The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story 

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A documentary film about the Nickelodeon Network, telling the story of its humble origins deep into the SNICK years.

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Scott Barber, Adam Sweeney

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Scott Barber, Adam Sweeney

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Christine Taylor, Melissa Joan Hart, Larisa Oleynik | See full cast & crew »
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Christine Taylor
Melissa Joan Hart ... Self
Larisa Oleynik ... Self
Kenan Thompson ... Self
Danny Cooksey ... Self
Drake Bell ... Self
Kel Mitchell ... Self
Danny Tamberelli ... Self
Michael Bower ... Self
Lori Beth Denberg ... Self
Michael C. Maronna ... Self
Graham Yost ... Self
Alisa Reyes ... Self
Josh Server ... Self
Coolio ... Self
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For millions of children and adults, the Nickelodeon Network is synonymous with growing up. In just a few years, the channel grew from a small local channel to an international phenomenon that helped shape a generation. Led by Geraldine Laybourne, the visionary who turned the company into an $8 billion juggernaut. But what was the whole story? The Orange Years journeys behind the scenes of the "kids first" phenomenal programming to chronicle the unprecedented success of Nickelodeon, straight from the mouths of those who brought the classic shows to us as children. Filled with interviews from the actors, writers, animators, and creators from all your favorite golden age Nick shows, the film offers a new perspective on Nickelodeon, from the humble origins of the channel deep into the SNICK years. More than just a history lesson or a "where are they now?" special, the documentary explores the network's revolutionary approach to storytelling, the impact it had on a generation of youth, ...

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