Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeons Golden Age

from Beammey

Definitely not my favorite book of the year. I thought it would be really fun and nostalgic, but I didn't find this book all that interesting until the last few chapters. It was cool to see what some of my fav. childhood actors had to say about some things though. 3 out of 5 stars.

from Daumari

Interesting, but I was a younger child during many of the shows discussed (Roundhouse, Wild & Crazy Kids, Hey Dude, etc.) so I don't remember or never saw them. I do remember the title of W&CK, and recall one episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark (weirdly, it's the one Jewel Staite is in as a pai...

from mrlzbth

I was born in 1983 and watched a ton of Nick growing up, so I have to think I'm exactly the intended target audience for this book--and I was incredibly excited when I learned of its existence! Unfortunately, as others have noted, the book's structure keeps it from living up to its potential. It ...

from LaneLiterati

A fun and informative look at a network that has a hand in shaping young people from those directly involved.

from nlforst

Anyone who grew up watching Nickelodeon during it's heyday needs to read this.