LOS ANGELES - "Arthur" will hang up his iconic yellow sweater as the PBS children's classic is set to end next year after its 25th season.Arthur and his friends first appeared on air in October 1996.
Since then, the bespectacled, advantageous aardvark navigated life with his family, friends and school — pushing the boundaries of animation and teaching viewers about different cultures and family backgrounds.Executive Producer Carol Greenwald told IGN that the show will no longer produce new episodes, but all 25 seasons of Arthur will be available on PBS Kids in the future.RELATED: Colin Kaepernick releasing children’s book inspired by ‘deeply personal’ story"In the winter of 2022, the 25th and final season of Arthur will debut," Greenwald.