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hayleybunny1222 · 1 year

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These are some of my favorite childhood shows that I used to watch as a kid.

#the backyardigans #spongebob squarepants #wonder pets #oswald #maggie and the ferocious beast #little bill #little bear #wow! wow! wubbzy!#max and ruby #oobi #ni hao kai-lan #dora the explorer #long post #nostalgia #2000's kid #i especially loved wow! wow! wubbzy!#i miss that show so so so much

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cinemajunkie70 · 7 months

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Tonight I was able to see Boogie Nights again on the big screen since it first opened in theaters… and in 70mm!!!

#boogie nights #pta #paul thomas anderson #1997 #burt reynolds #jack horner #roller girl #heather graham #mark wahlberg #dirk diggler #Eddie adams #little bill #william h macy #film #philip baker hall

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cartooongasm · 9 months

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#little bill #meme #memes #cartoon memes #cartoons #cartoongasm

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mommy-mortis · 2 months

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#little bill #Caillou #I ain't trying to say nothing but personally I do think that little Bill would wipe the motherfucking floor with Caillou any day of the week #But I am a little weary because Caillou seems to have his parents shook for some reason and I don't know why

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crashbox1999 · 2 years

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nick jr babies

#mine #web #nick jr #web nostalgia #movies and tv #browser games #nostalgia #nostalgiacore #nickelodeon nostalgia #blues clues #little bill #dora the explorer #oswald #kidcore #toywave

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supernightboy08 · 1 year

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My Childhood Cartoons:

1. Backyardagians (2004-2013)

2. Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends (1984–2020)

3. Little Bill (1999-2004)

4. Team Umizoomi (2010-2015)

5. Bubble Guppies (2011-Present)

6. Super WHY! (2007-2015)

7. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006-2016)

8. Jake And The Neverland Pirates (2011-2016)

9. Little Einsteins (2005-2010)

#the backyardigans #Thomas the tank engine #my childhood #childhood #little bill #team umizoomi #bubble guppies #super why #mickey mouse clubhouse #jake and the neverland pirates #little einsteins #cartoons #screencap

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kaoticfindz · 1 year

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#nickelodeon #nick jr #clock #little bill #dora the explorer #dora #blue clues #oswald #kidcore #found images #kidwave #web finds #cute #nostalgia #nostalgiacore #nostalgiawave

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bluesucanuse · 7 months

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BLUES: SONGS OF THE DAY

THE ARTIST IS: LITTLE BILL

THE SONG IS: "3:00 IN THE MORNING"

#LITTLE BILL #THE BLUES NOTES #3:00 IN THE MORNING

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tumblydovereviews · 4 months

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Little Bill: Nick Jr's Worst Best Show

The name of disgraced comedian Bill Cosby has, for the most part, been wiped out of existence. The Cosby Show, once a cult classic, is barely mentioned to this day. Fat Albert's movie was both a commercial and critical disappointment. Cosby himself has faded into obscurity, his last media stunt taking place in 2021, when he was released from prison. But perhaps the most forgotten about Bill Cosby creation would have to be the 1999 Little Bill preschool series and, to an extent, the franchise as a whole.

Contrary to popular belief, Willam Glover Jr's adventures did not originally start animated. Instead, Little Bill originated as a series of books meant for children slightly over the show's target audience of preschoolers. The books, written by Cosby himself, focused on a then-older Little Bill navigating everyday childhood experiences such as going to the hospital, dealing with bullies, and even grief. The series received critical acclaim from critics for the nuanced and lack of sugar coating when explaining to children these tough topics. Karen MacPherson says it best- the Little Bill books were, simply, "candid."

In 1997, it was announced that Nickelodeon would be developing the Little Bill books into three separate specials. These plans were later expanded to a full-fledged series, focusing on a now preschool-aged Little Bill exploring life in the same way he did in book form. And finally, after little over a year of anticipation from both production and fans, Little Bill officially made its broadcast debut on November 28th, 1999.

