What if Nickelodeon was founded in 1937?

In reality, we know Nickelodeon was founded on December 1, 1977.

But in this AU idea what if Nickelodeon was founded on December 1, 1937; not a cable, but a company?

Changes

 * Nickelodeon will be founded as a production, rather than a cable.
 * Nickelodeon will be known as Nickolas Laniel Studio (1937-1965) and Nickel Studios (1965-1979) before the studio is renamed Nickelodeon Productions (1979-present)
 * it will have it's founder named Nickolas Laniel (a made-up person)
 * Before it is bought by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment in 1978, Nickelodeon will be one of the most independent animation studios in Hollywood, along with Hanna-Barbera, Rankin-Bass, Walt Disney Studios (before it became a major studio in the early 1980s) and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.
 * Nickelodeon would've made deals with the Gaumont Film Company (1937-1952), United Artists (1952-1957), and American International Pictures (1957-1967) before Nickelodeon decided to distribute their cartoons until 1978 were they decided to stop making cartoons for cinemas since Nickelodeon started television cartoons in 1958.
 * in the 1970s, Nickelodeon entered an International distribution deal with CIC, along with Universal, Paramount, MGM, and Warner Brothers.
 * My Life as a Teenage Robot would’ve been longest-running show.
 * Bloatincaid X (based on Bloatiolu X, Tom Cat from Tom and Jerry and Nikeytale’s Kendy) and Denozzie Kappa (based on Fozzie Bear, Jerry Mouse from Tom and Jerry and Nikeytale’s D.J) would appear in the series as XJ-9’s butt monkeys and annoying neighbors, silmar to Fluffy and Uranus from Duckman.
 * Season 3 would air on Nickelodeon instead of Nicktoons Network.
 * Season 3 (2005-2006)
 * Season 4 (2006-2007)
 * Season 5 (2007-2008)
 * Season 6 (2008-2009)
 * Season 7 (2009-2010)
 * Season 8 (2010-2011)
 * Season 9 (2011-2012)
 * Season 10 (2012-2013)
 * Season 11 (2013-2014)
 * Season 12 (2014-2015)
 * Season 13 (2015-2016)
 * Season 14 (2016-2017)
 * Season 15 (2017-2018)
 * Season 16 (2018-2019)
 * Season 17 (2019-2020)
 * Season 18 (2020-2021)
 * Season 19 (2021-present)
 * Amphibia and The Owl House would been made by Nickelodeon instead of Disney Channel.
 * For Amphibia:
 * It would've been debuted in 1998 rather than 2019 and ended in 2005 rather than 2022, and unlike Amphibia, this version will receive better reviews.
 * For The Owl House:
 * It would've been debuted in 2004 rather than 2020 and ended in 2006 rather than 2022, and unlike The Owl House, this version will receive better reviews.
 * Nickelodeon Movies would've been established as Nickelodeon Feature Animation in 1980 until 1995.
 * Nickelodeon would've made a feature film deal with Filmways (1980-1983) and Orion Pictures (1983-1995) before Viacom bought Paramount.
 * Some Dora the Explorer episodes would be different.
 * Dora and Backpack's character find would be played in some actual episodes.
 * Diego, Baby Jaguar, Fiesta Trio, Big Red Chicken, and Dora's family would have a character find.
 * The Dora the Explorer episode "What Happens Next?" would not have Swiper or the explorer stars, making Boot's Character Find playing at the end.
 * Gusty, the star who only appeared in "What Happens Next?", would rather appear in " ABC Animals", making Gusty's mini game playing at the end.
 * The blue dragon would not get a splinter on his foot.
 * The big bad wolf would appear again during the second travel song instead of Swiper.
 * Swiper would appear in on the "F" page making it have a word "Fox" underneath him.
 * The cloud would block the Z-zipper rather than the arched rainbow.
 * The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie would been released in 1998 and 2004 as a premiere to the television series.
 * In this AU version of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, SpongeBob SquarePants would be a main character without Patrick Star.
 * The realistic Sandy Cheeks would've brought SpongeBob to Bikini Bottom rather than David Hasselhoff.
