Hickory Hideout facts for kids
Hickory Hideout was a special TV show made just for kids! It was filmed in Cleveland, Ohio at a TV station called WKYC-TV. The show was on the air from 1981 to 1991. It was even shown across the country on other NBC TV stations.
This show was different from regular Saturday-morning cartoons. It had real people as hosts, like Cassie Wolfe and Wayne Turney. There were also fun puppet characters, including two squirrel friends named Nutso and Shirley. Other characters included Buzz Buzzsaw and Cecelia C. Seesaw. Hickory Hideout helped kids understand their feelings and deal with everyday problems.
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Meet the Cast and Crew
Hickory Hideout had a wonderful team of people who brought it to life.
The Hosts and Puppets
The show featured two main human hosts, Cassie Wolfe and Wayne Turney. They helped guide viewers through each episode. The show also had popular puppet characters. These included two squirrel friends, Nutso and Shirley. Nancy Sander played Nutso, and Linda A. Wells played Shirley. Other fun characters were Buzz Buzzsaw and Cecelia C. Seesaw.
Talented People Behind the Scenes
Wayne S. Turney, one of the show's hosts, won an important Emmy Award for his amazing work on Hickory Hideout. Many talented people got their start on the show.
Future Stars on the Show
- Kathryn Hahn: She grew up in Cleveland and later became a famous actress. Her very first TV appearance was on Hickory Hideout! She later starred in the NBC series Crossing Jordan.
- Matthew James Murphy: He was also a young actor on the show. He later went on to perform in the famous Broadway musical Rent.
Where Was Hickory Hideout Shown?
Hickory Hideout was first made at WKYC-TV in Cleveland. This station was owned by NBC.
Broadcasting Across the Country
From 1986 until the show ended in 1991, Hickory Hideout was also shown on other NBC-owned TV stations. This meant more kids across the United States could watch it!
Cities That Aired the Show
Some of the big cities where Hickory Hideout was broadcast included:
- New York City on WNBC-TV
- Washington, D.C. on WRC-TV
- Chicago on WMAQ-TV
- Denver on KCNC-TV
- Los Angeles on KNBC
