It’s easy to forget how vast Nickelodeon’s catalog is, and how much they dominated in years past when it came to unique and lovable characters.
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That rich history includes the trio of Rocko, Heffer Wolfe, and Filburt, and the fan favorites will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with a one-hour original special. Rocko’s Modern Life creator Joe Murray is back at the helm for the special as well, and couldn’t be happier about returning to his creations.
“I’m very happy to be rejoining Rocko and my friends from O-Town again,” said creator and executive producer Joe Murray. “What I have found by bringing these characters back is that it’s not so much about nostalgia, but a sense that they still feel relevant and fresh to me, and after twenty years, they can’t wait to comment on modern life in the 21st century. They still have a lot to say.”
Rocko’s Modern Life aired on the popular network from 1993 to 1996, and even though it’s been awhile since it was on the air, the popularity of the character has endured, both via fans and internally at Nickelodeon.
“Following our news about Hey Arnold! and Legends of the Hidden Temple, greenlighting a Rocko’s Modern Life TV special is another strong example of how we are bringing our library content back for both new audiences and the generation that grew up on them in the ’90s,” said Chris Viscardi, SVP, Content Development, Nickelodeon Franchise Properties. “It’s a testament to the strength and appeal of these characters that so many people have loved Nick animation for these last 25 years, and we are excited to bring them back for new stories and adventures.”
As of now the special has no release date or cast attached, but the studio plans on updating fans soon. In the meantime, you can view some additional art from the project in the gallery.
