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10 TV shows from your childhood you forgot existed
Very recently, I was reminded of the show “Flight 29 Down,” a series I loved when I was younger. Honestly, I had completely forgotten about it despite the fact that it was one of the most impactful shows from my youth. Like most people, I can’t resist a good trip down memory lane. So, after a bit of research, I discovered numerous beloved but forgotten shows from my adolescence. Everyone remembers “Cyberchase,” “Dora the Explorer” or “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” but buried somewhere deep in your subconscious are the various shows that truly defined your childhood.
“Time Warp Trio”
What could possibly be better than three awkward young boys traveling through time? I do distinctly remember watching Joe, Fred and Sam explore ancient Egypt, the Old West and the Maya Empire. Truthfully a stellar show! Who would pass up this opportunity for education and entertainment?
“Unfabulous”
Long before her witchy role on AMC’s “American Horror Story,” Emma Roberts played the main character Addie Singer, a young girl struggling to fit in at junior high. The pastel outfits alone are enough to make you wish you were back in the early 2000s.
“My Life as a Teenage Robot”
Jenny, a highly advanced robot, was built to save the world. But all she wants is a normal high school life. What I remember most about this show is the insane and slightly scary episode “Raggedy Android,” in which a crazed exoskeleton takes over Jenny’s body. Although it was mildly traumatizing, this show was still one of my favorites.
“Horseland”
“Horseland” revolved around a series of kids and their talking animals. The competitions were riveting, and the fun adventures filled my little youthful heart with glee.
“The Saddle Club”
“The Saddle Club” was basically a soap opera for young girls. With back-stabbings, love triangles and a snake bite (which left a very vivid memory), this show certainly kept my 6-year-old self entertained.
“Winx Club”
This show was, without a doubt, my absolute favorite. Essentially, Bloom discovers she is a fairy and begins attending Alfea, a school for fairies. Bloom and her many friends go on several amazing adventures, many of which include magic, romance and amazing outfit changes. These girls are very much living my dream. Honestly, I might re-watch it over spring break.
“Totally Spies”
“Totally Spies” comes in at a very close second to “Winx club.” Even though I really wanted to attend a fairy boarding school, I would certainly have settled for being a badass international spy. Sam, Clover and Alex are true crime-fighting icons, and no one can convince me otherwise. Their many adventures, whether in high school or on a remote desert island, always made my day. You can catch me binge watching this show after I finish “Winx Club.”
“Flight 29 Down”
Before his “High School Musical” fame, Corbin Bleu was living it up on this child-approved version of “Lost.” Follow a bunch of students navigate life on a remote island after their plane crashes and watch as chaos ensues.
“Tutenstein”
You’ve definitely heard about King Tut, either from sixth grade social studies or perhaps art history junior year. In case you haven’t, he was one of the most inconsequential pharaohs of ancient Egypt; however, the discovery of his tomb made the young pharaoh incredibly famous. This Discovery Kids TV show follows the mummified version of Tut, along with his friend Cleo, on his journey to become a bit more humble and gain favor with the Gods.
“Liberty’s Kids”
If you can’t tell by now, I easily gravitate towards shows that feature a bit of history (whether they be cartoons from my childhood or the BBC miniseries I love watching today). This show is a fairly large contributing factor to that fact. Benjamin Franklin and four fictional confidants take viewers along through their experiences during the Revolutionary War.