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90s

11 Facts About "The Secret World Of Alex Mack" That Won't Turn You Into Goo

By Meg
Who said being doused in a mysterious chemical was bad? Not Alex Mack! The Secret World of Alex Mack was one of the longer running Nickelodeon shows, even if you don't remember it. With 78 episodes over four season, people tuned in to watch this 12-year-old-turned-science-experiment live a secret life and be the target of an evil chemical company. Here are something things about The Secret World of Alex Mack that aren't covered in goo. 1. One of a KindAOLOver 300 girls auditioned for the role of Alex Mack. Co-creator and producer, Thomas W. Lynch, says he didn't want a

90s

Trailer For New Nickelodeon Documentary Has Your 90s Favorites Spilling All The Secrets

By Tanya
Nickelodeon wasn't just a television network, it was basically a generation. Kids all over the country were bonded in this weird little family, obsessing over shows that our parents just couldn't possibly understand. They were for us. They weren't made to appeal to our parents, they were made for our enjoyment and so we felt a special connection to them unlike any other shows. Nickelodeon is still going strong today, but it's hard to remember that there was a time before the iconic kids network came around. The company may be a juggernaut now, but how did it get started?

TV

Forget Reboots, All Of Nickelodeon's Classics Are Coming To A Computer Near You

By Tanya
You know how everything and anything is being rebooted these days? Whether it's Roseanne, Alf, or even Frasier, a lot of us are getting really fed up with the attempts at bringing back our old favorites. Why are we so upset about it? Well, these shows were perfect to begin with, so why bother remake them? I would rather just watch all my favorite episodes again and again, I don't need new stories. If I wanted new stories I would watch something completely new and original, so just bring back the classics and let me live my nostalgia-based life.NickelodeonBut

Food and Snacks

Nickelodeon's Slime Is Now An Edible Sauce You Can Buy, And No We're Not Kidding

By Tanya
You know how you used to watch shows like Double Dare or The Splat and think, "OOO that slime looks so delicious, I wish I could eat it!" No? Right, because no one thought that. NickelodeonWell, even though it's not a substance that most people want to eat, Nickelodeon found a way to make kids want it. They turned their iconic slime into "Slime Sauce" and are now selling it at Walmarts all over the country. What is it? Well, don't worry, it's not the gross pudding and oatmeal mixture that Marc Summers revealed was a part of the original

90s

The 'Double Dare' Reboot Announced Its New Host But Don't Worry, Marc Summers Is There Too

By Tanya
We've all been anxiously awaiting news about the Double Dare reboot, but so far we hadn't gotten much. Well, that's about to change because not only do we know who the host is going to be, Marc Summers himself has given us some hope that it'll be as good as the original. The show comes back this summer, and after 25 years people have been a little concerned about what to expect, but Summers has opened up about the show and we're starting to get psyched. NickelodeonHe's not going to be the host, but he's still involvedSummers was the host

90s

'Clarissa Explains It All' Reboot Is Apparently In The Works, And Melissa Joan Hart Is Involved

By Tanya
We first met Melissa Joan Hart in 1991 when she stepped onto the scene as Clarissa Darling. She was cool, unique, and iconic in her time. She's credited as the first female lead of a Nickelodeon show, and because of her they were able to make many other hit series like The Secret World of Alex Mack and The Amanda Show. But Clarissa was truly one-of-a-kind.  I mean, how many people do you know who owned a baby alligator named Elvis? Her show was different then a lot of others, because she would directly address the audience. She dealt

90s

'Legends Of The Hidden Temple' Contestants Say Being On The Show Was Actually Traumatizing

By Zachary
If you grew up in the '90s you probably had two equally important dreams: mastering the devil sticks, and competing on Legends of the Hidden Temple.Whether you rooted for the Blue Barracudas, Red Jaguars, Orange Iguanas, or any of the other teams, this tricky Nickelodeon game show was must-see-TV.But while we loved every minute of the show, the actual contestants say they were stuck in a waking nightmare.As we've told you before, the Nick game shows were pretty rough on their contestants. While Double Dare is the only show to seriously injure a competitor, the kids on

Pop Culture

10 Facts About "Salute Your Shorts" That When You Think About Them, Will Make You Wanna Fart

By Meg
Salute Your Shorts may be one of the best, yet totally forgotten, TV shows from the 90s. Camp Anawanna still holds a special place in our hearts, even if the thought of it makes us wanna fart. The show focused on teenage campers who had to deal with their bossy counselor, and all the shenanigans that happen at summer camp. The title is a nod to the common camp prank, which involves raising a set of boxer shorts up a flagpole. Kids would then salute the new "flag" as part of the prank. But even if you watched all 25

90s

We Couldn't Stop Watching 'The Secret World Of Alex Mack,' But What Does The Cast Look Like Now?

By Zachary
These days all we ever talk about is Guts, Hey Arnold and Double Dare, but during Nickelodeon's hayday the network's most popular show was actually The Secret World of Alex Mack.The show about a teenage girl with a set of unusual super powers (including turning into CGI goop) was a smash hit. But where are the stars today, and how much have they changed since the '90s?Annie - Meredith Bishop Alex's smart, older sister was usually the show's voice of reason. After the show ended, Bishop had roles on other big shows like Felicity, Scrubs, and Agents of
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