Sarvo
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand |
Key people | Jamie Croft, Josh Quong Tart, Tony Brockman, James Kerley, Dave Lawson, Maude Garrett, Kyle Linahan |
| Products | After-school television programming slot |
Sarvo was a Nickelodeon program broadcast in Australia and New Zealand from 2002 until 2008, designed as an after-school slot. It featured various hosts such as Maude Garrett and Kyle Linahan, acting as a presentation platform for Nickelodeon’s top shows to boost audience interaction.
Presenters
- In the beginning: Jamie Croft and Josh Quong Tart
- From 2003 to July 2005: Tony Brockman alongside James Kerley
- July 2005 to 23 February 2007: James Kerley paired with Dave Lawson
- From 9 April 2007 until 2008: Maude Garrett and Kyle Linahan
- Also featured: "Bootsy" the Chihuahua
Transitions between hosting teams occasionally involved short breaks, including a notable six-week pause before the 2007 relaunch. This relaunch introduced Maude Garrett as the show’s first female presenter and marked the second instance of a Camp Orange host, Dave Lawson, moving on to Sarvo.
Sarvo Rewind
A weekly highlight compilation called Sarvo Rewind aired Saturdays at 3 pm, recapping memorable moments from the show. This segment was discontinued after the series was revamped in 2007.
Show segments
Genie in a Beanie – The hosts carried out tasks or fulfilled requests submitted by viewers, ranging from household chores to school-related favors.
Dare-Off – Viewers challenged hosts with dares, continuing the concept from the earlier Sarvo Suggestion Sack. These included public performances such as dressing up in costumes.
Sarvo Show-Offs – Competitions inviting fans to create content like their own versions of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. Winners were awarded prizes including tickets to the Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards.
Sarvo Inbox – A segment where hosts read letters sent in by viewers.
My Pet Rocks – Displayed photos and stories about pets submitted by the audience.
Webhead of the Week – Selected fans joined live webcam interactions with the hosts.
Clickhead of the Week – Featured animations created by users on Nickelodeon’s website, with winners receiving prize packs and airtime during Sarvo.
Nicker Ticker – A scrolling display of brief messages sent online by viewers during the broadcast.
Sarvo Extras – Offered behind-the-scenes content about Nickelodeon shows, similar to DVD bonus features.
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Note: Despite dropping the apostrophe from its logo after 2003, the official title remained 'Sarvo until early 2007.