As a millennial born in the year 1988, I remember the very early days of Nickelodeon quite well. The network was still fresh and trying to establish itself, and honestly, they must have been desperate for animators because I cannot imagine a show like Ren and Stimpy getting approved today for Generation Alpha. A lot…
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Things (My Son) Likes: Sharkdog (TV Series)
My son is a bit weird when he chooses programs to watch. He will often become obsessed with a show, then suddenly move on to something different and make that his new obsession. Sharkdog became one of the shows he really enjoyed, especially around Halloween time. Despite Netflix battling Paramount over control of Warner Brothers,…
Things I Like: The Secret World of Alex Mack (TV Series)
The Secret World of Alex Mack was a fairly notable Nickelodeon show back in the day. But the kids who grew up watching it are adults now, and it’s gotten stored away in their forgotten memory cells. I remember being really into the program. Granted, about 3 decades later, I can’t remember much about what…
Things (My Son) Likes: Baby Shark’s Big Show! (TV Series)
My son is almost three, and like any kid his age, he’s pretty into the whole Baby Shark thing by Pinkfong. Paw Patrol is his current favorite, but he still enjoys Baby Shark now and then. I remember Nickelodeon came out with a Baby Shark show, and since it’s on Paramount+, it’s a little easier…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Blue’s Clues
The initial ideas for Blue’s Clues date back to the 1990s, during a time when parents were frustrated with the prevalence of violent cartoons for children. Outside of PBS, it was difficult to find alternatives. Blue’s Clues was heavily inspired by Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, with Fred Rogers himself cited as a major influence. The show…