Friday, December 13, 2019

Nickelodeon’s ‘Double Dare’ Still Tons of Messy Fun for Longtime Host Marc Summers

Nickelodeon’s ‘Double Dare’ still tons of messy fun for longtime host Marc Summers


Marc Summers was the original host of Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” and will participate in its live show in Columbus on Monday. [Christian Waits]

Columbus, OH - Columbus audiences can enjoy a live version of Nickelodeon's beloved game show Double Dare on Monday, December 16, 2019 when it comes to the Palace Theatre stage.

Marc Summers’ early days in the entertainment industry as a magician, radio disc jockey and stand-up comedian never fully prepared him for his big break: a career in slime.

In 1986, Nickelodeon hired Summers to host a kids game show that was as zany as it was messy.

Double Dare — which pitted teams of children (and sometimes parents) against each other in a series of trivia questions and wacky stunts in a quest for prizes — was credited for putting the network on the map. Though the show came to an end in 1993, it has been revived twice, first in 2000 with host Jason Harris and then again in 2018, this time with host Liza Koshy, a 23-year-old YouTube star and actor.

Before the second season of the reboot comes to an end on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) — it will not return for a third — Columbus audiences can enjoy a live version of Double Dare on Monday, when it comes to the Palace Theatre stage. The live event is part of Summers’ farewell tour as he plans to step away to spend more time with family and take on other television projects.

“These last 34-plus years at Nick have been one of the best experiences of my life,” said Summers, 68, who has served as an executive producer and provides colorful commentary on the revived TV show, and who hosts the touring live events. “I’m not stopping, I’m just sort of changing courses at this point.”

Summers spoke with the The Columbus Dispatch ahead of the Columbus show.

Q: What have you enjoyed about taking the show on the road?

A: Listening to the stories from the people who have viewed this show from 1986 until present. And they’ve got stories of how they used to build obstacle courses in their living rooms and how their parents would get mad at them. It’s just fun to hear, and you don’t realize when you’re making television back in the ’80s that you were going to have an impact 35 years later.

Q: This is being billed as a farewell tour for you. Are you really saying goodbye to all forms of Double Dare?

A: I think I am; I think it’s time. I’ve had fun, it’s been amazing.

Q: When the show was revived in 2018, YouTube star and actress Liza Koshy succeeded you in the hosting role. How has she done?

A: She’s fun, she’s a quick learner, she’s entertaining as hell and she’s got a huge career ahead of her. At 23, she’s quite a force.

Q: In what ways was the rebooted show revamped?

A: The set was ginormous. It was like two football fields. The physical challenges were bigger, the obstacles were bigger. They felt that was an integral part of making the show a success. I could debate that and tell you I think that’s somewhat irrelevant. I think it’s about having a good time, making sure the host does his or her job, because there aren’t many shows where moms and dads and kids get to play together and that’s what we provided and have for many, many years.

Q: When you began your career in show business, did you ever think you would end up hosting a show as unique as Double Dare?

A: Well, you hope for it. Back when I grew up in the industry — some people will take this the wrong way — but you had to actually have talent. But things have changed so dramatically because of the web. Each generation at some point feels left out and doesn’t understand what the new folks are doing. Now I’m on the other side of that where YouTube stars — and I use the term loosely — can own the world.

Q: The show has been on for more than three decades. What makes Double Dare special?

A: I think initially, me. I did it from ’86 to ’94, so I think I had some staying power. I think I had a sense of humor and something the kids liked and the adults liked. At the time, Nickelodeon had done its research and found out that kids were living vicariously through their parents watching “The Price is Right” but didn’t have their own game show, so we provided that for them.

Q: Of course, you can’t discount the messiness and zaniness of some of the challenges. What is your favorite physical challenge?

A: Pies in the Pants would be my favorite. Catapulting pies as the other person on stage is wearing clown pants and they have to catch three in their pants. Kids were always being reprimanded for being messy, and what we were doing was rewarding them for that situation. They (Nickelodeon) had this sort of comedic “adults versus kids” situation, and it was cute and clever but never disrespectful.

Q: What have you enjoyed about your time hosting this show?

A: Making people happy. Putting people in a room and prizes are somewhat secondary. There’s a lot of laughing going on. And often we’ll find kids not successful with a physical challenge but they’d be throwing some sort of goo, syrup, slime at each other and didn’t care about the prizes or the money, they were just having a good time.



If you go:

Double Dare Live will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. Tickets are $30 to $50 and can be purchased at the CAPA Ticket Center, 39 E. State St., by phone at 614-469-0939 or online at www.capa.com.

For more information about Double Dare Live and upcoming tour dates, visit http://www.doubledarelivetour.com.

Follow Double Dare Live on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Double Dare Live is produced by Red Tail Productions, LLC and CB Entertainment.

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Nickelodeon Brazil Unwraps Christmas 2019 Highlights

Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) has unveiled it's Christmas programming highlights, full of festive treats!


