157 Fun Facts About Nickelodeon

What was the channel's original name before it became Nickelodeon?

Nickelodeon originally launched on December 1, 1977, as C-3, a channel on the Warner Cable Communications QUBE interactive cable television system, and was later renamed Pinwheel.

In what year did the first block of 'Nicktoons' animated series debut?

The first three original Nicktoons – Doug, Rugrats, and The Ren & Stimpy Show – premiered on August 11, 1991, marking a significant shift for Nickelodeon into original animated programming.

In the Nicktoon *Doug*, what is the name of Doug Funnie's pet dog?

Porkchop is a talented Bull Terrier who once saved Beebe Bluff from falling through thin ice, and he and Doug first appeared in station ID spots for USA Cartoon Express.

Who was the creator of the iconic animated series *SpongeBob SquarePants*?

Stephen Hillenburg taught marine science before turning to animation, and his knowledge of tide-pool life shaped the cast of Bikini Bottom.

What was the name of the talking stone head that told the legends on *Legends of the Hidden Temple*?

Olmec, the giant talking stone head, narrated each episode's legend and quizzed the teams at the Steps of Knowledge; his face also became the show's logo.

What is the name of Tommy Pickles' older, often mischievous, cousin in *Rugrats*?

Angelica Pickles, the spoiled three-year-old cousin of Tommy and Dil, often antagonized the babies in the show *Rugrats*.

In *Hey Arnold!*, what type of establishment do Arnold and his grandparents live in?

Arnold lives in a boarding house run by his grandparents, which is also home to several eccentric tenants.

Who played the title character in the live-action series *Clarissa Explains It All*?

Melissa Joan Hart starred as Clarissa Darling, a quirky teenager who often broke the fourth wall to explain life's challenges to the audience.

Who hosted Nickelodeon's Double Dare when it premiered in 1986?

Marc Summers hosted the original Double Dare from its 1986 premiere and its spin-offs Super Sloppy Double Dare and Family Double Dare.

How many primary elements can be 'bent' by benders in the world of *Avatar: The Last Airbender*?

The world of Avatar features four primary bending arts: Waterbending, Earthbending, Firebending, and Airbending.

Which animated series follows a neurotic Australian wallaby coping with the everyday hassles of O-Town?

Rocko's Modern Life premiered in 1993, and its adult innuendo got the episode 'Leap Frogs' pulled from rotation after parental complaints.

What is the name of Cosmo and Wanda's son in *The Fairly OddParents*?

Poof is the magical fairy baby of Cosmo and Wanda, introduced later in the series.

In which US city do the stepbrothers of *Drake & Josh* live?

Drake Parker and Josh Nichols share a house in San Diego with Drake's scheming younger sister Megan and their parents Audrey and Walter.

Then called 'The Big Ballot', the first annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards ceremony took place in which year?

The first Kids' Choice Awards, originally billed as The Big Ballot, was held in 1988, with kids voting for their favourites in television, film and music.

In *Hey Arnold!*, what is Arnold's surname?

Arnold's surname, Shortman, was only made official in the 2017 TV film Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie; it had long been hinted by Grandpa Phil calling him 'Short Man'.

Which Nickelodeon game show ended each episode with three kids racing up a fake mountain called the Aggro Crag?

Guts winners took home a gold medal and a glowing chunk of the 28-foot mountain, which became the Mega Crag in season 3 and the Super Aggro Crag for Global GUTS.

What type of animal is Stimpy, the dim-witted but lovable character from *The Ren & Stimpy Show*?

Stimpy is a Manx cat, known for his red nose, blue-lidded eyes and lack of a tail, and was voiced by Billy West.

What is the name of SpongeBob SquarePants' loyal pet snail?

Gary the Snail is SpongeBob's beloved pet who meows like a cat and is surprisingly intelligent.

Which animated series features Darwin, a talking chimpanzee who travels with a family filming nature documentaries?

Darwin is a highly intelligent chimpanzee who can communicate with humans and is a close companion to Eliza Thornberry in *The Wild Thornberrys*.

