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Hey Arnold at 20: An Ode [originally written 8 October 2016]

Twenty years ago yesterday (being 7 October 2016), THE greatest cartoon ever made (or one of them), began its run as a series on Nickelodeon. Especially in those days, we had shows about kids who strove for fame, shows with bad incidental music, or a combination of both. "Hey Arnold" had none of that; just a normal kid and his friends living in the big city with really kickin' urban jazz scores in the background. Sure there were some changes throughout the run such as upgrades in animation and voice talent changes but this show remained watchable throughout its time. There are many likable characters and relatable plots that make this show very memorable. Arnold was the voice of reason among his friends; a unique feature that sets this piece apart from other TV works. You may disagree but I thought the movie was pretty good as well. Too bad Nickelodeon treated the series like crap toward the end (ie. crappy time slots, episode burn-offs until 2004). I'm all for the Jungle Movie when it gets made. (Coming in 2017! Hope I can watch it.)

As a type of "Peanuts" of the 90's and 00's, "Hey Arnold" was a calm and enjoyable show that is a complete pleasure to watch. Compared to other Nick shows running during "Arnold"'s run, this show was in a league of its own. The lessons learned through each episode are still relevant to this day. I've seen every single episode and enjoyed every single minute of each one. What would life be like had I not found this show? As far as I know, very, very different in a bad way.

7 October 1996-8 June 2004 but still inspiring.

Happy birthday, Arnold! Keep movin' football head.

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