Kids' Choice Awards 1987
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What is Kids' Choice Awards?
The Kids' Choice Awards is an annual television ceremony that began in 1987, celebrating achievements in entertainment as selected by viewers of Nickelodeon networks. The show honors outstanding contributions to television, film, music, and sports throughout the year, with winners determined entirely by audience votes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 18, 1987
- Last aired
- Jun 21, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Nickelodeon
- Updated
Where to watch
With ads
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Overview
The Kids' Choice Awards is an annual television ceremony that began in 1987, celebrating achievements in entertainment as selected by viewers of Nickelodeon networks. The show honors outstanding contributions to television, film, music, and sports throughout the year, with winners determined entirely by audience votes. The awards ceremony is known for its distinctive orange blimp trophy, which serves a dual purpose as both a figurine and a functional kaleidoscope. This unique trophy has become an iconic symbol of the event, representing the playful and interactive nature of the awards show. The ceremony itself typically features performances, comedy sketches, and appearances by popular entertainers and athletes who have made significant impacts in their respective fields during the voting period. As a viewer-driven awards show, it reflects the preferences and interests of Nickelodeon's global audience demographic.
Should you watch it?
“A vibrant awards show where kids vote for their favorites across pop culture.”
- Interactive viewer voting
- Unique blimp trophy with kaleidoscope function
- Celebrates youth-preferred entertainment
- May feel repetitive yearly
- Targeted strictly at younger audiences
You enjoy family-friendly award shows with enthusiastic kid participation.
Appropriate for all ages with a focus on children's entertainment preferences.
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Episode guide
Season 2 · 1 episodes
- E1 1988 Kids' Choice Awards Apr 18, 1988
Season 3 · 1 episodes
- E1 1989 Kids' Choice Awards Jun 25, 1989
Season 4 · 1 episodes
- E1 1990 Kids' Choice Awards Apr 23, 1990
Season 5 · 1 episodes
- E1 1991 Kids' Choice Awards Apr 22, 1991
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kids' Choice Awards?
It is an annual awards show produced by Nickelodeon that honors achievements in TV, film, music, and sports based on viewer votes.
What do winners receive?
Winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine that also functions as a kaleidoscope.
Who votes for the winners?
Viewers worldwide of Nickelodeon networks vote for their favorite nominees.
When did the show start?
The show began in 1987.
Is the show still running?
Yes, it continues annually with multiple seasons.