praise from critics," and The Chicago Tribune called the show a "highly acclaimed Nickelodeon cable series for preschoolers." Writing for The New York Times in 1982, Alexis Greene commended Pinwheel for catering specifically to preschoolers and called the show "a colorful, well-written mix of songs and skits, puppets and 'real people.'" International Aired : ORF III : FR3, then France 3 : ZDF : RTÉ One : Rai Uno : Nickelodeon : BBC One References Works cited External links 1977 American television series debuts 1984 American television series endings American television shows featuring puppetry 1970s American children's television series 1980s American children's television series 1970s Nickelodeon original programming 1980s Nickelodeon original programming American preschool education television series 1970s preschool education television series 1980s preschool education television series Television shows filmed in Ohio Television shows filmed in New York (state) American television series with live action and animation Personal development television series English-language television shows