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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: CastletonSnob on October 07, 2016, 06:58:36 PM

Title: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: CastletonSnob on October 07, 2016, 06:58:36 PM

We all know about the great old Nick shows, like Rocko, Hey Arnold, Double Dare, and Legends of the Hidden Temple. But, what are some great shows that don't seem to get mentioned?

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: SourdoughStomper on October 07, 2016, 08:19:47 PM

I liked Double Dare. And "You can't say that on television" too, at least back in the day.

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: kellyponyfeathers on October 08, 2016, 06:57:50 AM

Mysterious Cities of Gold  is an overlooked 80s cartoon that aired on Nick. It was an anime dub about a group of explorers looking for the Cities of Gold in South America.  It had a really great theme song! Here it is:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kq5Y_ogiyi0

(Be patient for about 45 seconds. There's an introductory narration, so it takes a while to get going.)

Here's the closing theme; it's a little different:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yZJmw2cp4o0

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 08, 2016, 07:01:55 AM

The Lil Bits
Maya the Bee
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Welcome Freshman
Hey Dude
Eureka's Castle
You Can't Do That on Television
What Would You Do?

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Duenia on October 08, 2016, 07:56:36 AM

As Told by Ginger is probably one of my favorites

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Miniature Sheep on October 08, 2016, 12:54:30 PM

One that many people - at least down my neck of the woods - seem to have forgotten is The Adventures of Pete and Pete; I still buzz off of that show. I watched it all the time as a kid and loved it, but a lot of the more surreal/witty humour whizzed right over my head at the time.
I can't really remember many others though; there were loads of shows that I loved but a lot of them were things that had been recorded on VHS tapes. :blink:

Edit: Oh wait, brainwave! Kenan and Kel and Clarissa Explains It All were awesome as well!

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 08, 2016, 02:10:14 PM

Quote from: Taproot on October 08, 2016, 12:54:30 PM

One that many people - at least down my neck of the woods - seem to have forgotten is The Adventures of Pete and Pete; I still buzz off of that show. I watched it all the time as a kid and loved it, but a lot of the more surreal/witty humour whizzed right over my head at the time.
I can't really remember many others though; there were loads of shows that I loved but a lot of them were things that had been recorded on VHS tapes. :blink:

Edit: Oh wait, brainwave! Kenan and Kel and Clarissa Explains It All were awesome as well!

 those are pretty popular Nick shows . :p

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: ember86 on October 08, 2016, 02:42:59 PM

Are You Afraid of the Dark and Fifteen. 

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Ponyfan on October 09, 2016, 02:11:08 PM

I liked

Wild and Crazy Kids

Noozles


Lil Bits

The Adventures of Little Koala

Today's Special (I have a very vague memory of this show.)

Franklin

GUTS although my favorite part was the climb up the mountain.

David the Gnome is a great show and I recently watched the whole series with my mom. The episodes still hold up well even when viewing them as an adult.

I also enjoy Hey Dude as an adult as well.


Ponyfan 

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: DazzleKitty on October 09, 2016, 03:10:44 PM

As Told by Ginger didn't get near the love it deserves.

Are You Afraid of the Dark is another underrated gem. It scared the crap out of me when I was a kid.

I kinda liked Danny Phantom......but maybe that was a popular one?

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: scarletjul on October 09, 2016, 08:47:37 PM

I loved Hey Dude, Clarissa Explains it All and The Secret World of Alex Mack back in the day...

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Skeen on October 10, 2016, 08:30:05 AM

Space Cases!  It was like Star Trek Jr!  :D

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Ponyfan on October 10, 2016, 09:18:35 AM

I forgot one.  The Adventures of the Little Prince. I always called it The Little Prince from Outer Space.


Ponyfan

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Broken Irishwoman on October 11, 2016, 09:35:35 AM

Quote from: duenia on October 08, 2016, 07:56:36 AM

As Told by Ginger is probably one of my favorites

OMG THIS. It was on tv here around '02/'03, but the last couple of years I've been watching the whole series on YouTube too, more than once. The detail and the stories are amazing. Okay, some things are lame, like this ridiculous awe they have for the popular girls. But other than that it's a very real show that tackles very real issues.

EDIT: Also, Ginger has ponies in her room. Not entirely unimportant. :P

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: ghouldilocks on October 11, 2016, 10:50:41 AM

I loved As Told By Ginger and Rocket Power! No one ever seems to remember those. I wish they'd go on Netflix or that the series would be released on DVD maybe.

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Taxel on October 11, 2016, 11:41:02 PM

Quote from: ClawleenMeowlen on October 11, 2016, 10:50:41 AM

I loved As Told By Ginger and Rocket Power! No one ever seems to remember those. I wish they'd go on Netflix or that the series would be released on DVD maybe.

I was absolutely in love with As Told By Ginger!!! She was like the only redhead who wasn't ~eeeevil~ (cause red= bad I guess?) and was on TV regularly when I was a kid. I really wish Nickelodeon was friendlier with Netflix. There's so many shows all the Netflix binge watchers would eat up in a heartbeat because they're from our childhood. "Retro" 90s merch and stuff like that is super popular. Combine the two and I think it could go really well!

But of course they won't >.<

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: ghouldilocks on October 12, 2016, 06:45:30 AM

Quote from: Taxel on October 11, 2016, 11:41:02 PM

Quote from: ClawleenMeowlen on October 11, 2016, 10:50:41 AM

I loved As Told By Ginger and Rocket Power! No one ever seems to remember those. I wish they'd go on Netflix or that the series would be released on DVD maybe.

