Line #9 YMMV/AllThat


1	* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation:
2	** There's an "Ask Ashley" sketch where one kid writes to her asking why everybody ignores him. Ashley does the same after reading the letter. But is it typical Dan Schneider shtick, or is she uncharacteristically showing tact, albeit still rudely, by not unleashing the truth on him angrily?
3	** Is Coach Kreeton a {{jerkass}} because [[FreudianExcuse he constantly has bad things happen to him]]? [[LaserGuidedKarma Or are the bad things a result of him acting like a jerk]]?
4	* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic:
5	** What else can you say about [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JldarXyZKD0 a mind-blowing theme song]] performed by none other than Music/{{TLC}}? It's so awesome, it even survived both the "Relaunch" era and the current revival era.
6	** The barrage of Musical Guests throughout the show's run, such as Dru Hill, Robyn, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, etc.
7	* EnsembleDarkhorse: Kenan, Kel, and Amanda.
8	** Lisa Foiles is really the only cast member during the later seasons that is remembered. Mostly because she has made a name for herself in the nerd community.
9	*** Jack [=DeSena=] as well, for going on to voice [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Sokka]], [[WesternAnimation/TheDragonPrince Prince Callum]], and a couple other parts on Nickelodeon.
10	** The ''Film/GoodBurger'' sketches were so popular, they were made into a movie.
11	** Jack Campbell: Fat Cop is one of the most remembered characters despite only appearing in two sketches (one of which was a crossover with Cooking with Randy).
12	** Nick Cannon soon got his own series a few years later after just being a recurring cast member on the show along with the lesser known Mark Saul.
13	** "Know Your Stars" is probably the most well-received segment from the relaunch era, and is usually the first segment that comes to mind when someone brings up this era
14	* FridgeBrilliance: In "Simplicity" Larry questions why they brought him back when he lost the previous game. Makes perfect sense since the last time, his opponent won a lifetime supply of whatever she wants so what more could she win?
15	* HarsherInHindsight:
16	** The "Know Your Stars" segment where the mean narrator insults and mocks the actors becomes less funny when it was revealed that Brian Peck, who played the narrator, molested a Nickelodeon cast member, later revealed to be Creator/DrakeBell when [[https://people.com/drake-bell-claims-sexual-abused-at-age-15-by-nickelodeon-dialogue-coach-8604914 he came forward in 2024]]. Peck was only arrested when Bell anonymously came forward with the truth.
17	** Angelique Bates's departure in between the second and third seasons which was thought to be a non-issue until [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcvzlYOXWos Angelique revealed she was physically, emotionally and verbally abused by her mother]] (even in front of the producers) while she was on the show.
18	** Dan Schneider's tenure as producer and showrunner during the first revival is looked upon as this, especially in the wake of the ''Quiet on the Set'' documentary which highlighted the hostile working environment, DemographicallyInappropriateHumour that went too far with the child cast members and, of course Brian Peck's involvement.
19	* HeartwarmingInHindsight: In one episode, Creator/ChrisFarley guest stars in a "Cooking with Randy" sketch with Kenan Thompson. Years later, Kenan would follow in Farley's footsteps and join the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' and make the sketch come across as a PassingTheTorch moment between the two generations of cast members.
20	* HilariousInHindsight:
21	** In one of the later episodes, there was a spoof of ''Without Me'' by Music/{{Eminem}} called ''Without Meat'' performed by Jack [=DeSena=]. He would later go on to voice [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Sokka]], a character known for his love of meat.
22	** [=DeSena=] also played the psychotic "volunteer fireman" Randy Quench, who would see even the tiniest flame as being a massive blaze. Then his actor became Sokka, who helped fight against the forces of the [[PlayingWithFire Fire Nation]].
23	** Creator/KenanThompson's Pierre Escargot character now lives on on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' as Weekend Update character Jean K. Jean. One of Kenan's most well remembered impressions from ''All That'' was Bill Cosby. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQNa5SA38ns This]] just happened to be one of the biggest entertainment stories his first week on SNL. And he still does his Cosby impression there as recently as 2019.
