Hey Dude

I miss watching shows like Hey Dude--good, wholesome fun! I remember watching and imagining that Melody, Ted, Brad, Danny, & the gang were my friends. I hope Nickelodeon will show the episodes more often.

This show really was a great show. I used to watch it every time it was on when I was younger, and I wish I could find it on nowadays. It's surprising that the only career that really took off was Christine Taylor's (every time I see her I sing the theme song - Yippy Ki Yi Yay, like the cowboys say). This show was a great show for any kid to watch - it was funny, and of course, it taught a lesson, as every show in the world did back in the early 90s. Sorry my review was bad. Just felt I hadda share some thoughts.

This show is a situation comedy set on a western ranch, complete with daily problems, love interests, pretty girls, friendships, and horses to make it unique. I'll always remember the Bar None as a great place with caring friends. Despite the additions of new characters, it still remained cool and a lot of fun to watch.

"Hey Dude," along with shows like "You Can't Do That On Television," "Clarissa Explains It All," "The Adventures of Pete & Pete," "Salute Your Shorts," "Roundhouse," and "Are You Afraid Of The Dark?" brings instant pangs of nostalgia to those who grew up on Nickelodeon as it passed from the 80s to the 90s, before it was overtaken by animated programming (though later shows like "The Secret World of Alex Mack" and "All That" managed to launch a few careers). While it wasn't perfect (Melody ISN'T the attractive one?), it was great fun, uncomplicated without being insulting to kids, and had characters who were unique and likable in context - except for Lucy as the all-purpose wisdom dispenser. The stories managed to stay lightweight yet engaging, and it was interesting observing what we would later know as sexual tension between the lead male and female (David Lascher and Kelly Brown). It's a shame that it never made it to video or at least reruns - it's due for a marathon.

This show is one of my brightest childhood memories. I fondly remember even the theme music. The goofy juvenile humor was classic in its purity...I'd sell a kidney to find out whatever happened to Galkin or Torres, for that matter. It's really a crying shame that kids today don't have goodies like "Hey, Dude" of their own. I would have settled for a rotating cast and horrible laugh tracks just to get it back.