"Hey Arnold!" (1996) TV series 1996-2004

Creator:

Craig Bartlett

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | unknown

Release Date:

7 October 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family

Plot:

The everyday life of Arnold, a 4th-grader in a nameless city that resembles Brooklyn, who lives in a multi-racial boarding house with his grandparents and a motley assortment of neighbors and friends.

Plot Keywords:

City | Friend | Best Friend | Daydream | Family Relationships

Awards:

2 wins & 19 nominations

Cast

Olivia Hack	...	Rhonda Wellington Lloyd (40 episodes, 1996-2002)
Toran Caudell	...	Arnold / ... (32 episodes, 1996-2001)
Phillip Van Dyke	...	Arnold / ... (31 episodes, 1997-2000)
Spencer Klein	...	Arnold (III) (27 episodes, 1999-2002)
Francesca Smith	...	Helga Pataki / ... (24 episodes, 1996-2000)

Also Known As:

Hey, Arnold! (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

Canada:15 min | 30 min (100 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

USA:TV-Y7 (some episodes) | USA:TV-Y | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:Livre

Company:

Nicktoons Productions

Trivia:

When Stinky starts recording TV commercials, the studio has a gate that reads "Snee-Oosh Studios." This is the actual name of the studio that worked on the show.

Goofs:

Continuity: In "Girl Trouble", Helga manages to be both in her seat and standing at the front of the class sharpening her pencil. At the same time, all the desks appear to be arranged in rows, but when she talks to Arnold seconds later, they are in groups.

Quotes:

Oskar Kokosha: You keep the money.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)

Up there with the best of them

"Hey Arnold" is certainly the best thing Nickelodeon have produced in a long time, probably since "The Adventures of Pete and Pete". At the time of writing, I am 16 years of age but I still enjoy "Hey Arnold" just as much as I used to. It hasn't worn at all with age, whereas another once splendid show - "The Simpsons" - is beginning to lose it's edge, despite once being the funniest thing on TV. "Hey Arnold" is still highly amusing and always carries a significant message for everyday life. If I'm feeling down, this extraordinary show always cheers me up. Definitely one for kids and adults alike, I'd recommend this gem of a cartoon to anyone.