U to U facts for kids

U to U, sometimes called U-2-U, was a fun and interactive TV show on Nickelodeon. It aired every week from 1994 to 1996. The show was special because it let kids like you share their own creative work and ideas!

What Was U to U?

U to U was a unique show that put its viewers in the spotlight. It was all about showcasing the amazing things kids created. The show had a special part called "Straight From U." This is where viewers could send in their drawings, stories, and songs.

How Viewers Participated

Kids could send their creations to the show in many ways. They could use regular mail, send an e-mail, or even send a fax. There was also a phone number to call in. This made it easy for everyone to participate.

• Animated Shorts: If you wrote a short story or drew a comic strip, the show might turn it into a cool animated short!
• Music Videos: Did you write a song? U to U could make it into a real music video!
• Interactive Fun: The show also let viewers do other exciting things:
  • Play games over the phone.
  • Ask questions to their favorite celebrities.
  • Find pen pals from different countries.
  • Read their own letters aloud on TV.

Online Fun with Prodigy

U to U was also one of the first TV shows to have an online presence. It was on a service called Prodigy Internet. This was an early way to go online before the internet was common.

• Share Content: Kids could use Prodigy to create and send their ideas for the show.
• Chat with Others: Viewers could also join "bulletin board" conversations. This was like an online chat room where they could talk about the show and other topics.