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Here are the funding credits for Kidsongs, but only in public television airings on PBS Kids from 1985-1998 (with reruns from 1998-2001.

1st Funding (December 3, 1985-July 4, 1986)[]

Kidsongs is made possible in part by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This station and other Public Television Stations. And by,

  • (1983-1986 Exxon ident) Exxon is a proud sponsor of Kidsongs.

2nd Funding (July 7, 1986-September 18, 1987)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This station and other Public Television Stations. And by,

  • (1986-1992 ShowBiz Pizza Place ident) ShowBiz Pizza Place, who thinks using your imagination is fun, and that's why we're a proud sponsor of Kidsongs and other children's programming on PBS.

3rd Funding (September 19, 1987-March 18, 1988)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This station and other Public Television Stations. And by,

  • (1987-1988 IBM ident) Corporate funding is provided by IBM. At IBM, we believe that education is the key to the future. We’re pleased to help support Kidsongs as an innovative way to introduce young people to the exciting world of mathematics.
  • (1986-1992 ShowBiz Pizza Place ident) ShowBiz Pizza Place, who thinks using your imagination is fun, and that's why we're a proud sponsor of Kidsongs and other children's programming on PBS.

4th Funding (March 19, 1988-September 16, 1988)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, This station and other Public Television Stations. And by,

  • (1988-1989 Croonchy Stars ident) Croonchy Stars cereal, proud sponsor of Kidsongs. Post Post Post!
  • (1988-1995 McDonald's ident) Funding for this program is made possible in part by a generous grant from McDonald's Restaurants, proud to sponsor programming as your child gets ready to learn.
  • (1986-1992 ShowBiz Pizza Place ident) ShowBiz Pizza Place, who thinks using your imagination is fun, and that's why we're a proud sponsor of Kidsongs and other children's programming on PBS.

5th Funding (September 17, 1988-March 17, 1989)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, This station and other Public Television Stations. And by,

  • (1988-1989 Croonchy Stars ident) Croonchy Stars cereal, proud sponsor of Kidsongs. Post Post Post!
  • (1988-1995 McDonald's ident) Funding for this program is made possible in part by a generous grant from McDonald's Restaurants, proud to sponsor programming as your child gets ready to learn.
  • (1986-1992 ShowBiz Pizza Place ident) ShowBiz Pizza Place, who thinks using your imagination is fun, and that's why we're a proud sponsor of Kidsongs and other children's programming on PBS.

6th Funding (March 18, 1989-September 3, 1989)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, This station and other Public Television Stations. And by,

  • (1988-1989 Croonchy Stars ident) Croonchy Stars cereal, proud sponsor of Kidsongs. Post Post Post!
  • (1988-1995 McDonald's ident) Funding for this program is made possible in part by a generous grant from McDonald's Restaurants, proud to sponsor programming as your child gets ready to learn.
  • (1986-1992 ShowBiz Pizza Place ident) ShowBiz Pizza Place, who thinks using your imagination is fun, and that's why we're a proud sponsor of Kidsongs and other children's programming on PBS.

7th Funding (September 4, 1989-March 15, 1991)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by the financial support of Viewers Like You. And by,

  • (1988-1995 McDonald's ident) Funding for this program is made possible in part by a generous grant from McDonald's Restaurants, proud to sponsor programming as your child gets ready to learn.
  • (1989-1991 PepsiCo ident) Every day, we enjoy people being cold to us, cutting us up, being fresh with us, tearing into us, and calling us chicken. In fact, the more people do it, the happier we are. PepsiCo.
  • (1986-1992 ShowBiz Pizza Place ident) ShowBiz Pizza Place, who thinks using your imagination is fun, and that's why we're a proud sponsor of Kidsongs and other children's programming on PBS.

8th Funding (July 10, 1991-November 22, 1991)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, And by, the financial support from Viewers Like You. And by,

  • (July 10, 1991 PepsiCo ident)
  • (November 22, 1991 ident)

9th Funding (June 19, 1992-November 25, 1992)[]

Kidsongs is made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, And by, the financial support from Viewers Like You. And by,

  • (June 19, 1992 PepsiCo ident)
  • (November 25, 1992 Toyota ident)

10th Funding (April 30, 1993-October 29, 1993)[]

Major funding for Kidsongs is provided by, the National Science Foundation; supporting education and research in science, mathematics, and technology.

  • (1993-1999 Kimberly-Clark Huggies ident) Kimberly-Clark, makers of Huggies diapers, baby wipes and training pads; proud to support the development of happy babies.
  • (1991-1997 PepsiCo ident) And by PepsiCo. PepsiCo.
  • (1991-1995 Toyota ident) This program is brought to you by Toyota.

11th Funding (April 4, 1994-September 29, 1995)[]

None.

12th Funding (December 10, 1994)[]

The Kidsongs Holiday Special[]

Funding for this program was made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by annual financial support from Viewers Like You. And by,

  • (1991-1999 Dunkaroos ident) This program is funded in part by Betty Crocker; makers of Dunkaroos. Because when kids learn about life, every single incredible thing can happen.
  • (1991-1997 PepsiCo ident) And by PepsiCo. PepsiCo.
  • (1991-1995 Toyota ident) This program is brought to you by Toyota.

