Nickelodeon Studios documentary coming soon...

So I will be making a documentary to talk about Nickelodeon Studios, the legacy, and what if it returned today. Here's my cause explaining it : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDaGUJ_2pHA

Even better here's what these former Nick Stars had to say about the studio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WREPjJps-Q&feature=plcp

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPXabre3qws&feature=plcp

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4fWfnHS2ZLw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lRuRyLBRIM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbnBdkQP_Gs

Dave Aizer interview

For the past 3 decades slime has always been the trademark for Nickelodeon. Shows such as You Can't Do That on Television, Double Dare, and Figure It Out is what made us familiar to the substance. From 2000-03 every kid wanted to be a part of the program Slime Time Live and be silly. If you think about it ever since that program ended, the slime identity that made Nickelodeon what it is now is not really noticeable anymore,except the Kids Choice Awards. Slime Time Live's main host Dave Aizer was nice to chat with me about his memories on the show and how wonderful Nick Studios was. All apart of the Nick Studios documentary.

Then

Now

1. How did you get the role in Nick Gas and Slime Time Live?

I was working for Disney at The ESPN Club on Disney’s Boardwalk, when I heard about some auditions for Nick Gas. So, even though I didn’t have an appointment, I decided to grab a headshot and go to the auditions. They agreed to see me, it went welkl, and I was offered the job with Gas. From there, a few years later, Nickelodeon gave me the incredible opportunity to host SlimeTime.

2. What was a typical day like at Nickelodeon Studios?

Very busy. Between hosting Gas and SlimeTime, it was a full day of production. Pretty much nonstop TV hosting the entire day. But I absolutely loved it.

3. Do you remember any other shows being filmed where you were at?

Yes, Nickelodeon also filmed Taina at those studios.

4. What was one of the good things about living/working in Orlando?

The weather was great. There were amusement parks everywhere you turned and the people were very cool.

5. Slime Time Live holds the record for the most amount of sliming onto the crowd. Describe the feeling of getting slimed. I'm sure the set was messy everyday from all the sliming and pies in the face. Did it ever get exhausting at times?

It’s actually really fun getting slimed. It tastes pretty good and it washes out of your hair very easily. It never got old.

6. Were there ever any times when a kid, got picked to be on stage, got carried away and tried to sneak in a pie to your face or any one really? LOL!

Pretty much all the time! It was a free-for-all. People were always throwing pies and getting wrapped up in the mess.

7. I went to Nick Studios myself when I was younger and I recall the gak kitchen (and also slimed). I believe that was where you got all sliming and pies from I assume.

Yes that’s correct.

8. There were alot of noticeable guest stars on STL. Who was the coolest to hang with?

Tough question. I became pretty good friends with some of the guys from N’SYNC and Backstreet Boys. So probably those guys.

9. Did you have a favorite ride at Universal Studios Florida?

Spiderman

10. Sadly STL was one of the last shows or block taped at Nick Studios. Did you notice a decrease in the audience during the studio's final years? Were there any producers who were thinking of creating a hit show or anything to save the studio?

No the audience was still packed pretty much every show. As far as I know, there weren’t plans to create any other shows.

11. I think that Nickelodeon Studios was a special place for kids and adults to interact with actors and tv shows and just have a lot of fun especially somewhere like Orlando. Would you agree with that?

Absolutely. It was a great environment, there was a ton of energy, and it was honestly one of the best experiences of my entire career. I genuinely loved going to work every day … it didn’t even feel like work.

12. Would you like to see Nick Studios be re-opened?

Sure. That would be great!

13. As a matter of fact, once it reopens I think you should be a producer this time around or you can host again if you would return to Nickelodeon.

Haha thanks. If it opens and they want me to be part of it, I’d be honored. I have a lot of great memories from there and made some incredible friendships.

14. Well thank you for the interview Dave. I'll be sure to show you the collage with the videos and everyone's words, including yours, when finished. Keep in touch.

Thanks very much. I sincerely appreciate your interest in SlimeTime and Nick Studios. Good luck!

Melissa Joan Hart interview

Na- Na- Na- Na! Hey cool! From 1991-94 Clarissa Explains It All on Nickelodeon was the it thing. Clarissa Darling was the girl you wanted advice from. Of course the lead actress Melissa Joan Hart has accomplished many big things since the show ended in movies,tv, fashion, merchandising,marriage,and motherhood and has become one of the most popular televison stars of this generation. Melissa was nice enough to chat with me about the show and Nickelodeon Studios all in part of the documentary about the studios.

Then

Now

1. How did you get the role in "Clarissa Explains it All"?

 I auditioned 3 times in NY 

2. What was a typical day like at Nickelodeon Studios?

 We worked 10 hour days, 6 days a week and inside the dark studios the only time we saw the Florida sun was when we walked to our school trailer which was outside the studios elephant doors.  

3. Do you remember any other shows being filmed where you were at?

 Welcome freshman was there when we first started and the variety show called RoundHouse that I loved to sneak into the stage and watch. The kids on these other shows and I would hang out once in a while. 

4. I know that "Clarissa" was the first scripted show produced at Nick Studios and was a deciding factor on whether a show could be filmed in Florida. What was one of the good things about living/working in Orlando?

At that age I enjoyed the theme parks. I didn't get a chance to enjoy the area since we worked 6 day weeks and then on my off weeks I headed home to New York. But the weather was a plus.

5. "Clarissa" was the first Nickelodeon show that centered around a female protagonist and really paved a way for the female centered Nickelodeon shows right now. How do you feel about that role today?

 I hold Clarissa in a very special place in my heart for many reasons. When you read my book Melissa Explains it All this fall you might get a good idea of how I felt about the character. 

6.. Have you ever gotten slimed?

Yes I think I did once as a taped segment for the awards show but we also did a Clarissa episode called Brain Drain which was a game show like Double Dare and me and Ferg slid down a gooey slide into a pool of slime. Nick studios had a gal kitchen and I would often go in and taste the slime and gak which were made of applesauce and pudding.

7. Did you have a favorite ride at Universal Studios Florida?

 I loved Back to the Future at the time. I have to go visit the Harry Potter world next time. 

8. I think that Nickelodeon Studios was a special place for kids and adults to interact with actors and tv shows and just have a lot of fun especially somewhere like Orlando. Would you agree with that?

Yes it was a great way to show the world how tv is produced without being disruptive to the process. I think it was educational for kids and adults alike.

9. Would you like to see Nick Studios be re-opened?

Sure. At the time they were cutting edge technology and brand new. It would be nice to see them open to the public whether Nickelodeon or another network/studio for the public to enjoy and as a great place to make some tv magic.