The shows we all know and love

Alyssa Kowols and Meg Imherr

April 9, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of our favorite childhood TV shows and cartoons. From Nickelodeon to Disney channel, so many of these shows impacted us and helped us create fond memories.

DISNEY JUNIOR SHOWS:

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse:

Running for 10 years from 2006-2016, Mickey Mouse clubhouse was a favorite of many. The show reached 172 million viewers in 2016 and was available in 160 countries in 31 languages, according to Disney.

Handy Manny:

The show first aired in 2006 and the last episode aired in 2013. According to IMDb it won 8 awards and had 3 nominations, including being a nominee for the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Special Class Animated Program.

Doc Mcstuffins:

The show ran from 2012-2020, with 5 seasons and 136 episodes.

Sofia the First:

The animated series ran from 2012-2018 and according to IMDb it won 12 awards and received 24 nominations for awards.

Jake and the Neverland Pirates”

Though the 2011 show ended in 2016, the show is now available to watch through streaming on Disney Plus.

Sheriff Callie’s Wild West:

Mandy Moore voiced the main character Callie from 2014-2017.

Little Einsteins:

Best remembered for its theme song, the show ran from 2005-2009.

Special Agent Oso:

The show had 60 episodes and ran from 2009-2012.

Octonauts:

The animated series was produced by BBC and ran from 2010-2021.

Imagination Movers:

The musical show focused on the New Orleans band Imagination Movers and ran from 2007-2013.

DISNEY CHANNEL SHOWS:

KC Undercover

Jessie

Good Luck Charlie

Liv and Maddie

Dog with a Blog

Austin and Ally

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About the Contributors

Alyssa Kowols, Managing Editor

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am a senior. I am the Managing Editor of Layout and Design for the Prospector. This is my third year on staff. I enjoy taking pictures, listening to country music, and driving.

Meg Imherr, Associate Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Meg and I’m a senior. I am the Associate Editor-in-Chief and this is my second year on staff. I am also involved in track and field, golf, service club, and Knights’ Way at Prospect.