What is the name of Arnold's tall-haired, urban-legend-loving best friend in Hey Arnold!?

Gerald Johanssen is Arnold's best friend, known for his tall hair and for telling the urban legends of the city.

Which sketch comedy show starred Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell before they got their own sitcom?

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell were prominent cast members on *All That*, a popular sketch comedy series often referred to as 'Saturday Night Live for kids'.

Timmy Turner of The Fairly OddParents lives in which town?

Dimmsdale even has its own parody of the Hollywood Sign on the hills outside town, and was supposedly founded in the 1660s by a man named Dale Dimm.

What is the name of the boarding school attended by Zoey Brooks in *Zoey 101*?

Zoey 101 is set at the fictional Pacific Coast Academy (PCA), a previously all-boys boarding school that begins accepting female students.

Who provides the voice for the character Timmy Turner in *The Fairly OddParents*?

Tara Strong voiced Timmy Turner throughout the original series (2001–2017); she also voiced Bubbles in The Powerpuff Girls and Raven in Teen Titans.

In what year did the highly popular animated series *SpongeBob SquarePants* first premiere?

SpongeBob SquarePants first aired on May 1, 1999, quickly becoming one of Nickelodeon's most successful and long-running shows.

In *Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius*, what is the name of Jimmy's robotic dog?

Goddard, named after rocketry pioneer Robert Goddard, is Jimmy's robotic dog; he transforms into gadgets such as a hover-scooter and 'plays dead' by blowing apart and reassembling.

What is the surname of Danny, the 14-year-old half-ghost hero who protects Amity Park?

Danny Fenton gets his powers from the ghost portal built by his parents Jack and Maddie Fenton; best friends Tucker Foley and Sam Manson keep his secret.

Which Nicktoon follows conjoined twins of two different species who share a single body?

CatDog explores the lives of a sophisticated cat and a goofy dog who are conjoined, leading to many comedic conflicts.

Who played the main role of Carly Shay in the popular teen sitcom *iCarly*?

Miranda Cosgrove starred as Carly Shay, a teenager who hosts her own popular web show with her best friends.

Which character in *The Fairly OddParents* is obsessed with capturing fairies?

Denzel Crocker is Timmy Turner's fairy-obsessed elementary school teacher who constantly tries to expose and capture fairies.

Who was the original live-action host of *Blue's Clues*?

Steve Burns hosted from 1996 until 2002, and years later returned as a writer and director on the revival, Blue's Clues & You!

Which teenage babysitter makes Timmy Turner's life miserable in The Fairly OddParents?

Vicky's tyranny is the reason Timmy gets fairy godparents in the first place, and her sweet little sister Tootie has a hopeless crush on him.

Which character from *Hey Arnold!* is secretly in love with Arnold but often acts mean and bullies him?

Helga G. Pataki maintains a tough exterior and bullies Arnold, but secretly harbors a deep crush on him, which she expresses in poetry.

Who is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' primary antagonist in the 2012 animated series?

The Shredder, leader of the Foot Clan, remains the Turtles' archenemy across many iterations, including the 2012 series.

Which live-action show features a family of superheroes trying to live a normal life in the suburbs?

The Thundermans follows a family of superheroes, each with different powers, attempting to keep their true identities a secret.

What is the name of the fast-food restaurant where SpongeBob SquarePants works as a fry cook?

The Krusty Krab, owned by Mr. Krabs, is the popular restaurant known for its Krabby Patties and SpongeBob's workplace.

Which Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius character is obsessed with the TV superhero Ultra Lord?

Sheen Estevez, Jimmy's hyperactive friend, worships the superhero Ultra Lord and hoards its action figures; he later starred in the 2010 spin-off Planet Sheen.

In what year did the animated series *The Loud House* first premiere?

The Loud House, created by Chris Savino, debuted on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016, following Lincoln Loud's chaotic family life in the town of Royal Woods.

Who played the role of Sam Puckett in both *iCarly* and its spin-off *Sam & Cat*?

Jennette McCurdy played Sam Puckett on iCarly (2007–2012) and reprised the role in the 2013–14 spin-off Sam & Cat.

