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Kids’ Writes
Monday, November 28, 2016
Special Delivery – Kids’ Writes
Kids
where truly the foundation when it came to Kids’ Writes. Children of all ages composed
and mailed in short stories. The stories and poems which were chosen were then
acted out on camera before a live audience on a single set consisting of wooden
ramps, steps, metal hoops, and nets. Some stories were even turned into songs
which were performed by the actors exactly as they had written, misspelled
words included. Before each story, song or poem was presented a title card
would show the author’s name, age and hometown. The cast was made up of four
actors, Wynn White, Carlo Grossman, John Rousseau and Steve Rifkin. Joining
them was director and musician Jim Mairs.
The
stories submitted by the children consisted of a variety of themes such as,
being scared or lonely, excited about being a big brother or sister, there was
one about how commercials were a waste of time; another stating that children
shouldn’t have to do homework. There were also fun stories about monkeys who
escaped from the zoo, a fish who couldn't swim, aliens from outer space, polka
dot monsters, and so much more. It was a
simple yet charming show that I was very excited to find online. I hope you
enjoy it as much as I do.
Kids’ Writes - playlist link
Or watch each show individually.
Episode 1
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdmprC9CXxc
Episode 2
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP5L_p0T3bM
Episode 3
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifVfg5fSn78
Episode 4
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtUzC_-qEOc
Episode 5
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMd0JdqfwyA
Episode 6
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7SAyM_GItM
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Classic Nick Wed. – Letter to Mr. Mairs
Classic Nick Wed. – Letter to Mr. Mairs
February 20, 2013
As all of you know I wasn’t able to think of anything to do
for today until I read a comment to my Nickelodeon Blog about the show “Kids’
Writes”. So I’m pulling out email that I wrote to Jim Mairs, owner of Kids’
Writes, for you. (This is the only thing I can think of to post today.)
(Old blog post revamped for today.)
Anyone who really knows me knows that I LOVE Classic
Nickelodeon programs and have a growing collection of them. But there's one show
called “Kids' Writes” that I've never been able to find ANYWHERE, not even from
private collectors. So anyway I'm online looking around for more show links and
low and behold I find the website of the OWNER of Kids' Writes with an email
address and I thought well why not?
That was around the beginning of June of 2007; since I
hadn't heard from him I emailed him again with the same exact letter and...HE
WROTE ME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is the letter I wrote to him then below is his answer
to me.
-----Original Message-----
From: Peggy Sue
To: Jim Mairs
Sent: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 11:19 am
Subject: Kids' Writes
Dear Mr. Mairs,
My name is Peggy Sue Clay and I represent a group called “A
New Beginning for Classic Nickelodeon” and we are dedicated to the preservation
of Classic Nickelodeon.
The reason for my letter is that I / we were wondering if
Kids' Writes was available to download online or if by any chance are there
videos / DVDs available?
Our group is small right now but the members that I have spoken
to have very fond memories of the show and we'd love to see it on DVD someday
[soon]. In fact I have two cassette tapes of the show [cept right now I can
only find one b/c of my recent move] and I listen to it often wishing that we
had had a VCR back then.
The stories I remember best are “Eddie's Disco Bar”,
“Noisemaker Lane”, “Monkey Shines” and of course the theme song. I always
wanted to write in but never knew what to write about and now I'm a writer, go
figure. *lol*
I was also wondering if there is an official website for the
show or any of the other cast members and what is everyone doing these days?
Have you ever thought about putting the show back on the air either on
Nickelodeon or perhaps on another channel? (Just a note, if you choose the
second option could you please make sure that it's a channel that Cable One
carries otherwise I'd never get to see it.)
Well I suppose that's about it for now, I'm enclosing the
link to our group's website. I know that you're very busy but if you have a chance
to stop by we'd all very much love to hear from you and I know they would all
have even more questions for you that I've asked. I'm also enclosing the link
to my “Kids' Writes” page from my website for you to see but mostly this letter
was to tell you how much I personally loved your show and I honestly think it
is what helped me to become a writer today. I'm not published or anything (yet
*crosses fingers*) but perhaps one day I will be but for now I, and my friends,
just enjoy my stories.
Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
http://www.geocities.com/theicequeen500@swbell.net/Kids_Writes1.html
(ß This is
now an inactive link)
Respectfully,
Peggy Sue Clay,
Moderator for A New Beginning for Classic Nickelodeon
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #
From: Jim Mairs
Sent: Tue 6/05/07 4:17 PM
To: peggysueclay@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Kids' Writes
Saturday, December 1, 2012
***Comments Needed And Welcomed***
Recently I was contacted by owners of Old School
Lane Blog, Patricia and Kevin, who requested an interview with me about my
Classic Nickelodeon Wednesday Fan Blog (this blog).
One of the questions they asked me was which Classic
Nickelodeon shows I would like to see remade and one of my answers was
“Kids’ Writes” so I emailed that part of the interview to Jim Mairs
from Kids’ Writes (the blond guy on the right) and imagine my surprise
when I checked my email the next day and found this email from Mr. Mairs.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012
09:25:46 -0700
Subject: Re: Classic Nickelodeon Wednesday – 14
From: Jim Mairs
To: peggysueclay@hotmail.com
Well, this took me by surprise. Lots of good ideas and memories. I will be curious to read what other folks think. All the best for the holidays. Jm
Subject: Re: Classic Nickelodeon Wednesday – 14
From: Jim Mairs
To: peggysueclay@hotmail.com
Well, this took me by surprise. Lots of good ideas and memories. I will be curious to read what other folks think. All the best for the holidays. Jm
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
He’s very interested in hearing what other Classic Nick fans
think about my interview with me so I’m asking all of you to PLEASE
comment about that interview here so that I can send your comments to him.
Yall, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Mr. Mairs
is a very good link to 80’s Nickelodeon and it’s important that if he’s asking
for feedback that we all give it to him. Please my interview and comment here.
Old School Lane's Nickelodeon Tribute: Interview with Peggy Sue Clay
http://oldschoollane.blogspot.com/2012/11/old-school-lanes-nickelodeon-tribute_29.html
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