Sneak Peeks Of The Brand New "Sam & Cat" Episode "#SalmonCat", Guest Starring Penny Marshall And Cindy Williams

To celebrate and promote Nick USA premiering and showing the brand new episode of the networks buddy comedy series "Sam & Cat" called "#SalmonCat", which guest stars the comedy duo Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams ("Laverne & Shirley"), who are reunited on screen in a scripted series for the first time in over 30 years, tonight (Saturday 9th November 2013) at 8pm (ET/PT), Nickelodeon has released a couple of fantastic online streaming sneak peek video clips from the all-new episode, which you can watch below here on NickALive!

In the all-new "Sam & Cat" episode "#SalmonCat", Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) and Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande) are ordered to rename their babysitting business, Sam & Cat's Super Rockin' Fun-Time Babysitting Service, because it's too similar to "Salmon Cat", a TV show from the 1970s. Sam and Cat must track down the show's two original creators (played by Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams) and resolve their three decade-long feud.

Nick's "Laverne & Shirley" reunion is part of a celebration of Multigenerational TV Legend Garry Marshall, which will also feature a brand-new "See Dad Run" episode called "See Dad See Dad Run" that will reunite star Scott Baio with "Happy Days" creator Garry Marshall in a special homecoming on their former "Happy Days" set, which will premiere Sunday, Nov. 10, at 8p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite!

In first sneak peek video clip of "#SalmonCat", from The Huffington Post, Marshall's character meets with Sam to discuss meeting with her nemesis, her former "Salmon Cat" partner (played by Williams). Watch the two bond over Cheez Whiz and a barking dog!:

In the second sneak peek preview of "#SalmonCat", which Nickelodeon USA unveiled on their official YouTube channel, Sam and Cat look on as Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams' characters fight:



Also, below is The HuffPo's original "Sam & Cat": "#SalmonCat" article, which features their exclusive sneak peek video clip (first video above):

'Laverne & Shirley' Reunion On 'Sam & Cat': Jennette McCurdy Helps Penny Marshall

Everybody ready? "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!": A "Laverne & Shirley" reunion is afoot on "Sam & Cat." Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams will guest star on the Saturday, Nov. 9 episode of the Nickelodeon series.

In the exclusive clip above, Marshall's character meets with Sam (Jennette McCurdy) to discuss meeting with her nemesis, her former "Salmon Cat" partner (played by Williams). Watch the two bond over Cheez Whiz and a barking dog.

The official description for "#SalmonCat": "Sam (McCurdy) and Cat (Ariana Grande) are ordered to rename their babysitting business because it's too similar to 'Salmon Cat,' a TV show from the ‘70s. Sam and Cat must track down the show's two original creators (played by Marshall and Williams) and resolve their three decade-long feud."

In the premiere of "See Dad Run," Scott Baio will reunite with "Happy Days" creator Garry Marshall. The official description: "David’s (Baio) TV dad Bernie (played by Garry Marshall) visits, but the reunion sours when he runs off and leaves his new baby. David must convince Bernie that being a real dad will be his best role. Marshall’s son Scott Marshall directs."

"Sam & Cat" airs Saturdays, 8 p.m. ET on Nickelodeon, "See Dad Runs" airs Sundays, 8 p.m. ET on Nick at Nite.

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Also, from the Associated Press, via the Miami Herald:

Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams together again

[In the] image [above] released by Nickelodeon shows, from left, Penny Marshall, Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande and Cindy Williams in a scene from the series "Sam & Cat." Marshall and Williams, best known from their comedy series "Laverne and Shirley," will guest star in the episode airing Saturday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. EST. NICKELODEON, LISA ROSE / AP PHOTO

LOS ANGELES -- Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams play feuding ex-TV partners on an episode of Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat," but they brush aside any comparison to their past.

The former "Laverne & Shirley" stars, who back in the day of their 1976-83 sitcom were reported to have crossed swords, said they were never enemies and remain friends despite lingering suggestions to the contrary.

"That was rumors. Any show you work on for eight years, you're gonna argue at some point," said Marshall. "Way overblown."

Williams agreed, but added a bit of detail.

"Yes, it was a bit overblown," she said. The actress added that she and Marshall have "very different personalities" with contradictory styles of working, which sometimes led to on-set clashes.

That said, Williams regularly visits Marshall's house to watch and discuss TV. There's a chill in the air, Williams said, but only because Marshall keeps her thermostat turned down and, to compensate, provides down coats and blankets for guests.

