The 90s arguably presented us with some of the best children's television of all time. There will always be a place in our 90s-kid hearts for the Disney Channel movies, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. However, there is one station that often receives little recognition: local PBS. PBS brought free, fun, educational television to children across the United States. I know that my childhood would not have been the same without it. Here's a heavy dose of nostalgia for my fellow PBS kids, and list of things we will never forget.

You watched Zoom religiously as soon as you got home from school. I can’t remember what I ate yesterday but I can still remember Zoom’s PO box… “Z-Double O-M Box 3-5-0. Boston MASS. 0-2-1-3-4…. Send it to ZOOM!”

You now have a newfound appreciation for Arthur with a sudden influx of memes that kick you right in the childhood. And it may have taken you a hot minute to figure out what kind of animal he was *cough* aardvark...

Loonette taught us that stuffing things in the couch cushions and cleaning are basically the same thing. Also, exercises are more fun with a clock rug.

PBS introduced us to one of the chilliest guys on the planet, Bob Ross. He didn’t just draw trees, he drew happy trees. His analogies weren’t just about painting, they were about life. AND HE HAD A PET SQUIRREL! He can paint masterpieces in under 30 minutes and summon woodland creatures?! In the eyes of a child, he might as well be a wizard.

When Mr. Rogers went to go feed the fish, you know you were about to hear some real talk. He taught us some of our first lessons on how to treat people with kindness. He met interesting people that introduced us to possibilities we might not otherwise have seen. I remember a female engineer on the show, talking about how she loved being one of the few women in the field. It was the first time as a young girl that I realized that I could be anything that I wanted to be.

Ms. Frizzle took us on field-trip adventures everywhere from outer space, to the inside of the human body. Real-life field-trips to the zoo seemed to pale in comparison, and we all secretly wished she was our teacher.

Bill Nye The Science Guy made science cool, and became a practical refresher when we actually had to start learning about matter and the laws of motion.

And finally, Levar Burton introduced us to the joy of books. Making reading fun is one of the biggest gifts that you can give to a child.

Thank you, public television. Our childhoods would not have been the same without you.