Sarvo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sarvo
The Sarvo logo used during 2007 and 2008.
Presented by	Jamie Croft (2002–2003) Josh Quong Tart (2002–2003) Tony Brockman (2003–2005) James Kerley (2003–2007) Dave Lawson (2006–2007) Maude Garrett (2007–2008) Kyle Linahan (2007–2008)
Country of origin	Australia
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	5
Production
Running time	120 minutes
Release
Original network	Nickelodeon Nickelodeon (New Zealand)
Picture format	576i (SDTV)
Original release	2002 (2002) – 2008 (2008)

Sarvo was a popular after-school TV show for kids in Australia and New Zealand. It aired on Nickelodeon from 2002 to 2008. The show was like a "wrapper program," meaning it introduced and linked together other popular cartoons and shows on Nickelodeon. It was hosted by different presenters over the years, with Maude Garrett and Kyle Linahan being the last hosts before it ended in 2008.

Meet the Hosts of Sarvo

Over its six years on air, Sarvo had several different hosts who made the show fun.

• Original Hosts (2002–2003): The show started with Jamie Croft and Josh Quong Tart.
• Mid-Run Hosts (2003–2005): Tony Brockman and James Kerley took over in 2003.
• Later Hosts (2005–2007): From July 2005, Dave Lawson joined James Kerley.
• Final Hosts (2007–2008): In April 2007, Maude Garrett and Kyle Linahan became the new faces of Sarvo. This was the first time a female host, Maude, was on the show!
• Special Co-Host: A cute Chihuahua named "Bootsy" also made appearances.

There were short breaks when the hosts changed. For example, when James and Dave took over, there was a one-week break. When Maude and Kyle started, the show was off air for about a month and a half.

Sarvo Rewind: Best Moments

Sarvo Rewind was a special show that aired on Saturday afternoons at 3 PM. It was a "best-of" version, showing highlights and fun moments from the week's Sarvo episodes. It was a great way to catch up on anything you missed. However, when the "all new Sarvo" started in April 2007, Sarvo Rewind was no longer continued.

Fun Segments on Sarvo

Sarvo was known for its interactive and entertaining segments. Here are some of the popular parts of the show:

Genie in a Beanie: Wishes Come True

In this segment, hosts Maude and Kyle would try to make wishes sent in by viewers come true. These wishes were often funny or silly, like "make my bed in the morning" or "replace my school teacher."

Dare-Off: Who Will Take the Challenge?

Viewers would send in dares, and then they would decide if Kyle or Maude should do the dare. This segment was very popular and was based on an older segment called Sarvo Suggestion Sack. One example was daring the hosts to go into the Queen Victoria Building dressed as angry grandmothers!

Sarvo Show-Offs: Show Your Talent

Throughout the years, Sarvo held different "Show-offs" where viewers could show their creativity. One of the first challenges was for viewers to create their own version of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. There was always a cool prize, like tickets to the Orange Carpet and a chance to perform at the 2007 Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards.

Sarvo Inbox: Your Letters on TV

This segment was all about connecting with the audience. Maude and Kyle would read out letters that viewers sent in to the show. It was a great way for kids to share their thoughts and be part of the show.

My Pet Rocks: Share Your Furry Friends

In My Pet Rocks, viewers could send in photos and stories about their pets. These pictures and stories would then be shown on screen during the segment, celebrating all kinds of beloved animals.

Webhead of the Week: Live Chat with the Hosts

The "Webhead of the Week" was a special viewer who got to talk live with Maude and Kyle through a webcam. This was a super cool way for fans to interact directly with their favorite hosts.

Clickhead of the Week: Your Cartoons on Nick

"Clickheads" were animated cartoons that members of the Nickelodeon website could create online. Random "Clickheads" would often be shown on Nickelodeon during commercial breaks. The "Clickhead of the Week" received a special playing during Sarvo and won a prize pack.

Nicker Ticker: Your Messages on Screen

Nicker Ticker was another popular feature from the Nickelodeon website. Kids could send short messages online, and these messages would then appear as a moving "ticker" at the bottom of the screen during Sarvo.

Sarvo Extras: Behind the Scenes Fun

Just like the "extras" you find on a DVD, Sarvo Extras gave kids a special look behind the scenes. It showed how different Nickelodeon shows were made, giving viewers an inside peek at their favorite programs.

Image Gallery

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  The original Sarvo logo from 2003.

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  The Sarvo logo used from early 2007.

Even though the logo didn't always show an apostrophe from 2003 onwards, the show was officially called 'Sarvo until early 2007.