Double Dare’s Philly origins | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/28/2026 | WHYY
Get ready to go for a trip down green-slime memory lane. The iconic Nickelodeon show Double Dare is celebrating its 40th anniversary and we’re unpacking its unique ties to Philadelphia, as the show was originally produced right here at WHYY.Host Marc Summers will be with us live in-studio to relive the memories, as will Double Dare sidekick John Harvey, whose “Harvey in the Morning” radio show was a staple in Philly in the 80s and 90s.
Guests:
– Marc Summers, TV personality and host of the original Double Dare
– John Harvey, TV and radio personality and announcer of Double Dare
Note: The Double Dare segment starts around the 11:00 minute mark.
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From Northeast Times:
Double Dare marks 40 years with return to its Philly roots
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| Photo: State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) |
The iconic Nickelodeon game show Double Dare is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and the celebration is coming back to where it all started: Philadelphia.
Host Marc Summers and original announcer John Harvey appeared live in studio on WHYY’s Studio 2 program on July 28 to revisit the show’s deep ties to the city. Double Dare was originally produced at WHYY, the public media station headquartered in Philadelphia, giving the green-slime-soaked game show a local pedigree that many viewers may not realize.
Summers, the TV personality who hosted the original Double Dare, helped turn the show into one of Nickelodeon’s signature programs. Harvey served as the show’s announcer and went on to become a familiar voice across Philadelphia radio. His “Harvey in the Morning” radio show was a staple in the city during the 1980s and 1990s.
The Studio 2 episode ran nearly 52 minutes, giving both Summers and Harvey room to revisit memories from the show’s early days and its connection to the Philadelphia media scene. For Northeast Philadelphia residents who grew up watching the messy physical challenges and trivia rounds, the anniversary is a reminder that one of kids’ television’s biggest hits got its start just down Broad Street.
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