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Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American cable channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers ages 2–6. Since 2006, it has been run by MTVN Kids & Family Group President Cyma Zarghami. It is ranked as the #1 cable channel as of 2011, and had been promoted as "The First Kids' Network," as it was the first American television network aimed at children since the Pinwheel days.

Nickelodeon broadcasts day runs on Sunday-Thursdays from 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Fridays from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (Eastern and Pacific Time). Since 1985, it shares its channel space with Nick at Nite, a night time channel that airs sitcom reruns during the interim hours. It is treated as a separate channel by A.C. Nielsen Co. for ratings purposes. The two services are sometimes referred to under the collective name "Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite", due to their association as two individual channels sharing the same channel space.

The network's pre-history began on December 1, 1977 when QUBE, the first two-way interactive cable TV system was launched in Columbus, Ohio by Warner Cable (owned by Warner Communications, and an ancestor of Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment). One of the specialized channels available to subscribers of the QUBE system was Pinwheel, a cable channel offering children's programming. Pinwheel was re-launched as Nickelodeon on April 1, 1979, and despite its prior history on the QUBE system under the Pinwheel name, it has declared that 1979 is the network's official launch year. It began airing on various Warner Cable systems, beginning in Buffalo, New York and quickly expanded its audience reach.

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SpongeBob SquarePants is a fictional character in the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. He is voiced by Tom Kenny and first appeared on television in the series' pilot episode "Help Wanted" on May 1, 1999 (pictured). SpongeBob was created and designed by cartoonist Stephen Hillenburg shortly after the cancellation of Rocko's Modern Life in 1996. Hillenburg intended to create a series about an over-optimistic sponge that annoys other characters. As he drew the character, he decided that a "squeaky-clean square" (like a kitchen sponge) fits the concept. SpongeBob is a naïve and goofy sea sponge who works as a fry cook in the fictional underwater town of Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob has achieved popularity with both children and adults, though he has been involved in public controversy. The character appeared in a We Are Family Foundation video promoting tolerance, which was criticized by James Dobson of Focus on the Family because of the foundation's link to homosexuality.

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Nickelodeon Central, shortened to Nick Central, was a themed land at the Dreamworld amusement park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Although the area opened in 2002, many of the rides previously existed in the park in a different form.

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Jhonen Vasquez (born September 1, 1974), also known as Chancre Scolex or simply Mr. Scolex, is an American comic book writer, cartoonist and music video director. He is famous for creating the comic book series Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and its spin-offs Squee! and I Feel Sick, all published under Slave Labor Graphics label. He also created the short-lived animated series Invader Zim, that aired on Nickelodeon.

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I think what set the [1990's] apart was the fact that the climate was ripe for people taking chances and doing different things. Both Nick and Cartoon Network were able to invest on people who had nothing to lose. Of course, the result of that was that there was a big explosion in the scene. There were big successes—like that yellow sponge that popped up in a big way—and with that success came another era where people aren’t apt to take as many chances because the stakes are too high.
— Joe Murray, Animator, series creator of Rocko's Modern Life
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Sister networks: Nick Jr. • Nicktoons • TeenNick

List of programms: Nickelodeon • Nick at Nite • Nick Jr. • Nicktoons • TeenNick

Internet services: Nick.com • The Club • Nick Video

Outreach programs: The Big Help • Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge • Worldwide Day of Play

Experiences: Nickelodeon Universe • Nickelodeon Central • Nickelodeon Central at Dreamworld • Nickelodeon Land at Pleasure Beach Blackpool • Nickland at Movie Park Germany • Nickelodeon Suites Resort • Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast

Media and studios: Nickelodeon Movies • Nickelodeon Animation Studios • Nickelodeon Productions • Nickelodeon Rewind • Nickelodeon Toys • Nick Music

