Good Burger (1997): Kenan & Kel, 90s Nickelodeon Nostalgia and a Cult Classic | Season 3 Finale

Good Burger (1997) is one of the most memorable Nickelodeon comedy movies of the 90s, starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. In the Season 3 finale of Magic, Movies and Melanin, we revisit this cult classic and talk about why Good Burger STILL lives rent-free in the minds of so many 90s kids and Black millennials.In this episode we break down the plot of Good Burger (1997), revisit the dynamic between Ed and Dexter, and talk about the cultural impact of Kenan & Kel during Nickelodeon’s peak era. We also get into the power of 90s nostalgia and why movies like Good Burger continue to resonate with Black millennials today.Quick heads up MMM family: there was a small audio issue when the episode was re-saved, so a few parts were cut. The conversation and laughs are still here though, and we had a great time celebrating this classic for our Season 3 finale!If you grew up on Good Burger, Kenan & Kel, and classic 90s Nickelodeon, this episode is for you.Follow us and join the conversationInstagram & Threads@magicmoviesandmelanin@ebeknowing@justaddatiaraFacebookMagic, Movies and Melanin⸻Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the Season 3 Finale01:49 Diving into Good Burger05:10 Plot Breakdown of Good Burger13:29 Character Dynamics: Ed and Dexter22:21 Nostalgia and the Impact of 90s Nickelodeon23:45 The Impact of 90s Black Representation in Media25:27 Nostalgic Favorites: Iconic 90s Shows27:56 Kenan and Kel: A Dynamic Duo30:31 Behind the Scenes: On-Screen vs Real-Life Friendships36:36 The Cast of Good Burger42:33 Memorable Performances in the Film43:10 The Evolution of Actors in Comedy46:11 Memorable Characters and Their Impact50:56 Addressing Dark Themes in Nostalgia56:01 The Legacy of Good Burger01:00:05 Season Finale Reflections and Future Plans