Henson kids program debuts on Christmas Day

When the kids are wiped out from playing with their new toys and they've come down from their sugar highs, plop them in front of the television set this Christmas. Jim Henson Co.'s The Hoobs makes its American debut on PBS KIDS Sprout on Christmas day. The award-winning preschool series marathon will air from noon to 6 pm (EST), giving you plenty of time to cook a turkey, clean up wrapping paper and take a nap.

Since I've never seen the series, I'll let the PBS press release explain what it's all about: "Set in the sunny, colorful Hoobland, The Hoobs are great explorers who learn about the planet by posing different questions to all the children that they encounter along the way." I can't be sure what it all means, but a Hoobpaedia, a Hubba Hubba Hoob and a Hoobmobile are involved, too. Sounds like your typical Jim Henson-style goofy fun with a hidden educational element. There's a clip of the show here.

Following its mega-debut on Christmas, The Hoobs will air every day at 2 pm on PBS KIDS Sprout.