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In the spirit of Halloween, we're jumping ahead to 1986 for Marc Summers' Mystery Magical Tour! Marc Summers and his friends discover a spooky castle full of magicians. It's cheesy, but in a good way.
In the spirit of Halloween, we're jumping ahead to 1986 for Marc Summers' Mystery Magical Tour! Marc Summers and his friends discover a spooky castle full of magicians. It's cheesy, but in a good way.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Or, okay, a few days after Thanksgiving. Sorry this one's late guys, got super duper sick. But hey, the best part about Thanksgiving is the leftovers! Here's a
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Happy Thanksgiving! Or, okay, a few days after Thanksgiving. Sorry this one's late guys, got super duper sick. But hey, the best part about Thanksgiving is the leftovers! Here's a Nickelodeon Thanksgiving special from 1989, not much to look at, but super important in the development of Nicktoons!
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This holiday season, we look at the very first piece of animation produced by Nickelodeon, Christmas in Tattertown! This secret pilot comes to us from Ralph Bakshi. Yes, that Ralph Bakshi! Merry Christmas!
This holiday season, we look at the very first piece of animation produced by Nickelodeon, Christmas in Tattertown! This secret pilot comes to us from Ralph Bakshi. Yes, that Ralph Bakshi! Merry Christmas!
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Join Boney, Dottie and Socko as they try to save a couple of latke aliens, who are almost metaphores of the Jewish people, from Shining Time Station's Schemer. It's an obnoxious Chanukah miracle! Happy Hanukkah!
Join Boney, Dottie and Socko as they try to save a couple of latke aliens, who are almost metaphores of the Jewish people, from Shining Time Station's Schemer. It's an obnoxious Chanukah miracle! Happy Hanukkah!
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Several additions and corrections to the first eight episodes of Nick Knacks. Topics includes a LOST 1979 Nickelodeon show, more works by Brad Williams, the discovery a lost Pinwheel short, and one viewer's amazing eBay find!
Several additions and corrections to the first eight episodes of Nick Knacks. Topics includes a LOST 1979 Nickelodeon show, more works by Brad Williams, the discovery a lost Pinwheel short, and one viewer's amazing eBay find!
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At some point in the last five years or so, people got it into their heads that BET used to air as a two-hour programming block in 1980. I thought it was true too, but after further
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At some point in the last five years or so, people got it into their heads that BET used to air as a two-hour programming block in 1980. I thought it was true too, but after further research, it turns out not the be the case. Time to set the record straight.
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Happy Halloween! Today we look at possibly the first spooky thing Nickelodeon ever produced, 1983's U.F.O. Kidnapped! Starring the cast of You Can't Do That On Television, this pilot features aliens, black holes, and cute doggies!
Happy Halloween! Today we look at possibly the first spooky thing Nickelodeon ever produced, 1983's U.F.O. Kidnapped! Starring the cast of You Can't Do That On Television, this pilot features aliens, black holes, and cute doggies!
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Additions and corrections to Nick Knacks episodes #9-15. Topics include episodes of Dusty's Treehouse being discovered, a misplaced show, and an attempt to appease upset Monkees fans.
Additions and corrections to Nick Knacks episodes #9-15. Topics include episodes of Dusty's Treehouse being discovered, a misplaced show, and an attempt to appease upset Monkees fans.
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A conversation with filmmaker Paul Saltzman, the man behind the show Spread Your Wings.
A conversation with filmmaker Paul Saltzman, the man behind the show Spread Your Wings.
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We celebrate Christmas with Magellan, Batly, and the rest of our friends at Eureeka's Castle!
We celebrate Christmas with Magellan, Batly, and the rest of our friends at Eureeka's Castle!
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We never thought we'd find it, but here it as, actual footage of By The Way, one of Nickelodeon's premiere shows in 1979. We learn exactly what the show was, who Josie was, and just what role it filled for Nick forty years ago.
We never thought we'd find it, but here it as, actual footage of By The Way, one of Nickelodeon's premiere shows in 1979. We learn exactly what the show was, who Josie was, and just what role it filled for Nick forty years ago.
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We jump forward to 1999, with Mo Willem's sendoff to The Off-Beats, a series of animated shorts for KaBlam! Tommy falls in love with on the Populars, August makes a dancing robot and September pines for lost kitty love.
We jump forward to 1999, with Mo Willem's sendoff to The Off-Beats, a series of animated shorts for KaBlam! Tommy falls in love with on the Populars, August makes a dancing robot and September pines for lost kitty love.
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So, I may have completely missed a show that aired on Nickelodeon in 1981. It's not a big deal, just a movie show called Nick's Family Picks, but my face sure is red. Also, what some of
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So, I may have completely missed a show that aired on Nickelodeon in 1981. It's not a big deal, just a movie show called Nick's Family Picks, but my face sure is red. Also, what some of the cast of Kids' Writes have been up, new footage of America Goes Bananaz, and George James from Pinwheel!