Marshall, whose big-screen directing credits include "A League of Their Own" and "Big," is busy working on a documentary about provocative ex-NBA player Dennis Rodman. But she and Williams were enticed by "Sam & Cat" creator Dan Schneider to guest star on the comedy airing at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday.

"He loved our show," Williams said. "He wanted to do a little tribute."

In the episode, Sam (Jennette McCurdy) and Cat (Ariana Grande) face having to rename their baby-sitting business because it's similar to "Salmon Cat," a faux 1970s TV show. The young women track down the show's creators (Marshall and Williams) and try to dissolve their enmity.

In another Nickelodeon reunion, "Happy Days" creator Garry Marshall (brother of Penny Marshall), makes a guest appearance on "See Dad Run" starring Scott Baio, a cast member on the 1974-84 sitcom starring Henry Winkler and Ron Howard.

The "See Dad Run" episode airs 8 p.m. EST on Sunday.

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Nick Jr. UK's The Go!Go!Go! Show To Help Switch On Westfield Stratford City's Christmas Lights With Dick and Dom On Saturday 16th November 2013

"The Go!Go!Go! Show" has announced in a series of Tweets (posts) on their official Twitter profile page, @GoGoGoShow, the very exciting news that the stars and cast of Nick Jr. UK and Ireland's popular family musical act "The Go!Go!Go! Show" will be visiting Westfield Stratford City in East London on Saturday 16th November 2013 to team up with children's television presenters Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood, also known as Dick and Dom ("Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow") to switch on Westfield Stratford City's Christmas lights with Santa Claus! As part of the special event, the stars of "The Go!Go!Go! Show", Carl, Gemma, Jade, Holly, Steve and Mr. Baffled, will be treating lucky attendees to a selection of amazing performances! The festive fun starts from 4pm onwards!:

Exciting news coming from Go!Go!Go! HQ at 6pm tonight... - Friday 8th November 2013

(1) We are delighted to be teaming back up with @dickndom to help switch on the Christmas lights at WESTFIELD - STRATFORD on Sat 16th Nov! - 8/11/2013

(2) We will also be performing a couple of our songs too! Come and help kick off the festive season from 4pm onwards! pic.twitter.com/IxAZtuO1qD - 8/11/2013

Kicking off with a 12 Days of Christmas themed procession on The Street, families will be entertained by Santa and a host of jolly friends including The Go!Go!Go! Show and Dick and Dom!

Santa's Arrival will see 12 drummers, 11 bagpipers in traditional dress, 10 Morris dancers, nine Bollywood dancers and even a partridge in a pear tree take to The Street.

With 1950s dancers, Can Can girls, balloon costumes and Swan Ballerinas, Westfield Stratford City's Christmas procession will have the whole family dancing! Be sure to keep an eye out for Santa's Elves piled with free festive giveaways like Santa hats, candy canes, sweets and balloons! The procession will run from 5pm-6pm on Saturday 16 November outside Marks & Spencer (M&S) on The Street.

With entertainment, live music, carolling and kids face-painting, Westfield Stratford City is the perfect family-friendly Christmas celebration. The magical night will finish with an amazing fireworks display!

Family activities will be taking place all day and live music will be on the stage in Chestnut Plaza from 4pm.

The event is proudly presented in association with The East Village E20, London's Newest Neighbourhood

If you can't make Santa's Parade, don't worry! Santa will soon be set up for visitors in his Christmas Grotto. Open from Friday 22nd November 2013, advanced tickets can be purchased online, with 35p from each sale going to Westfield's charity partner, Save the Children.

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James Maslow Hints Exciting "Big Time Rush" News Will Be Announced Today

Nickelodeon Star James Maslow, who portrays James Diamond in Nick's hit musical comedy series "Big Time Rush", has hinted in a Tweet (post) on his official Twitter profile page, @JamesMaslow, that Big Time Rush may announce some exciting BTR news today (Friday 8th November 2013)!:

Might be some cool BTR news today! I'll let u know. ;)

What do you think the exciting Big Time Rush news will be? Suggestions on Twitter include that the news could be a brand new special BTR TV movie, new music (album/single), a all-new tour, more brand new episodes (Season 5), and that Big Time Rush could be performing at a upcoming awards show! Let NickALive! know what you hope the exciting Big Time News is on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, on Instagram, and/or Facebook!

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Nickelodeon UK Acquires Rights To Live Action/CG-Animated Series "Mia and Me"

World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following article that the Italian animation studio Rainbow S.r.l. ("Winx Club", "Huntik: Secrets & Seekers") has licensed the popular live action/CGI animated fantasy television series "Mia and Me" to Nickelodeon UK for broadcast on Nickelodeon U.K. and Ireland!