Live-action series: The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993-1996) • Are You Afraid of the Dark? · Clarissa Explains It All · Hey Dude · My Brother and Me · Roundhouse · Salute Your Shorts · All That · The Secret World of Alex Mack  · Welcome Freshmen • The Amanda Show · The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius · Animorphs · As Told by Ginger · Cousin Skeeter · The Journey of Allen Strange · Kenan & Kel · The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo · Space Cases · 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd · The Brothers Garcia · Caitlin's Way · The Nick Cannon Show · Noah Knows Best · Romeo! · Taina • Dance on Sunset · Drake & Josh · H2O: Just Add Water · Just for Kicks · Just Jordan · The Naked Brothers Band · Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide · Unfabulous · Zoey 101 · iCarly (2007-2012)  · True Jackson, VP · The Troop (2009-2011) · Big Time Rush · Victorious (2010-2013) · House of Anubis · Supah Ninjas · Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures · How to Rock · Fred: The Show · Sam & Cat (2013-2014) · The Thundermans · Every Witch Way (2014-2015)

Nicktoons: Rugrats (1991-2004) • Doug (1991-1994) • The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991-1996) • Rocko's Modern Life (1993-1996) • Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994-1997) • KaBlam! (1996-2000) • Hey Arnold! (1996-2004) • The Angry Beavers (1997-2001) • CatDog (1998-2004) • Oh Yeah! Cartoons (1998-2001) • The Wild Thornberrys (1998-2004) • SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-) • Rocket Power (1999-2004) • Pelswick (2000-2002) • As Told by Ginger (2000-2003) • The Fairly OddParents (2001-2015) • Invader Zim (2001-2002, 2006) • Action League Now! (2002) • ChalkZone (2002-2009) • The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002-2006) • All Grown Up! (2003-2008) • My Life as a Teenage Robot (2003-2007) • Danny Phantom (2004-2007) • Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008) • Catscratch (2005-2007) • The X's (2005-2006) • Mr. Meaty • El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera • Tak and the Power of Juju · Back at the Barnyard • Angelica and Susie's Pre-School Daze • The Mighty B! • The Penguins of Madagascar (2008-2015) • Fanboy & Chum Chum (2009-2012) • Planet Sheen (2010-2013) • T.U.F.F. Puppy (2010-2015) • Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011-2014) • The Legend of Korra (2012-2014) • Breadwinners (2014-)

Nick Jr.: The Adventures of Little Audrey (1988–?) • Eureeka's Castle (1989–1995) • Gullah Gullah Island (1994–1997) • Allegra's Window (1994–1996) • Little Bear (1995–2003) • The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (1996–1997) • Blue's Clues (1996–2006) • Franklin (1997–2004) • Little Bill (1999–2004) • Dora the Explorer (2000–) • Maggie and the Ferocious Beast (2000–2006) • Oswald (2001–2004) • 64 Zoo Lane (2001–2003) • Max & Ruby (2002–2010) • Maisy (2002–2007) • Oobi (2003–2006) • • The Backyardigans (2004–) • LazyTown (2004–2009) • Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (2004–?) • Blue's Room (2004–2007) • Go, Diego, Go! (2005–) • Pinky Dinky Doo (2005–2009) • Jack's Big Music Show (2005–2007) • Wonder Pets! (2006–) • Toot & Puddle (2006–) • The Upside Down Show (2006–2008) • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2006–2010) • Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007–) • Ni Hao, Kai-Lan (2008–2011) • Olivia (2009–) • The Fresh Beat Band (2009–) • Team Umizoomi (2010–2015) • Dino Dan (2010–)

Nickelodeon Movies: Harriet the Spy (1996) • Good Burger (1997) • The Rugrats Movie (1998) • Snow Day (2000) • Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000) • Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) • Clockstoppers (2002) • Hey Arnold!: The Movie (2002) • The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) • Rugrats Go Wild (2003) • The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) • Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) • Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) • Yours, Mine and Ours (2005) • Nacho Libre (2006) • Barnyard (2006) • Charlotte's Web (2006) • The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) • Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2009) • Hotel for Dogs (2009) • Imagine That (2009) • The Last Airbender (2010) • Rango (2011) • The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

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Blocks: Nick at Nite • Nick Play Date • The '90s Are All That • Nickelodeon SPLAT! • Nick in the Afternoon • Nick Jr. • Nick on CBS/Nick Jr. on CBS • Noggin (TMF UK block) • Slime Time Live • SNICK • TEENick • U Pick Live


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