24	* ItsPopularNowItSucks: The last 4 seasons of the show had wildly higher ratings than the previous 6 seasons (the late 90s still saw many households without cable; [=Y2K=] somehow made subscriptions, & thus Nick's viewership, increase dramatically), yet those who saw the entire run of the program by & large insist the first years were the best. Mostly justified in that most of the writing staff & ''all'' of the actors (including the final remaining original cast member, Josh Server) left that year. The new guys might've just not been up to snuff. Additionally, the original run was still fresh in peoples' mind, so much like [[Series/SaturdayNightLive another show that had a mass cast and writers' exodus 5 or 6 years into its run]] unfavorable comparisons were inevitable.
25	* MorePopularSpinoff: Most applied in other parts of the American continent where ''Series/KenanAndKel'' did get aired in its entirety than the former.
26	* NauseaFuel: The ''Tilt-A-Hurl'' sketches from the "Relaunch Era" were this thanks to the sketch's entire premise revolving around the characters getting hit by vomit from people riding the titular roller coaster.
27	* OneSceneWonder: Creator/ChrisFarley's special guest appearance as "Chef Farley" in a season three "Cooking with Randy" sketch, where he proved he could be just as hilarious on a children's show as he was on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' and his adult comedy films.
28	* QuestionableCasting: As popular as Gabriel Iglesias is these days, his casting in season six left many fans scratching their heads as the show's cast was supposed to be composed of pre-teens and teenagers. Iglesias was 24 years old at the time and looked it.
29	* ReplacementScrappy:
30	** Ryan Coleman replacing Creator/KelMitchell as Ed from the Good Burger sketch. Many fans use the decision to revive the sketch with a different actor as evidence that the show was going stale and wasn't able to come up with new funny material for its new cast.
31	** For some, Danny replacing Lori Beth as host of the Vital Information sketch. While some of criticism could simply have been growing pains after Lori Beth's departure, there was a noticeable shift in humor from funny advice to slapstick and randomness.
32	* RetroactiveRecognition:
33	** You won't believe how many video website comments are centered on people realizing that comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias was once a cast member on the show (though, much like Creator/GilbertGottfried, Creator/EddieMurphy, and Gail Matthius on season six of ''Saturday Night Live'' or Creator/JoanCusack and Creator/RobertDowneyJr on season 11, Gabriel Iglesias was a cast member on the show when the show went downhill and not that many people stuck around to see it).
34	** Lisa Foiles has her own [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3840BC992A4E43DE web series]] and is featured in a few others.
35	** Danny Tamberelli was already famous when he started in All That thanks to his antics as little Pete on ''Series/TheAdventuresOfPeteAndPete'' and voicing Arnold on ''Literature/TheMagicSchoolBus''. He may have abandoned the comedy scene during his college years and became focused mostly on music (he has his own band), but during the last few years he has been writing comedy sketches around for his comedy troupe [[http://manboobscomedy.com/ here]][[note]]and even former All That cast memebers such as Server, Saul, Thompson and Foiles have participated with him as guests[[/note]], and now he is also being involved in voice acting with Jimmy [=DeSanta=] in ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV'' and other few projects around.
36	** Josh Server appeared as some cameos in other Dan Schneider series, such as ''Series/DrakeAndJosh''. He is also doing comedy in the internet.
37	** Creator/JamieLynnSpears may be redundant if you remember whom she is [[Music/BritneySpears sister from]] and she also had this little show named ''Series/Zoey101'', meanwhile All That was finishing its final season production.
38	** Nick Cannon went on to do a lot, including hosting Wild 'N Out, ''Series/AmericasGotTalent'' and ''Series/TheMaskedSinger'' and was married to Music/MariahCarey.
39	** To many, it would come as a surprise that Mark Saul was once also part of the show cast during the last two seasons of the original run (he even wrote some sketches with Tamberelli aboard). After that, he had some roles such as ''Series/GreysAnatomy'' and in ''Film/TheSocialNetwork'' and done many commercial ads. He also has a comedy website.
40	** Jack [=DeSena=] from the relaunch era, has a familiar voice for some people... that is because he went to do Sokka's voice in ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'', around the same time and has since continued in voice acting.
41	** The most damning example of all is Kenan Thompson, who went from being on a kiddie version of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (this show) to being on the real deal in 2003, lasting more than ''two decades'' as a cast member. Sadly, his comedy partner and friend, Kel Mitchell, didn't make the cut. That aside, it's still good that someone from ''All That'' found fame on another sketch show -- one that's been around for a long time, also has a boatload of memorable characters and sketches, and, for better or worse, is still alive in the public consciousness.
42	** [[Series/TheAmandaShow Amanda Bynes]] may be the most recognizable talent of the show's players movie-wise, starring in many feature films as well as ''Series/TheAmandaShow'' and ''Series/WhatILikeAboutYou''.
