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The American sketch comedy-variety show 'All That' first aired on Nickelodeon on April 16, 1994, as a special preview, and officially ran from January to April 1995. The show was created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollins and featured short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. It lasted for 10 seasons and 181 episodes before it was cancelled on October 22, 2005. The show has since been revived, with reruns playing on Nick on Pluto TV during the 5:30-7 PM EST time slot.

The show's pilot episode aired on Nickelodeon on 16 April 1994

On April 16, 1994, Nickelodeon aired the pilot episode of the sketch comedy-variety show, 'All That'. This marked the beginning of the show's first season and its Golden Era, which is widely considered among fans to be the best season of the show. The pilot episode also served as a special preview, with the show officially running from January to April 1995.

'All That' was created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollins and premiered on Nickelodeon on April 16, 1994. The show is an American live-action sketch comedy series aimed at children, featuring short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. The theme song for the show was performed by TLC, who also appeared as musical guests in two of the first three episodes. The show's cold openings featured the cast in a green room, with producer Kevin Kopelow as the stage manager.

The first six seasons of 'All That' are considered the "Golden Era" by fans, with Josh Server as the only cast member to appear in every episode during this period. The show's original cast included Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Amanda Bynes, and Lori Beth Denberg, who featured in popular skits such as "Vital Information" and "Ask Ashley." The show's success led to several spin-offs, a feature film, and books.

In 2005, after airing a total of 181 episodes across 10 seasons, 'All That' was cancelled. However, reruns of the show continued to air on various Nickelodeon channels, and in 2019, a revival of the series with a new cast and guest appearances by original cast members was announced.

The first season officially ran from January to April 1995

The first season of the American sketch comedy and variety show 'All That' officially ran from January to April 1995. The show's pilot was aired on Nickelodeon on 16 April 1994, marking the beginning of the first season and the "Golden Era". This pilot was a special preview, with the show's first season proper beginning in January 1995. The first season comprised 14 episodes and a pilot, and the show went on to air for 10 seasons, concluding in 2005.

'All That' was created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollins and was filmed in Orlando, Florida. It was intended to be a children's comedy sketch show, similar to Saturday Night Live but for kids. The show featured short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests, including TLC who performed the theme song. The show's cold openings featured the cast in a green room, and their departure from the room. The show's producers added the segment 'Vital Information', which was featured in every episode, in a similar vein to SNL's 'Weekend Update'.

The show was a fixture of children's television on Nickelodeon and spawned several spin-offs, a feature film, and books. It also launched the careers of several actors, including Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson, and Jamie Lynn Spears.

The show's final episode aired on 22 October 2005

The final episode of the sketch comedy-variety show, All That, aired on October 22, 2005, bringing the series to a close after 10 seasons and a total of 181 episodes. The show, which first aired in 1994, was created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollins and premiered on Nickelodeon on April 16, 1994. It is considered a landmark show in the history of variety television, appealing to both children and adults with its short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests.

The show's pilot episode, which marked the beginning of its Golden Era, introduced the world to a talented cast, including Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, and Amanda Bynes, who would go on to have successful careers in the entertainment industry. Over the years, All That became a fixture on children's television, spawning spin-offs, a feature film, books, and more. It also served as a platform for many celebrities who made guest appearances, such as Destiny's Child and the Spice Girls.

Despite its popularity, All That faced cancellation rumours in 2005, which were confirmed by cast member Lisa Foiles in a message posted on "Lisa's Club" on September 5, 2005. The show's final episode, featuring musical guest Lalaine, marked the end of a successful era for the series, leaving a lasting impact on Nickelodeon and the world of sketch comedy.

The impact of All That extended beyond its initial run, with reruns airing on Nickelodeon's sister channel, The N, starting in March 2008. The show's legacy continued with a revival announced in 2019, bringing back original cast members and introducing a new generation of young talent. However, the revival's production was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the future of the series uncertain.

All That's final episode on October 22, 2005, marked the conclusion of a beloved series that captured the hearts of many '90s kids and paved the way for a new era of sketch comedy and children's television. The show's impact continues to resonate, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

Reruns of the show began airing on Nickelodeon's sister channel in 2008

Reruns of the show "All That" began airing on Nickelodeon's sister channel, The N, in March 2008. The N was a teen-centric channel. Most of the episodes from Seasons 3 to 5 were aired in chronological order during the early morning and late afternoon. The episodes included musical performances and aired as they originally did on Nickelodeon.

On September 1, 2008, Seasons 6 and 7 were added to the rerun cycle. After these seasons aired in their entirety, All That's run on The N ended in 2009. The show's reruns returned in July 2011 as part of TeenNick's '90s-themed programming block, "The '90s Are All That." Initially, only episodes from Seasons 2 and 3 were included, but over time, episodes from Seasons 4 to 7 were added to the rotation.

"All That" was a live-action sketch comedy show that first aired on Nickelodeon in 1994. The show featured short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests. It was created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollins and premiered on April 16, 1994. The show lasted for 10 seasons and 181 episodes before it was cancelled on October 22, 2005.

The show is considered a fixture of children's television and spawned several spin-offs, a feature film, and books. Many well-known stars got their start on "All That," including Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, Kenan Thompson, and Jamie Lynn Spears.

A revival of the show was announced in 2019, with original cast members returning

In February 2019, it was announced that the show would be returning for a revival, with original cast members also making guest appearances. The show's co-creator, Brian Robbins, who was then the President of Nickelodeon, made the announcement. Original cast members Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell would also return as executive producers.

The revival was to feature a new cast of kids, but production was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no indication of when or if production would resume. Before the suspension, the show had been set to return with a new cast of kids, with original cast members also making guest appearances.

The original series ran from 1994 to 2005, with 10 seasons and 181 episodes in total. The pilot episode aired on April 16, 1994, and the show officially began on January 1, 1995. The first six seasons of the show are considered the "Golden Era", with cast member Josh Server appearing in every episode until the end of Season 6.

The show was a fixture of children's television on Nickelodeon and spawned several spin-offs, a feature film, and books. It also helped launch the careers of several actors, including Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon, and Kenan Thompson.

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