I was born in 1984, and I was watching Nick since before I could remember. I don't know how, when, or what got me into it. I was probably 3, so it was around 1987 when I started watching it. But definitely by early 1988.
Obviously I missed all the silver ball era. Even after the show vanished in the mid 90s, I've never loved any other Nick show more than YCDTOTV, and that was most definitely old school Nick. Mr. Wizard's World was also seen everyday when I was new to Nick (even though I thought it was boring at such an early age. Now I can appreciate it).
Am I not "old school" because I missed the days of Livewire, Reggie Jackson's World of Sports, Going Great, Lights Camera Action, etc.? Or do you guys count the early orange-and-white days as "old school"?
Obviously I missed all the silver ball era. Even after the show vanished in the mid 90s, I've never loved any other Nick show more than YCDTOTV, and that was most definitely old school Nick. Mr. Wizard's World was also seen everyday when I was new to Nick (even though I thought it was boring at such an early age. Now I can appreciate it).
Am I not "old school" because I missed the days of Livewire, Reggie Jackson's World of Sports, Going Great, Lights Camera Action, etc.? Or do you guys count the early orange-and-white days as "old school"?
i would have to say that you are oldschool...much more then alot of people who post in here anyway
I guess we can let you into the old school Nickelodeon club.... even though you didn't mention anything about Pinwheels spinning around.
I was alive during the "silver ball" era, but I don't remember anything about it. Maybe my folks didn't have cable yet at that time or something. But yeah, that aside, you probably can be considered an "old school Nickelodeon watcher". I always hate to say this, but Nickelodeon in the 80s and early to mid-90s just seemed cool. Now it's just..."meh", but, I'm not sure if it's just my age (I am above the age range that the station is aimed at), or if it's the station itself.
I'm a nick watcher since at least 1981 and I remember coming home from preschool to watch Pinwheel, Today's Special, Belle & Sebastian, etc. But for some reason, I don't really remember the silver ball logo! It looks vaguely familiar, and I have an excellent memory when it comes to this stuff..so I guess it's somewhere on the backshelf of my mind. LOL
i'm a semi old schooler i suppose, i got into it 91 ish, so caught the back end of the good stuff
Someone mentioned about having good memory but some things you just can't remember... This happens to me. About "Pinwheel"... I *know* I've seen it because it disappeared in 1989 and I was watching Nick before that. But all I remember is the closing animation, NOTHING ELSE. lol. Maybe it's because I was only 5 when it went off. Not seeing something since right out of our toddler years could cause us to forget something almost completely.
Yea You are Old School Nickelodeon :) Fan
gustogummi
2602 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
The very early days of the orange and white logo (1985-ish-1990) are old school Nickelodeon to me.
I watched Nickelodeon from 1981 until late 1991.
I watched Nickelodeon from 1981 until late 1991.
From YCDTOTV to Double Dare to Clarissa Explains It All to Rugrats, I was a Nick fan. But, that sponge, god...
OldNick07
I was born in 1984, and I was watching Nick since before I could remember. I don't know how, when, or what got me into it. I was probably 3, so it was around 1987 when I started watching it. But definitely by early 1988.
You're more old-school than me, I started watching in '95.
I think you're an old school nick watcher. I think i'm on the cusp of old school. I remember YCDTOT (i had a crush on Adam) and i have some memories of Grimm's Fairytale Classics, Pinwheel,(though the memories are more like flashes of a certain part) and The Adventures of the Little Koala (i actually remember an episode). I wish i remembered everything better. I have more clear memories of the early '90s shows.
1991-1997. That's when I got into Nickelodeon.
Give Nickelodeon an old-school network!
Give Nickelodeon an old-school network!
I agree. Nickelodean has gone downhill, and there should be an old school channel devoted to airing those older shows. I heard there was a channel called Nick GAS that has some of the game shows that were on in the 80s and early 90s, but my DirecTV provider doesn't have that channel.
Directv does not have the rights to nick gas comcast does.
I think I'm one. I used to always watch Nickelodeon in the early 90's.
DK1988
843 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
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I was alive during the "silver ball" era, but I don't remember anything about it. Maybe my folks didn't have cable yet at that time or something. But yeah, that aside, you probably can be considered an "old school Nickelodeon watcher". I always hate to say this, but Nickelodeon in the 80s and early to mid-90s just seemed cool. Now it's just..."meh", but, I'm not sure if it's just my age (I am above the age range that the station is aimed at), or if it's the station itself.
[FONT=Impact]yeah thats when i was around to watch it too the early to mid 90's when nick was nick and now...now its just sick[/FONT]
System
79987 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
I remember old Nickelodeon, back when every other person in the apartment mom and I were living in subscribed to it, so we just got it off the signal leak in the building.
Cnickfan56
133 Posts
17 years, 3 months ago
I've been a fan since i can remember. I saw the game shows, the live-action sitcoms, and the early GOOD "Nicktoons". I admit i see a couple Nick shows, but they are crap compared to the good ole days.
Pinwheel
I'm a nick watcher since at least 1981 and I remember coming home from preschool to watch Pinwheel, Today's Special, Belle & Sebastian, etc. But for some reason, I don't really remember the silver ball logo! It looks vaguely familiar, and I have an excellent memory when it comes to this stuff..so I guess it's somewhere on the backshelf of my mind. LOL
holy crap, Today's Special... i haven't thought about that show in years.. i loved that show