Which sequel series follows Aang's successor, a headstrong waterbender from the Southern Water Tribe?

The Legend of Korra is the sequel series to Avatar: The Last Airbender, following the next Avatar, a strong-willed waterbender from the Southern Water Tribe.

In My Life as a Teenage Robot, which all-robot alien empire, ruled by Queen Vexus, keeps dogging Jenny Wakeman (XJ-9)?

The Cluster wants Jenny to join its world of robots by force if necessary; Queen Vexus was voiced by Eartha Kitt.

Which preschool cartoon follows a girl adventuring with her monkey, Boots?

Dora the Explorer is a popular educational animated series where Dora and Boots invite young viewers to join them on interactive adventures.

Which elite high school does Tori Vega attend in *Victorious*?

Tori only gets into Hollywood Arts after filling in for her older sister Trina at a school showcase, and the show won Favorite TV Show at the Kids' Choice Awards in 2012 and 2013.

Which Nickelodeon live-action series is set in Swellview, where a teenager gets a part-time job as sidekick to the superhero Captain Man?

Henry Danger's hero is 13-year-old Henry Hart, played by Jace Norman, with Cooper Barnes as Captain Man; it premiered in 2014.

Which animated series features a group of diverse creatures attending monster school under a city dump?

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters follows Ickis, Oblina, and Krumm as they learn to scare humans at the Monster Academy, located beneath a landfill.

In which fictional suburban town is The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius set?

Retroville is Jimmy Neutron's hometown, home to Lindbergh Elementary School and the Candy Bar soda shop where Jimmy and his friends hang out.

Who created the popular animated series *Hey Arnold!*?

Craig Bartlett is the creator of Hey Arnold!, which is known for its urban setting and diverse cast of characters.

On Are You Afraid of the Dark?, what did the storytellers call their campfire club?

The Midnight Society met at a secret campfire each week; the 'midnight dust' a storyteller threw on the fire was really non-dairy creamer.

Salute Your Shorts was set at which fictional summer retreat for kids?

Camp Anawanna's name is a pun on 'I don't wanna'; Salute Your Shorts ran for two seasons, in 1991 and 1992.

In the show about the two Wrigley brothers who share a first name, what is Petunia?

Petunia is the younger brother's forearm tattoo: a woman in a red dress Little Pete makes dance by flexing; she even appears in the show's opening titles.

In which city was the sitcom Kenan & Kel set?

Kenan & Kel was set in Chicago, where Kenan worked at Rigby's grocery store; it ran on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2000.

SNICK, the Saturday-night block launched in August 1992, aired during which two hours?

SNICK, short for Saturday Night Nickelodeon, filled the 8 to 10 pm slot from August 1992 with shows such as Clarissa Explains It All and Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Nickelodeon Studios, where kids could be contestants and audience, opened in June 1990 at which theme park?

Nickelodeon Studios opened at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando on June 7, 1990, billed as 'The First World Headquarters for Kids', and closed on April 30, 2005.

In The Secret World of Alex Mack, what gives Alex her powers?

A Paradise Valley Chemical truck nearly hits her; she can then move things with her mind, zap electricity and turn into a puddle.

Which former NBC News personality hosted Nick News from 1992 to 2015?

Linda Ellerbee's magazine show let ordinary teenagers speak out on world issues, and won Peabody Awards along the way.

In Rugrats, what is the name of the Pickles family's dog?

Spike, the Pickles family's scruffy dog, often tags along on the babies' adventures and fights off a wolf to protect them in The Rugrats Movie (1998).

Rocket Power (1999) followed four kids obsessed with what?

Extreme sports like skateboarding and surfing fill their days, when they are not at the Shore Shack, run by Ray 'Raymundo' Rocket and Tito.

Which Olympic swimmer hosted the panel game show Figure It Out from 1997 to 1999?

Summer Sanders, a 1992 Olympic swimming gold medallist, hosted Figure It Out, in which a panel of four Nickelodeon stars tried to guess each kid contestant's secret talent.

