The Orchard is an international digital media company based in Austin, Texas. It distributes content in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, and sports. It featres television shows, documentaries, films, music, and more.
In 2013, entrepreneur David Carr decided to quit his day job as an anchor at the news station he was working at lead an effort to provide a channel that was geared toward learning. He was successful in hiring world-class artists, producers, animators, and actors to produce content of a high caliber. When he went to Fox Studios to sell the show, they agreed. Now, the program features a variety of licensed material as well as original material to cater to younger audiences who seek educational programs.
The Orchard can be viewed online for free in download or streaming form. It can also be accessed through traditional cable television packages. Users can submit comments, create profiles, and interact with other fans on the site's membership portal.
Current shows include What's Eating Willie and Pistol Pete's Great Escape.
What's Eating Willie is a learning program designed to teach children the fundamentals of psychology. It shows them how to take care of their bodies so that they can be healthy and strong instead of sad and depressed. It mentions proper exercise and even diet routines.
Pete's Great Escape features a young cowboy who has escaped from the city living that he hates to discover the life in the natural woods outside of his town. He teaches wildlife survival techniques.
