Kids Choice Awards

The awards show created by kids, Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards. It began in 1986 and was originally called The Big Ballot created by Fred Seibert, Alan Goodman and Albie Hecht. The Big Ballot received its name due to the ballot kids actually used to place their votes.

In 1988, Kids Choice Awards were officially born. Each year Kids Choice Awards airs on Nickelodeon. The show always features a many different celebrities and musicians. Kids are able to vote prior to airing for their favorite movies, actors, actresses, TV shows, cartoons, athletes, video games, and many others. There is also surprise awards announced during the show as well.

The award given to winners is an orange colored blimp that reads "Nickelodeon". This style award began in 1990 and remained ever since. A Nickelodeon award show also wouldn’t be complete without someone being slimed, which became regular in the last few years. Fast Facts:

1. New Episodes: Held Annually - Late March/Early April
2. Network: Nickelodeon
3. 21st edition (2008)
4. First Aired: 1986
5. Starring: Various entertainers

2008 Kids Choice Awards Fast Facts

1. Airs: March 29, 2008
2. Hosted by Jack Black
3. Location: Pauley Pavilion - Los Angeles, California
4. Musical guests: Miley Cyrus, The Naked Brothers Band

Kids Choice Awards Hosts

1. 1986: The Big Ballot
2. 1987: none
3. 1988: Tony Danza, Debbie Gibson, Brian Robbins, Dan Schneider
4. 1989: Nicole Eggert, Wil Wheaton
5. 1990: Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron, David Faustino
6. 1991: Corin Nemec
7. 1992: Paula Abdul
8. 1993: Brian Austin Green, Holly Robinson, Tori Spelling
9. 1994: Candace Cameron, Joey Lawrence, Marc Weiner
10. 1995: Whitney Houston
11. 1996: Whitney Houston, Rosie O' Donnell
12. 1997: Rosie O'Donnell
13. 1998: Rosie O'Donnell
14. 1999: Rosie O'Donnell
15. 2000: Rosie O'Donnell, David Arquette, LL Cool J, Mandy Moore, Frankie Muniz
16. 2001: Rosie O'Donnell
17. 2002: Rosie O'Donnell
18. 2003: Rosie O'Donnell
19. 2004: Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers
20. 2005: Ben Stiller
21. 2006: Jack Black
22. 2007: Justin Timberlake
23. 2008: Jack Black

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