PBS To Unveil Geography Game Show Based on Popular Computer Character

By Mark Walsh

Inspired in part by the popularity of youth-oriented programming on such cable-television channels as Nickelodeon, the Public Broadcasting Service next week unveils its first-ever daily game show--a children's geography series based on a popular computer-game character.

"Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" premieres over PBS on Sept. 30 at 5 P.M. Two back-to-back half-hour episodes will also be shown at 8 P.M. that day to introduce the show to parents and children. Following its premiere, the half-hour will be broadcast each weekday. (All times are Eastern. Because PBS station schedules vary, viewers...