The Puzzle Place

The Puzzle Place is a series that ran from 1996 (although production was dated starting 1994) until it was canceled in 1998. It centered around a multi-ethnic group of kids (brought to life through puppetry) each from a different part of the United States, who hung out at a place called the Puzzle Place and explored and tried to figure out problems, similar to the ones real kids get into (resolving everyday problems, making good decisions, working together, learning about different cultures, etc.). The series is designed to be entertaining and stimulating for young children. In a departure from most other preschool fare, each The Puzzle Place episode follows a single comedy/drama story line and theme. The show no longer airs on PBS as of 2000. Videos can be found on E-Bay however.