Disney Or Nickelodeon? Who Made These 90s TV Shows?

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90s nostalgia is at its peak today, with kids born in the 90s all approaching their 20s now. Because of this, studios and developers try to capitalize on the things we loved as kids, for better or worse.

One of the biggest industries back in those days was the animation industry. Numerous cartoons were created to entertain audiences of all ages, and there were so many classic hits that many regard it as the best decade for animation (I'm not one of those people, mind you).

That said, many networks were on their A-game when it came to creating new stories and cartoons that kids could enjoy. Of the bunch, Nickelodeon and Disney both had a massive slew of cartoons that were as excellent as they were fun to watch. Because our nostalgia includes many shows created by both of these studios, it may be difficult to remember where each one was created.

That's where this challenge comes in. If you're a true 90s fan (or kid, however you look at it), then point out who made these popular cartoons from that decade.

Question 1

Chubby little cubby all stuffed with love

Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh. Chubby little cubby all stuffed with love. And that's all you need to know about the New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. It follows Winnie and his classic friends through their adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh is always trying to get his hands on some more honey, Tigger is putting a positive spin on things, Rabbit is being a stick in the mud, and Eeyore is always looking at the glass half empty.

Question 2

What goes on in babies' heads?

You ever wonder what a baby thinks? Well, if you're curious, then watch a few episodes of Rugrats. This show managed to take such an odd premise and make it quite entertaining to watch. The show follows Tommy Pickles and his friends as they learn the intricacies of the world they were born into while developing as children. Along the way, they'll be tricked and antagonized by the little girl known as Angelica and Tommy will get a baby brother named Dill.

Question 3

You've got one hour.

Kids love watching shows that are entertaining but relatable at the same time, and that's part of the reason why Recess became so popular. The show centered around a group of friends as they made their way through intermediate school. The bulk of the time was spent during (you guessed it) recess as they dealt with the pressures of being in 4th grade as well as the dynamic of dealing with other kids. The show proved to be a smash hit and is still remembered fondly.

Question 4

Football head

A lot of the greatest cartoons don't have crazy premises or wacky characters. Sometimes, they just take normal characters, real-world settings, and communicate messages that all kids can relate to but leave more than adults can pick up on. That's the idea behind Hey Arnold. This show followed Arnold's adventures through the big city as he learned to be a kid and deal with the problems of the intermediate school. Coupling this with the fact that he has no clue what happened to his parents, and we've got a fascinating setup to a great show.

Question 5

Gargoyles

In medieval Scotland, creatures known as Gargoyles flew around, protecting the land. However, they were placed in a slumber for over 1,000 years as statues. They were transported to modern-day New York, where they woke up once more and became the guardians of the new city. That's the premise of Gargoyles. The show was heavily praised for its use of dark themes and mimicry of Shakespeare. It also featured complex story arcs and character development that spanned multiple episodes, just like all the great shows.

Question 6

Smashing!

The Wild Thornberrys follows the Thornberry family, who is renowned for documenting exotic animal life. The main character in the show is the youngest daughter, Eliza. She was given the ability to communicate to animals after saving a shaman. From there, she helps out her family's career (and communicates with their pet monkey) and together they become a much more effective team. Through Eliza's gifts and her family's knowledge, they learn more about animal life and become better documenters as a result.

Question 7

It means no worries

Timon and Pumbaa proved to be extremely popular characters in The Lion King, so it was high time that studios capitalized on that. This is how we got the show, Timon and Pumbaa. It follows the two characters as they get involved in all sorts of crazy misadventures in the African jungle and beyond. All of the trademark humor from these characters is on full display in the show, including a classic song serving as the opening theme. The movie put Timon and Pumbaa on the map, but the show helped them stay there.

Question 8

Woo-oo!

Ducktales! Woo-oo! Try getting that song out of your head if you've heard it once already. Ducktales tells the story of Scrooge McDuck as he sits on his fortune of gold and riches beyond the imagination. Often times, Scrooge has to defend his wealth from all sorts of thieves, but most of the great episodes involve him taking his nephews as they look for more legendary artifacts around the world. Ducktales is a timeless show that still holds up today. It is also getting a reboot.

Question 9

Classic animation

Rocko's Modern Life was about as close as the writers could get to making an adult cartoon while still airing it on a kids' network. The show had a lot of humor directed at adults but was still boisterous enough to be enjoyed by children. It starred a wallaby named Rocko as he adjusts to life in the big city. Along the way, he'll be accompanied by his friend Heffer and various other characters that all play off of him differently.

Question 10

Krusty Krab pizza! Is the pizza!

Are you ready kids? I can't hear you! OOOOOOOOH! There are few theme songs as memorable or iconic as the one behind SpongeBob SquarePants. This show proved to be a smash success and had some brilliant writers behind it from start to finish. It starred our favorite talking sponge as he found himself in many different situations in Bikini Bottom. Unfortunately, the original writers of the show left after season 3, and the quality of it hasn't been the same since.

Question 11

Oh gosh

I take back what I said about Rocko's Modern Life. Ren and Stimpy was as close as any writer ever got from turning a kids' show into an adult cartoon (but still keeping it on a children's network). The show follows two characters of the same names as they get into all kinds of antics and respond in all sorts of insane ways. The animation of the show often exaggerated their expressions and used gross-out humor to elicit laughs and memorable scenes.

Question 12

The tortured vigilante

The tortured superhero with conflicting ideals is something that has become extremely popular today, but Darkwing Duck did it first. This show starred the superhero of the same name as he struggled to keep up with his double life. He wanted to be a good father and save innocent people, but also win his way to fame. Despite this conflict, Darkwing often managed to come out on the side of good and still fought to protect the people of St. Canard.

