The 90‘s was a decade that was popularized by things such as new technology, overrated boy bands, Britney Spears and Furbys. But no one can forget the TV shows that popularized the 90’s and the television network, Nickelodeon, hans’t forgotten them either.
According to Entertainment Weekly and numerous other sources, Nickelodeon will be airing classic shows from the 90s, starting in the fall, from midnight to 2 a.m. The list includes the popular shows “Rugrats,” “Kenan and Kel,” “The Adventures of Pete and Pete,” “Clarissa Explains It All,” “The Amanda Bynes Show” and “All That.”
This announcement excites some Lipscomb students and freshman Elise Haltermann.
“My cousin and I used to watch ‘Clarissa Explains It All’,” Halterman said. “Bringing back the show would bring back great memories of when I was a child.”
In an interview with EW, Keith Dawkins, senior VP and general manager of TeenNick said, “It was ground-breaking and for the young viewers, a powerful and pivotal time in their lives. Those kids who are now 22, 23 and 24 want to bring that back.”
The whole campaign was started by a Facebook fan page. Users started groups to support their old favorite shows. This gave Dawkins and the network the idea to ultimately bring them back.
Junior Carter Hamric finds that some old cartoons relate to his life.
“Watching Rugrats, I was always so confused as to why Tommy was bowlegged, and Angelica always reminded me of my sister,” Hamric said. “So I am excited to be able to relive those memories through the show.”
While watching television we are able to connect with characters and even learn life lessons. Lipscomb students embrace this middle-of-the-night childhood refresher, and some are already gearing up for the fall comeback of the shows.
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