From VCFAZ:

Nickelodeon exibe especial com episódios natalinos de suas séries

O canal de TV por assinatura Nickelodeon exibe entre os dias 13 e 24 de dezembro, sempre a partir das 15h, o especial “Contagem regressiva para o natal“.

Diariamente, o canal vai contar com a exibição de episódios natalinos de Bob Esponja, Henry Danger, Game Shakers, The Loud House, Rainbow Buterfly Unicorn Kitty, entre outros.

Confira a programação completa que vai compor a contagem regressiva para o Natal:

  1. Especial Ho Ho Holiday
  2. Game Shakers
  3. Victorious [Brilhante Victória]
  4. Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
  5. Big Time Rush
  6. Escola de Rock
  7. The Thundermans
  8. iCarly
  9. The Loud House
  10. Henry Danger
  11. Bob Esponja
  12. Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty [Gatinha Unicórnio Borboleta Arco-Íris]

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KCA Abu Dhabi 2019 | Highlight Reel | Nickelodeon Arabia

KCA Abu Dhabi 2019 | Highlight Reel | Nickelodeon Arabia


This year, for the first time ever, Nickelodeon's slimiest, wildest show came to Abu Dhabi! The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Abu Dhabi 2019 lit up the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Here are Nick's Top 8 KCA AD moments!

Make sure to catch Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Abu Dhabi 2019, airing on Nickelodeon channels globally!

اشترك الآن لمشاهدة أفضل الأحداث والمغامرات المسلية من عروضكم المفضلة مثل سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس وهنري البطل و ثاندرمان ومنزل لاود، وغيرهم الكثير! ما هي أكثر البرامج التي تودون مشاهدتها عبر القناة؟

شاركونا آرائكم من خلال التعليقات ودردشوا معنا عبر صفحتنا المجتمعية، ترقبوا الجديد لدى نيكلوديون على موقعنا الإلكتروني

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للاستمتاع بالعروض التلفزيونية الجديدة والكلاسيكية! العب بشخصياتك المفضلة من ألعاب فيديو وأجب على أسئلة الاختبار لتعرف ما إذا كنت حقًا من أكبر المعجبين بـنيكلوديون!

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Every day is the Best Day Ever in Bikini Bottom, but especially during the holidays! Celebrate Opposite Day, Employee Brotherhood Day, Leif Erikson Day, and the rest of SpongeBob’s top 10 funniest holidays!

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CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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Meagan Good Reunites w/ Cousin Skeeter Puppet! Throw Back w/ NickRewind

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Meagan Good shares behind-the-scenes stories from Cousin Skeeter (like the time she got pulled over by Shaquille O’Neal!) on this episode of Throw Back with Nickelodeon, hosted by Anthony Padilla!

Watch all your ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s Nickelodeon favorites on NickRewind, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night at 11 PM ET/PT on TeenNick USA, and anytime you want on NickSplat on VRV AND NOW ON Nick Pluto TV!

Like NickRewind on Facebook, subscribe to the NickRewind YouTube channel and follow NickRewind on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive digital content from all of your throwback favorites like Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, iCarly, Victorious, Kenan & Kel, CatDog, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, The Amanda Show, Clarissa Explains It All, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and so much more!

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The Best of Kate Godfrey 😜 Marie Kiddo & Positive Poppi Bring on the Laughs | All That

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An elf’s favorite pastime is a SNOWBALL FIGHT! So to test Sophie and Gavin’s elf skills, Matte Martinez sits atop a dunk tank to see who can hit the button and send him into an icy plunge. Who will throw the best Polar Pitch?

This competition is sure to make a splash on the second Sophie VS Gavin episode of Nick Holiday Melee!

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Learn How Food Grows w/ Josh, Blue, Mr. Salt & Mrs. Pepper! 🍊 Blue's Clues & You! | Nick Jr.

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Join Josh, Blue, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper as they learn how orange seeds grow into orange trees and how oranges are used to make orange juice! Then, join Josh in the garden as he finds an exciting new clue! Don't miss brand new episodes of Blue's Clues & You! Weekdays on Nickelodeon.

Did you hear? Blue's Clues & You! has been renewed for season two!

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Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com. Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

Watch more Nick Jr. everyday for FREE on Nick Jr. Pluto TV!

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Wayside Christmas: Tiz the season for CHRISTMAS! Everyone's favorite class get festive in this Christmas episode! Happy Holidays!

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EPISODE 14 - GOING FOR BROKE

Due to a government accounting error, the Zilla’s find themselves flat broke and with no place to live. Quincy convinces his uptight father, Earl Nesrallah, to let the Zilla’s stay in the family garage, but Rock soon has the President of the neighborhood homeowner’s association breathing down Mr. Nesrallah’s neck.

Eventually Rock learns about Mr. Nesrallah’s resentment towards him and his extravagant lifestyle – Earl was once an aspiring musician himself, but gave it up to pursue a more stable career in accounting – a choice he has questioned ever since. And to make matters worse, Mr. Nesrallah discovers that the whole accounting error that cost Rock his fortune was his fault in the first place!

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