Roundhouse (TV series) explained
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 4 |
| Num Episodes: | 52 |
| Runtime: | 22–24 minutes |
| Company: | Rebel Entertainment |
Roundhouse is an American comedy-variety television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 1992 through 1994.[1] The series was recorded before a live audience on a minimal set and incorporated sketch comedy, dance sequences, and musical performances.[2]
Background
Roundhouse debuted as a part of the original SNICK lineup on Nickelodeon in 1992 and continued airing on the network through the end of 1995.[3]
Each episode revolved around the Anyfamily and their problems in daily life. The half-hour show, taped in front of a visible live audience, was broken up into sketches, dance sequences, and musical performances by both cast members and the house band. After everything is resolved story-wise, a cast member (or everyone in the final episode) would yell the words "Reprise the Theme Song and Roll the Credits"; the cast then sang the opening theme a cappella and closed the show with a dance number.
Cast
- Bryan Anthony (Season 4)
- Alfred Carr Jr.
- Jennifer Cihi (Season 3)
- John Crane
- Mark David
- Shawn Daywalt
- Ivan Dudynsky
- Micki Duran
- Amy Ehrlich (Season 3)
- Seymour Willis Green
- Crystal Lewis (Season 1)
- Dominic Lucero (Seasons 1 and 3)
- Shawn Muñoz (Season 3)
- David Nicoll (Season 4)
- Natalie Nucci
- Natasha Pearce (Season 4)
- Julene Renee-Preciado (as "Julene Renee")
- David Sidoni
- Lisa Vale (Seasons 2 and 4)
Roundhouse band
- Jack Kelly – drums
- John Pena – bass guitar
- James Raymond – keyboards
- Marty Walsh – guitar
- Will MacGregor – bass guitar (season 3)
- Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums (season 4)
Episodes
Season 1 (1992–93)
- You Can’t Fire Your Family
- New Kid in Town
- Last One Picked
- School Daze
- First Date
- Crushes/Idealism
- TV on Trial
- Meat Market
- The Clock Strikes Back
- Conflict
- Lifestyles
- The School Play
- What If?
Season 2 (1993)
- The Game of Popularity
- Environment
- Pets
- Step Family Feud
- In Trouble
- Independence
- Fears
- Best Friends
- And Baby Makes Three
- Summertime Blues
- Technobabble
Season 3 (1993–94)
- Happy Holidays
- Women vs. Men
- Gang Violence
- Jealousy
- Talent
- Rock Stars
- Greed
- Prejudice
- Generation Gap
- Puberty
- Privacy
- Self-Esteem
- The Joke's on You
- Running Away
- Lies
Season 4 (1994)
- The Big Quake
- Summer Camp
- Change
- Nobody's Perfect (Live Episode)
- Dropout
- The History of the Anyfamily - Part I
- The History of the Anyfamily - Part II
- Justice
- Superstitions
- Stress and Success
- Obsession
- War & Peace
- Endings
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Recipient |
|---|
| 1993 | Won[4] | | Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show | Cast |
| 1994 | Nominated [5] | Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Cable or Off Primetime Series | Cast |
| 1993 | Won[6] | | Original Song ("I Can Dream") | Benny Hester and Buddy Sheffield |
| 1995 | Nominated | Original Song ("Second Chance") | Eric Hester |
| 1994 | Won[7] | Ollie Award | Excellence in Television Programming for America's Children - American Center for Children's Television
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Home media
To date, two episodes have been released on VHS.
| Episode | VHS Title |
|---|
| "New Kid In Town" | SNICK: Volume 1: Nick SNICKS Friendship |
| "You Can't Fire Your Family" | SNICK: Volume 2: Nick SNICKS The Family | |
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Reprise the theme song, roll the credits, and for the love of God, revive Roundhouse! - VIDEO . The Huffington Post . April 15, 2009 . https://archive.today/20130204215846/http://www.aoltv.com/2009/04/15/reprise-the-theme-song-roll-the-credits-and-for-the-love-of-go/ . 2013-02-04 . dead.
- Web site: Glazer . Eliot . 2024-03-12 . Justice for Roundhouse! . 2024-04-04 . Vulture . en.
- Web site: Klickstein . Mathew . 2012-04-30 . Down at the 'Roundhouse' . 2024-04-04 . Vulture . en.
- Web site: Fourteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110217002739/http://www.youngartistawards.org/pastnoms14.htm . 2011-02-17 . April 4, 2024 . YoungArtistAwards.org.
- Web site: Fifteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110403132553/http://www.youngartistawards.org/pastnoms15.htm . 2011-04-03 . April 4, 2024 . YoungArtistAwards.org.
- Web site: Weinstein . Steve . 1993-12-18 . 'Roundhouse' Stands Out as a 'Laugh-In' for Kids : Television: The Nickelodeon show has won cable ACE awards and accolades from its fans but has not been a big ratings success. . 2024-04-04 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
- Web site: 1993-11-20 . Where's the Best in Kids' TV? Try Cable . 2024-04-04 . Greensboro News and Record . en.
