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So, up until about the fall of 1998, Wednesday nights seemed to be a popular destination for The WB's comedy programming. However, as its reliance on scripted dramas grew, it became another night for those shows. Which did you prefer?

I came across Black Sash and honestly I don’t even remember this show like that. But the moment I saw Ray J was in it, I just started laughing because I swear every time I see him pop up in a show, it gets canceled 😭

From what I saw, it was about a martial arts instructor mentoring teens and trying to keep them on the right path. It had that early 2000s vibe, but it didn’t last long at all.

I don’t know, maybe it deserved more time, but that Ray J track record had me side eyeing it lol.

Did anyone actually watch this when it aired?

I randomly thought about Unnatural History and how Cartoon Network was really trying something different with live action shows back then. This was one of the few I actually liked.

It was about this kid, Henry who traveled the world with his parents and picked up all these random skills, then gets sent to a regular high school and somehow ends up solving mysteries with his friends. Every episode had something weird going on tied to history or artifacts.

I’m not even gonna lie, I definitely had a crush on the lead character back then 😭 I knew I liked guys early on, and I remember tuning in just to see him.

It only had one season and just disappeared, which still feels crazy because it had potential.

Anybody else remember this one?

I feel like nobody really talks about Seasons 7–10 of All That.

Yeah, we all know what came out from Quiet on Set, and it definitely changed how people look at that era. But I don’t always like focusing only on the negative.

I’m 26 now, and this was actually my version of the show growing up. I didn’t even know All That started in the 90s until I got older, because these were the seasons I was watching in real time.

I know most people prefer the original cast, but the later era had its own thing going. Lisa Foiles, Jack DeSena, and Giovonnie Samuels were some of my favorites. That was my cast.

I even liked the behind-the-scenes setup they had before the show started. It just felt fun and different.

Yeah, some sketches were kinda gross, but I still enjoyed stuff like Thelma Stump, the American Idol parody, and Bridget’s Slumber Party. Those are the ones I still remember. Heck, the Know Your Stars segment.

And the musical guests don’t get enough credit either. I remember Bow Wow performing, and that was a big moment to me back then.

It might not be the 90s era everyone always praises, but Seasons 7–10 deserve way more recognition than they get. For some of us, that was All That.

I know I left out a ton of stuff, but hopefully this is a decent sample size!

I was thinking about old Nickelodeon stuff and Spectacular! popped into my head.

This was a 2009 TV movie about a high school show choir that is struggling to stay together. A laid back singer named Nikko gets talked into joining them to help them win a big competition and it turns into a musical filled adventure.

I remember the cast too. Nolan Gerard Funk was great as Nikko and there were appearances from people like Victoria Justice and Avan Jogia before they were on Victorious together. The music was catchy and it actually had more heart than I expected.

I do not see this one talked about much anymore but it was a fun movie to watch back then and still holds up pretty well if you go back to it.

Did anyone else watch Spectacular! when it first came out?

I’ve been watching Wildfire on Tubi lately and it really holds up. It follows Kris Furillo, a troubled young woman who gets a fresh start working with horses at a ranch. The mix of personal drama, romance, and her bond with the horses makes it surprisingly engaging.

Even though it ran for a few seasons, it feels like it didn’t get nearly enough attention. The cast is great and the ranch setting gives it a vibe that stands out from other teen dramas from the mid-2000s.

Did anyone else rediscover this show recently, or did you catch it back when it aired?

I’m going with Do What It Do from Unpredictable. That song just has this energy that makes you wanna move. I love how Jamie mixes smooth R&B with a little cheeky flirty vibe it’s the kind of track that sticks with you. And can we talk about Tank killing it on the background vocals at the end? Seriously underrated.

What about you? What’s your favorite Jamie Foxx song?

I never watched this during its original run, I only caught it in syndication when I was younger. It would just come on randomly and I’d sit there and watch it, not even realizing what show it was at first.

Now that I’m older, it’s kinda crazy looking back and realizing it started on NBC and then moved to The WB and still kept going. That doesn’t really happen like that anymore.

And knowing it was created by Yvette Lee Bowser makes a lot of sense. The way the relationships were written felt real, not over the top, just everyday couples dealing with stuff.

It’s one of those shows I don’t really see people talk about much, but I remember it sticking with me from those reruns.

Did anybody else catch this on syndication back in the day?