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### Parents, it’s time to embrace more screen time!
Are you nostalgic for the classic PBS shows from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s like *Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood* and *Thomas and Friends*? Well, good news! PBS Distribution is launching a new FREE streaming channel called PBS Retro on The Roku Channel.
### Discover a Blast from the Past
“We identified an interest in connecting audiences with the content they grew up watching,” shared PBS distribution president Andrea Downing with *The Wrap*. Alongside PBS Retro, The Roku Channel also offers other PBS FAST channels like PBS Antiques Road Show, Antiques Road Trip, PBS Food, Julia Child, and PBS Nature.
### The Roku Channel: Your All-in-One Entertainment Hub
The Roku Channel is gaining popularity with a diverse range of content, from news to sports. You can enjoy this service on Roku devices, web browsers, and even Google TV. Imagine flipping through channels and stumbling upon your favorite PBS classics on PBS Retro!
### Sit Back and Enjoy the Nostalgia
Although you can’t choose specific episodes on PBS Retro like the one with the talking lemur (save that for YouTube!), you can give your child a break from decision-making as shows like *Reading Rainbow*, *Kratt’s Creatures*, and *Zoboomafoo* play on repeat.
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Sources:
– PBS Retro via [The Wrap](https://www.thewrap.com/pbs-retro-fast-channel-roku-launch/)
– Roku Channel diverse content including news and sports
– How The Roku Channel operates like traditional over-the-air programming
