| Nick Rocks | |
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| Also known as | Nick Rocks: Video to Go |
| Presented by | "Joe from Chicago" |
| Theme music composer | Edd Kalehoff |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Producer | Andy Bamberger |
| Editor | Charles Weissman |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nickelodeon |
| Release | 1984 – 1989 |
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Nick Rocks: Video to Go, usually shortened to Nick Rocks, is a music video television series that aired on American cable channel Nickelodeon from 1984 to 1989. It features pop and rock music videos over a 30-minute timeframe, presented in a countdown format. The show was typically hosted by a man identified on-air as "Joe from Chicago". Most episodes feature Joe traveling to various locations to hear viewers request specific music videos. Several guest hosts were featured over the program's run, such as The Monkees and They Might Be Giants.
Music videos played on the show were decided using request letters sent in by viewers. In 1987, five to six thousand requests were received weekly.[1] Many musical guests on Nick Rocks were also seen on Nickelodeon sister channel MTV at the time; according to Nickelodeon president Geraldine Laybourne, MTV executives assisted in finding talent for the program.[2]
- ^ Vare, Ethlie Ann (December 13, 1987). "What do kids watch?". Index-Journal. Greenwood, South Carolina.
- ^ Brennan, Patricia (September 25, 1988). "The kids' channel that 'Double Dares' to be different". The Washington Post. Nash Holdings LLC.