Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
For many children of the 1990s, a character called Stick Stickly was a beloved part of watching television. As the host of Nickelodeon’s Nick in the Afternoon, Stick Stickly kept viewers on their toes with his goofy antics, unpredictable programming, and kid-crafted content like U-Pick, Stump Stick, and Straight from U. And while he was short-lived, Stick had a lasting impact on his young viewers. So anywho, simmerdown, and join me as I delve into the history of Stick Stickly.
Sources:
“Nickelodeon Dares Disney in its Own Back Yard,” Walt Belcher, The Tampa Tribune, Jun 3, 1990
“It’s Slime Time,” Mark Albright, Tampa Bay Times, Apr 4, 1993
“Hard Work Leads to Dream Job on TV,” Wes Platt, Tampa Bay Times, Nov 27, 1994
“Creative Leader Guides Nickelodeon to Success,” Lisa Genasci, AP via Portland Press Herald, Oct 15, 1995
“Simmerdown! It’s Stick Sticky,” Ooze News, Jan/Feb 1996
“Kraft and Nick Strike Two-Year Mega Promo Pact,” Brandweek, Mar 11, 1996
“All Together Now,” The Star Ledger, Mar 15, 1996
“Nickelodeon Brings Back Weekday Block of Shows,” Jennifer Mangan, Chicago Tribune, Jul 8, 1996
“Sweepstakes Prize is TV Appearance.” The News Journal, Aug 16, 1996
“12-Year-Old Wins Afternoon of Fame,” Joe Warminsky, Potomac News, Dec 19, 1996
“And Now, a Few Words from Host Stick Stickly,” Joe Warminsky, Potomac News, Dec 19, 1996
“Hey Dude and The Return of Stick Stickly Take TeenNick's "The '90s Are All That" Into Prime-Time,” PR Newswire US, Oct 5, 2011
“Stick Stickly,” Nick Relics, Squidetor, May 22, 2017
“Stick Stickly,” Nickipedia
“Nickelodeon’s Stick Stickly,” Lyon Puppets, lyonpuppets.com/stick.html
Interview with Rick Lyon, Dec 10, 2024
For many children of the 1990s, a character called Stick Stickly was a beloved part of watching television. As the host of Nickelodeon’s Nick in the Afternoon, Stick Stickly kept viewers on their toes with his goofy antics, unpredictable programming, and kid-crafted content like U-Pick, Stump Stick, and Straight from U. And while he was short-lived, Stick had a lasting impact on his young viewers. So anywho, simmerdown, and join me as I delve into the history of Stick Stickly.
Sources:
“Nickelodeon Dares Disney in its Own Back Yard,” Walt Belcher, The Tampa Tribune, Jun 3, 1990
“It’s Slime Time,” Mark Albright, Tampa Bay Times, Apr 4, 1993
“Hard Work Leads to Dream Job on TV,” Wes Platt, Tampa Bay Times, Nov 27, 1994
“Creative Leader Guides Nickelodeon to Success,” Lisa Genasci, AP via Portland Press Herald, Oct 15, 1995
“Simmerdown! It’s Stick Sticky,” Ooze News, Jan/Feb 1996
“Kraft and Nick Strike Two-Year Mega Promo Pact,” Brandweek, Mar 11, 1996
“All Together Now,” The Star Ledger, Mar 15, 1996
“Nickelodeon Brings Back Weekday Block of Shows,” Jennifer Mangan, Chicago Tribune, Jul 8, 1996
“Sweepstakes Prize is TV Appearance.” The News Journal, Aug 16, 1996
“12-Year-Old Wins Afternoon of Fame,” Joe Warminsky, Potomac News, Dec 19, 1996
“And Now, a Few Words from Host Stick Stickly,” Joe Warminsky, Potomac News, Dec 19, 1996
“Hey Dude and The Return of Stick Stickly Take TeenNick's "The '90s Are All That" Into Prime-Time,” PR Newswire US, Oct 5, 2011
“Stick Stickly,” Nick Relics, Squidetor, May 22, 2017
“Stick Stickly,” Nickipedia
“Nickelodeon’s Stick Stickly,” Lyon Puppets, lyonpuppets.com/stick.html
Interview with Rick Lyon, Dec 10, 2024