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On October 2019, Are You Afraid of the Dark came back with a three-part mini-series. Was it good? Did it do the original series justice? And just what it say about Nickelodeon's near future? It's a Nick Knacks about a new thing! Holy crap!
On October 2019, Are You Afraid of the Dark came back with a three-part mini-series. Was it good? Did it do the original series justice? And just what it say about Nickelodeon's near future? It's a Nick Knacks about a new thing! Holy crap!
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There aren't many Hanukkah specials out there, but out of what there is, Rugrats just may have the gold standard. We discuss the show's relationship with Judaism, how A Rugrats Chanukah
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There aren't many Hanukkah specials out there, but out of what there is, Rugrats just may have the gold standard. We discuss the show's relationship with Judaism, how A Rugrats Chanukah came to be, and see to just what the Anti-Defamation League was objecting to.
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What once was lost, now is found. An episode of Hocus Focus has surfaced, and now we can finally see what Brad William's headline show was all about. Also, Jim Jinkins as a sleazy filmmaker!
What once was lost, now is found. An episode of Hocus Focus has surfaced, and now we can finally see what Brad William's headline show was all about. Also, Jim Jinkins as a sleazy filmmaker!
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We break continuity for a new series, Nick Knack Sample Platter, where we look one episode of a show as requested by my Kickstarter backers! Today, it's SpongeBob SquarePants, season
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We break continuity for a new series, Nick Knack Sample Platter, where we look one episode of a show as requested by my Kickstarter backers! Today, it's SpongeBob SquarePants, season two, episode thirteen, Shanghaid! An episode where YOU got to vote on the ending!
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Sample Platter: You Can't Do That On Television - "Adoption"
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Sample Platter takes a look back at the only episode of You Can't Do That On Television to be banned on Nickelodeon, "Adoption." Did it deserve to be banned? Was there a larger context
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Sample Platter takes a look back at the only episode of You Can't Do That On Television to be banned on Nickelodeon, "Adoption." Did it deserve to be banned? Was there a larger context that made this episode iffy? And how should we consider offensive comedy in children's programming?
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A conversation with Julie Weissman Markovitz, the creator and on-screen instructor of Kids in Motion.
A conversation with Julie Weissman Markovitz, the creator and on-screen instructor of Kids in Motion.
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We jump way ahead in the timeline to talk about The Loud House, Nickelodeon's biggest animated hit in ages, and the episode "Really Loud Music," where we talk about how Luna Loud is the best character ever.
We jump way ahead in the timeline to talk about The Loud House, Nickelodeon's biggest animated hit in ages, and the episode "Really Loud Music," where we talk about how Luna Loud is the best character ever.
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Sample Platter: Are You Afraid of the Dark - "The Tales of the Dark Music"
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It's October, of course Sample Platter is going to talk about Are You Afraid of the Dark. Today, we focus on a season one story that's about murdering children, and why that was important for the franchise.
It's October, of course Sample Platter is going to talk about Are You Afraid of the Dark. Today, we focus on a season one story that's about murdering children, and why that was important for the franchise.
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A look at Hey Arnold's Christmas episode, which is about as melancholic as anything else in this show.
A look at Hey Arnold's Christmas episode, which is about as melancholic as anything else in this show.
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With the Muppet Show making its way to Disney+, now seemed a perfect time to look back at the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational show ever!
With the Muppet Show making its way to Disney+, now seemed a perfect time to look back at the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational show ever!
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Sample Platter: Are You Afraid of the Dark - "The Tale of the Thirteenth Floor"
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We return to Nickelodeon's children's horror show to ask the question: Is this or is this not trying to riff on that Robin William's movie, Toys?
We return to Nickelodeon's children's horror show to ask the question: Is this or is this not trying to riff on that Robin William's movie, Toys?
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On a sweet little episode of Maya the Bee, we try and reconcile the role humans have in talking animal stories, and discover the show's connection to Gamera, friend to all children!
On a sweet little episode of Maya the Bee, we try and reconcile the role humans have in talking animal stories, and discover the show's connection to Gamera, friend to all children!
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In 1970, two writers from the Carol Burnett Show thought it was a great idea to quit their jobs and try to convince Chuck Jones to let them make a kid's show about chimpanzees being secret agents. Television history is weird sometimes.
In 1970, two writers from the Carol Burnett Show thought it was a great idea to quit their jobs and try to convince Chuck Jones to let them make a kid's show about chimpanzees being secret agents. Television history is weird sometimes.
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We took a look at "Clarissa" or "Clarissa Now," a pilot for a Clarissa Explains It All spinoff series for CBS. Clarissa Darling has graduated high school, and is now starting an
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We took a look at "Clarissa" or "Clarissa Now," a pilot for a Clarissa Explains It All spinoff series for CBS. Clarissa Darling has graduated high school, and is now starting an internship for a New York City tabloid! How well does the beloved Nickelodeon sitcom character carry over to a more adult comedy?