Nick Arcade, hosted by Phil Moore in 1992, sent winning teams into what?

In the Video Zone, the winning team stepped inside a blue-screen virtual video game, clearing two levels before fighting a boss such as Mongo or Merlock for the grand prize.

Hey Dude (1989-91) was set on the Bar None Ranch near which city?

Hey Dude's Bar None Ranch was set outside Tucson, Arizona, and the show was filmed at a real guest ranch there; it ran for 65 episodes over five seasons.

Who hosted Legends of the Hidden Temple, which began airing in September 1993?

Kirk Fogg hosted Legends of the Hidden Temple for its entire 1993–1995 run, guiding six teams through the Moat, the Steps of Knowledge and the Temple Run.

Nickelodeon began as a 1977 test broadcast on the QUBE cable system in which city?

The channel began on December 1, 1977 as a test on Warner Cable's QUBE system in Columbus, Ohio, a pioneering two-way interactive cable service.

Nickelodeon launched nationwide as the first cable channel for children on what date?

Nickelodeon launched nationally on April 1, 1979, beamed by satellite to cable systems as the first channel devoted to children's programming.

Which media company bought Nickelodeon, MTV and VH1 in 1985?

In 1985 Viacom bought MTV Networks, the Warner-Amex subsidiary that operated Nickelodeon, MTV and VH1.

Nickelodeon's orange 'splat' logo era ran from 1984 until which year?

Kids' Choice Award blimps are one of the splat-era logo outlines.

Which Canadian sketch show introduced Nickelodeon's famous green slime?

You Can't Do That on Television, produced by Ottawa's CJOH-TV, doused anyone who said 'I don't know' in green slime; Nickelodeon picked it up in 1981.

Which alternative rock star was a child cast member of Nick's Ottawa-made sketch show?

Alanis Morissette appeared in five episodes of the show as a preteen in 1986, nearly a decade before her breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill (1995).

Double Dare, which premiered in October 1986, was Nickelodeon's first what?

Double Dare was Nickelodeon's first game show: two teams answered trivia questions and took on messy physical challenges before the obstacle-course finale.

Which YouTuber hosted the 2018–2019 revival of Double Dare?

Liza Koshy hosted the 2018–2019 Double Dare revival, with the original 1986 host returning as announcer and occasional co-host.

Who hosted the sports competition show Nickelodeon GUTS from 1992 to 1995?

Mike O'Malley hosted GUTS from 1992 to 1995, including the 1995 Global GUTS season, with British referee Moira 'Mo' Quirk calling the action.

Wild & Crazy Kids (1990–92) was co-hosted by Donnie Jeffcoat and which future actor?

Omar Gooding, younger brother of Cuba Gooding Jr., co-hosted Wild & Crazy Kids with Donnie Jeffcoat across its three seasons from 1990 to 1992.

Which is NOT one of the six team names on Legends of the Hidden Temple?

Yellow Cheetahs was never a team; the six were Red Jaguars, Blue Barracudas, Green Monkeys, Orange Iguanas, Purple Parrots and Silver Snakes.

Which voice actor announced and voiced the talking stone head on Legends of the Hidden Temple?

Dee Bradley Baker announced the show and voiced its stone head; he later voiced Appa and Momo in Avatar: The Last Airbender and Perry the Platypus.

Nickelodeon's 'oldies' block Nick at Nite launched on July 1 of which year?

Nick at Nite debuted on July 1, 1985, filling the evening hours Nickelodeon had previously handed over to the arts channel A&E.

Which classic sitcom led Nick at Nite's first-night lineup in 1985?

Dennis the Menace opened Nick at Nite on July 1, 1985, followed that night by The Donna Reed Show and Route 66.

What landmark did Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando unveil outside its doors in 1990?

The Slime Geyser, a fountain that periodically erupted green slime, stood outside the studio entrance; a Nickelodeon time capsule was buried beside it in 1992, to be opened in 2042.

Nickelodeon Movies' first film (1996) adapted which 1964 novel?

Harriet the Spy (1996), starring Michelle Trachtenberg, adapted Louise Fitzhugh's 1964 novel and was the first release from Nickelodeon Movies.

