What A Bunch Of Animals! | Ooze News | March 2000

Ooze News - March 2000

What a Bunch of Animals!

Animals run rampant on lots of Nickelodeon shows. See how much you know about these furry--and not-so-furry--creatures. Circle the correct answer to each question. Answers on page 95 [Below].

1. On CatDog, what does Cat's side of the house look like?

a. An aluminum can

b. A fish
c. A catnip plant

2. Besides playing cards, what do the lobsters on The Amanda Show do?
a. Dance onstage with Amanda
b. Pinch Amanda to keep her awake
c. Swim in an aquarium behind the audience

3. What is the importance of a conch on SpongeBob SquarePants?
a. It's the instrument SpongeBob plays.
b. It's the meal between breakfast and dinner.
c. It's where Patrick Star lives.

4. Which of the Angry Beavers is more impatient?
a. Daggett
b. Norbert
c. Lucille

5. On 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd, who is the only person who can hear Eddie speak?
a. Elizabeth Taylor
b. Justin Taylor
c. Taylor Hanson

6. On Rocko's Modern Life, Rocko is a wallaby. What is a wallaby?
a. A kangaroo-like animal
b. A bear with no hair
c. A flying fish

7. What show features Cat and Milkman?
a. The Angry Beavers
b. The Dairy Show
c. Oh Yeah! Cartoons

8. On The Wild Thornberrys, what does Eliza's dad do for a living?
a. He hosts a TV show about animals.
b. He tames thornberrys.
c. He's a veterinarian for jungle animals.

9. What is SpongeBob's favorite show?
a. Life on a Coral Reef
b. Plankton Playtime
c. Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy

10. How does Eddie McDowd feel about being a dog?
a. He likes using the fire hydrant as a bathroom.
b. He really wants to be turned back into a kid.
c. He'd rather be a kitten.

11. What is Bikini Bottom?
a. Debbie Thornberry's favorite store
b. The rock band Gerald performs with
c. SpongeBob's hometown

12. Which of these statements best describes Rocko's friend Filburt?
a. He's a party animal.
b. He hates cashews.
c. He'll never come out of his shell.

13. When did the Angry Beavers start living on their own?
a. When their mom had a second litter of beavers
b. When they got caught gnawing on the furniture
c. When they turned 18 in beaver years

14. How is Eliza Thornberry able to communicate with animals?
a. She was granted a wish after saving a doomed warthog.
b. She's really a multilingual chimpanzee.
c. She inherited the ability from her parents.

15. On KABLAM!, which pair of characters hangs out with a monkey?
a. Henry and June
b. Bobby and Skeeter
c. Prometheus and Bob

Westward, Go!

Caitlin's Way might sound like the name of a street, but it is actually Nickelodeon's newest show. Caitlin Seeger (played by Lindsay Felton) is a 14-year-old orphan from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who keeps landing in hot water.
     After getting in trouble with the law, she must choose between moving to Montana to live with relatives she doesn't know or growing up under the eagle eyes of Philadelphia's law enforcers.
     Caitlin decides to give Montana a try. But can a city girl make it in the country? Find out when the 90-minute Caitlin's Way movie, Stray, airs in the SNICK House on Saturday, March 11, at 8 PM.

Caitlin's Way will air regularly on Sundays at 8 PM starting March 12. Show airs one hour earlier in the central time zone. Show times subject to change. Check www.nick.com, America Online (keyword: nick), or local listings for details.

BANDIT ON THE RUN: Caitlin spends time with Bandit, a stallion she befriends after he saves her from a wolf attack.

HEY, HERB!

Where you ask the president of Nickelodeon, Herb Scannell, anything you want.

What is your favorite season?

I like the spring, when daylight saving time starts. Getting an extra hour of daylight makes me remember when I was a kid. I'd stay out until eight o'clock, It's kid-liberation time.

Have you ever been to Africa to see wild animals?

No. I've never been to Africa. I like seeing animals, but I don't really want to be out in the wild with them. I like the idea of being protected.

Why do you think dogs don't like cats?

Cats have such snobbish attitudes and dogs are very friendly. Cats don't want to give dogs the time of day. A cat is like an older sister who won't pay attention to her little brother.

