As a mid 90's baby ('95 to be exact), I grew up in a time where technology was progressing but it didn't dominate our lives. We had our favorite movies, which we watched on VHS. We had cassette tapes of our favorites albums which we listened to in the car, on our home stereo or our own person boom box. While we had the option of playing back movies or tv songs, the same wasn't true of television.
After school and evening programming brought forth some of the best content the late '90's & 2000's had to offer.
Of course, we all remember the classics like "Sponge-bob" and "Lizzie McGuire." But whether you watched Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network or PBS during your "tween" years, I guarantee you there are probably quite a few shows that you totally forgot existed.
"Chalk Zone"
Remember when "Sponge-bob" drew things with a pencil and they came to life? (Frankendoodle,"mi hoy menoy)
Well, about two months later the very first episode of "Chalk Zone" aired. Instead of a magic pencil, "Rudy's got the chalk" that brought his drawings to life.
"Life With Derek"
I completely forgot about this one until I saw Ashley Leggat playing the role of Tara on "Good Witch."
Truth be told, this show was great at showcasing a blended family dynamic kind of like a modern day "Brady Bunch."
"All Grown Up!"
This one was a follow up to a childhood classic. Incase you didn't know, you don't have to wonder what happened after the diaper days or what Dil grew up to look like... your answers are right here in this animated series.
"Danny Phantom"
.Ash wasn't the only one who was gonna "catch 'em all!" Danny Fenton wasn't out to catch any "Pokemon" but instead save the world!
"Zoom"
You might have forgotten about this show but you probably didn't forget the address...
"Z-double Oh-M Box Three Five Oh! Boston, Mass! Oh Two One Three Four! Send it to Zoom!"
And let's face it... you tried speaking "ubi dubbi!" (If you're really feeling nostalgic, the "Ubi Dubbi" translator is still online!)
"A Pup Named Scooby-Doo"
Although this was probably released earlier on, I remember catching this show and falling in love with it instantly.
I'm sure my parents also loved the show because it definitely had me begging them to add "Scooby Snacks" to the grocery list. (You can still get those by the way!)
"Brandy & Mr. Whiskers"
This dog, rabbit duo was always getting into some kind of trouble. But what else could be expected when you throw animals of their type in the Amazon?
"Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius"
This one had kids everywhere praying for a "brain blast" on just about every test they took at school.
(Also I'd like to thank Bolbi for getting "slap, slap, slap, clap, clap, clap" stuck in my head for eternity.)
"Even Stevens"
Little Shia LaBeouf definitely flourished after this show but I truly loved the chaos that ensued between himself an Christy Carlson Romano!
"Unfabulous"
Before Emma Roberts was killing it on "American Horror Story" she was in her room singing about the love of her life, a.k.a. Jake Behari.
(Totally guilty of owning a couple of these episodes of the for my Video Now XP... I bet you don't remember what that is!)
"The Proud Family"
I gotta say it. Macy Gray killed it with this theme song! Looking back, the funniest thing is that I never correlated Ginger Foutley's name to her hair color...
"As Told By Ginger"
I gotta say it. Macy Gray killed it with this theme song! Looking back, the funniest thing is that I never correlated Ginger Foutley's name to her hair color...
"Catscratch"
We all laugh at that person who overly spoils their pets but these cats received inheritance. Quite frankly, I don't think I'll ever be living as large as these three felines.
"Phil of the Future"
We all loved venturing through time with Phil, Pim, and one half of Ally & AJ.
By the way, Ricky Ullman's real name is Raviv... and I feel like my whole life is a lie.
