In the Mix (TV series)

In the Mix is an American television series for young adults that covers a wide variety of critical issues and provides useful life skill information.

In the Mix

Created by	Sue Castle
Starring	Various
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	65
Production
Producers	WNYC WNET (co-production for The New Normal)
Running time	30 minutes
Release
Original network	PBS
Original release	January 31, 1993 (1993-01-31) – 2012 (original episodes)

Format and themes

In the Mix is a series for, by and with teenagers and young adults 14-21, and since it airs on PBS Kids, it is for preschoolers too. Each half-hour single theme episode typically includes several segments devoted to a serious issue facing youth, including school violence, mental illness, drugs, employment training and interpersonal relationships. In addition, the programs are often co-hosted by celebrities.

All of the hosts and reporters featured on In the Mix are teens or young adults; several have gone on to careers in the fields of entertainment or journalism, including Jason Biggs, Kevin Jordan, Alimi Ballard, Nathan Marshall and Eden Regal.

Current status

As of Spring 2016, In the Mix continues to be shown on select PBS stations, usually in educational blocks, and in Canada. The current catalog consists of 65 half-hour single-theme programs. All programs are available for purchase as DVDs, most with discussion guides and some with Spanish subtitles as an option. The programs are used in middle school through college, including teacher/counselor training.

Selected awards and honors

Emmy Awards

Community Service Programming
Teen Special

CINE Golden Eagle Award: 8

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Honor Roll of Quality Youth Programming

PRISM Awards: 3

Ecstasy
Drug Abuse
Meth..Not Even Once

In addition, In the Mix has been recognized by several national educational and health organizations. The series won the National Mental Health Association's Media Award for its coverage of depression in teenagers. Various episodes of the show have also been included on the Young Adult Library Services Association's lists of selected videos.

External links

Official Web Site
In the Mix at IMDb

Former PBS Kids shows
1960s–1980s debuts	Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001) The Electric Company (1971–1977) Zoom (1972–1978) 3-2-1 Contact (1980–1988) Powerhouse (1982–1983) Reading Rainbow (1983–2006) Newton's Apple (1983–1999) Kidsongs (1985–1998)¹ Learn to Read (1987–1988)³ Square One Television (1987–1992) Gerbert (1988–1991) Shining Time Station (1989–1995) Long Ago and Far Away (1989–1993)
1990s debuts	Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1995) Mark Kistler's Imagination Station (1991–1998) The Big Comfy Couch (1992–2006) Barney & Friends (1992–2010) Lamb Chop's Play-Along (1992–1997) Ghostwriter (1992–95) Kino's Storytime (1992–97) Tots TV (1993–1998) Theodore Tugboat (1993–2001) Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993–1998) The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1993–1999) Katie and Orbie (1994–2002) The Magic School Bus (1994–1997) Globe Trekker (1994–2010) The Huggabug Club (1995–2000) The Puzzle Place (1995–1998) Wimzie's House (1995–1996) Wishbone (1995–2001) Groundling Marsh (1995–1997) Kratts' Creatures (1996) Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1997) Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2000) In the Mix (1996–2012)³ Teletubbies (1997–2008) The Charlie Horse Music Pizza (1998–1999) Noddy (1998–2000) Jay Jay the Jet Plane (1998–2009) Zoom (1999–2007) Zoboomafoo (1999–2001) Redwall (1999–2002)¹ Dragon Tales (1999–2005)
2000s debuts	Between the Lions (2000–2010) The Toy Castle (2000-2003)¹ The Dooley and Pals Show (2000–2003)² Caillou (2000–2010) Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003) Corduroy (2000–2001) Elliot Moose (2000–2001) Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse (2000–2002) George Shrinks (2000–2004) Seven Little Monsters (2000–2004) Timothy Goes to School (2000–01) Anne of Green Gables (2001–2002)¹ Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2002) DragonflyTV (2002–2008)³ Angelina Ballerina (2002–2006) Liberty's Kids (2002–2003) Make Way for Noddy (2004–2007) The Berenstain Bears (2003–2004) Boohbah (2003–2006) Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2007) Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2006) Curiosity Quest (2004–2015)² Peep and the Big Wide World/Pocoyo (2004–2011)¹ Thomas & Friends (2004–2017) Maya & Miguel (2004–2007) Postcards from Buster (2004–2012) The Shapies (2005–2007)² Toopy and Binoo (2005–2006)² Danger Rangers (2005–2006)¹ The Zula Patrol (2005–2010)¹ Bob the Builder (2005–2012) Time Warp Trio (2005–2006) Signing Time! (2006–2008)¹ It's a Big Big World (2006–2010) Franny's Feet (2006–2011) Wunderkind Little Amadeus (2006)¹ Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010) SeeMore's Playhouse (2006–2008)² Design Squad (2007–2011) Super Why! (2007–2016) WordGirl (2007–2015) WordWorld (2007–2011) Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies (2007–2008)² Animalia (2007–2008)² Biz Kid$ (2008–2017)¹ Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures (2008–2009) Raggs (2008–2009)² Martha Speaks (2008–2014) Sid the Science Kid (2008–2013) Lomax, the Hound of Music (2008) The Electric Company (2009–2011) Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps (2009–2010)
2010s debuts	The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010–18) Peg + Cat (2013–2018) Bob the Builder (2015–2018) Mack & Moxy (2016) Splash and Bubbles (2016–2018)
Current Original series template All programs are distributed by PBS unless where noted. ¹ Distributed by American Public Television (APT). ² Not distributed by PBS or APT. ³ Instructional program.

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