Watch The Amanda Show, Retro Essentials
- 1999
- 1 Season
The Amanda Show was a sketch comedy show that aired on Nickelodeon from 1999 to 2002. The show was hosted by Amanda Bynes, who had previously starred in shows like All That and Figure It Out. The Amanda Show was divided into several different segments, each with its own unique theme and characters. Some of the most memorable segments included "Judge Trudy," a courtroom parody where Bynes played a no-nonsense judge, "The Girls' Room," a parody of a teen hangout spot, and "Totally Kyle," a segment where a laid-back surfer dude named Kyle would tell bizarre stories from his life.
Other segments included "Moody's Point," a soap opera parody about a troubled teenager named Moody, "Blockblister," a parody of a video rental store where the employees would make strange recommendations to customers, and "Hillbilly Moment," a segment where two hillbillies named Lula Mae and Skoal would share their unique perspective on the world.
One of the most enduring aspects of The Amanda Show was the way it blended live-action sketches with animated segments. The show would often cut to an animated segment called "The Amanda Show's Penelope Tate Show" where Bynes would voice a character named Penelope, who was obsessed with the titular character and would sometimes cause chaos on the set of the show.
Throughout its three-year run, The Amanda Show was a hit with kids and teenagers alike. Its combination of irreverent humor, memorable characters, and catchy catchphrases ("Amanda, please!" and "I like eggs!") helped it become one of the defining shows of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Today, The Amanda Show remains a beloved classic of Nickelodeon's lineup. Its influence can be felt in shows like Drake & Josh and iCarly, which were both created by former Amanda Show writer Dan Schneider. For anyone who grew up watching Nickelodeon in the early 2000s, The Amanda Show is a must-watch.
The Amanda Show, Retro Essentials is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (4 episodes). The series first aired on November 6, 1999.