Nickelodeon's first foray into the variety series genre was "Roundhouse". Each episode of the series tackled a subject familiar to most kids and teens with originality and imagination. The multi- talented cast was stellar, ranging from their signing abilities (Shawn Daywalt and Crystal Lewis)to their hip-hop, dancing in the streets style of dance (Seymour Willis Green, Alfred Carr, Dominic Lucero, Micki Duran, Julene Renee, and lead choreographer Ivan Dudynsky), and the comedic talents (Jon Crane, Mark David, and David Sidoni) of the cast were superb. All the topics (some which would be considered taboo in the modern PC culture) were done in good taste topped with enough immaturity to make it appealing to younger kids. The series signature wit, timing, and elaborate use of the scarce sets and props (most of which was cardboard boxes made to look TVs, etc) showed why one point Nickelodeon was a cable leader. Sure the series looks dated complete with the grunge elements of the early 90's but the series doesn't loose its charm when you remove your nostalgia goggles. Roundhouse was truly one of the greatest shows on TV in the 1990's.
... View MoreI have spent so much time trying to think of the name of this show and everyone I explain it to thinks I'm insane. FINALLY I figured it out I absolutely loved this show I wish I could've gotten a copy of it somehow. Love it Love it Love i, plus I'm relieved that I figured out it's name. I'm mad that I can't really remember it that well, I only remember watching it all the time and the scenery being moved about for all the different skits. This show won my heart more then All That, personally I think Nickelodeon should bring back the "oldies" they were the best especially with Pete and Pete or Clarissa Explains it ALl and some other ones I can't remember the name of. Oh well maybe someday when I have kids their Nick At Nite will be just that.
... View MoreWhen I was 10 this show was on Snick. I watched Snick religiously. I really liked "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", too. Roundhouse was one of my favorites. I miss it! Clarissa Explains It All, Ren & Stimpy, Hey Dude!, etc... They were part of my childhood.I saw the blonde girl from the show on a recent (2003/2004) commercial and it brought back memories! I loved the dancing so much! I used to dance and I loved to watch their really cool moves. I tried to copy them. Gosh, what memories! I really miss those days. I'm sure I'm not the only one!~*Erin*~
... View MoreMy sisters and I used to watch this show all the time. We loved it. Nickelodeon here in Australia used to play episodes every weekend but they stopped it last year. We are very upset that we can't see it anymore. The song they sang at the end of each show kicked arse: "Whenever my life gets me so down I know I can go down to where the music and the fun never ends. As Long as the music keeps playing you know what I'm saying, I know that I can find a friend down at the Roundhouse".
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