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Sample Platter: Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide - "School Clubs/Video Projects"
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We get a taste of one of Nickelodeon's more well-loved shows of the early aughts, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, and an episode involving Dungeons & Dragons and the Star Wars Kid.
We get a taste of one of Nickelodeon's more well-loved shows of the early aughts, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, and an episode involving Dungeons & Dragons and the Star Wars Kid.
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It's the 30th anniversary of Nicktoons! To celebrate, we take a look at, well, not the first Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but the first Ren & Stimpy cartoon the people making the show thought was any good. Don't press the history erasing button!
It's the 30th anniversary of Nicktoons! To celebrate, we take a look at, well, not the first Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but the first Ren & Stimpy cartoon the people making the show thought was any good. Don't press the history erasing button!
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It's the entertainment awards show where KIDS pick the winner! We look at the evolution of the Kids' Choice Awards from its shabby origins in the late 80s to the celebrity and slime stew
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It's the entertainment awards show where KIDS pick the winner! We look at the evolution of the Kids' Choice Awards from its shabby origins in the late 80s to the celebrity and slime stew it is today. PART TWO covers the Kids' Choice Awards from the Rosie O'Donnell era, up to it's ratings peak, and to the modern day, with a look at how the awards show is currently dealing with COVID.
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Today, we take a look at the third episode of Nickelodeon's goofy space show, Space Cases. It's okay, and hey look, Luke Skywalker! It's just, you know... ONLY okay... "okay" is tough to write about.
Today, we take a look at the third episode of Nickelodeon's goofy space show, Space Cases. It's okay, and hey look, Luke Skywalker! It's just, you know... ONLY okay... "okay" is tough to write about.
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Today on Sample Platter, we take a look back at the weirdest, most absurd, and probably the best episode of Danger Mouse, Custard! It's about custard.
Today on Sample Platter, we take a look back at the weirdest, most absurd, and probably the best episode of Danger Mouse, Custard! It's about custard.
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Today's we're jumping ahead to 2010 with a look at Nickelodeon's official boy band, Big Time Rush. In this video, the boys make a music video, and hijinks ensue.
Today's we're jumping ahead to 2010 with a look at Nickelodeon's official boy band, Big Time Rush. In this video, the boys make a music video, and hijinks ensue.
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An episode of the long-lost Vic's Vacant Lot has been uncovered! With a better idea of what the show was about, we take a look at its strengths, weaknesses, and it's place in Nickelodeon's history of sports programming.
An episode of the long-lost Vic's Vacant Lot has been uncovered! With a better idea of what the show was about, we take a look at its strengths, weaknesses, and it's place in Nickelodeon's history of sports programming.
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Nick Knacks episode coming soon!
Nick Knacks episode coming soon!
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Nick Knacks has finished the first decade of Nickelodeon's existence. But before we get into the 1990s, let's take a moment to reflect, cover a few minor topics we skipped over, and daydream about winning the Super Toy Run.
Nick Knacks has finished the first decade of Nickelodeon's existence. But before we get into the 1990s, let's take a moment to reflect, cover a few minor topics we skipped over, and daydream about winning the Super Toy Run.
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We take a jump back to Out of Control, and look on an episode built around a very bad joke, both in construction and culturally.
We take a jump back to Out of Control, and look on an episode built around a very bad joke, both in construction and culturally.
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Sample Platter: Angry Beavers - "Born to be Beavers/Up All Night"
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We take a look at the first episode of Angry Beavers, including the beloved "Up All Night" short, and talk about the different ideas the show had when it started.
We take a look at the first episode of Angry Beavers, including the beloved "Up All Night" short, and talk about the different ideas the show had when it started.
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Sample Platter: Avatar: The Last Airbender - "The Blind Bandit"
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We take our first peak at the Avatar franchise with the introduction of my personal favorite character: Toph!
We take our first peak at the Avatar franchise with the introduction of my personal favorite character: Toph!
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Today we take a look at an episode of The Littl' Bits, a show about tiny sprites who live in the forest and promote democracy and collective action.
Today we take a look at an episode of The Littl' Bits, a show about tiny sprites who live in the forest and promote democracy and collective action.
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Sample Platter: The Adventures of Pete & Pete - "Space, Geeks, and Johnny Unitas"
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We finally touch on the weird and wonderful world of Pete & Pete, and it's third special, which is mostly about football but is also about friendship and stuff.
We finally touch on the weird and wonderful world of Pete & Pete, and it's third special, which is mostly about football but is also about friendship and stuff.
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Sample Platter: SpongeBob SquarePants - "Just One Bite/The Bully"
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A brief discussion on what makes SpongeBob SquarePants so perfect for internet meme culture.
A brief discussion on what makes SpongeBob SquarePants so perfect for internet meme culture.
