You Can't Do That On Television: 10 Weird Facts You Never Knew

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Remember, You Can't Do That On Television? Nickelodeon's '80s Kids sketch comedy at its best.

Travel back to the chaotic days of retro TV with a look at You Can't Do That on Television. Nick made some very strange choices, and this weird TV show proves it. Relive the '90s nostalgia and bizarre slime moments from this Canadian kids' comedy. From Barth's restaurant to colorful locker chats and even the firing squad. What's your favorite memory of this show?

Chapters:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:07 - Where It Started
• 02:56 - Accidental Casting
• 05:15 - Regular Kids
• 07:13 - Opening Credits
• 09:00 - Actual Stars
• 10:35 - Anti-Educational
• 12:10 - Gross-Out Humor
• 13:45 - Getting Slimed
• 15:24 - Banned in the U.S.
• 17:01 - Mold Accident

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Step back into the wild world of retro Nickelodeon with You Can’t Do That on Television—the Canadian kids’ comedy that redefined weird. Long before slime became a Nickelodeon trademark, this show was drenching kids on national TV and pushing boundaries with sketches that were equal parts bizarre, hilarious, and unforgettable.

From Barth’s questionable burgers and the unforgettable locker room confessions to the over-the-top firing squad sketches, this cult classic became a breeding ground for Nickelodeon’s most iconic moments. It didn’t just entertain—it shaped an entire generation’s sense of humor and gave us the green slime phenomenon that still lives on today.

Whether you grew up in the ’80s or caught reruns in the ’90s, this show is pure nostalgia TV gold. Relive the chaos, laugh at the absurdity, and discover why Nickelodeon took such strange risks with this groundbreaking series.

👉 What’s your favorite memory from You Can’t Do That on Television? Was it the slime, the catchphrases, or the outrageous sketches? Drop it in the comments!