Thanks to all the readers

who sent in questions.

Send your questions to:

HEY, HERB!

NICKELODEON MAGAZINE

1515 Broadway, 40th floor

New York, NY 10036

Double Dare 2000

As the host of Double Dare 2000, Jason Harris watches other people do messy and difficult stunts. When he visited our offices on a chilly morning, we thought it was time for Jason to get a taste of his own medicine. (Actually, it was a taste of whipped cream topped with cherries.) We locked his coat in an office-and hid the key in one of 36 bowls of whipped cream arranged to form the number 2000 (above). His challenge: to find the key without using his hands.

A MAN, A PLAN Jason checks out the situation and comes up with a strategy. With 36 bowls of whipped cream to choose from, he decides to go for the dishes with the most whipped cream first.

DOES HE NEED A SHAVE? Jason digs in. After a few tries, he starts to wonder if the key is anywhere to be found. But he can't give up unless he wants to really chill in New York City for good.

THE KEY TO SUCCESS After 40 seconds and five bowls of whipped cream, Jason gets lucky...well, if only he had a few napkins.

VICTORY! The triumphant Double Dare 2000 host is ready to pick up his coat and get back to the set in Orlando, Florida, where he's the one handing out the challenges!

Double Dare 2000 airs on weekdays at 5 PM. Show airs one hour earlier in the central time zone. Show time is subject to change. Check www.nick.com, America Online (keyword: nick), or local listings for details.

Bark My Words

On the show 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd, a man called The Drifter puts a curse on Eddie McDowd and turns him into a dog. We got Seth Green, the voice behind the pooch, to sit, stay, and talk to us.

NICKELODEON MAGAZINE: What's it like portraying a dog rather than a person?

SETH GREEN: Since he's a dog who was once a person, it's not that different--save for his insatiable desire for Snausages.

Do you find yourself using your dog voice when you're not recording the show?

All the time--in restaurants, in banks, and [joking] with police.

Have you ever tried your dog voice on real dogs?

Yes. They were initially unresponsive, but after some time I gained their confidence and they shared all their doggie secrets.

Do you have to watch the dog's lips when you record his voice for each scene?

Dogs don't have lips. That's why they lap water instead of using straws and they can't chew with their mouths closed. But if they did, I might.

What would you consider a treat after a good day's work?

Snausages.

Do you have any pets?

I have dogs and cats, but I really want a monkey.

100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd airs Saturdays at 9 PM in the SNICK House.

What's New on Nick

by Meredith Hart

MARCH MADNESS

Every weekday from 7 to 9 AM you can catch March Toon Mania. If you can't watch during the week, don't fret--there will be toon-a-thons on weekends throughout the month as well! Toon in for the madness beginning Monday, March 6, at 7 AM.

ON A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT

Gather around the campfire for another meeting of the Midnight Society as the kids get caught up in their mysterious tales. Discover the spooky details when new episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark? premiere on Sunday, March 5, at 6:30 PM. In an upcoming episode, Olympic gold-medalist Tara Lipinski (left) plays Ellen, a high schooler with some alien tendencies. We asked Tara what she would do if she ever had a run-in with an alien in real life. "Run very, very fast," she replied.

KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS

Get ready to vote for this year's Kids' Choice Awards. Starting Monday, March 20, tune into Nick and call the toll-free number to vote for your favorite nominees, or log on to www.nick.com to cast your vote. Stay tuned to Nick to find out when the Kids' Choice Awards will air, and see if your picks win.

Shows air one hour earlier in the central time zone. Show times are subject to change. Check www.nick.com, America Online (keyword: nick), or local listings for details.

Bonus: Nickelodeon Magazine's March 2000 calendar, featuring frozen food facts to celebrate the birthday of Clarence Birdseye; Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants book advertisement.

Answers to What a Bunch of Animals! quiz: 1=B, 2=A, 3=A, 4=A, 5=B, 6=A, 7=C, 8=A, 9=C, 10=B, 11=C, 12=C, 13=A, 14=A, 15C.

Additional sources: Wikipedia (I, II, III, IV, V), The Prometheus and Bob Tapes, IMDb.