Besides being a trophy, the Kids' Choice Awards blimp also functions as what?

The orange blimp trophy is a working kaleidoscope: peering through it reveals a colourful pattern, a hidden surprise for winners.

Nickelodeon Universe parks are at Mall of America and which New Jersey mega-mall?

Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey opened in October 2019, eleven years after the Mall of America original replaced the Park at MOA in 2008.

Which Pete & Pete character is billed as 'the Strongest Man in the World'?

Toby Huss played Artie, Little Pete's personal superhero.

The Adventures of Pete & Pete is set in which fictional town?

Wellsville takes its name from a song by the Wichita band The Embarrassment, a favourite of the show's creators; the series was filmed in suburban New Jersey.

Ren of The Ren & Stimpy Show is what kind of animal?

Ren Höek is a scrawny, short-tempered 'asthma-hound chihuahua' who shares a home with Stimpy and frequently slaps his dimwitted partner.

Which creator of Ren & Stimpy was fired by Nickelodeon in 1992?

John Kricfalusi, whose studio Spümcø originally produced Ren & Stimpy, was fired by Nickelodeon in September 1992 over missed deadlines and content disputes; Games Animation took over.

Which studio produced Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys and As Told by Ginger?

Klasky Csupo, founded by Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó, animated Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys and As Told by Ginger, and had earlier animated the first seasons of The Simpsons.

Which Rugrats character was introduced in The Rugrats Movie (1998)?

Dil Pickles, Tommy's baby brother, was born in The Rugrats Movie (1998), in which the babies get lost in the woods while trying to return him to the hospital.

Rugrats in Paris (2000) introduced which two new characters?

Rugrats in Paris introduced Kira and Kimi Finster: Kira, a EuroReptarland employee, and her daughter Kimi become Chuckie's stepmother and stepsister when his father Chas marries Kira.

Doug Funnie's hometown in the animated series Doug is called what?

Bluffington is Doug Funnie's adopted hometown after his family moves from Bloatsburg; its kids hang out at the Honker Burger.

After Nickelodeon declined a fifth season of Doug, who bought the show and made more?

Disney's episodes aired on ABC from 1996 to 1999.

Stephen Hillenburg's ideas for SpongeBob began with which educational comic?

Hillenburg was a marine science educator before becoming an animator.

In which year was SpongeBob SquarePants first pitched to Nickelodeon?

SpongeBob was pitched to Nickelodeon in 1997 with a tropical setup: an aquarium of character models, Hawaiian music and a creator in a Hawaiian shirt.

Despite his name, Squidward Tentacles is actually what animal?

Squidward is an octopus: the creator gave him a large round head to suggest the intellectual he believes himself to be, and drew only six limbs for ease of animation.

Which actor voices Squidward Tentacles?

Rodger Bumpass has voiced Squidward from the series' first episode onward, giving him his nasal, world-weary drone, and reprised the role in all three SpongeBob feature films.

Sandy Cheeks, SpongeBob's friend, is what type of animal?

Sandy Cheeks is a squirrel from Texas who wears an air-filled diving suit underwater and lives in a glass treedome.

Plankton and his computer wife Karen run which failing restaurant?

Hillenburg named Karen after his own wife.

Which SpongeBob prequel set at summer camp premiered on streaming in 2021?

The Patrick Star Show followed on Nickelodeon in July 2021.

Norbert and Daggett of The Angry Beavers live near a fictional town in which state?

Norbert and Daggett build their dam near the fictional town of Wayouttatown, Oregon, after leaving their parents' lodge to live as bachelors.

Which two characters hosted the animated shorts on KaBlam!?

Henry and June, a pair of animated kids, hosted KaBlam! from inside a comic book, introducing shorts such as Action League Now! and Prometheus and Bob.

What special ability does Eliza have in The Wild Thornberrys?

Eliza can talk to animals, a secret gift from an African shaman she rescued; if she ever reveals it she loses the power.

As Told by Ginger is set in which fictional town?