"Mia and Me" follows the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who leads a double life in a magical land filled with unicorns. The story begins when a girl named Mia, whose parent's tragically died when she was young, goes to a boarding school in Italy. Mia's aunt gives Mia a game that her father, a successful game maker, made before he died. Through the game, Mia finds herself hurled into the wondrous world of Centopia, full of elves, unicorns, pans and dragons. But the once idyllic kingdom is in danger. Evil Queen Panthea seeks to capture the unicorns and harness their power to keep her self young. The valiant elves, led by Prince Mo and daring warrior Yuko, plus Pan Phuddle, fight to stop her. Thanks to her unique ability to communicate with unicorns, Mia must safeguard the golden-horned Onchao. As Mia bounces between trying to fit in at her new school and her life as a fairytale elf, she becomes the key to saving Centopia.

The show, which combines animation and live action, is co-produced by Lucky Punch and m4e. It has aired in more than 80 territories around the globe, including on Nickelodeon South East Asia (on Nickelodeon Philippines, Nickelodeon Singapore and Nickelodeon Malaysia) and on Nickelodeon Benelux (comprising of Nickelodeon Belgium (België), Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland), and Luxembourg).

"U.K. audiences are in for a treat as Mia and me is a wonderful show that mixes very high production values with funny, exciting and original scripts," said Luana Perrero, the TV sales manager for Rainbow Group. "This winning combination has already led to huge worldwide popularity and with such a high-profile broadcasting partner as Nickelodeon on board I'm sure this success will be replicated in the U.K."

Tim Patterson, the VP and director of programming for Nickelodeon UK, added: "Mia and me is such a bright series, and will really complement our roster of vibrant new shows."

It is expected that Nick UK & Eire will debut the brand new show "Mia and Me" during Spring 2014.

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Flair Reveals New "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Marketing Campaign Called "What's Under the Shell"

ToyNews, a monthly trade magazine for the toy business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK news in the following article that the UK toy company GP Flair has revealed details of their new marketing push for its "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" toy line - entitled "What's Under the Shell"!

Kicking off this month (November 2013), the national campaign will include television advertising, alongside PR and experiential activity.

The campaign will be underpinned by a dedicated website, which will host product information on the TMNT toy range and featuring video content. Branded "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" postcards, each with a unique code, will be distributed in key boys' press, as well as via retailers including smaller independents and nationwide, and will guide children to the site for the chance to redeem prizes, which includes the chance to win a special visit from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their ultimate fighting machine, The Shellraiser, to their school and Flair's #NickTurtles play-sets and figures!

A tour will begin in London on Saturday 9th November 2013, with the mutant Heroes in a Half-Shell visiting toy shops including Smyths, The Entertainer and Toys R Us. The tour will then travel to the North of England on Saturday 16th November 2013 and to Dublin on Saturday 23rd November 2013.

Nickelodeon UK has also announced that the networks animation channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, will premiere and show the special two-part season one finale episode of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series, titled "Showdown", in November 2013. British and Irish Shellheads can watch part one of the epic season finale on Saturday 9th November at 9:30am and part two on Saturday 16th November at 9:30am on Nicktoons. Nickelodeon UK have also announced that Nicktoons will launch season two of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in the UK during January 2014:

Flair reveals new marketing blitz for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

'What's Under the Shell' campaign kicks off this month and includes TV, PR and experiential activity.

GP Flair has revealed details of a new marketing push for its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line - entitled 'What's Under the Shell'.

Kicking off this month, the campaign will include TV advertising, alongside PR and experiential activity.

It will be underpinned by a dedicated website, hosting product information on the toy range and featuring video content. Branded postcards, each with a unique code, will drive kids to the site for the chance to redeem prizes - these include the chance to win a visit from the Turtles and the Shellraiser vehicle to their school and Flair's play-sets and figures.

The postcards will be distributed in key boys' press, as well as via retailers including smaller independents and nationwide.

A tour will begin in London on November 9th, with the Turtles visiting retailers including Smyths, The Entertainer and Toys R Us. The tour will then travel to the North of England on November 16th and to Dublin on November 23rd.

"With Christmas right around the corner, now is the perfect time to unleash the Turtles across the country and kick off our 'What's Under the Shell' campaign," said Mercedes Perez Munoz, product manager at GP Flair. "The experiential elements will heighten brand awareness and encourage hype through social media and the postcard mechanic will generate word of mouth and drive consumers online to engage with the brand.

"With such a great prize on offer, we hope that everyone will be racing to check if they have a winning code."

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