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We take a look of at a show that aired on Nickelodeon, but an episode that probably didn't. An adaptation of Bluebeard that goes full-blown horror mode!
We take a look of at a show that aired on Nickelodeon, but an episode that probably didn't. An adaptation of Bluebeard that goes full-blown horror mode!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of Nickelodeon's first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, we take a look at the season four finale (and sort of the show finale). Spoilers ahead.
To mark the 10th anniversary of Nickelodeon's first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, we take a look at the season four finale (and sort of the show finale). Spoilers ahead.
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Sample Platter: The Loud House - "A Grave Mistake/Leader of the Rack"
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We return to The Loud House with a double feature on the balance between leadership and friendship. Also, Nickelodeon makes a cringe tweet.
We return to The Loud House with a double feature on the balance between leadership and friendship. Also, Nickelodeon makes a cringe tweet.
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State of the Channel! Book progress, Nick Knacks at Nite, Sample Platter requests!
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If you'd like to make a Sample Platter request, send $50 and the following information through Paypal:
-Name you wish to be credited by
-Show and episode you want to see a video
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If you'd like to make a Sample Platter request, send $50 and the following information through Paypal:
-Name you wish to be credited by
-Show and episode you want to see a video on
-Source of episode (DVD Amazon link, name of streaming service, Youtube video, etc)
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Sample Platter: Are You Afraid of the Dark - "The Tale of the Chameleons"
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Tia and Tamera step away from the twin siblings antics of Sister, Sister to give us this spooky tale of a girl replaced by an iguana, but we're just going to pretend it's a chameleon.
Tia and Tamera step away from the twin siblings antics of Sister, Sister to give us this spooky tale of a girl replaced by an iguana, but we're just going to pretend it's a chameleon.
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On November 7th, 1991, Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson told the world he was HIV positive. One of the first things he did after was to film a special for Nickelodeon and Linda Ellerbee, aiming to put a human face on the disease.
On November 7th, 1991, Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson told the world he was HIV positive. One of the first things he did after was to film a special for Nickelodeon and Linda Ellerbee, aiming to put a human face on the disease.
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Sample Platter: Power Rangers Super Megaforce - "The Legendary Battle"
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I was going to make a video about Power Rangers Super Megaforce, but then Jason David Frank died, and what else could I make this video about?
I was going to make a video about Power Rangers Super Megaforce, but then Jason David Frank died, and what else could I make this video about?
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We take a look Hey Arnold's attempt at a 12 Angry Men reference, whether or not it works, and if this kind of thing is a good idea at all.
We take a look Hey Arnold's attempt at a 12 Angry Men reference, whether or not it works, and if this kind of thing is a good idea at all.
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This extra has no summary.
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Sample Platter: Ned's Declassified - "Substitute Teachers/The New Kid"
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Marc Weiner essentially plays himself as a substitute teacher at Ned's school. Is there a deeper meaning to all of this? Probably not, but it's fun to pretend there is!
Marc Weiner essentially plays himself as a substitute teacher at Ned's school. Is there a deeper meaning to all of this? Probably not, but it's fun to pretend there is!
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We take our first look at children's soap opera Fifteen, with an episode about a talent show, but not the episode called Talent Show, that's the next episode.
We take our first look at children's soap opera Fifteen, with an episode about a talent show, but not the episode called Talent Show, that's the next episode.
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Sample Platter: The Ren & Stimpy Show - "Black Hole/Stimpy's Invention"
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We take a look at Stimpy's Invention, arguably the best Ren & Stimpy short, and also the one that doomed the show.
We take a look at Stimpy's Invention, arguably the best Ren & Stimpy short, and also the one that doomed the show.
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We take a minute to explore one of the more obscure corners of early 90s Nickelodeon. A pilot-turned-television special from Rich Hall, a man known for sniglets who was desperately hoping to not be the man known for sniglets.
We take a minute to explore one of the more obscure corners of early 90s Nickelodeon. A pilot-turned-television special from Rich Hall, a man known for sniglets who was desperately hoping to not be the man known for sniglets.
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Interview - Thomas Hill (Salute Your Shorts, on-air promotions)
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We have a nice chat with Thomas Hill, the co-writer of the Salute Your Shorts book, screenwriter of "The Call" episode of The Adventures of Pete & Pete, and the creative director for
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We have a nice chat with Thomas Hill, the co-writer of the Salute Your Shorts book, screenwriter of "The Call" episode of The Adventures of Pete & Pete, and the creative director for on-air promotions for Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite and TV Land through the 90s and 2000s. The man who came up with the name SNICK!
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We return to Space Cases to introduce Elmira, Warlord Shank and the Spung. It's kinda like a metaphor or something.
We return to Space Cases to introduce Elmira, Warlord Shank and the Spung. It's kinda like a metaphor or something.
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Ginger's absent father makes contact for the first time in a long time. Strap in, because this episode is all the feels.
