Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Best Nick Shows of the 90's Part 1

There was a time on Nick , where they actually played shows that were watchable , and I would actually tune in on a regular basis . That's the purpose of this countdown , to go down memory lane , to when we were little tots , and to go back and time to when Nick ruled the cable world , and everything was right in our little hearts.

1. Legends of the Hidden Temple - 1993-1995- Who Didn't Love this Show?? Every kid at my age , at one point or another watched this show , and rooted for their favorite team . Whether it be the Blue Baracotas , or The Purple Jaguars , you were always rooting for these kids to win . You were also jealous and wondered , why can't I be on this show?? It was a fun show to watch , the host Kirk Fogg , what a name , was always encouraging the kids , no matter how bad they sometimes did . It always seemed that you defnitely learned some ancient Mayan history from watching Legends , and I think that's what made it so fun . It was fun to watch , and you learned some stuff in the process . They even sell the T-Shirts that were worn on the show . You can find out on many sites for reasonable prices .

2. Salute Your Shorts - 1991-1992 - How did this show only last for 2 Seasons , and 26 Episodes?? Was Nick pulling a BBC with the Episode Count on this one?? This show is by far Nick's most rememorable sitcom of the early 90's . Way Before All That , and Kenan and Kel , you had Salute Your Shorts . With It's Classic Theme Song , and It's out of this world Characters , you couldn't help but laugh at these character's antics at the Historic Camp Annawanna . Now , Grant It , these kids , I don't think have really done anything else other than this show , but it was so popular at the time , that people still talk and reminisce about it today . For a while , Nick Gas , would play it over the summer , as part of their Camp Gas , Summer Schedule . But by 2004 , Nick Gas stopped doing that , and stopped playing Salute Your Shorts all together . What made this show so enjoyable was Donkey Lips . He was the lovable guy , who you just couldn't help but love the character. He was always getting into trouble with just about everyone , causing a stir at Camp Annawanna . It doesn't make any sense to me , this show , was probably the biggest hit at the time it aired . It aired on Sundays, and still did well . And If I remember correctly , it was on at like 5 or 6 in the afternoon. What A Random Time ! Either Way , It's a show that needs to be on DVD , and this guy would be the first on line to get a copy .

Fav . Salute Your Shorts Episodes: The Radio Call In Contest , DonkeyLips Crush on Dina, Budnick Loves Dina .

3. The Adventures of Pete and Pete - 1993-1996- O Man ! .. PETE AND PETE ! .. This show was weird , not gonna lie , Pete and Pete , was one strange show . With the weird mom , and the wacky dad , this one was a weird one to watch . But in a way , everyone , including me , loved this show , and couldn't get enough of it . The cool part about it is , it launched the career of Michelle Tratchenberg, who would later go on to star in Harriet The Spy , (Classic Movie!!) , And Eurotrip. This show was about two brothers , both named Pete , who lived in New Jersey!! .. My Home State .. and the wacky adventures these two would encounter . The Chemistry between the two Pete's are great , and it made it that much more fun to watch . I always liked this show , and still watch my DVD's of the first two seasons today .

Favorite Pete and Pete Episodes: What We Did on Our Summer Vacation , New Year's Pete , Insepector 34, and Spalshdown .

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