The N

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The N (standing for Noggin) was an overnight programming block on the Noggin television channel, aimed at preteens (tweens) and teenagers. It was launched on April 1, 2002, by MTV Networks (now Paramount Media Networks) and Sesame Workshop. Before the block's introduction, Noggin's daytime lineup included tween-aimed shows such as A Walk in Your Shoes, Sponk! and Big Kids. In 2002, Noggin restructured its daytime lineup to cater to preschool children. From then onward, the shows targeted to older children only aired during the night as part of The N. The N focused on shows that promoted personal development, and the block was described as "an educational twin" of Nickelodeon's teen blocks. The N's original shows were created with educational goals, which was uncommon for teen programming at the time. The block was managed by the same team that made Noggin's preschool shows; the team considered it a challenge to focus on both preschoolers and an older audience at the same time, but they felt that Noggin and The N had a consistent, unified brand identity because both were educational. To create shows for The N, Noggin created research groups to determine their shows' topics. They decided to create shows that educated older children for their futures through cautionary tales, life lessons, and realistic depictions of growing up. In August 2002, Sesame Workshop sold its stake in Noggin, but it continued to produce shows for Noggin and The N, including Out There. The N launched a variety of spin-off media, such as live events and a soundtrack album. From 2007 to 2009, the block was moved from Noggin to a new channel, which carried TEENick programming throughout the day and relegated The N's content to a block at night. In September 2009, TEENick and The N were merged to form...