Ginger's absent father makes contact for the first time in a long time. Strap in, because this episode is all the feels.
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Sample Platter: Rugrats - "The Way Things Work/The Way More Things Work"
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We take a somewhat odd look at Rugrats, covering two related two-minute shorts, and how they shook up the format of the series.
We take a somewhat odd look at Rugrats, covering two related two-minute shorts, and how they shook up the format of the series.
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Sample Platter: Angry Beavers - "The Day the World Got Really Screwed Up!"
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Just in time for spring, we take a dive in the Angry Beaver's Halloween special, a wild mess of sci-fi b-movie tropes, animated improvisation and broken ankles.
Just in time for spring, we take a dive in the Angry Beaver's Halloween special, a wild mess of sci-fi b-movie tropes, animated improvisation and broken ankles.
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Sample Platter: Avatar: The Last Airbender - "The Tales of Ba Sing Se"
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We take a look at my personal favorite episode of The Last Airbender, and question if the term "filler" is appropriate.
We take a look at my personal favorite episode of The Last Airbender, and question if the term "filler" is appropriate.
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We take a look at the infamous beer episode of Tiny Toon Adventures, a cartoon so controversial it was banned from television!... Right? It was banned, right? Surely, the internet wouldn't lie to us about it being banned...
We take a look at the infamous beer episode of Tiny Toon Adventures, a cartoon so controversial it was banned from television!... Right? It was banned, right? Surely, the internet wouldn't lie to us about it being banned...
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We take our first dive into Invader Zim with an episode all about how being fleshy organic creatures is pretty gross, actually.
We take our first dive into Invader Zim with an episode all about how being fleshy organic creatures is pretty gross, actually.
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We celebrate the life of Harry Belafonte through the lens of his guest appearance on The Muppet Show.
We celebrate the life of Harry Belafonte through the lens of his guest appearance on The Muppet Show.
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Sample Platter: The Adventures of Pete & Pete - "Day of the Dot"
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We return to the world of Pete & Pete and ask, when in a series should two characters' first kiss be? Because episode two is waaaay too soon!
We return to the world of Pete & Pete and ask, when in a series should two characters' first kiss be? Because episode two is waaaay too soon!
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Sample Platter: SpongeBob SquarePants - "The Great Snail Race/Mid-Life Crustacean"
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We take another look at a banned episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, and this time it is actually is kind of banned! But is it banned for a good reason? Let's discuss.
We take another look at a banned episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, and this time it is actually is kind of banned! But is it banned for a good reason? Let's discuss.
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Sample Platter: Hey Arnold - "Tour de Pond/Teachers Strike"
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Oh, to engage with the politics of your own episodes, or not to engage. That is the question. Hey Arnold talks about strikes and union actions.
Oh, to engage with the politics of your own episodes, or not to engage. That is the question. Hey Arnold talks about strikes and union actions.
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Sample Platter: Ned's Declassified - "Music Class/Class Clown"
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We take a look at another episode of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and its guest stars, a band that was trying to make a comeback and a young comedian trying to break out.
We take a look at another episode of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and its guest stars, a band that was trying to make a comeback and a young comedian trying to break out.
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We take a look at another classic Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but this time, I'm not sure I agree with the consensus. I'm gonna complain about it, yeah, that's what I'm going to do.
We take a look at another classic Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but this time, I'm not sure I agree with the consensus. I'm gonna complain about it, yeah, that's what I'm going to do.
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We take a look at the season one finale of Space Cases, featuring the "death" of one of its main characters. It's quite dramatic, but is it as dramatic as many seem to remember it being?
We take a look at the season one finale of Space Cases, featuring the "death" of one of its main characters. It's quite dramatic, but is it as dramatic as many seem to remember it being?
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We take out first look at My Brother and Me. Alfie and Dee-Dee are in the midst of a prank war! And... that's it, really.
We take out first look at My Brother and Me. Alfie and Dee-Dee are in the midst of a prank war! And... that's it, really.
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Sample Platter: The Legend of Korra - "Long Live the Queen"
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We take a look at one of the most shocking and violent moments in the Avatar franchise. While Korra is off sandsurfing, Henry Rollins is killing queens!
We take a look at one of the most shocking and violent moments in the Avatar franchise. While Korra is off sandsurfing, Henry Rollins is killing queens!
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Sample Platter: The Adventures of Pete & Pete - "Hard Day's Pete
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Little Pete discovers his favorite song, and goes on a quest to make sure he remembers it. We talk about the show's relationship to music, the band Polaris, and... wait, THAT'S what the song is about?
Little Pete discovers his favorite song, and goes on a quest to make sure he remembers it. We talk about the show's relationship to music, the band Polaris, and... wait, THAT'S what the song is about?