13th Funding (October 2, 1995)[]

None.

14th Funding (June 27, 1997-November 4, 1997)[]

(June 27, 1997 Intel ident)

(November 4, 1997 Intel ident)

15th Funding (August 23, 1998)[]

Meet the Biggles[]

Funding for Meet the Biggles is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by the annual financial support of PBS Viewers Like You. And by,

  • (1998-2001 Burger King Big Kids Meal ident) Hey, we're here you! That's why the Burger King Big Kids Meal has more great tasting food and fun, to be healthy. Burger King Big Kids Meal is proud to support Meet the Biggles and other educational programming on PBS. Taste rules.
  • (1991-1999 Dunkaroos ident) This program is funded in part by Betty Crocker; makers of Dunkaroos. Because when kids learn about life, every single incredible thing can happen.
  • (1994-2002 SCE Corp/Edison International ident) By working together, we can make the world a little brighter. Edison International.

16th Funding (June 19, 1998-July 28, 1998)[]

This program is made possible by the annual financial support of PBS Viewers Like You.

17th Funding (November 9, 1998-May 22, 1999) (Reruns)[]

Major funding for Kidsongs is provided by, the National Science Foundation; America's Investment in the Future.

  • (June 19, 1998 Best Buy ident)
  • (July 28, 1998 Discovery Zone ident)

And by, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and by the annual financial support of Viewers Like You.

18th Funding (May 23, 1999-July 25, 1999) (Reruns)[]

Major funding for Kidsongs is provided by, the National Science Foundation; America's Investment in the Future.

  • (1997-2001 Best Buy ident) Best Buy, proud to support Kidsongs on PBS. We are happy to be a part of supporting public television by creating special technology for kids, to help them share a wonderful world of discovery and innovation. Best Buy, now that's a great idea.
  • (1997-1999 Discovery Zone ident) Support for Kidsongs is provided by Discovery Zone; as our salute to a place called childhood, a place full of laughter, exploring and learning, to be share with Moms and Dads. Discovery Zone, celebrating childhood every day in every way.
  • (1995-1999 Subway ident) This program is brought to you by Subway Restaurants. At Subway, we help children provide their own choices for the world. And we are happy to provide support for children's public television as a way of believing that Subway is the best way a sandwich should be.

And by, the Park Foundation; dedicated to education and quality television, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and by the annual financial support of PBS Viewers Like You.

19th Funding (July 26, 1999-October 29, 1999) (Reruns)[]

Major funding for Kidsongs is provided by, the National Science Foundation; America's Investment in the Future.

  • (1997-2001 Best Buy ident) Best Buy, proud to support Kidsongs on PBS. We are happy to be a part of supporting public television by creating special technology for kids, to help them share a wonderful world of discovery and innovation. Best Buy, now that's a great idea.
  • (1997-1999 Discovery Zone ident) Support for Kidsongs is provided by Discovery Zone; as our salute to a place called childhood, a place full of laughter, exploring and learning, to be share with Moms and Dads. Discovery Zone, celebrating childhood every day in every way.
  • (1995-1999 Subway ident) This program is brought to you by Subway Restaurants. At Subway, we help children provide their own choices for the world. And we are happy to provide support for children's public television as a way of believing that Subway is the best way a sandwich should be.

And by, the Park Foundation; dedicated to education and quality television, and by the annual financial support of PBS Viewers Like You.

21st Funding (November 1, 1999-June 30, 2000) (Reruns)[]

Major funding for Kidsongs is provided by, the National Science Foundation; America's Investment in the Future.

  • (1999-2004 LEGO ident) Because learning is a fun part of growing up, the folks at Lego are proud to bring you Kidsongs.
  • (1997-2001 Best Buy ident) Best Buy, proud to support Kidsongs on PBS. We are happy to be a part of supporting public television by creating special technology for kids, to help them share a wonderful world of discovery and innovation. Best Buy, now that's a great idea.
  • (1997-2000 DirecTV ident) And by DirecTV, proud to support children’s programming on PBS. DirecTV delivers access to over 210 channels of digital entertainment, including family-oriented movies, music and cable networks. So what are you looking at?

And by, the Park Foundation; dedicated to education and quality television, Additional funding is provided by, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by Viewers Like You. Thank You!

22nd Funding (July 3, 2000-August 31, 2001) (Reruns)[]

Major funding for Kidsongs is provided by, the National Science Foundation; America's Investment in the Future.

  • (1997-2001 Best Buy ident) Best Buy, proud to support Kidsongs on PBS. We are happy to be a part of supporting public television by creating special technology for kids, to help them share a wonderful world of discovery and innovation. Best Buy, now that's a great idea.
  • (2000-2001 Libby's Juicy Juice ident) Juicy Juice, We're behind Kidsongs, 100% Of course, that's how we do everything. Juicy Juice, 100% juice.
  • (1999-2003 Payless ShoeSource ident) And by Payless ShoeSource with new SmartFit technology; providing the cushioning, arch support and room to grow, we believe every child deserves.

And by, the Park Foundation; dedicated to education and quality television, Additional funding is provided by, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by Viewers Like You. Thank You!

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