Nickelodeon on CBS facts for kids
Nick on CBS was a special block of Saturday morning cartoons and kids' shows that aired on the CBS television network. It started on September 16, 2000, and replaced an older block called CBS Kidshow. This block mostly showed programs from Nick Jr., which is a part of Nickelodeon for younger kids. At the time, both CBS and Nickelodeon were owned by the same big company, Viacom.
When the block first started, it was called Nick Jr. on CBS. A friendly character named Face from Nick Jr. was the host. On September 14, 2002, the block changed its name to Nick on CBS. It then started showing programs from both Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. However, in 2005, the Nickelodeon shows were removed. The block went back to showing only Nick Jr. programs. A character named Piper O'Possum helped connect the different shows with short segments.
At the end of 2005, the company Viacom split into two separate companies. CBS Corporation became its own company, and Nickelodeon went with the new Viacom. Because of this change, Nick Jr. on CBS ended on September 9, 2006. A new block called KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS took its place on September 16, 2006. This new block was part of a deal between CBS and another company called Cookie Jar Entertainment.
All the shows on Nick on CBS were marked as meeting "E/I" requirements. This means they were supposed to be educational or informative. This is why some very popular Nickelodeon shows, like SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly OddParents, were not shown on the block. Even during the time when Nick on CBS showed more kinds of programs, these shows were not included because they didn't meet the E/I rules.
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Shows on Nick on CBS
This section lists the different shows that aired on the Nick on CBS block.
Nick Jr. Shows
These were shows mainly for younger children, focusing on learning and play.
Live-Action and Animated Series
| Program | First Air Date | Last Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| Blue's Clues | September 16, 2000 | September 9, 2006 |
| LazyTown | September 18, 2004 | September 9, 2006 |
Animated Series
| Program | First Air Date | Last Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Backyardigans | September 18, 2004 | September 9, 2006 |
| Bob the Builder | September 22, 2001 | September 7, 2002 |
| Dora the Explorer | September 16, 2000 | September 9, 2006 |
| Franklin | September 7, 2002 | |
| Go, Diego, Go! | September 17, 2005 | September 9, 2006 |
| Kipper | September 16, 2000 |
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| Little Bear | ||
| Little Bill | September 7, 2002 | |
| August 2, 2003 | March 6, 2004 | |
| September 18, 2004 | September 9, 2006 | |
| Maggie and the Ferocious Beast | September 16, 2000 |
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| Maisy | ||
| Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends | September 18, 2004 | September 10, 2005 |
| Oswald | September 22, 2001 | September 7, 2002 |
Nickelodeon Shows
These shows were added when the block changed its name to Nick on CBS in 2002.
Live-Action Series
| Program | First Air Date | Last Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Brothers García | March 13, 2004 | September 11, 2004 |
Animated Series
| Program | First Air Date | Last Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| All Grown Up! | March 13, 2004 | September 11, 2004 |
| As Told by Ginger | September 14, 2002 | November 23, 2002 |
| ChalkZone |
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September 11, 2004 |
| Hey Arnold! | September 14, 2002 | |
| Pelswick | November 23, 2002 | |
| Rugrats |
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July 26, 2003 |
| The Wild Thornberrys | September 14, 2002 | March 6, 2004 |
Block Slogans
Here are some of the catchy phrases used to promote the Nick on CBS block over the years:
- Nick Jr. is Just for Me! (2000-2002)
- Nick on CBS, Cool! (2002-2004)
- Solo! (2004-2005)
- Nick Jr. Play to Learn (2005-2006)
- Nick Jr, Playtime (2009)