Sheltered Shrubs is the suburb where Ginger Foutley and her friends attend Lucky Junior High; the show earned Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Animated Program.

Who created Invader Zim?

Jhonen Vasquez, creator of the comic Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, created Invader Zim, which premiered on Nickelodeon in 2001.

What is the name of Zim's malfunctioning robot servant in Invader Zim?

GIR is Zim's defective SIR unit, a robot assembled from scrap parts who disguises himself as a green dog and adores tacos.

Invader Zim's 2019 revival film, Enter the Florpus, premiered on which platform?

Netflix debuted it on August 16, 2019; Rocko's Modern Life's revival, Static Cling, went the same route a week earlier.

Who created The Fairly OddParents?

Butch Hartman created The Fairly OddParents, which premiered in 2001, and went on to create Danny Phantom and T.U.F.F. Puppy.

Which studio distributed the 2001 film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?

Paramount Pictures released Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius in December 2001 under the Nickelodeon Movies banner, with DNA Productions animating; it earned an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature.

Which two creators made Avatar: The Last Airbender?

Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko created Avatar: The Last Airbender, which premiered on Nickelodeon in February 2005 and ran for three seasons, or 'books'.

In Avatar: The Last Airbender, Aang is the last survivor of which nation?

Aang is the last airbender because the Fire Nation wiped out the Air Nomads a century earlier while he lay frozen in an iceberg.

Which scarred, exiled Fire Nation prince hunts Aang alongside his tea-loving uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender?

Zuko seeks to restore his lost honour by capturing Aang; his sister Azula joins the pursuit later in the series.

Lincoln Loud of The Loud House is the only boy among how many children?

Lincoln is the middle child among 11 Loud siblings, with five older and five younger sisters; creator Chris Savino drew on growing up in a family of ten kids.

The Loud House's town of Royal Woods is based on a real town in which state?

Royal Woods is modeled on Royal Oak, Michigan, the Detroit suburb where creator Chris Savino grew up.

Loud House spin-off The Casagrandes is set in which fictional place?

Great Lakes City is the big-city home of Ronnie Anne Santiago's extended Casagrande family, who live above their grandparents' mercado.

Who became the host of Blue's Clues in 2002, playing 'Joe'?

Donovan Patton played Joe, the younger brother of the original host, from 2002 until the original series ended in 2006.

Blue's Clues premiered on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. block in which year?

Blue's Clues premiered on September 8, 1996 and ran six seasons through 2006, becoming Nick Jr.'s signature preschool hit.

Besides problem-solving, Dora the Explorer was designed to teach children which language?

Dora the Explorer wove Spanish words and phrases into every episode to teach basic Spanish to English-speaking preschoolers; Latin American versions taught English instead.

Which Dora the Explorer spin-off starred her animal-rescuing cousin?

Go, Diego, Go! focused more on teaching animal facts, though Spanish and other learning skills were still taught throughout.

Paw Patrol, a Nick Jr. staple, is produced by which Canadian toy company?

Spin Master, the Toronto toy company behind Bakugan, produces Paw Patrol, whose rescue pups led by Ryder protect Adventure Bay.

Which is NOT one of the five animal friends in The Backyardigans?

Ricardo was never a Backyardigan; the five friends were Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua, Tasha and Austin.

Which country does the Nick Jr. series LazyTown, starring Sportacus, come from?

LazyTown was created in Iceland by Magnús Scheving, a champion aerobics athlete who also played Sportacus, and was filmed at studios near Reykjavík.

Which human host in an orange suit leads Yo Gabba Gabba!?

DJ Lance Rock, played by Lance Robertson in an orange jumpsuit and hat, brings the toys Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex to life each episode.

All That, Nickelodeon's kids' sketch show, first aired as a sneak peek in which year?

All That premiered as a sneak peek on April 16, 1994 before its regular run began that December; it ran ten seasons through 2005 and was revived in 2019.

Which Hollywood theatre hosted tapings of All That, Kenan & Kel and Drake & Josh?

Nickelodeon on Sunset, the former Earl Carroll Theatre on Sunset Boulevard, hosted tapings from 1997 until its 2017 closure; early All That seasons had been taped in Orlando.

