Hey Arnold 19th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

In the 19th Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show, Arun Mehta welcomes creator Craig Bartlett back to the show for an in-depth fan Q&A celebrating one of Nickelodeon’s most beloved animated series. Craig discusses the legacy of Hey Arnold!, the show’s emotional storytelling, why it continues to resonate with fans, and the characters and episodes that still spark discussion nearly two decades later. He also answers long-running fan questions about Arnold’s design, Gerald’s voice change, Brainy’s connection to Helga, the truth behind the Pigeon Man rumours, Arnold’s family, the unfinished Jungle Movie, and the possibility of future stories.The conversation also touches on Craig’s work on Ready Jet Go!, his thoughts on children’s animation, the power of cartoons to connect across generations, and how fan passion helped keep the world of Hey Arnold! alive.