In part 1 of our discourse on Nickelodeon we talk about the founding of the network & the so called "Orange Years" (1983-1996) while trying to gain a broader understanding of everything that happened at Nickelodeon. From shows like You Can't Do That on Television and the introduction of slime and competition shows like Double Dare to scripted series like Salute Your Shorts, Pete & Pete, Clarissa Explains it All & Are You Afraid of the Dark? In the 1980's and early 90's Nickelodeon was a cornerstone for kids programming but how did a network which basically started as public broadcasting with the intent of making children feel seen become a safe haven for some of the most predatory people in the entertainment industry? (content warning: this episode does not discuss the documentary Quiet on Set or the allegations made in that series (that starts in part 2) but abuse is still referenced as well as predatory practices of adults in the entertainment industry)Sources:The Orange Years (documentary)Slimed! An Oral History of Nickelodeon's Golden AgeBook by Mathew Klickstein