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TMC · 03-31-2020, 01:49 AM

Nick Knacks for those who don't know, is a YouTube documentary series by PopArena that does a show by show history on Nickelodeon.

Several ways that I like to see this going. Obviously, I would want to see one done on MTV, since MTV besides being a sister channel to Nickelodeon, is pretty much now the poster child for a TV channel that strayed way too far from its original intent. Disney Channel, which is Nickelodeon's biggest competitor (well, besides Cartoon Network of course) is another one that is natural for getting the "Nick Knacks" treatment.

bgva · 03-31-2020, 04:10 PM

ESPN, if for nothing else, changing the way people watched sports. Years ago, I read a book on the origins of the network, and it was fascinating. I might have to download the Kindle version. That and The Big Show by Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann.

Outside of that and MTV, I don't know if too many cable channels are so iconic as to get a documentary. Maybe CNN for a similar reason as CNN, but replace sports with news.

MA · 03-31-2020, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bgva

ESPN, if for nothing else, changing the way people watched sports. Years ago, I read a book on the origins of the network, and it was fascinating. I might have to download the Kindle version. That and The Big Show by Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann.

Outside of that and MTV, I don't know if too many cable channels are so iconic as to get a documentary. Maybe CNN for a similar reason as CNN, but replace sports with news.

Was the book this?

https://www.amazon.com/ESPN-Making-S.../dp/B016LLE3GI

bgva · 03-31-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MA

Was the book this?

https://www.amazon.com/ESPN-Making-S.../dp/B016LLE3GI

This one actually.

https://www.amazon.com/ESPN-Uncensor...al-text&sr=1-2

AMackII · 04-02-2020, 05:38 AM

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03-31-2020, 01:49 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,569	What cable channels should get the "Nick Knacks" treatment? Nick Knacks for those who don't know, is a YouTube documentary series by PopArena that does a show by show history on Nickelodeon. Several ways that I like to see this going. Obviously, I would want to see one done on MTV, since MTV besides being a sister channel to Nickelodeon, is pretty much now the poster child for a TV channel that strayed way too far from its original intent. Disney Channel, which is Nickelodeon's biggest competitor (well, besides Cartoon Network of course) is another one that is natural for getting the "Nick Knacks" treatment.

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bgva Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 10, 2015 Location: VA Posts: 413	ESPN, if for nothing else, changing the way people watched sports. Years ago, I read a book on the origins of the network, and it was fascinating. I might have to download the Kindle version. That and The Big Show by Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann. Outside of that and MTV, I don't know if too many cable channels are so iconic as to get a documentary. Maybe CNN for a similar reason as CNN, but replace sports with news.

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AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,215	Game Show Network, the channel became a shell of its former self during the last 5 years in favor of Buzzr’s success