TV Goes KABLAM! | Ooze News | Halloween | October 1996

Ooze News - October 1996

TV Goes

KABLAM!

Action League Now!'s Thundergirl, Meltman and Justice blast off.

KABLAM! isn't just the sound of exploding dynamite; it's also the name (and noise) of Nickelodeon's new Friday night show, which starts October 11 at 8 PM*.

KABLAM! is a half-hour cartoon variety show hosted by two wisecracking cartoon kids named Henry and June. The show crams at least five cartoons into each episode. Plus, KABLAM! looks totally different from other shows because it mixes all kinds of animation.

Here's a look at some of the cartoons that go KABLAM!

HENRY AND JUNE

Starring: Henry and June

What it's about: Henry and June are best friends who live inside a comic book. They pop up a few times each episode - letting their imaginations run wild, dreaming up nutty situations, and introducing the other KABLAM! segments.

Get used to hearing: "Kablammy" and "Kablammerific" to describe anything that's good or funny.

How it's done: Computer animation: The pictures are hand-drawn and then animated using computers.

SNIZ AND FONDUE

Starring: Sniz, Fondue, Bianca, and Snuppa

What it's about: Sniz and Fondue are two wacky cats who get into a lot of trouble. Sniz, who's smaller (and louder), drags the nervous Fondue into the thick of things.

Get used to hearing: "Cut me an over-sized wedge!" which is Sniz and Fondue's way of saying "Give me a break!" When Sniz is very excited, he says, "Snap me down!"

How it's done: Cel animation. Several slightly different character drawings are made on celluloid (clear plastic sheets). One at a time, the drawings (or cels) are placed on a background drawing and then photographed. When all those photos are run in order, it looks like the character is moving. Cel animation is used to make many cartoons, including Rugrats.

ACTION LEAGUE NOW!

Starring: Thundergirl, Meltman, The Chief, The Flesh, Stinky Diver, Justice, and The Mayor

What it's about: A motley crew of action figures clumsily tries to make the world a better place.

Get used to hearing: "Ouchies!" after The Flesh has been crushed. The Chief yells "Blast it!" when he's in fear of being blown up.

How it's done: CHUCKIMATION and stop-action. CHUCKIMATION is pretty low-tech. To make the characters look like they're flying, people off-camera throw (or chuck) the action figures into the camera frame.

In stop-action animation, 3-D objects (such as the action figures) are photographed each time they are moved. When all those photographs are seen in rapid succession, the figures look like they're moving on their own. James and the Giant Peach was filmed using stop-action.

Also look for:

Prometheus and Bob

Life With Loopy

Plus Angela Anaconda, The Offbeats, and Patch Head.

* All times are for eastern and Pacific time zones. Show airs one hour earlier in the central time zone. Times subject to change. Check your local listings for details.

Hey, Herb!

Where you ask the president of Nickelodeon, Herb Scannell, anything you want.

What is the worst Halloween costume you have ever worn?

When I started working for Nickelodeon, I went to a party as the color orange. All my clothes - including my socks and shoes - were orange. I even painted my hands, neck, face, and ears with orange greasepaint. And when I got home, I tried to wash the paint off, but my ears stayed orange. They looked like they were radioactive. It took about a week for me to get all the paint off.

What was your favorite candy as a kid?

Sweetarts were my favorite candy until I was about nine years old. One day I bought a giant Sweetart. I ate about half of it and couldn't eat any more. The other half sat in the fridge for almost a year, until it was finally thrown away. That Sweetart conquered me.

Do you have any questions for Herb? Send them to:

Hey, Herb!

NICKELODEON MAGAZINE

1515 Broadway, 41st Floor

New York, NY 10036

What's New on Nick

You don't have to wait much longer for More Nick. Starting Monday, October 7, Nickelodeon stays tuned until 8:30 PM* - that's an extra half hour filled with new shows and episodes. Here's a schedule:

Hey Arnold! makes Mondays and Wednesdays fantastic.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are superpowered by The Secret World of Alex Mack.

Fridays explode with KABLAM!

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss will wow on Sundays.

All shows begin at 8 PM*.

SNICK Picks

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell (Mavis and Clavis on All That) star in their own comedy, Kenan and Kel, about two bungling buddies. It begins Saturday, October 12, at 8 PM*. And then at 8:30 PM*, Space Cases relaunches with new episodes.

