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Nickelodeon Studios was a TV filming studio and family attraction based in Universal Studios Florida. It was operational from June 7th, 1990 to April 30th, 2005 after declining in popularity and usefulness in the early 2000s. When it first opened, Nickelodeon aired a special for the event simply titled '''''Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration'''''. The event was hosted by several Nick personalities, such as ''Double Dare'' host Marc Summers.<ref>[http://lostmediawiki.com/images/2/2a/Nickelodeon_studios_press_release.jpg A scan of a press release for the special.] Retrieved 11 Mar '15 | Nickelodeon Studios was a TV filming studio and family attraction based in Universal Studios Florida. It was operational from June 7th, 1990 to April 30th, 2005 after declining in popularity and usefulness in the early 2000s. When it first opened, Nickelodeon aired a special for the event simply titled '''''Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration'''''. The event was hosted by several Nick personalities, such as ''Double Dare'' host Marc Summers.<ref>[http://lostmediawiki.com/images/2/2a/Nickelodeon_studios_press_release.jpg A scan of a press release for the special.] Retrieved 11 Mar '15</ref> | ||
The special was three hours long (5 P.M. to 8 P.M.) and showcased the studio's attractions (along with some of Universal's) and also featured several celebrity appearances from the likes of Bill Cosby, Steven Spielberg, and Will Wheaton. It also featured games, pre-recorded skits, and musical performances from acts such as teen R&B trio Perfect Gentlemen, girl group The Cover Girls, and hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. | The special was three hours long (5 P.M. to 8 P.M.) and showcased the studio's attractions (along with some of Universal's) and also featured several celebrity appearances from the likes of Bill Cosby, Steven Spielberg, and Will Wheaton. It also featured games, pre-recorded skits, and musical performances from acts such as teen R&B trio Perfect Gentlemen, girl group The Cover Girls, and hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Despite efforts to find the whole special<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Quest-to-Find-the-Entire-Nickelodeon-Studios-Opening-Day-Celebration/207310666034549 Facebook post on finding the entire ''Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration'' recording.] Retrieved 11 Mar '15 | Despite efforts to find the whole special<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Quest-to-Find-the-Entire-Nickelodeon-Studios-Opening-Day-Celebration/207310666034549 Facebook post on finding the entire ''Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration'' recording.] Retrieved 11 Mar '15</ref>, for the longest time only the first hour ever resurfaced via an incomplete VHS recording made during the broadcast. However, on December 3rd, 2017, YouTube user "Chris Graves" uploaded the final 48 minutes of the special (with commercials), leaving around 80 minutes still missing. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==External Link== | ==External Link== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickelodeon_Studios Wikipedia article on Nickelodeon Studios.] Retrieved 11 Mar '15 | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickelodeon_Studios Wikipedia article on Nickelodeon Studios.] Retrieved 11 Mar '15 | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 00:23, 13 February 2020
The special's title screen, taken from the surviving initial hour of footage.
Status: Partially Lost
Nickelodeon Studios was a TV filming studio and family attraction based in Universal Studios Florida. It was operational from June 7th, 1990 to April 30th, 2005 after declining in popularity and usefulness in the early 2000s. When it first opened, Nickelodeon aired a special for the event simply titled Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration. The event was hosted by several Nick personalities, such as Double Dare host Marc Summers.[1]
The special was three hours long (5 P.M. to 8 P.M.) and showcased the studio's attractions (along with some of Universal's) and also featured several celebrity appearances from the likes of Bill Cosby, Steven Spielberg, and Will Wheaton. It also featured games, pre-recorded skits, and musical performances from acts such as teen R&B trio Perfect Gentlemen, girl group The Cover Girls, and hip-hop duo Kid 'n Play.
Availability
Despite efforts to find the whole special[2], for the longest time only the first hour ever resurfaced via an incomplete VHS recording made during the broadcast. However, on December 3rd, 2017, YouTube user "Chris Graves" uploaded the final 48 minutes of the special (with commercials), leaving around 80 minutes still missing.
Gallery
External Link
- Wikipedia article on Nickelodeon Studios. Retrieved 11 Mar '15
References
- ↑ A scan of a press release for the special. Retrieved 11 Mar '15
- ↑ Facebook post on finding the entire Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration recording. Retrieved 11 Mar '15