 * The rejected line "Double Fudge Spinny" would not be deleted.
 * Sheldon J. Plankton would also be a main antagonist without Dennis.
 * The Season 1 King Neptune would replace the bald one.
 * Imagine if Neptune ties Mr. Krabs instead of freezing him.
 * Plankton would control Patrick and Mr. Krabs.
 * Plankton's bucket helmets would have windows instead the initials "CB".
 * Gary would have one big helmet, which replaced his shell, rather than two small helmets, which covers his eyes.
 * Plankton would never control Sandy Cheeks.
 * Imagine if the Cyclops unmask himself.
 * The "Goofy Goober Rock" in our real film is replaced with the rock version of the F.U.N. song.
 * The CGI designs done for SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, and Plankton in Sponge out of Water would look more realistic and not identical to Stephen Hillenburg's artwork.
 * The Spongers, the superheroes in our real Sponge Out of Water, would be replaced with the International Justice League of Super Acquaintances from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy V", except for Mr. Krabs, who would rather become Robot Krabs from "Imitation Krabs", and Plankton, who would rather turn into Planktonamor from "Dunces and Dragons".
 * Quickster replaces Invincibubble
 * Elastic Waistband replaces Mr. Superawesomeness
 * Captain Magma replaces Sour Note
 * Miss Appear replaces The Rodent
 * Also, they would stay in size as a sea animal instead of being 6 feet tall.
 * Dora and the Lost City of Gold would be released in 2004 instead of 2019 as a live-action film. (Replacing our real SpongeBob movie)
 * Most of the adult gags would be toned down in this AU version.
 * The hallucination scene would not be in it due to the film already being 2D animated.
 * Sponge Out of Water would also be released in 2004 instead of 2015.
 * Imagine if the song, "Squeeze Me", debuted in 2004.
 * Sponge on the Run would not feature the SpongeBob SquarePants characters, but instead features The X's characters, except for new characters, like Poseidon, making it titled Tuesday X on the Run.
 * However, Viacom would have permission to make this film animated in style as a 1920s-30s Walt Disney cartoons and a 1960s Osamu Tezuka anime.
 * Unlike our real Sponge on the Run, the film was entirely B/W, like old films.
 * A cancelled live-action Rugrats feature film would've been released in 2019 (replacing our real Dora and the Lost City of Gold).
 * A few original shows will take places of some of the shows that were terrible or seasons of SpongeBob.
 * Nicktoons would be reformatted into a classic Nickelodeon programming channel, meaning NickRewind wouldn't likely exist at all.
 * The Fairly Odd Parents theatrical film would be produced.
 * However, the live action television specials never exist.
 * The Little Bear theatrical film would be produced and released in 2009. (Replacing our real Where the Wild Things Are film, which was made by Warner Bros.)
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and its sequel, Out of the Shadows, would be receive better.
 * Leo, Mikey, Raphael, Donnie, Shredder, Rocksteady, Bebop, Krang, Casey, Splinter, and April would look anything like the counterparts from the television series or the comics.
 * The Nick Picks and Nick Jr. Favorites DVDs would be very different. (Just one example, The Fairly Odd Parents episode "Information Stupor Highway" would be replaced with "Dream Goat")
 * Viacom would not have any major issues.
 * More Nick Picks DVDs would be released.
 * My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) would been made by Paramount rather than Lionsgate.
 * Warner Bros. or Netflix would never buy rights to Bone.
 * The Paramount logo would've been variant-ed in post-2007 films.
 * SpongeBob SquarePants (1998 film) would've used the 1953 fanfare.
 * The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows variant would've appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films.
 * Two Rugrats Sequels would've been direct-to-video rather than Theatrical.
 * Rugrats Go Wild would be more successful in the AU version.