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We take a look at Cry Baby Lane, Nickelodeon's first horror movie, a film based on the real urban legends that the the director grew up with, a film that inspired many urban legends of
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We take a look at Cry Baby Lane, Nickelodeon's first horror movie, a film based on the real urban legends that the the director grew up with, a film that inspired many urban legends of its own. With a legacy like that, you kind of wish the movie itself was better.
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Sample Platter: CatDog - "Escape from the Deep End/The Collector"
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We take a look at CatDog, a show that you wouldn't think would be very political, but then you find it has an episode about how the prison-industrial complex sucks and capitalism will
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We take a look at CatDog, a show that you wouldn't think would be very political, but then you find it has an episode about how the prison-industrial complex sucks and capitalism will trap you in speculator bubbles. Yeah, it's going to be one of those videos.
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Happy Thanksgiving! We take a look at the history of Nickelodeon's participation in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, from its early failures to its long absence to going all in. I wonder if there's a narrative to find OOOOO BIG BALLOON!
Happy Thanksgiving! We take a look at the history of Nickelodeon's participation in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, from its early failures to its long absence to going all in. I wonder if there's a narrative to find OOOOO BIG BALLOON!
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Kenan and Kel accidentally bench Ron Harper of the Chicago Bulls. Just for fun, we see how Harper slipping in some orange soda might have affected the Bull's 1996/1997 season!
Kenan and Kel accidentally bench Ron Harper of the Chicago Bulls. Just for fun, we see how Harper slipping in some orange soda might have affected the Bull's 1996/1997 season!
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We take a look an almost Christmas classic, the story of a dog that thought she was a flying reindeer. Merry Christmas!
We take a look an almost Christmas classic, the story of a dog that thought she was a flying reindeer. Merry Christmas!
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This extra has no summary.
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We return to Hey Arnold, with perhaps the definitive Helga episode. It's the kind of cartoon that gets you talking about mental health, Robin Williams movies and Edward Hopper paintings.
We return to Hey Arnold, with perhaps the definitive Helga episode. It's the kind of cartoon that gets you talking about mental health, Robin Williams movies and Edward Hopper paintings.
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Sample Platter: The Ren & Stimpy Show - "Stimpy's Cartoon Show"
Episode overview
John K was out, but his backlog of ideas remained. We look at the most meta Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but perhaps its purpose became a little lost in a post-Spumco show.
John K was out, but his backlog of ideas remained. We look at the most meta Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but perhaps its purpose became a little lost in a post-Spumco show.
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Sample Platter: The Ren & Stimpy Show - "Stimpy's Cartoon Show"
Episode overview
John K was out, but his backlog of ideas remained. We look at the most meta Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but perhaps its purpose became a little lost in a post-Spumco show.
John K was out, but his backlog of ideas remained. We look at the most meta Ren & Stimpy cartoon, but perhaps its purpose became a little lost in a post-Spumco show.
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Sample Platter: The Adventures of Pete and Pete - "Yellow Fever"
Episode overview
Big Pete, Ellen and their class are going on a field trip to a milk museum! What follows is a tale of secret love, temptation, betrayal, and a death-defying finale! Man, this show has everything!
Big Pete, Ellen and their class are going on a field trip to a milk museum! What follows is a tale of secret love, temptation, betrayal, and a death-defying finale! Man, this show has everything!
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Sample Platter: NFL on Nickelodeon - "Chicago Bears Vs. New Orleans Saints"
Episode overview
For many years, Nickelodeon just didn't know how to incorporate sports into the channel. Then, someone had the brilliant idea: why not just air a football game? We take a look at Nick's
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For many years, Nickelodeon just didn't know how to incorporate sports into the channel. Then, someone had the brilliant idea: why not just air a football game? We take a look at Nick's first attempt at broadcasting the NFL ahead of their airing of the Superbowl this Sunday.
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Sample Platter: Martin Mystery - "The Return of the Beasts"
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It only aired on Nickelodeon for a few months, but that counts for our purposes! We take a look at an episode of Martin Mystery! We learn the origins of Martin and Diana's caveman
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It only aired on Nickelodeon for a few months, but that counts for our purposes! We take a look at an episode of Martin Mystery! We learn the origins of Martin and Diana's caveman boyfriend, Java! Plus, slime dinosaurs, frog chasing and convoluted mad scientist plots!
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We've seen Ren & Stimpy do a meta episode about making cartoons, now let's see what Rocko's Modern Life does with the idea. We take a look at one of the show's best episodes, and what might have motivated it.
We've seen Ren & Stimpy do a meta episode about making cartoons, now let's see what Rocko's Modern Life does with the idea. We take a look at one of the show's best episodes, and what might have motivated it.
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We take a step back into early Nick Jr, with the final episode of Noozles, a clip show finale. It sure... it sure is a clip show...
We take a step back into early Nick Jr, with the final episode of Noozles, a clip show finale. It sure... it sure is a clip show...
