Did you know that Nick at Nite was still around? Me either. However, I did realize this when I heard the network was airing episodes of Fresh Prince of Bel Air a year or so ago. When I heard this I was surprised, but just figured that it was a natural part of life. Cest la vie.
About a month ago, however, it was brought to my attention that the 90s sitcom about 6 lifelong friends, aptly named "Friends" would have it's reruns aired on Nick at Nite. Suddenly I became offended. At 22 I realize that I am not that old. I'm not a teenager and I need to deal with being called an adult instead of a kid or a college student. However, I am also not old enough that shows I grew up on are to be replayed for the next generation. Nick at Nite is rushing the natural course of life...that you hit a certain acceptable point that your childhood TV shows can be put on late night cable television.
I spent many summers when I was younger watching shows on Nick at Nite that were long before my generation. These shows included the wholesome goodness and classic comedy that never gets old like Green Acres, I Dream of Genie, Mary Tyler Moore, and of course the Brady Bunch. I am no prude, but there was something nice seeing the wholesome untainted humor that these shows had. Plus, when something sexual was brought up they used the hilariousness of the innuendo, which makes it about 10 times funnier...instead of just coming right out and making a penis joke.
Watching these older shows was also a little history lesson for me...I saw a couple have 2 separate beds, which caused me to ask my parents why. They then explained that television shows weren't allowed to show a man and a woman share a bed...regardless if they were married. This then caused me to ask why.
What are the kids who watch Friends on Nick at Nite going to ask? Why is Joey so stupid?
They could just turn on CBS and watch How I Met Your Mother, because, let's be serious...they're virtually the same show. Just replace the coffee shop with the bar and BAM.
I guess I just don't want to admit that Friends has been off the air for quite some time now and that it is an "older" show, worthy to be placed in TV retirement (Nick at Nite). Or maybe I also have to admit that the older shows from the 60s would never be considered acceptable to watch in this day and age...womp.
- Candidly Catherine
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