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Despite century’s worth of original works, one glaring omission remains in the Disney+ catalogue. The streaming service will never be complete until it adds the beloved live-action series about the denizens of the Hundred Acre Wood, Welcome to Pooh Corner. This series helped launch The Disney Channel almost 38 years ago, remaining a staple for young viewers well after it stopped filming.
Long before the internet and streaming services, Mickey Mouse fans turned to The Disney Channel. (Back when it still had its “the.”) The network debuted on April 18, 1983 as a premium cable station. It was Disney’s first wholly owned and operated channel. Since it required a paid subscription originally, it was devoid of commercials. All viewers got from 7 am until 11 pm was Disney programming without interruption. The station launched with a mix of older Disney offerings and original programming. Among those new shows was