What was Nick on CBS?
Q: What was Nick on CBS?
A: Nick on CBS was a Saturday morning children's programming block for CBS that began on September 16, 2000. It presented programming from Nick Jr., which at the time shared common ownership with CBS under Viacom.
Q: When did it first properly air?
A: The block first properly aired in September of 2000 and was hosted by Face from Nick Jr.
Q: How did it change in 2002?
A: In September of 2002, the block was re-branded as Nick on CBS and began airing both Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. shows.
Q: Why were Nickelodeon shows removed in 2005?
A: The Nickelodeon shows were removed in 2005 to return to an exclusively-Nick Jr. block.
Q: Who provided continuity for the block?
A: Piper O'Possum provided continuity for the block.
Q: When did Viacom split into two different companies?
A: At the beginning of New Year's Eve 2005, Viacom split into two different companies, with CBS Corporation becoming its own standalone company and Nickelodeon going to new Viacom.
Q: Why didn't some popular programs appear during this era?
A: All programming during this era had to meet E/I requirements, so some of Nickelodeon's most popular programs (like SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly OddParents) did not appear because they could not meet these standards.
