People only just realising what Nickelodeon actually means after 47 years It has been broadcasting since the 1970s – but some Nickelodeon fans are only just learning what the TV channel's name actually means.
Nickelodeons were the first type of indoor exhibition spaces dedicated to showing motion pictures and took their name from the admission cost (five cents, or a nickel) and the ancient Greek word 'odeion', which refers to a roofed-over theatre.".
The channel's concept was created by educator Dr Vivian Horner, who dreamed up Nickelodeon's first series, Pinwheel – which first aired on December 1, 1977.
While Nickelodeon is now synonymous with the children's TV show, its name actually has origins associated with the theatre.
Throughout the years, its most popular shows have included All That, Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, The Amanda Show, Kenan and Kel, Clarissa Explains It all, Drake and Josh, Doug, and iCarly.
