stories helped to entertain and teach young viewers.

The Creative Team Behind the Show

Hal Cooper produced Your Television Babysitter. He was Pat Meikle's husband. Together, they created a show that was popular with families. The show lasted for 30 minutes. It was shown in black-and-white.

Broadcast Times and Spin-off Shows

Your Television Babysitter was shown from Monday to Friday. It aired from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM Eastern Time. This show was so popular that it led to another show.

The Magic Cottage Series

Pat Meikle and Hal Cooper also created a spin-off show called The Magic Cottage. This new show was made for slightly older children. It aired on weekday evenings from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

What Critics Said

Both Your Television Babysitter and The Magic Cottage were liked by TV critics. The magazine Variety praised Pat Meikle. They said she knew how to talk to kids without talking down to them. This made her very popular with parents. The Magic Cottage continued to air on DuMont's main station, WABD, until 1955. Pat Meikle kept working at WABD even after both shows ended.

Lost Episodes

Most shows from the DuMont Television Network are now lost. This means that no episodes of Your Television Babysitter are known to exist today. This is common for many early TV shows.