Which All That spin-off featured Drake Bell and Josh Peck in its cast?

The Amanda Show (1999–2002), built around All That star Amanda Bynes, featured Drake Bell and Josh Peck in its sketch ensemble.

Bell and Peck arguing over what food in a sketch prompted Nick to make Drake & Josh?

Drake & Josh premiered on January 11, 2004.

In Drake & Josh, Josh works at which movie theater?

Josh works at The Premiere, a movie theater run by the bossy manager Helen Dubois (Yvette Nicole Brown), whose constant mockery of Josh is a running gag.

Zoey 101 was initially filmed on which Malibu campus?

Zoey 101's first season was shot at Pepperdine University in Malibu, whose ocean-view campus doubled as the show's boarding school.

Which teen star played Zoey Brooks in Zoey 101?

Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney's younger sister, starred as Zoey Brooks for all four seasons (2005–2008); Paul Butcher played Zoey's little brother Dustin.

Ned Bigby's two best friends in Ned's Declassified are nicknamed Moze and what?

Cookie is the nickname of tech-obsessed Simon Nelson-Cook, who with Jennifer 'Moze' Mosely rounds out Ned's trio at James K. Polk Middle School.

Which actress starred as middle-schooler Addie Singer in Unfabulous?

Emma Roberts, niece of Julia Roberts, played Addie Singer from 2004 to 2007, performing the songs Addie writes about her middle-school life.

In which city is iCarly set?

iCarly is set in Seattle, where Carly and her older brother Spencer live in a loft at Bushwell Plaza and shoot the web show from its upstairs studio.

The 2021 iCarly revival premiered on which streaming service?

The iCarly revival premiered on Paramount+ on June 17, 2021, with three of the original lead actors returning; it ran three seasons through 2023.

Which pop superstar played Cat Valentine on Victorious?

Ariana Grande played Cat Valentine on Victorious from 2010 to 2013 and in the spin-off Sam & Cat, having earlier appeared on Broadway in the musical 13 with co-star Elizabeth Gillies.

Big Time Rush follows four hockey players from which Minnesota city?

Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan are plucked from a Duluth, Minnesota hockey rink by producer Gustavo Rocque and moved to Los Angeles to become a boy band.

In True Jackson, VP, the teen heroine becomes vice president of what kind of business?

True becomes vice president of Mad Style, the fashion label run by designer Max Madigan, after her own outfit and ideas impress him.

What superhero alias does Captain Man's teenage sidekick use?

Kid Danger is the alias of Captain Man's teenage sidekick, who transforms by chewing a special gum; Jace Norman played him for five seasons (2014–2020).

Nickelodeon's parent company bought the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise in what year?

The 2012 animated series' debut ratings were Nick's best for a cartoon since 2009.

Which actor voiced Leonardo in seasons 3–5 of the 2012 TMNT series?

Seth Green took over Leonardo from Jason Biggs at the start of season 3 in 2014 and voiced him through the 2017 finale.

Winx Club, later co-produced by Nickelodeon, was created in which country?

Winx Club was created in Italy by Iginio Straffi at his studio Rainbow, based in Loreto, and premiered on Rai in 2004 before Nickelodeon co-produced later seasons.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? was filmed primarily in which Canadian city?

Are You Afraid of the Dark? was shot in and around Montreal by co-producer CINAR, the Montreal-based TV company, and also aired on Canada's YTV.

Space Cases (1996) was co-created by Peter David and which Lost in Space actor?

Bill Mumy, who played Will Robinson on Lost in Space, co-created Space Cases with writer Peter David; it premiered on March 2, 1996 and ran for two seasons.

House of Anubis was based on a TV series from which two countries?

House of Anubis adapted Het Huis Anubis, a Studio 100 series from the Netherlands and Belgium; the English version was shot in Liverpool and told a serialized mystery in short daily episodes.

Sanjay's best friend Craig, voiced by Chris Hardwick, is what kind of animal?

Craig is a talking snake whom Sanjay Patel passes off as a pet; the duo's misadventures unfold in the town of Lundgren.

