Videos won't play on iPad 1st gen.

none of the tv shows I purchased from iTunes will play on my daughters 1st gen iPad anymore. Never had a problem until today. When app is opened, the screen is black but glowing slightly with the circulating "loading" icon in the center. Loads for a mere 3 seconds then goes completely black. I have done a reset (pressing home and power buttons simultaneously) twice and problem is not resolved. please help. Operating on OS 5.1.1 (highest OS on 1st generation).

Yes I did find a solution.
With the iPad connected to my computer, in iTunes, I synched the iPad.
Then told iTunes to do a Restore on the iPad.
It went through the process and the problem was fixed.
The iPad was restored from my last back up.
Problem solved.
Have you already tried this?

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