10 Best Nickelodeon Cartoon Characters, Ranked
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While not as popular overall as Disney, Nickelodeon cartoon characters eventually achieved a level of popularity that rivaled classic studios like Hanna-Barbera. This success came largely from one major character: SpongeBob SquarePants brought so many viewers to the long-lasting kids’ network that he helped shine a light on other cartoon characters.