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Sample Platter: The Fairly OddParents - "Foul Balled/The Boy Who Would Be Queen"
Episode overview
Hey, it's that episode of The Fairly Oddparents that cracked all those eggs! We take look at a cartoon about gender that feels more important today than it did twenty-two years ago.
Hey, it's that episode of The Fairly Oddparents that cracked all those eggs! We take look at a cartoon about gender that feels more important today than it did twenty-two years ago.
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Sample Platter: Rated K: For Kids By Kids - "Siskel & Ebert"
Episode overview
We take a look back at Rated K, Nickelodeon's film review show starring real kids. And in this episode, those real kids are going head-to-head with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, two of
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We take a look back at Rated K, Nickelodeon's film review show starring real kids. And in this episode, those real kids are going head-to-head with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, two of the most famous film critics of all time. Kind of like sending a toddler out to fight Mike Tyson.
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TV Obscura, Vol 1: July 29th, 1999 - Naughty Teens, Naughty Cable & Naughty Chimps
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July 29th, 1999! Welcome to the first of (maybe) a new series where I pick a random date, pull up the TV listings for that date, and find three shows that failed and forgotten. Today we
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July 29th, 1999! Welcome to the first of (maybe) a new series where I pick a random date, pull up the TV listings for that date, and find three shows that failed and forgotten. Today we look at The Teen Files, Love Street and The Chimp Channel! Let me know what you think!
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Well, it's finally happened, it's time to start talking about Dan Schneider shows. And what a way to kick it off, with an episode of a spin-off show that follows multiple plot lines from
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Well, it's finally happened, it's time to start talking about Dan Schneider shows. And what a way to kick it off, with an episode of a spin-off show that follows multiple plot lines from a completely different show. Also, Silence of the Lambs, for some reason.
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We take a look at Nickelodeon's Star Trek show for kids! In this episode, a little girl gets trapped in a time anomaly and spends years in isolation! For kids!
We take a look at Nickelodeon's Star Trek show for kids! In this episode, a little girl gets trapped in a time anomaly and spends years in isolation! For kids!
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Sample Platter: Are You Afraid of the Dark? - "The Tale of the Dream Girl"
Episode overview
We return to Are You Afraid of the Dark with a story that isn't very scary, but is very, very sad. A discussion of death, grief and loss, right here on Nickelodeon!
We return to Are You Afraid of the Dark with a story that isn't very scary, but is very, very sad. A discussion of death, grief and loss, right here on Nickelodeon!
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We take our first look at the Naked Brothers Band, a mid-2000s mockumentary about a kids band, but mostly I just talk about the... *odd* casting choices.
We take our first look at the Naked Brothers Band, a mid-2000s mockumentary about a kids band, but mostly I just talk about the... *odd* casting choices.
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Sample Platter: Doug - "Doug Door to Door/Doug Tips the Scales"
Episode overview
You know, sometimes it's nice to just talk about Doug for ten minutes. We take a look at two cartoons, one about honesty in salesmanship, one about negative body images.
You know, sometimes it's nice to just talk about Doug for ten minutes. We take a look at two cartoons, one about honesty in salesmanship, one about negative body images.
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TV Obscure, Vol 2: January 15th, 1965 - Soap Operas, French Lessons & Political Dramas
Episode overview
January 15th, 1965! We jump back nearly sixty years, when there were only five channels on the TV and everyone was worried about the Commies. Today we touch on soap opera preservation
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January 15th, 1965! We jump back nearly sixty years, when there were only five channels on the TV and everyone was worried about the Commies. Today we touch on soap opera preservation with A Flame in the Wind, government funded French lessons with Parlons Français, and being politically vague to attract the widest audience with Slattery's People!
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Sample Platter: The Fairly OddParents - "School's Out: The Musical"
Episode overview
Season Four of The Fairly OddParents had some of the show's most epic specials. A multiverse-hopping crossover, a three-part ultimate battle between Timmy and Vicky... and also this one. Maybe that's mean, a couple of the songs are pretty good!
Season Four of The Fairly OddParents had some of the show's most epic specials. A multiverse-hopping crossover, a three-part ultimate battle between Timmy and Vicky... and also this one. Maybe that's mean, a couple of the songs are pretty good!
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We take our first look at Winx Club, a show I know nothing about, so naturally it's a really important episode with a bunch of character deaths! I promise, I'm gonna try and do it justice.
We take our first look at Winx Club, a show I know nothing about, so naturally it's a really important episode with a bunch of character deaths! I promise, I'm gonna try and do it justice.
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Sample Platter: You're on Nickelodeon, Charlie Brown - "Snoopy: The Musical"
Episode overview
We take a look at Snoopy: The Musical, the sequel to a Broadway musical turned into an animated special. We discuss its history, Cam Clarke as the voice of Snoopy, and a song that I always knew, but had no idea it was from this!
We take a look at Snoopy: The Musical, the sequel to a Broadway musical turned into an animated special. We discuss its history, Cam Clarke as the voice of Snoopy, and a song that I always knew, but had no idea it was from this!
