SK8-TV facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SK8-TV |
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| Starring | Matthew Lynn Skatemaster Tate |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 24 minutes (approx.) |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Original release | July 4 – September 29, 1990 |
SK8-TV was a cool TV show on Nickelodeon that started in 1990. It was all about skateboarding and featured interviews and action clips. The show was hosted by Matthew Lillard (who used the name Matthew Lynn back then) and Skatemaster Tate. It showed off new ways to film TV, like using hand-held cameras.
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What Was SK8-TV All About?
SK8-TV was a special kind of show called a "variety show." This means it had many different parts. It featured interviews with skateboarders right on the set. It also showed exciting action clips filmed in different places.
How SK8-TV Changed TV
The show was known for trying new things with cameras. It used hand-held cameras, which made the skateboarding action feel more real. They also mixed different types of film and video. This made SK8-TV look unique for its time.
The Famous Pink Motel Set
The main set for SK8-TV was built at the Pink Motel. This motel is in Sun Valley, California. The Pink Motel was famous for its big, fish-shaped swimming pool. This pool was perfect for skateboarders to ride in.
Skaters at the Pink Motel
Many amazing skateboarders came to the Pink Motel for the show. Some of these included Christian Hosoi and Natas Kaupas. A young Tony Hawk also appeared on the show. Many of these skaters later became very famous.
Who Made SK8-TV?
The show was created and produced by Nathan Pratt and Mark Ashton Hunt. They were part of a group called the Z-Boys. The Z-Boys were a very important group in early skateboarding history.
The Director of the Show
The director of SK8-TV was Stacy Peralta. He was also a famous Z-Boy. Later, Stacy Peralta directed a well-known movie. The movie was called Dogtown and Z-Boys. It told the story of the original Z-Boys.
The Look of the Show
The way the show looked was designed by C.R. Stecyk III. He helped create the cool style and feel of SK8-TV.
Where Did SK8-TV Go?
SK8-TV first aired on Nickelodeon in 1990. It had 13 episodes. The show aired from July 4, 1990, to September 29, 1990.
Later Airings
Years later, the show came back on TV. It was shown on a channel called Nick GAS. This happened in 1999. Nick GAS aired SK8-TV until 2005. Nick GAS is no longer on TV.