* All times are for eastern and Pacific time zones. Shows air one hour earlier in the central time zone. Show times subject to change. Check your local listings for details.

Bonus articles:

MESSAGES FROM BEYOND

by David Lewman

IT'S HALLOWEEN, but your home isn't completely decorated until you've recorded a seasonal message on your family's answering machine. Here are two scripts to get you started, but feel free to write your own. (Note: Be sure to get a parent's permission.)

Message #1: Pumpkin Talk

For this message, you need two people.

Actor One: Hi, this is [your name].
Actor Two: And this is Jack O. Lantern.
Actor One: We can't answer the phone right now, because we're busy carving.
Actor Two: Obviously we've already done my wonderful mouth.
Actor One: I think we made it too big. What kind of nose do you want, Jack?
Actor Two: Oh, something Tom Cruise-ish.
Actor One: How about a triangle?
Actor Two: What?! Are you kidding? Hey, not the knife! Ouch!
Actor One: Please hold still, Jack! And please leave us a message.
Actor Two: You know, you didn't scrape out all of my goop.
Machine: *Beep!*

Message #2: At the Sound of the Beep, Howl.

In this message, you play a werewolf.

You: Hello, this is [your name]. I'd love to talk, but there's a full moon tonight. (Growl a little.) Oh, no - I'm getting hair all over the answering machine again. (Growl and howl.) Oops, here come the fangs... and there goes my retainer. (More growling and snorting.) Boy, I could really go for some Ken-L Ration. (Lots of growling.) Please leave a message at the sound of the (long howl).

Revolting But True Facts

by Ruth Lindy and Saun Ellis

Until five years ago [1991], Bat poop was used as an ingredient in eye makeup.

There are fungi that can trap and eat live animals.

The human stomach secretes about a quart of mucus and acid each day.

When a Hydra (a simple freshwater creature) is cut in two, the bottom half grows a new top and the top half grows a new bottom.

The Capybara is the world's largest rodent, weighing 100 pounds. It looks like a cross between a Guinea Pig and a Hippopotamus.

[Bonus: Half of a Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation advertisement for Lunchables.]

Are You Nicktooned In? | Ooze News | August 1996

Ooze News - August 1996

Are You Nicktooned In?

Take our quiz to find out if you are a Nicktoons know-it-all. Circle the correct answer to each question below.

Rugrats

1. Which of the following best describes Chuckie?
A. Cheese lover
B. Brat
C. Fraidy-cat

2. Which Rugrat is the oldest?
A. Tommy
B. Angelica
C. Shag

3. What is Tommy's last name?
A. Pickles
B. Cucumbers
C. Dill

4. What does Grandpa Lou like to do?
A. Cartwheels
B. Nap
C. Eat fried Squid

5. How are Stu and Drew related?
A. They're cousins.
B. They're brothers.
C. They're married.

AAAHH!!! Real Monsters

6. What is the name of the monsters' teacher?
A. The Grump
B. The Grinch
C. The Gromble

7. What happens to monsters when they eat human food?
A. They ask for seconds.
B. They break out in spots.
C. They get sick.

8. What is the monsters' textbook called?
A. Fear and Trembling
B. The Monster Manual
C. How to Serve Man

9. What one thing can hypnotize a monster?
A. An infomercial
B. A lava lamp
C. A blinking VCR clock

10. Where does Krumm keep his eyes at night?
A. In his mouth
B. In his shoes
C. In a glass of water

11. How do monsters know when class is over?
A. A Belch Monster burps.
B. Dracula appears.
C. The teacher's head falls off.

