Nostalgic shows from childhood are core parts of who we are, and it’s often fun to take a trip down memory lane.
Earlier in September, The Skyline Post interviewed asked students, “What is your favorite childhood show?” Skyline not only told us about their favorite childhood shows, but also explained what made these shows stick with them.
Many people named fun, lighthearted shows that made them laugh or kept them entertained, like Paw Patrol, Bubble Guppies, and Pocoyo.
“I liked Paw Patrol. I watched that one a lot,” said Felix Cooke (‘27). “Also, Team Umizoomi, that one was really fun. And then SpongeBob, obviously, that one’s a classic…The formulas of the shows were really repetitive, so all the episodes seemed like new, you know, didn’t really get boring.”
Others identified shows that help them handle important, real-life matters in a way that appeals to young audiences, such as Phineas and Ferb, My Little Pony, and The Amazing World of Gumball, a fan favorite.
Aire Gallaway (‘28) says My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic “isn’t like a normal kid show, it almost has like dark humor to it. The ponies deal with real problems and pain, and has an awesome lore to it. Also, some ponies have real mental problems, and one episode goes into like an equal utopian type thing.”
Others feel like there’s something special about rewatching beloved TV shows with friends or family, and the shows that those memories created have stuck with them the most.
“[Ever After High] made me very happy and was such a fun watch. It stuck with me because it was something me and my friends all loved, so I’ve made lots of good memories over it,” says Maddie Clarke (‘26).
In addition, Humayra Abdul-Basir (‘26) shares that they watched The Fresh Beat Band as a kid, and that they and their sister have been watching it together forever.
Owen DeVries (‘27) had a hard time choosing between Peep and the Big Wide World and Curious George. While he felt that Curious George was more fun and was more memorable, he thought Peep and the Big Wide World provided educational content and global awareness. “The episodes were short and each demonstrated a scientific concept,” says DeVries. “The show taught me so many things, and everything was done in a way that felt very peaceful. I love nature, and this show was centered around it.”
Some people mentioned shows that had stuck with them the most had more personal memories associated with them.
“I’ve watched [Phineas and Ferb] a billion times, and for some reason it’s hilarious each and every time,” said Bom Kim (‘28). “Maybe I’m biased because it’s been such an integral part of my childhood…I was introduced to the show when I was three or four years old. Back then, my family was still getting used to life in America. My mom watched the show to help herself learn English.” Reading about all of these old childhood shows might inspire you to revisit them. Many mentioned that some shows were actually more than silly little kids’ shows and contained lots of topics that still appeal to older audiences: Phineas and Ferb, The Amazing World of Gumball, The OC, Wild Kratts, or Bluey.
