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Comcast Shuts Down NBC Universal Kids
In a significant development in the world of cable television, Comcast has announced the shutdown of another one of its networks, NBC Universal Kids. This channel, which has experienced declining viewership and was previously known as PBS Sprouts, is set to close its doors on March 6th. This decision comes as part of a larger strategy by Comcast to spin off its cable networks into an independent entity that will still be owned by the company but will not appear on its books. Notably, while some networks like Bravo and certain NBC sports and local channels will remain, NBC Universal Kids’ discontinuation reflects ongoing challenges facing children's programming in the current viewing landscape.