43	** Denzel Whitaker who was in the final season of the first revival stayed in acting playing a couple of bit parts here and there, but is notable for playing young Zuri in ''Film/BlackPanther2018''.
44	** Behind the scenes, one-time cast member Liz Feldman went on to write for shows such as ''Series/HotInCleveland'' and ''Series/TwoBrokeGirls''; eventually becoming showrunner for the Creator/{{Netflix}} series ''Series/DeadToMe''.
45	* SeasonalRot:
46	** Up until season four, the musical guests have been exclusively urban acts from R&B and Hip-Hop, like Music/{{TLC}}, Music/{{Brandy}}, and Music/{{Monica}}. Then in season four, the Music/SpiceGirls were featured, and the music acts were a mix of both urban and Top 40. Then from season six onward, it was exclusively Top 40. The 2019 revival does not seem any different, as the musical acts announced thus far (with the sole exception of Music/KaneBrown) are still Top 40, including Music/JonasBrothers and Music/DaddyYankee.
47	** The seasons during [[TheNoughties the 2000s]], known as the "Relaunch Era" (seasons 7-10), at least for the fans of the 'Golden Era'. Unlike the original cast members who were unknowns selected after a nationwide search and were all trained in improv and comedy, the new cast primarily consisted of young Hollywood-based actors, many of whom had primarily worked in drama. Additionally, the sketches during this era had a tendency to rely on low brow, gross-out humor as opposed to the slapstick and zaniness of the original sketches. The increased emphasis on guest stars at the expense of the main cast wasn't welcomed either. Many cite the fact that this era of the show was led by Creator/DanSchneider [[OnlyTheCreatorDoesItRight without the input of the original 'Golden Era' creators and showrunners Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins as the reason for this downturn in quality.]]
48	** As far as the original run goes most fans agree Season 6 was the weakest. A lot of fan favorite likes Lori Beth Denberg, Kel Mitchell, and Kenan Thompson left the show taking popular segments with them including Loud Librarian, Repair Man Man Man Man, Good Burger, Coach Kreeton, and Ishboo. The newer segments just simply didn't live up to the ones that had been removed. Additionally, the remaining cast members were getting noticeably older, including Amanda Bynes, Mark Saul, and Leon Frierson, who were all entering puberty and couldn't pull off their "kid" roles as well as they could before (Ask Ashley clearly wasn't a cute little girl anymore, Stuart's rants often resulted in his voice cracking, etc). After episode 13, a series of "Best of" compilation episodes were broadcast, recycling past skits into episodes focusing on a particular cast member.
49	* SpecialEffectFailure: In the Good Burger clip show, there are some shots where Ed and Kel are supposed to be in the same shot. When that happens, "Kel" is very obviously a dummy.
50	* SuspiciouslySimilarSong: "Island Girls" for the ''Series/GilligansIsland'' theme.
51	** The sketch when Kel fell in love with a goat featured a rather cheap version of "Close to You".
52	** The "Whatever" sketch always uses a similar theme tune to Supergrass' 'Alright', especially the segment of the chorus.
53	* TheyChangedItNowItSucks:
54	** The reaction to the new cast who replaced the old one in its ''entirety''. In fact, there was a visible backlash among "Golden Era" fans when a "Relaunch" sketch[[note]]specifically, an ''Unreal World'' sketch[[/note]] won a poll on the Nickelodeon website for the greatest sketch in all 10 years of ''All That'' (leading up to the reunion special).
55	** Cutting the Musical Guests from future airings starting in 2011 due to licensing issues was a decision met with a lot of revulsion from the fan base.
56	* UnfortunateCharacterDesign: Nose Boy, as noted on ''Series/QuietOnSet'' while the skit he appears in doubles as HarsherInHindsight.
57	* UnintentionallySympathetic: Can you really blame [[HairTriggerTemper Ashley]] for her harsh criticisms when the kids sending her letters are blithering idiots?
58	* ValuesDissonance:
59	** Tandy Spork's character would not fly in today's society, with many jokes revolving about her being transgender or intersex. It doesn't help that she is implied to be "heavily medicated".
60	** The short-lived Dulmont Junior High music teacher, Mr. Treble, with his [[DiagnosedByTheAudience wild mood-swings]] would probably be a lot less acceptable with mental health being a very sensitive topic.

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