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1979: The Launch of Nickelodeon
April 1, 2020  | By TV WW  | 2 comments
 
On this day in 1979, cable's Pinwheel Network was relaunched as Nickelodeon.

The cable channel devoted to kids' entertainment was originally a commercial-free channel, airing around 12 hours of programming a day. In 1985, Nickelodeon expanded to 24-hours with the introduction of a nighttime programming block, Nick at Nite, which consisted of classic sitcoms.

Since its inception, Nickelodeon has grown into one of television's most recognized brands, thanks to its original animated and live-action shows geared to toddlers, tweens and teens.
 
 
 
 
 
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Judy Nevin
Well done! Loved Testworld the best!
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Phil Weber
Well done, David. I look forward to April 1st to see the incredible creativity that otherwise sober people (and corporations) exhibit. Often as insightful as they are funny. Thank you
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