Hey Arnold 25th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

In the 25th Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show, creator Craig Bartlett joins Arun Mehta for a wide-ranging fan Q&A packed with stories. Craig looks back on Arnold’s handmade claymation beginnings, explains how Jim Lang’s jazz-infused music helped define Hillwood, and shares the origins of fan-favourite characters and moments including Pigeon Man, Stoop Kid, Dino Spumoni, Abner and Grandpa Phil’s unforgettable advice.The conversation also explores why Helga was his favourite character to write, the darker side of episodes such as “Helga and the Nanny,” the evolution of Arnold and Helga’s relationship, and creative decisions behind Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie. Plus, Bartlett discusses 1990s Nickelodeon merchandise, Helga’s appearance in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and what he was working on at the time.