In El Tigre, Manny Rivera's father fights crime under which superhero name?

Manny's father Rodolfo Rivera is the heroic White Pantera, while his grandfather Grandpapi is the supervillain Puma Loco, leaving Manny torn between hero and villain.

In ChalkZone, schoolboy Rudy Tabootie discovers what, which lets him draw portals into a world where everything erased comes to life?

A box of magic chalk opens the way, and his chalk-drawn friend Snap joins him on adventures in the ChalkZone.

Back at the Barnyard continued the story of a 2006 film written and directed by whom?

Steve Oedekerk wrote and directed the film and created the series.

Nickelodeon's Penguins of Madagascar features characters from a film by which studio?

The Penguins of Madagascar spun off DreamWorks Animation's 2005 film Madagascar, following Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private at the Central Park Zoo alongside King Julien.

Which three cities did Hey Arnold!'s creator cite as inspirations for its city, Hillwood?

Hillwood blends Seattle, Portland and Brooklyn, the creator's own homes and haunts; its Quigley Field ballpark is a nod to Chicago's Wrigley Field.

Rocko's dog in Rocko's Modern Life is named what?

Spunky is Rocko's scruffy, dim-witted pet dog, forever eating things he shouldn't; Rocko's pals Heffer and Filburt are a steer and a turtle.

Who created Rocko's Modern Life?

Joe Murray created Rocko's Modern Life, which premiered on Nickelodeon in 1993; he later created Camp Lazlo for Cartoon Network.

In Kenan & Kel, which drink is Kel famously obsessed with?

Kel's catchphrase 'Who loves orange soda? Kel loves orange soda!' made the drink his trademark; he sipped it constantly through the show's 1996–2000 run.

Which network first aired The '90s Are All That, later renamed The Splat, in 2011?

The '90s Are All That launched on TeenNick on July 25, 2011, reviving Nicktoons such as Doug and Rugrats late at night; it was rebranded The Splat in 2015.

Gullah Gullah Island's hosts Ron and Natalie Daise drew on the Gullah culture of which state?

The Daises drew on the Gullah culture of South Carolina's Sea Islands, filming outdoor scenes around Beaufort and Fripp Island while studio segments were taped at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando.

Which horror author developed the characters and was head writer of Nick Jr.'s Eureeka's Castle?

R. L. Stine, later of Goosebumps fame, was head writer of Eureeka's Castle (1989–1991), a puppet show set in a giant's wind-up music box starring sorceress-in-training Eureeka and the dragon Magellan.

Which SNL alum co-created The Mighty B! and voiced its Honeybee scout heroine Bessie?

Amy Poehler co-created The Mighty B! and voiced Bessie Higgenbottom, loosely based on a character from her Upright Citizens Brigade days; the show won a Daytime Emmy.

In Game Shakers, what was the name of the hit game app Babe and Kenzie built for a science project?

Sky Whale, the game Babe and Kenzie coded for a science project, became a hit, leading the Brooklyn seventh-graders to partner with rapper Double G, played by Kel Mitchell.

Who has hosted the Kids' Choice Awards the most times, with eight ceremonies?

Rosie O'Donnell hosted eight straight Kids' Choice Awards from 1996 to 2003, far ahead of Jack Black's three.

Stick Stickly, a popsicle-stick character, hosted which 1990s Nickelodeon summer block?

Stick Stickly fronted Nick in the Afternoon from 1995 to 1998; his performer Paul Christie later voiced Moose A. Moose for Nickelodeon's preschool brand Noggin.

Episodes of the SNICK variety show Roundhouse revolved around which family?

Roundhouse's sketches revolved around the Anyfamily, a stand-in for every family, led by Anydad and Anymom; the show ran on SNICK from 1992 to 1996.

The 2024 Kids' Choice Awards were the first hosted by animated characters—which duo?

SpongeBob and Patrick hosted the ceremony on July 13, 2024, timed to SpongeBob SquarePants' 25th anniversary, making it the first Kids' Choice Awards fronted by animated characters.