Hey Arnold 18th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

In the 18th Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show, Arun Mehta welcomes creator Craig Bartlett back for an in-depth fan Q&A and a heartfelt tribute to the late Steve Viksten. Craig reflects on Steve’s huge contribution to Hey Arnold!, from writing some of the show’s most memorable stories to voicing Oskar, and shares personal memories from their years working together on Rugrats and Hey Arnold!.The conversation also explores the legacy of Hey Arnold!, the enduring fanbase, the origins of Arnold’s iconic football-shaped head, the emotional depth of characters like Harold and Helga, and what might have happened with The Patakis spin-off. Craig also talks about returning to Nickelodeon, developing Skyrat, the changing animation industry, social media, fan art, DVDs, end credits, and why the world of Hey Arnold! still means so much to viewers years later.