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==Nickelodeon's History==
==Nickelodeon's History==
Early history (1977–1979)
Early history (1977–1979)
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Pinwheel logo, used from 1977 to 1979.
Nickelodeon's history dates back to December 1, 1977, when QUBE, the first two-way major market interactive cable television system was launched in Columbus, Ohio by Warner Cable (now known as Time Warner), and predecessor to Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment). One of the ten "community" channels that were offered at no additional charge to QUBE subscribers was C-3, which exclusively carried Pinwheel each day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The channel was developed by Dr. Vivian Horner, who worked as director of research on the PBS series The Electric Company and created Pinwheel.
Nickelodeon's history dates back to December 1, 1977, when QUBE, the first two-way major market interactive cable television system was launched in Columbus, Ohio by Warner Cable (now known as Time Warner), and predecessor to Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment). One of the ten "community" channels that were offered at no additional charge to QUBE subscribers was C-3, which exclusively carried Pinwheel each day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The channel was developed by Dr. Vivian Horner, who worked as director of research on the PBS series The Electric Company and created Pinwheel.
Relaunch as Nickelodeon (1979–84)
Relaunch as Nickelodeon (1979–84)
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The first Nickelodeon logo, introduced in 1979 with the network
Nickelodeon launched on April 1, 1979 on Warner Cable's system in Buffalo, New York. It quickly expanded its audience reach, first to other Warner Cable systems across the country, and eventually to other cable providers. Despite its prior history on the QUBE system under the Pinwheel name, Nickelodeon designated 1979 as the year of the channel's official launch.
Nickelodeon launched on April 1, 1979 on Warner Cable's system in Buffalo, New York. It quickly expanded its audience reach, first to other Warner Cable systems across the country, and eventually to other cable providers. Despite its prior history on the QUBE system under the Pinwheel name, Nickelodeon designated 1979 as the year of the channel's official launch.
Initial programming on Nickelodeon included Video Comic Book, PopClips, Pinwheel (which was reformatted as a daily hour-long series that ran in a three- to five-hour block format, and was a precursor to the Nick Jr. block that replaced it in 1988), America Goes Bananaz, Nickel Flicks, and By the Way. At the time of its launch, Nickelodeon's programming aired for 12 hours each weekday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and for 11 hours on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Premium cable network Star Channel (which later relaunched as The Movie Channel in November 1979) would take over the channel space after Nickelodeon's broadcast day ended.
Initial programming on Nickelodeon included Video Comic Book, PopClips, Pinwheel (which was reformatted as a daily hour-long series that ran in a three- to five-hour block format, and was a precursor to the Nick Jr. block that replaced it in 1988), America Goes Bananaz, Nickel Flicks, and By the Way. At the time of its launch, Nickelodeon's programming aired for 12 hours each weekday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and for 11 hours on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Premium cable network Star Channel (which later relaunched as The Movie Channel in November 1979) would take over the channel space after Nickelodeon's broadcast day ended.
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The 3rd Nickelodeon logo, used from 1981 to 1984.
New shows were added to the lineup in 1980, including What Will They Think Of Next?, Livewire, and Hocus Focus. In 1981, the network introduced a new logo, consisting of a silver pinball overlaid by a multicolored "Nickelodeon" text. Late that year, a sketch comedy series You Can't Do That on Television made its debut on Nickelodeon, becoming its 1st hit series. The green slime originally featured on that program was later adopted by Nickelodeon as a primary feature of many of its shows, including the game show Double Dare. Other shows that were part of Nickelodeon's regular schedule during its early years included Livewire, Standby: Lights, Camera, Action, The Third Eye, and Mr. Wizard's World.
New shows were added to the lineup in 1980, including What Will They Think Of Next?, Livewire, and Hocus Focus. In 1981, the network introduced a new logo, consisting of a silver pinball overlaid by a multicolored "Nickelodeon" text. Late that year, a sketch comedy series You Can't Do That on Television made its debut on Nickelodeon, becoming its 1st hit series. The green slime originally featured on that program was later adopted by Nickelodeon as a primary feature of many of its shows, including the game show Double Dare. Other shows that were part of Nickelodeon's regular schedule during its early years included Livewire, Standby: Lights, Camera, Action, The Third Eye, and Mr. Wizard's World.
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Golden age (1984–2005)
Golden age (1984–2005)
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The 4th logo, used from 1984-2005; typically accompanied by various shaped backgrounds.
Nickelodeon struggled at first, operating at a $10 million loss by 1984. The network had lacked successful programs (shows on the network that failed to gain traction during its first few years included Against the Odds and Going Great), which stagnated viewership, finishing dead last among all U.S. cable channels. After firing its management staff, MTV Networks president Bob Pittman turned to Fred Seibert and Alan Goodman, who created MTV's iconic IDs a few years earlier, to reinvigorate Nickelodeon, leading to what many believe to be the channel's "golden age". In the summer of 1984, A&E announced that it would become a separate 24-hour channel beginning in January 1985. After A&E stopped sharing its channel space, Nickelodeon simply went to a test pattern screen after it signed off for the night. Pittman tasked general manager Geraldine Laybourne to develop programming for the vacated timeslot. On July 1, 1985, Nickelodeon became a 24-hour service with the launch of the new nighttime block, Nick at Nite, in the 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., That same year, American Express sold its stake in Warner-Amex to Warner Communications; by 1986, Warner turned MTV Networks into a private company, and sold MTV, RTS, Nickelodeon, and the newly launched music video network VH1 to Viacom for $685 million, ending Warner's venture into kids television network until acquired Cartoon Network. In 1988, the network aired the 1st Kids' Choice Awards and also introduced a program block for preschoolers called Nick Jr., which replaced the former Pinwheel block.