Little Bill ran for two seasons and fifty-two episodes. It received an uproar of positive praise, was nominated and awarded with both Emmy and Peabody awards during the show's five-year run, and managed to live on through reruns for almost a decade, airing on CBS, Noggin, and Nick Jr throughout its time on television.

However, in 2014, after allegations of Bill Cosby sexually assaulting dozens of women during his peak in fame surfaced, all of Little Bill's acclaim suddenly accumulated towards nothing. The preschool series was pulled off the air. Little Bill books were removed off of library shelves. To this day, the series is still unable to stream on Paramount Plus, only being available through digital purchases and old recordings. Little Bill has practically disappeared, all for good reason.

The problem with celebrity preschool shows not aging well has not ended, unfortunately. Little Ellen, a show based off comedian and former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, was cancelled and removed from HBO Max as a tax write-off, the show's third season never seeing the light of day. The popular British children's show Tweenies was pulled off the air for a considerable amount of time after an episode featured a parody of sexual predator game show host Jimmy Saville.

However, after actually taking a moment to sit down and watch Little Bill specifically, I can't help but find it sad how such an amazing show for kids can suddenly wither because the show's creator was a shitty guy. Yes, Bill Cosby's actions were absolutely unacceptable and he fully deserves his career's falling. Separating the art from the artist is very hard when one realizes that Little Bill himself was based off the lives of Bill and his deceased son Ennis.

At the same time, in an alternate universe where Bill Cosby was never involved with the series whatsoever, I feel as if Little Bill's impact would be much more appreciated to this day.

The series contained some of the best representation I personally have seen in a preschool series produced in its time. Bill himself was a black boy, not smarter or wittier than he had to be. The adultification of children, especially Black ones, has become such an issue in today's society and it is refreshing to finally see a series that doesn't make Bill more mature than he needs to be. The show's cast spotlighted people of all races, from Black to Latino to Asian and White and even had a recurring character with cerebral palsy. Each character is carefully crafted with depth.

Little Bill never failed to 'keep it real." Bill himself is no saint and frequently makes mistakes and/or displays bratty behavior typical of a five year old. In fact, Little Bill's habit of messing up has caused him to earn the 'affectionate' title of "Black Caillou." While the nickname is funny, I, however, have to disagree with this notion in the grand scheme of things.

The problem with Caillou wasn't completely his bad behavior- Caillou's main issue is the show's lack of actual 'characters.' Caillou and the people that populate his world contain little to no personality. Caillou is just "the toddler." Rosie is just "the annoying little sister." Mommy and Daddy are "the parents," and Leo and Clementine are "the friends." Caillou doesn't have any defining traits that may cause the viewer to tolerate him more than they do.

Contrast that with Little Bill, where each character has their own distinct traits and profile. Little Bill is imaginative and isn't always the biggest fan of change and new experiences get him nervous. As the youngest of three he occasionally feels left out and ignored, trying to channel a leadership like role into his play so he can feel fulfilled. Not only does this hand-crafted personality reside with Bill but his friends and family as well. The characters, world, and stories of Little Bill are beyond the limitations of a stereotype- they are detailed and delicate.

The reason Little Bill is one of, if not Nick Jr.'s best show also happens to be the reason that it is Nick Jr's worst show. Little Bill was cared for. From the creative art style to the stellar voice acting to the research done in forming good examples of representation, a vast amount of real, tangible effort was put into making Bill an amazing show. At the same time, the very hands that formed Little Bill into what the show is today also happened to be the hands of a sexual predator, a horrible man who committed the most awful of acts.

Willam Glover's reputation may have bene tainted at the hands of his creator, but the show that he starred in has never gotten old for me.

#little bill #nickelodeon #nick jr #bill cosby #tumblydovereviews #kids shows #preschool #preschool shows #noggin #essay

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generation-fucked-nostalgia · 2 years

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