 * Nickelodeon would’ve pick up The Modifyers and Adventure Time due to The Mighty B! and Fanboy and Chum Chum not existing.
 * Glitch Techs would’ve air on Nickelodeon rather than Netflix.
 * Doppy Doppweiler would resemble Brad Carbunkle instead of Carl Wheezer.
 * Due to mainly being seen as a cash grab, the Baby Shark show wouldn't exist.
 * After the series finale of iCarly, the channel's live-action schedule would’ve been gradually axed as a way to focus exclusively on animated content and provide stronger competition to Cartoon Network rather than Disney Channel.
 * As a result, future live-action sitcoms would be produced instead for TeenNick.
 * Despite that, Henry Danger and The Thundermans still exist, yet as animated and without Dan Schneider's involvement.
 * However, due to it, most of its characters would be voiced by voice actors instead.
 * Also, they would receive better.
 * The only exceptions are the All That and Are You Afraid of the Dark? revivals.

Shows
Notes:


 * This list includes exclusively original productions.
 * * = co-produced by Nickelodeon since 2011
 * ** = co-production between Nickelodeon and DreamWorks Animation

Animated

 * Doug (1991-1994)
 * Rugrats (1991-2004, 2021-present)
 * The Ren and Stimpy Show (1991-1996)
 * Rocko's Modern Life (1993-1996)
 * Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994-1997)
 * Hey Arnold! (1996-2004)
 * KaBlam! (1996-2000)
 * The Angry Beavers (1997-2001)
 * Amphibia (1998-2005)
 * CatDog (1998-2005)
 * The Wild Thornberrys (1998-2004)
 * Godzilla: The Series (1998-2000)
 * SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-present)
 * Rocket Power (1999-2004)
 * As Told by Ginger (2000-2006)
 * The Fairly OddParents (2001-2012)
 * Invader Zim (2001-2006)
 * ChalkZone (2002-2008)
 * The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002-2006)
 * All Grown Up! (2003-2008)
 * My Life as a Teenage Robot (2003-present)
 * The Owl House (2004-2006)
 * Winx Club* (2004-2019)
 * Danny Phantom (2004-2007)
 * Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
 * Catscratch (2005-2007)
 * The X's (2005-2006)
 * El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera (2007-2008)
 * Tak and the Power of Juju (2007-2009)
 * Back at the Barnyard (2007-2011)
 * Gatopardos the Cheetah (2007)
 * The Modifyers (2008-2011)
 * Making Fiends (2008)
 * The Penguins of Madagascar** (2008-2015)
 * T.U.F.F. Puppy (2010-2015)
 * Teapot (2010-2017)
 * Jeanette of the Space Pirates (2010-2016)
 * Planet Tuck (2010-2013) - Tuck Carbunkle steals Jenny's new rocket, accidentally blasts himself to space, and eventually crash lands on Zeenu.
 * Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness** (2011-2016)
 * The Legend of Korra (2012-2014)
 * Robot and Monster (2012-2015)
 * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012-2017)
 * Monsters vs. Aliens** (2013-2014)
 * Sanjay and Craig (2013-2016)
 * Olivia and Leroy, Middle School Detectives (2013-2018)
 * The Last Dwarf (2013-2017)
 * The Thundermans (2013-2018)
 * Breadwinners (2014-2016)
 * Henry Danger (2014-2020)
 * Harvey Beaks (2015-2017)
 * Luke: Dark Spirit Hunter (2015-2020)
 * Pig Goat Banana Cricket (2015-2018)
 * The Afterlife With María (2015-present)
 * The Loud House (2016-present)
 * Eric and Claire (2016-2018)
 * Elizabeth and Spookster (2017-present)
 * Flytrap: Savior of All (2017-present)
 * Young Cupid (2017-present)
 * ROBLOX: The Series (2017-present)
 * Tara: Warrior Princess (2017-present)
 * Occhi Rossi (2017-present)
 * Bunsen is a Beast (2017-2018)
 * Welcome to the Wayne (2017-2019)
 * Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018-2020)
 * The Girl from Space (2018-present)
 * The Miserable Adventures of Riley (2018-present)
 * Pinky Malinky (2019-present)
 * The Casagrandes (2019-present)
 * Holiday Forces (2019-present)
 * The Good Guys (2019-present)
 * Ferd the Zombie Horse: The Supernatural Adventures (2019-present)
 * Knights of RedCliff: The Series (2019-present)
 * Toby (2019-present)
 * Eye See Susie (2019-present)
 * It's Pony (2020-present)
 * Glitch Techs (2020-present)
 * Lost Worlds (2020-present)
 * Star Skipper (2020-present)
 * Kaiju (2020-present)
 * Foothill (2020-present)
 * Danger Force (2020-present)
 * Kamp X: Tuesday's Years (2021-present)
 * The Brad Carbunkle Show (2021-present)
 * Middlemost Post (2021-present)
 * The Smurfs (2021-present)
 * Star Trek: Prodigy (2021-present)
 * Garfield (TBD)
 * Adventures in Wonder Park (TBD)

Live-action

 * Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1991-2000, 2019-present)
 * All That (1994-2005, 2019-present)
 * Romeo! (2003-2006)
 * Drake & Josh (2004-2007)
 * Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004-2007)
 * Unfabulous (2004-2007)
 * Zoey 101 (2005-2008)
 * Mr. Meaty (2005-2009)
 * Just for Kicks (2006)
 * Just Jordan (2007-2008)
 * The Naked Brothers Band (2007-2009)
 * iCarly (2007-2012)
 * True Jackson, VP (2008-2011)
 * Big Time Rush (2009-2013)
 * Victorious (2010-2013)
 * Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures (2011-2013)
 * Fred: The Show (2012)
 * How to Rock (2012)
 * Marvin Marvin (2012-2013)

Animated

 * Little Bill (1999-2001)
 * Dora the Explorer (2000-2019)
 * Oswald (2001-2004)
 * The Backyardigans (2004-2010)
 * Go, Diego, Go! (2005-2011)
 * Wonder Pets! (2006-2009)
 * Ni Hao, Kai-Lan (2007-2011)
 * Bubble Guppies (2011-present)
 * Wallykazam! (2014-2016)
 * Dora and Friends: Into the City! (2014-2016)
 * Blaze and the Monster Machines (2014-present)
 * Fresh Beat Band of Spies (2015-2016)
 * Shimmer and Shine (2015-present)
 * Nella the Princess Knight (2017-present)
 * Sunny Day (2017-present)
 * Butterbean's Café (2018-present)
 * Abby Hatcher (2018-present)
 * Tales of the Wild Thornberries (2020-present)
 * Santiago of the Seas (2020-present)

Live-action

 * Blue's Clues (1996-2006)
 * Oobi (2003-2005)
 * Blue's Room (2004-2007)
 * Curious Buddies (2004-2005)
 * Jack's Big Music Show (2005-2007)
 * The Fresh Beat Band (2009-2013)
 * Team Umizoomi (2010-2015)
 * Nick Jr. Puppies (2015-2016)
 * Mutt & Stuff (2015-2017)
 * Blue's Clues and You (2019-present)