Not Just Cartoons... NICKTOONS! | Documentary

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August 11th, 1991: the day Nickelodeon grew up. On that Sunday morning, three weird, wonderful shows debuted that would forever change kids’ TV—Doug, Rugrats, and The Ren & Stimpy Show. Together, they weren’t just cartoons… they were a revolution. In this Nerd History deep dive, we trace the wild story of how the first Nicktoons broke all the rules of Saturday morning programming. From heartfelt sketchbooks and scribbled babies to grotesque gags and tuna-can sound effects, this was the moment …