I was absolutely in love with As Told By Ginger!!! She was like the only redhead who wasn't ~eeeevil~ (cause red= bad I guess?) and was on TV regularly when I was a kid. I really wish Nickelodeon was friendlier with Netflix. There's so many shows all the Netflix binge watchers would eat up in a heartbeat because they're from our childhood. "Retro" 90s merch and stuff like that is super popular. Combine the two and I think it could go really well!

But of course they won't >.<

Agreed! It's a real shame. And I can't believe I totally forgot to mention Wild Thornberries yesterday! I looooove the Wild Thornberries! This series is on DVD at Walmart, though, so I plan to get it when I have the money to spare.  ^.^

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Dragonflitter on October 14, 2016, 08:44:02 AM

Once upon a time in a school in outer space,
There was a class of misfit kids from all around the place.
They snuck aboard a mystery ship,
Which soon slipped through a spacial rip,
And now they're stuck on a long strange trip!


Space Cases was the most awesome sci fi show for kids ever. XD I miss it terribly, and it's a shame it never caught on and became a classic.

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Lucky_Ladybug on October 23, 2016, 03:25:34 AM

Quote from: Ponyfan on October 09, 2016, 02:11:08 PM

Today's Special (I have a very vague memory of this show.)

Today's Special aired on Nick? We got it on our PBS affiliates. I loved that one! So quirky and cute!

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: BethyVic on October 23, 2016, 11:40:43 AM

Clarissa Explains It All was my favorite.  I would go around my house and pretend to talk to a camera like she did in the show.  I also dressed like her. 

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Mkia on October 23, 2016, 09:39:42 PM

My favorites were always Clarissa Explains it All, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Guts, Double Dare, and As Told By Ginger.

Oh and Nick News with Linda Ellerbee!

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Dragonflitter on October 24, 2016, 06:39:15 AM

Oh oh! All That! Best show ever. I watch SNL every Saturday and I love that Kenan Thompson grew up to do the same stuff he did as a kid. XD

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Carebearnmbr46 on October 26, 2016, 07:08:32 PM

I always loved Doug and Ahh! Real Monsters.

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: northstar3184 on October 30, 2016, 01:35:45 PM

Ah! Real Monsters and The Secret World of Alex Mack

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Skeen on November 03, 2016, 12:57:43 PM

Dude.  You guys.  I heard there is going to be a "Legends of the Hidden Temple" movie later this month on Nick!  O.o  It's based on the show, of course, and has the same Olmec voice and host in it! 

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Duenia on November 03, 2016, 02:00:37 PM

Quote from: Skeen on November 03, 2016, 12:57:43 PM

Dude.  You guys.  I heard there is going to be a "Legends of the Hidden Temple" movie later this month on Nick!  O.o  It's based on the show, of course, and has the same Olmec voice and host in it!

I wish I had that channel...

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: scarletjul on November 03, 2016, 04:44:07 PM

Quote from: duenia on November 03, 2016, 02:00:37 PM

Quote from: Skeen on November 03, 2016, 12:57:43 PM

Dude.  You guys.  I heard there is going to be a "Legends of the Hidden Temple" movie later this month on Nick!  O.o  It's based on the show, of course, and has the same Olmec voice and host in it!

I wish I had that channel...

Really?  *goes off to hunt info. on it* Looks like it will be on Nick on November 26, 2016

Clips here:  http://www.nick.com/legends-of-the-hidden-temple/

Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7eHPW7n7Ko

:)

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Ponyfan on November 03, 2016, 04:52:52 PM

Quote from: Skeen on November 03, 2016, 12:57:43 PM

Dude.  You guys.  I heard there is going to be a "Legends of the Hidden Temple" movie later this month on Nick!  O.o  It's based on the show, of course, and has the same Olmec voice and host in it! 

Quote from: duenia on November 03, 2016, 02:00:37 PM

Quote from: Skeen on November 03, 2016, 12:57:43 PM

Dude.  You guys.  I heard there is going to be a "Legends of the Hidden Temple" movie later this month on Nick!  O.o  It's based on the show, of course, and has the same Olmec voice and host in it!

I wish I had that channel...

Me too. My cable provider doesn't have Nickeloden anymore.

Ponyfan

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: ringwraith10 on November 04, 2016, 11:18:46 AM

Two words: Ghost Writer! (At least, I think that was a Nickelodeon show?) I've been meaning to go back and watch some of those old shows again -- a lot of them are on Amazon Prime. :)

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: mlp4me on November 04, 2016, 04:01:05 PM

Quote from: ringwraith10 on November 04, 2016, 11:18:46 AM

Two words: Ghost Writer! (At least, I think that was a Nickelodeon show?) I've been meaning to go back and watch some of those old shows again -- a lot of them are on Amazon Prime. :)

Ghost Writer was on PBS in the states... (I LOVED that show, we watched it at school. I had an awesome 4th grade teacher.)
AND to make me even more of a NERD.
Ghost Writer was re-vamped as the "New Adventures of Ghost Writer" and featured Kristian Ayre, Radu of Nick's Space Cases.

I'm quite surprised that there are group of us on this forum that enjoyed Space Cases. I still think they're lost in Space. And it's a shame because they could do some justice for all of us closet fans and make a short made for tv movie of them getting home... but anywhoo, I need to get off my tangent.

Nuzzles lol. I think that one was short lived on Nick.

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: Ponyfan on November 04, 2016, 04:37:53 PM

I remember watching Noozles. Also, Little Koala. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANG4VzBuoZA&list=PLhgA6hbqSCLbqz0yK1WZhFxeVfaDXgmcP

Ponyfan

Title: Re: Underrated Nickelodeon shows.
Post by: StoryDreamer on November 11, 2016, 04:10:28 PM

Roundhouse!