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Sample Platter: Rugrats - "Angelica's Last Stand/Clan of the Duck"
Episode overview
So, you don't think kids shows used to have politics, huh? Well, here's an old episode of Rugrats about baby's first labor union and how boys should be allowed to wear dressies if they want to. We've been talking about this stuff for a while now.
So, you don't think kids shows used to have politics, huh? Well, here's an old episode of Rugrats about baby's first labor union and how boys should be allowed to wear dressies if they want to. We've been talking about this stuff for a while now.
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Sample Platter: Beetlejuice - "Robbin Juice of Sherweird Forest"
Episode overview
Beetlejuice is back! And in his original, pervy Michael Keaton form! In sharp contrast, we take a quick look at the Beetlejuice cartoon, how it contrasts with the rest of the franchise,
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Beetlejuice is back! And in his original, pervy Michael Keaton form! In sharp contrast, we take a quick look at the Beetlejuice cartoon, how it contrasts with the rest of the franchise, and see how well the ghost with the most slips into the role of Robin Hood.
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Sample Platter: Thomas & Friends - "Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure"
Episode overview
To celebrate Thomas & Friend's 70th anniversary in 2015, an hour-long theatrically-released special saw the little blue engine hunting for pirate treasure! Is it a worthy tribute to the Railway Series? Or is it just something to distract the kids?
To celebrate Thomas & Friend's 70th anniversary in 2015, an hour-long theatrically-released special saw the little blue engine hunting for pirate treasure! Is it a worthy tribute to the Railway Series? Or is it just something to distract the kids?
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TV Obscura, Vol 3: Christmas Week 1981 - Five Forgotten Christmas Specials
Episode overview
The week of Christmas, 1981! Five days, five specials that have fallen out of public memory. We have classic Hollywood actors hanging out with the Mormons, two weird Canadian animated
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The week of Christmas, 1981! Five days, five specials that have fallen out of public memory. We have classic Hollywood actors hanging out with the Mormons, two weird Canadian animated specials, some Danish fairy tales from the BBC, and some guy walking around Maine. Merry Christmas!
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We kick off Nick Knacks at Nite with Route 66, a traveling anthology-esque show about two listless youths driving across America in a Chevrolet Corvette. We take a look at the show's
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We kick off Nick Knacks at Nite with Route 66, a traveling anthology-esque show about two listless youths driving across America in a Chevrolet Corvette. We take a look at the show's strengths and weaknesses, its intense production, the challenges it put on its star George Maharis, and why it was such a perfect pick for Nick at Nite's starting lineup in 1985.
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Sample Platter: Avatar: The Last Airbender - "Zuko Alone"
Episode overview
We return to Avatar with an episode all about villain-turned-antihero-turned-hero, Zuko. We take a look at his past, and compare his story with some classic Westerns.
We return to Avatar with an episode all about villain-turned-antihero-turned-hero, Zuko. We take a look at his past, and compare his story with some classic Westerns.
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Sample Platter: Aaahh!!! Real Monsters - "Spy Vs. Monster/Misery Date"
Episode overview
We take our first serious look at "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" with a very average episode. That's okay though! Finding the average is a good way to see if you'll like something!
We take our first serious look at "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" with a very average episode. That's okay though! Finding the average is a good way to see if you'll like something!
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Sample Platter: Aaahh!!! Real Monsters - "Spy Vs. Monster/Misery Date"
Episode overview
We take our first serious look at "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" with a very average episode. That's okay though! Finding the average is a good way to see if you'll like something!
We take our first serious look at "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" with a very average episode. That's okay though! Finding the average is a good way to see if you'll like something!
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Sample Platter: Fred: The Show - "Freddy and The Figglettes"
Episode overview
We jump forward to 2012 to talk about Fred Figglehorn, Rebecca Black's Friday, and whether or not Fred: The Show was smart or not.
We jump forward to 2012 to talk about Fred Figglehorn, Rebecca Black's Friday, and whether or not Fred: The Show was smart or not.
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Sample Platter: The Adventures of Pete & Pete - "Sick Day"
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We return to The Adventures of Pete & Pete with "Sick Day," where we see just what mischief Little Pete will get into now that Artie's gone. Marshmallow presidents will be going up noses.
We return to The Adventures of Pete & Pete with "Sick Day," where we see just what mischief Little Pete will get into now that Artie's gone. Marshmallow presidents will be going up noses.
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Sample Platter: The Wild Thornberrys - "Nigel Knows Best"
Episode overview
We take our first look at The Wild Thornberrys, the role of parents on Nickelodeon shows. What better example to look at than the most memed Dad in all of Nicktoons, Nigel Thornberry!
We take our first look at The Wild Thornberrys, the role of parents on Nickelodeon shows. What better example to look at than the most memed Dad in all of Nicktoons, Nigel Thornberry!
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