Nickelodeon GAS - Definition and Overview

Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids (commonly referred to as Nick GAS), is a U.S. cable television network which was launched on March 1 1999 as part of MTV Networks' suite of digital cable channels. Olympic swimmer and Figure It Out host Summer Sanders was named the Commissioner of Nick GAS. Dave Aizer, Mati Moralejo and Vivianne Collins were the network's original on-air hosts.

Nick GAS' programming primarily consists of children's game shows and sports-related programs from Nickelodeon, its parent network. These include Finders Keepers, GUTS, Rocket Power, SK8-TV, and various versions of Double Dare and Figure It Out. Recently, Nick GAS began producing its own original programming, including Gamefarm and Splash TV. Programs are usually grouped together in blocks such as "Family Fuel," "Extreme GAS" and "Pumping GAS."

In lieu of commercials, Nick GAS airs interstitial segments, some of which are produced at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida. The studio segments often include competitions between families, or interviews with athletes and other celebrities. Other interstitials include "Heroes of the Game," "GAS Grill," "Skill Drill," and "MLS Play of the Week."

External Site

• Nickelodeon Games and Sports for Kids (http://www.nick.com/gas/) official site