Throughout Noggin's run as a cable channel, a few original series were made specifically for the channel. The original series differed from the rest of Noggin's lineup, because most other shows were just reruns from Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop or other companies archives.
This page is a list of the original series and some acquired archive shows that are made as originals for either America or United Kingdom only (all having Noggin LLC as owner), including the years the originals aired on Noggin (counting reruns).
Daytime block[]
Original series[]
Image | Show | Aired (including reruns) |
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Phred on Your Head Show | June 6, 1999-2004 | |
A variety show that was Noggin's first flagship series. It featured an animated character named Phred, alongside a different live-action co-host in each episode. | ||
The Whooton Observer | 1999-2002 | |
A short-form series that was originally pitched to Noggin as a half-hour pilot. It is about a nature-loving girl named Franny who delivers newspapers. | ||
A Walk in Your Shoes | October 25, 1999-December 4, 2005 | |
Originally a short-form series, this is an educational show where two people switch lives in each episode. It aired during both the daytime block and The N. | ||
Oobi | 2000-2009[note 1] | |
Also originally a short-form series, this is a show about a group of bare-hand puppets exploring the world. | ||
Me in a Box | 2000-2002 | |
A series of short-form documentaries where kids display their artwork and objects that represent themselves. It was shown during commercial breaks. | ||
Citizen Phoebe | 2000-2001 | |
An interactive short-form series about a kid who wants to run for U.S. president. It was shown during commercial breaks, and exclusive webisodes were made for Noggin.com. | ||
Big Kids | January 29, 2001-January 25, 2004 | |
A comedy-drama about two children whose parents are placed under a spell that makes them act like "big kids." Co-produced by Noggin and the BBC. | ||
On the Team | January 30, 2001-December 21, 2003 | |
A 13-part documentary about a kids' baseball team. | ||
The URL with Phred Show | July 28, 2001-December 14, 2003 | |
A spin-off of Phred on Your Head that features user-submitted art and clips from Noggin's website. It starred new characters who originated in Noggin's web games. | ||
Sponk! | September 10, 2001-November 30, 2003 | |
A game show about improvised comedy. After its original run ended, reruns aired on Noggin during The N block. Made by both Noggin LLC and Sesame Workshop. | ||
Play With Me Sesame | April 1, 2002-September 2, 2007 | |
Noggin's first half-hour show for preschoolers, a spin-off of Sesame Street with new interactive segments. The animated portions of the show were made by Nick Digital. | ||
Jack's Big Music Show | 2005-2009[note 1] | |
A show for preschoolers about a music-playing puppet named Jack. The show features a selection of music videos in each episode. | ||
The Upside Down Show | 2006-2009[note 1] | |
A surreal kids' comedy about two brothers who live in an apartment with many strange rooms. Made by both Noggin LLC and Sesame Workshop. |
Reruns as originals for the US/UK only[]
These are acquired archive shows which were not originally made or owned by Noggin, that were made as originals for the US and UK countries only, mainly if Noggin was their archive/international broadcaster in those countries.
For the full list with Noggin's other acquired archive series not made as originals at all, see here.
Maisy | 2001-2007 | |
Owned by NBCUniversal, and also shown on Nickelodeon. | ||
Miffy | 2003-2007 | |
Owned by Big Tent Entertainment. | ||
Tweenies | 2003-2006 | |
Owned by the BBC. | ||
Connie the Cow | 2003-2007 | |
Owned by Neptuno Films, and originally made in Spain as Connie la vaquita. | ||
Pinky Dinky Doo | 2006-2009 | |
Pinky is a girl who has a wild imagination and loves to make up tall tales. |
The N block[]
The Noggin channel included a nighttime programming block for teens, called The N (standing for Noggin), from 2002 until 2007. A few original shows were made by Noggin for the block. All of Noggin and The N's shows, regardless of the target audience, were produced and owned by Noggin LLC.
Image | Show | Aired (including reruns) |
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A Walk in Your Shoes | April 1, 2002-December 4, 2005 | |
After two seasons on Noggin's daytime block, the third season of A Walk in Your Shoes only aired during The N. | ||
Out There | May 23, 2003-January 21, 2004 | |
A comedy-drama about a high school boy from Connecticut, Reilly, who moves from America to Australia. Made by both Noggin LLC and Sesame Workshop. | ||
LOL with The N | May 30-June 20, 2003 | |
A stand-up comedy show, hosted by Mike Birbiglia and starring a group of teens who want to become professional comedians. | ||
Girls v. Boys | August 8, 2003-January 7, 2007 | |
A competition series where groups of boys and girls face off in different challenges. Produced by the same team behind A Walk in Your Shoes. | ||
O'Grady | July 30, 2004-September 23, 2007 | |
An animated comedy about the town of O'Grady, which is plagued by a strange force called "The Weirdness." | ||
Miracle's Boys | 2005-2006 | |
A six-part mini-series, partially directed by Spike Lee, about three teenage brothers who grow up without parents in Harlem, New York. | ||
South of Nowhere | November 4, 2005-December 14, 2007 | |
A coming-of-age drama about three teen siblings dealing with a move from suburban Ohio to hectic, fast-paced Los Angeles. | ||
What Goes On | 2007 (planned) | |
An ensemble drama about five teens living on the same block of a small town. 10 episodes were fully produced by Noggin LLC, but they never aired on TV. |
Gallery[]
Noggin Original[]
The N Original[]
Noggin also created special ending cards for the shows that it created for its The N block. Note that Noggin LLC is the owner of The N's shows, and that the copyright bylines are usually identical to the Noggin Original cards.
Notes[]
- A few non-original shows (such as acquired shows and archival shows) were given a "Noggin Originals" ending card, mainly if Noggin was the main broadcaster for the show in America. These aren't actually original series, since they were not made specially for Noggin and aren't owned by Noggin LLC when originally made themselves, just for the US/UK.
- Maisy is one of these, but did not to have the Noggin Original logo at the end after airings on the channel, making this the only acquired archive show from the channel not to do that.
- You will see how this show was made as an original the US just by looking in the copyright on the back covers of the DVDs Good Morning Maisy Goodnight Maisy and Play Time Maisy mentioning Noggin LLC in it.
- Maisy is one of these, but did not to have the Noggin Original logo at the end after airings on the channel, making this the only acquired archive show from the channel not to do that.