Roundhouse was an American sketch comedy television series that aired on Nickelodeon from August 15, 1992 through January 27, 1996. It is the predecessor to All That and The Amanda Show.

Contents 1 Background 2 Episode format 3 Dominic Lucero 4 Sets 5 Syndication 6 VHS and DVD 7 Adult Members 8 Adult Members in The House Band 9 Episode guide 9.1 Season 1 (1992) 9.2 Season 2 (1993) 9.3 Season 3 (1993-1994) 9.4 Season 4 (1994-1996) 10 Awards and nominations 11 External links

BackgroundEdit

Roundhouse debuted as a part of the original SNICK lineup on Nickelodeon in August 15, 1992 to January 27, 1996.

Buddy Sheffield, a former In Living Color writer, and Rita Sheffield Hester created and produced the series. Recording artist Benny Hester was the music producer as well as co-producer of the series. They titled the show in reference to the roundhouses used by train companies to redirect railroad cars in any direction. This was in line with the show's theme song, in which the characters stated "we can go anywhere from here". In addition, the set for the show mirrored the interior of a roundhouse.

Episode formatEdit

Each episode revolved around the Anyfamily and their problems in daily life. The half-hour show, taped in front of a visible live audience, was broken up into sketches, dance sequences, and musical performances by both cast members and the house band. All music used on the show was written specifically for Roundhouse.

Dominic LuceroEdit

Following the first season, cast member Dominic Lucero was diagnosed with Lymphoma. He left the show for treatment, returning for several episodes in the show's third season. One month before the show's final episode was taped, Lucero died on 1 July 1994 at the age of 26. At Lucero's request, his illness was never mentioned on television. The final show, however, was dedicated to his memory. Despite his absence, Dominic's name remained in the opening and closing credits throughout all four seasons of the show.

SetsEdit

The first season was filmed on Stage 19 at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. Remaining seasons were shot  on Stage 4 at CBS Studio Center in Hollywood, California.

SyndicationEdit

YTV in Canada also aired the series during its initial run on Nickelodeon. After the show ceased production in 1994, reruns aired on both BET and MTV.

VHS and DVDEdit

The show was never released by itself on VHS or DVD, but 2 episodes were included on the SNICK VHS tapes that came out around 1992. They are available on Amazon and eBay

• SNICK Vol. 1, Nick Snicks Friendship (New Kid In Town)
• SNICK Vol. 2, Nick Snicks The Family (You Can't Fire Your Family)

Adult MembersEdit

• Julene Renee
• John Crane
• Seymour Willis Green
• Micki Duran
• Natalie Nucci
• David Sidoni
• Mark David
• Alfred Carr, Jr.
• Shawn Daywalt
• Ivan Dudynsky
• Cierra Thompson (Seasons 1 and 4 (1992-1994))
• Crystal Lewis (Season 1 (1992))
• Lisa Vale (Seasons 2 and 4 (1993-1996))
• Dominic Lucero (Seasons 1 and 3 (1992-1994))
• Amy Ehrlich (Season 3 (1993-1994))
• Shawn Munoz (Season 3 (1993-1994))
• Jennifer Cihi (Season 3 (1993-1994))
• Bryan Anthony (Season 4 (1994-1996))
• David Nicoll (Season 4 (1994-1996))
• Natasha Pearce (Season 4 (1994-1996))

Adult Members in The House BandEdit

• Jack Kelly - drums
• John Pena - bass
• James Raymond - keyboards
• Marty Walsh - guitar
• Will MacGregor - bass (Season 3 (1993-1994))
• Abe Laboriel Jr. - drums (Season 4 (1994-1996))
• Kevin Jackson - trombone (Season 3, Episode 2 (1993))

Episode guideEdit

Season 1 (1992)Edit

• New Kid in Town
• You Can't Fire Your Family
• Last One Picked
• School Daze
• First Date
• Abusement Park
• TV on Trial
• Meat Market
• The Clock Strikes Back
• Conflict
• Lifestyles
• The School Play
• What If?

Season 2 (1993)Edit

• The Game of Popularity
• Environment
• Pets
• Step Family Feud
• In Trouble
• Independence
• Fears
• Best Friends
• And Baby Makes Three
• Summertime Blues
• Technobabble
• The Economy

Season 3 (1993-1994)Edit

• Happy Holidays
• Women vs. Men
• Gang Violence
• Jealousy
• Talent
• Rock Stars
• Greed
• Prejudice
• Generation Gap
• Puberty
• Privacy
• Self-Esteem
• The Joke's On You
• Running Away
• Lies

Season 4 (1994-1996)Edit

• The Big Quake
• Summer Camp
• Change
• Nobody's Perfect
• Dropout
• The History of Anyfamily - Part I
• The History of Anyfamily - Part II
• Justice
• Superstitions
• Stress and Success
• Obsession
• War & Peace
• Endings

Awards and nominationsEdit

Year	Result	Award	Category	Recipient
1993	Winner	Young Artist Awards	Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show	Cast
1994	Nominated		Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Cable or Off Primetime Series	Cast
1993	Nominated	CableACE Award	Original Song ("I Can Dream")	Benny Hester and Buddy Sheffield
1995	Nominated		Original Song ("Second Chance")	Eric Hester
1994	Won	Youth In Film Awards	Best Original Song ("Can't Let Go")	-
1995	Won	Ollie Award	-	-

External linksEdit

• Roundhouse at the Internet Movie Database
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• Easychair Expressway - Fan Website

SNICK
1992-1994:	Clarissa Explains It All | Roundhouse | The Ren & Stimpy Show | Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1994-1996:	The Secret World of Alex Mack | All That | Space Cases | Kenan and Kel
1997-1999:	The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo | KaBlam! | Rugrats | The Journey of Allen Strange | Animorphs
1999-2002:	SpongeBob SquarePants | The Amanda Show | 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd | The Nick Cannon Show | Cousin Skeeter | Taina