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Rugrats (1991)

Focuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. Adults in the series are almost always unaware of what the children are up to; however, this only provides more room for the babies to explore and discover their surroundings.

Created byArlene Klasky, Paul Germain, Gábor Csupó

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    The Wild Thornberrys

    Same creator

    1998 · 23 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Kids

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    Travel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan, flash floods in Siberia, Egyptian burial chambers, a runaway hot air balloon, a rock slide on the Karakoram Highway and more!

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Klasky-Csupo
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    Duckman

    Shared cast

    1994 · 22 min · Animation · Comedy

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    Together with Cornfed, his portly, porcine partner in crime solving, this defective detective amazingly manages to solve crimes and be a single parent to his hilariously dysfunctional sons at the same time.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a principal cast member
    • a closely matched era
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    Recess

    Same creator

    1997 · Animation · Comedy · Kids

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    Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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  4. 07

    As Told by Ginger

    Shared cast

    2000 · 24 min · Animation · Comedy · Family · Kids

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    As Told by Ginger focuses on middle schooler Ginger Foutley who, with her friends, tries to become more than a social geek.

    Why it connects

    • several principal cast members
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Klasky-Csupo
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    The Simpsons

    Genre overlap

    1989 · Animation · Comedy

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    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
    • similar audience response
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    The Backyardigans

    Same network

    2004 · 25 min · Animation · Kids

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    Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared network: Nickelodeon Animation Studio
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    The Wiggles

    Strong story similarity

    1998 · 22 min · Family · Kids

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    A show geared for babies up to older toddlers. This show is full of music, teaching kids songs and easy dances.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
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