The Ren & Stimpy Show

12. Which of the following is a song on The Ren & Stimpy Show?
A. "Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!"
B. "Come On, Get Happy"
C. "I'm a Little Teapot"

13. What does Ren like to say to Stimpy?
A. "To the moon, Stimpy!"
B. "You eediot!"
C. "Dy-no-mutt!"

14. Ren and Stimpy's favorite breakfast superhero is:
A. Cap'n Crunch
B. Cruller Crusader
C. Powdered Toastman

15. And where does that superhero's strength come from?
A. Crust
B. Vitamin F
C. Cinnamon

16. Log is:
A. Stimpy's long-lost brother
B. Ren's only child
C. A toy

Rocko’s Modern Life

17. When Rocko is upset, what does he do?
A. He sneezes.
B. He bites his fingernails.
C. He goes shopping.

18. Where does Ed Bighead work?
A. Littlehead Industries
B. Conglom-O-Corp
C. Cranium Inc.

19. What does Slippy the Slug leave behind him wherever he goes?
A. Jell-O molds
B. A slimy trail
C. Bread crumbs

20. What is Really Really Big Man's superpower?
A. His chest can see into the future.
B. He can crack his knuckles.
C. He can turn homework into pizza.

21. What kind of animal are Chuck and Leon?
A. Dachshunds
B. Chameleons
C. Armadillos

Doug

22. Doug's dog is named:
A. Tenderloin
B. Chop Suey
C. Porkchop

23. What is Doug's favorite pizza topping?
A. Banana
B. Pineapple
C. Chocolate

24. What does Skeeter want to be when he gets older?
A. A Ping-Pong player
B. An astronaut
C. An adult

25. What is Patti Mayonnaise's favorite sport?
A. Basketball
B. Foosball
C. Beetball

26. Who is Derek Derekson?
A. The World's Greatest Shakespearean Figure Skater
B. The World's Smallest Man
C. A talk-show host

27. Where does Doug live?
A. Biffington
B. Bluffington
C. Bloomington

Answers on page 58.

Hey, Herb!

Where you ask the president of Nickelodeon, Herb Scannell, anything you want.

Do you have a nickname?

Not really. Some people call me Herbie. When I was a kid, I had a couple of nicknames. For about a month, my brother teased me and called me Egbert, after a character in a W.C. Fields movie.

What were you like as a kid?

I was tall and skinny, and I tried lot of different things to put on weight. I used to have a powdered breakfast drink with every meal. I also kept a checklist on the refrigerator to record all the food I ate. But I never succeeded in gaining weight.

What sports do you play?

I play touch football, baseball, and basketball. I like baseball and basketball the best. And in high school, I played lacrosse.

Do you have any questions for Herb? He'll answer some in a future issue. Send them to:

Hey, Herb!
NICKELODEON MAGAZINE
1515 Broadway, 41st Floor
New York, NY 10036

Find SNICK

How much do you know about SNICK? Find out with this puzzle. First, answer each question by filling in the blanks below. Then find the correct answers hidden in the word search. Hint: Words read up, down, across, diagonally, and backward. Punctuation isn't included. Answers on page 58.

1. What piece of living room furniture is featured on SNICK? _ O _ _ _

2. What is the first name of the actress who plays Alex Mack? L _ _ _ _ _

3. Who is the head of Paradise Valley Chemical Plant? M _. _ _ _ _ _

4. Who is Alex Mack's sister? _ N _ _ _

5. What group sings All That's theme song? _ L _

6. What is the first name of the actress who plays both Roseanne and Ross Perot on All That? _ _ T _ _ _ _

7. Which All That character has many strange habits? _ _ _ B _ _

8. The club the kids belong to on Are You Afraid of the Dark? is the Midnight _ _ _ _ _ _ Y

9. What is the name of the android on Space Cases? T _ _ _ _ _

10. What is the name of the Space Cases' ship? _ _ _ _ _ T _

SNICK airs every Saturday night from 8-10pm

What's New on Nick

Brand-new episodes of The Secret World of Alex Mack begin at the end of August during SNICK. But don't get too comfy watching Alex Mack on Saturdays. Starting October 8th, the show will move to Tuesdays and Thursdays. That's because Nickelodeon gets to stay up an extra half hour - until 8:30pm - every weeknight. Watch Hey Arnold (below), a new Nicktoon about a nine-year-old boy growing up in a big city, on Mondays and Wednesdays. And on Fridays, check out KaBLaM, where comics and cartoons collide.

All times are for eastern and Pacific time zones. Shows air one hour earlier in the central time zone. Shows subject to change. Check your local listings for details.

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Additional sources: Rocko's Modern Life Wiki, Wikipedia (I, II).