Rocko ’s Modern Life , one of Nickelodeon ’s most beloved cartoons from the ' XC , is hit a return , concord toEntertainment Weekly . The web just apply the green light to a TV movie resurgence of the series , which in the beginning focused on an Australian brush kangaroo adjusting to lifespan in America along with his dog-iron Spunky and a assembling of offbeat ally .
Created by Joe Murray , the series debuted as part of the Nicktoons occlusion in 1993 and endure four seasons until 1996 . The hour - farseeing TV movie will be the first appearance of Rocko and the gang from O - Town in 20 years . Murray will also deliver to executive green groceries and co - aim the flick , and he promises the TV picture will throw Rocko into the 21st century , or else of just being a nostalgia grab .
“ I ’m very well-chosen to be rejoining Rocko and my friends from type O - Town again , ” Murray say in a statement carry byEntertainment Weekly . “ What I have found by bringing these characters back is that it ’s not so much about nostalgia , but a sentiency that they still palpate relevant and fresh to me , and after 20 years , they ca n’t hold off to comment on modern living in the twenty-first century . They still have a lot to say . ”
The fact that the unexampled movie was announced on August 11 is n’t without meaning for the connection . On August 11 , 1991 , Nickelodeon launched the first wafture of Nicktoons , includingDoug , Rugrats , andThe Ren & Stimpy Show . These show helped usher in an age of Nickelodeon animation that still has countless loyal fans wanting more .
The preceding few months have been full of news of other Nickelodeon revivals , includingLegends of the Hidden Templeanda Nicktoons crossover movie . While a firing particular date has yet to be set for Rocko ’s rejoinder , the strength of Nickelodeon ’s ' 90s trade name all but ensures an audience will be await for it .
[ h / t : Entertainment Weekly ]