Question 13

Take to the skies

TaleSpin is a bit of an interesting cartoon. It's based on characters from an animated feature but almost reboots their lives entirely. It stars Baloo in a post-World War era where greater methods of transportation are being put together. He runs a business that transports freight across long distances. Soon after the show begins, he is joined by new and familiar faces as the company is rebranded and they are given different tasks. Along the way, they'll be attacked by air pirates and go on insane adventures all around the world.

Question 14

It's peanut butter jelly time

You may not remember PB & J Otter, and that's probably because it was a show intended for a much younger audience. The show starred the Otter family (whose kids were named Peanut, Jelly, and Butter respectively). Due to the calm and reserved nature of the show, it was simply about these young children living their lives while discovering the nuances of the real world. An eclectic cast of characters was peppered throughout the show, including rich poodles, and neat-freak raccoons.

Question 15

Ahyuck!

Goofy is one of the most beloved characters in animation, and it makes sense that we would eventually see a show that followed him and his son. Goof Troop was about Max coping with his childhood and being the son of such a clumsy but well-intentioned father. Other characters in the show would include Pete and his family (his son PJ would become Max's best friend). The show would eventually lead into the two popular movies titled "A Goofy Movie."

Question 16

EXTREME

The 90s weren't all good. There was a trend in those days of making everything so extreme that kids would have no choice than to be interested in it. This mentality is what resulted in the creation of Rocket Power. The main idea behind the show is that four friends are into extreme sports and often compete with one another to see who is the best. Just about every plot point in the show revolves around this main idea. Despite its silly premise, there are many who still love it.

Question 17

Cue the jazzy music

The Angry Beavers is the kind of show that tells you exactly what it's about from the title. It's about two beaver brothers who are easily agitated. That said, the show has more humor than just them being angry with one another. Riddled in its many episodes are well-structured comedy, dialogue, and set pieces. Angry Beavers features a lot of pop culture references that might be a bit dated today, but are still fun to hear when presented. It's a timeless show other than that.

Question 18

All grown up

Quack Pack is a beloved cartoon that takes the trio of Huey, Dewey, and Louie and reimagines them as teenagers. At this time, they are being cared for by Donald and Daisy as they travel the world as reporters looking for their next big story. As you can imagine, this leads to some interesting setups for conflict and story progression, as the triplets sense of adventure is combined with their newfound attitude as teenagers. However, the show only ran for one short season.

Question 19

Not to be confused with the Rescuers

Chip and Dale are more classic characters that were deemed popular enough to receive their own show. Titled Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers, the show sees the chipmunks starting a detective agency titled the Rescue Rangers. Their goal with such a business is to solve crimes that would otherwise be neglected by most people. This leads them to help out other little woodland creatures and constantly pits them against the same villains like Fat Cat and Norton Nimnul. It's a thrill ride.

Question 20

Ready for the weekend

The Weekenders is an oddball in terms of its lasting appeal. The show was excellent and even took viewers away from the behemoth of Pokemon, but no one talks about it nowadays. The show involved four diverse teens as they lived their weekend life. They wanted to work together in order to create the greatest weekend of all, but the show was so much more than that. The characters themselves were more than just a stereotype or personality trait. They had dimensions and layers, which served to its benefit.

Question 21

That can't be healthy

What happens when you take the comedy of Abbott and Costello, and put it into a cartoon? Well, you get Catdog. Catdog tells the story of conjoined brothers, both aptly named Cat and Dog. However, things become much more frantic when you realize that they are two vastly different people. Dog is the laidback personality who enjoys having all kinds of fun. Cat is instead the much more sophisticated one who likes to use his brain rather than act on pure emotion.

Question 22

To the Arabian Nights

The story of Aladdin (and his involvement with the Arabian nights) is one that proved to be well-suited for television. This cartoon followed Aladdin and Princess Jasmine as they dealt with their new relationship as well as the struggles of being royalty. Along the way, bandits and foes from Arabia appeared to cause conflict, which made things interesting every once in a while. However, the best part of the show was the cast of characters backing it up. Apart from the two leads, Aladdin also had a magic carpet, a genie, and so much more.

Question 23

Ew

Ahh! Real Monsters is one of the more unique shows of the 90s. It followed the adventures of Ickis, Krum, and Ooblina as they were going through monster school to learn what it meant to be actual monsters. As you might imagine, their lifestyle is backward to what we as humans live by, which made for some great comedy. The premise of the show also allowed for the animators to go crazy with the art style, leading to a memorable show from start to finish.

Question 24

Anything but normal

Bonkers tells the story of Bonkers D Bobcat. Why does his name matter? Because he used to be the famous star of a cartoon (how ironic). Unfortunately, Hollywood wasn't kind to him, and he gave up the acting business. To make a living, he instead decided to become a cop and was the partner of a human detective. What made Bonkers (the show) so interesting was that humans and cartoons existed in the same universe, but the humans generally didn't like the "toons" as they were called.

Question 25

Hey hello

One look at this show's visuals, and you instantly get a sense of what you're in for. Angela Anaconda stars a girl of the same name, and to be short about this, it's not a great production. First of all, combining photo-realistic faces with choppy animation just looks hideous at all times. Furthermore, the premise of each episode is as clever as a live-action Transformers film. To top it all of, the theme song is one of the most obnoxious and off-key pieces of music I've ever heard.

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