Nickelodeon struggled at first, operating at a $10 million loss by 1984. The network had lacked successful programs (shows on the network that failed to gain traction during its first few years included Against the Odds and Going Great), which stagnated viewership, finishing dead last among all U.S. cable channels. After firing its management staff, MTV Networks president Bob Pittman turned to Fred Seibert and Alan Goodman, who created MTV's iconic IDs a few years earlier, to reinvigorate Nickelodeon, leading to what many believe to be the channel's "golden age". In the summer of 1984, A&E announced that it would become a separate 24-hour channel beginning in January 1985. After A&E stopped sharing its channel space, Nickelodeon simply went to a test pattern screen after it signed off for the night. Pittman tasked general manager Geraldine Laybourne to develop programming for the vacated timeslot. On July 1, 1985, Nickelodeon became a 24-hour service with the launch of the new nighttime block, Nick at Nite, in the 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., That same year, American Express sold its stake in Warner-Amex to Warner Communications; by 1986, Warner turned MTV Networks into a private company, and sold MTV, RTS, Nickelodeon, and the newly launched music video network VH1 to Viacom for $685 million, ending Warner's venture into kids television network until acquired Cartoon Network. In 1988, the network aired the 1st Kids' Choice Awards and also introduced a program block for preschoolers called Nick Jr., which replaced the former Pinwheel block.
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==Productions==
==Productions==
==Independent Work==
==Independent Work==
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Doug, 1991-1994
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*Doug, 1991-1994
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Rugrats, 1991-2004
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*Rugrats, 1991-2004
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The Ren and Stimpy Show, 1991-1996
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*The Ren and Stimpy Show, 1991-1996
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Rocko's Modern Life, 1993-1996
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*Rocko's Modern Life, 1993-1996
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Aaahh! Real Monsters!, 1994-1997
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*Aaahh! Real Monsters!, 1994-1997
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Hey Arnold!, 1996-2004
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*Hey Arnold!, 1996-2004
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The Angry Beavers, 1997-2001
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*The Angry Beavers, 1997-2001
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Catdog, 1998-2005
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*Catdog, 1998-2005
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The Wild Thornberry's, 1998-2004
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*The Wild Thornberry's, 1998-2004
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SpongeBob Square Pants, 1999-Present
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*SpongeBob Square Pants, 1999-Present
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Rocket Power, 1999-2004
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*Rocket Power, 1999-2004
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As Told By Ginger, 2000-2006
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*As Told By Ginger, 2000-2006
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Invader Zim, 2001-2002
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*Invader Zim, 2001-2002
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The Fairly Odd Parents, 2001-Present
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*The Fairly Odd Parents, 2001-Present
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ChalkZone, 2002-2008
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*ChalkZone, 2002-2008
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The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, 2002-2006
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*The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, 2002-2006
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All Grown Up!, 2003-2008
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*All Grown Up!, 2003-2008
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My Life as a Teenage Robot, 2003-2009
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*My Life as a Teenage Robot, 2003-2009
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Danny Phantom, 2004-2007
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*Danny Phantom, 2004-2007
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Avatar: The Last Airbender, 2005-2008
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*Avatar: The Last Airbender, 2005-2008
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Catscratch, 2005-2007
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*Catscratch, 2005-2007
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The X's, 2005-2006
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*The X's, 2005-2006
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Tak and The Power of Ju Ju, 2007-2009
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*Tak and The Power of Ju Ju, 2007-2009
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Back at The Barnyard, 2007-2011
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*Back at The Barnyard, 2007-2011
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The Mighty B!, 2008-2011
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*The Mighty B!, 2008-2011
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Fanboy and Chum Chum, 2009-2014
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*Fanboy and Chum Chum, 2009-2014
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T.U.F.F. Puppy, 2010-2015
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*T.U.F.F. Puppy, 2010-2015
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The Legend of Korra, 2012-2014
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*The Legend of Korra, 2012-2014
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Robot and Monster, 2012-2015
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*Robot and Monster, 2012-2015
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 2012-
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*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 2012-
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Sanjay and Craig, 2013-
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*Sanjay and Craig, 2013-
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Breadwinners, 2014-
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*Breadwinners, 2014-
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Harvey Beaks, 2015-
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*Harvey Beaks, 2015-
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Wonder Quest (and I Wonder), 2015-
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*Wonder Quest (and I Wonder), 2015-
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Pig Goat Banana Cricket, 2015-
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*Pig Goat Banana Cricket, 2015-
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Building Time, 2015-
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*Building Time, 2015-
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The Loud House, 2016-
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*The Loud House, 2016-
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Bunsen is a Beast, 2016-
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*Bunsen is a Beast, 2016-
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Pinky Milinky, TBA
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*Pinky Milinky, TBA
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The # Show, TBA
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*The # Show, TBA
==Lisendesed Shows==
==Lisendesed Shows==
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The Penguins of Madagascar, 2008-2013 (Dream Works Animation)
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*The Penguins of Madagascar, 2008-2013 (Dream Works Animation)
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Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, 2011-2014 (Dream Works Animation)
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*Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, 2011-2014 (Dream Works Animation)
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Monster v.s. Alleins, 2013 (Dream Works Animation)
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*Monster v.s. Alleins, 2013 (Dream Works Animation)
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Rabids Invasion, 2013-Present (Ubisoft)
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*Rabids Invasion, 2013-Present (Ubisoft)
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Alvin and the Chipmucks, 2015- (Paramount)
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*Alvin and the Chipmucks, 2015- (Paramount)