What Women Binge: Melissa Watches Clarissa for the First Time

[@bretthampton2050]

The plan: watch the first 15 minutes or so and see where this is going. Reality: watched the whole thing in one sitting. Now I can't wait for the next one!!!!

[@louisgrassimedium]

I KNEW IT! I KNEW THOSE OPENING TITLES couldn't have been from the start of the show!!! I was born in the late 80s, so I wouldn't have watched the very first, original airing of Clarissa, BUT I became obsessed prob about 1993, and then watched the whole thing obsessively in syndication throughout the 90s... like a lot of people I think... But when you look at the intro, everyone, particularly Sam and Ferguson look much older in the intro.... So I would love to see the original opening

[@KanadeLapis]

We love you Melissa! This is such a fantastic idea you had to always feel like you're around us and to catch up with you. As someone who grew up with you, your presence has always been comforting. Sabrina made my childhood a lot happier and i look forward to your hollidays movies each year too

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

This was the best set of all the different podcast sets. Great job, Amanda!

[@VickyBershok]

Not sure if you will see this Melissa, but I was a huge fan of Clarissa! I also watched Sabrina. I just wanted to tell you that you had a big impact on my life when I was younger. (I climbed out my bedroom window a time or two! Haha) Thank you and Bless you and your family! (I’m a mom too. My kids are 14, 10 and 3.❤️)

[@FrozenUSA]

I love that actors and actresses who I grew up watching are rewatching their shows even if like here it is only one episode. My favorite episode of Clarissa is when she gets assigned to play the flute in the school band because it’s all there is left. It turns out she is so good that the band teacher gives her a solo for the next concert. As soon as she realizes she will have to play alone in front of an audience, she completely forgets how to play. The rest of the episode is Clarissa trying to overcome her stage fright and relearn the flute. I particularly love that episode because I was learning how to play the flute for my elementary school band at the same time. Also I thought the episode was really funny. This is an awesome show. I have seen now about 2.5 episodes and can’t get enough.

[@katiejohnson6613]

Loved all of this!! Felt like I was just I was just hanging out with the the girls!! Keep it up, can’t wait for the next one!!! Wish I lived in Nashville!! 😉

[@jessthomas9414]

So happy for this!! Love Melissa. She is kind and one of the best actresses out there.

[@leslie4436]

All the nostalgia! 😊 I remember taking the Nickelodeon Studios tour and seeing some of the “Clarissa” set through some windows in a room way up above. No filming going on at the time, though, unfortunately. And yes…Paramount+ did some really weird stuff with the way the seasons are split up. And I know there are at least couple of episodes missing. At some point while I was bingeing, I realized that the “Total TV” episode (Where Clarissa watches TV for 24 hours straight for a school project…) wasn’t there. And I know I also identified another lost one at the time, but which one it was escapes me now. I’ve been keeping a watch to see if they’ll fix it, but no such luck yet.

[@LenetteLooks]

Great first episode ✨ I loved hearing about the behind the scenes and how it was to be on set back then. I’ve been watching later episodes of this podcast and this is my favorite so far!

[@hayleycooper2144]

I've just rewatched clarissa with my daughter all 65 episodes (Melissa you were right 😉) loving watching this

[@kaylynbillingsley]

Love this so much. So glad my bestie (Amanda’s sister) shared so I can watch. Can’t wait to keep up with y’all!

[@heavenlygal101]

Great podcast! Great idea, and topics! Both of you seem amazing. Grew up watching Sabrina.. Been a fan of yours Melissa for a couple of decades! I just discovered this today, and it is definitely added to one of the podcasts to listen/watch---Love that you are on KZbin, as well. Visual learner, brain..

[@Ziyiweishu]

Audition 1989. Production began 1990, it aired in 1991. They began airing Reruns of Clarissa in the mid 90s.

[@haleyanne86]

I subscribed to this podcast in Spotify as well as Google Podcasts, but when I heard that it was also on KZbin, I had to search for it; so glad that I did! I enjoyed watching it and getting to hear all the work that goes into working on TV shows, etc. I'm looking forward to many more episodes

[@katrina28061]

Loved this! I'm not old enough for when clarissa was originally aired (born the same year) but u remember loving it when I did see when I was a bit older! Cannot wait for more episodes 💜

[@mccormickshiddenhomestead1147]

This was so good for my soul ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Such a good podcast. I cannot wait to see what's in store for the future! Great job ladies!!! 👏👏👏

[@samanthasalinasdelcastillo4993]

This was so much fun, guys!!! Looking forward the next episodes!

[@emilystrobel5484]

I love this so much! I started listening on spotify and then realized I could watch on KZbin! Felt like I was sitting there with you! Already excited for the next one. The only downfall to following from the first episode is that I can't binge watch! 😂

[@aaronlynch1930]

So stinkin great, you guys! I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to see what else you two come up with!

[@thekurt5781]

Also, when I took the Nickelodeon tour, I was very excited to see the Clarissa set… and I got to that area… looked down,.. and there was the set of (I believe) My Brother & Me…. I walked away a very sad person. Although, the cutest moment was still when the tour guide showed us where they filmed Are You Afraid of the Dark? And this very little boy responds “Yessssssss…….” (He was afraid of the dark) :P Was very cute

[@Exploringthemagic]

Great podcast! Melissa was a crush for me as a kid, Nickelodeon was the place to be, it’s super cool hearing insight about how these things came about.

[@kimberlyscott7090]

I need to go back and watch Clarissa!

[@WeeClanTorrance]

Haha, a 5 year player of Game of Sultans here, been trying to give it up for years! I would love to know Amanda's old game name 😁 And I played Game of Sultans because I loved the show Magnificent Century! It is an epic watch, Turkish. Brilliant podcast Amanda and Melissa, catching myself up because I only recently found you! Big happy wishes to you both x

[@deusfiel8934]

I look forward to see the next episodes! I loved it! You two are wonderful!

[@stephanielong2892]

I would LOVE them to do Melissa and Joey! Anyone else????

[@TheSAHMdiaries]

Wow 89 for Clarissa, I remember watching this and just assumed it was mid 90s as I was born in 86 so must have watched re-runs

[@kblixt]

"Sam in Love" and "Total TV" are missing from Paramount+.

[@RobynAdair]

Been dying to hear you talk about Clarissa since she stopped explaining it all! #loveyou

[@JuanEBianchin]

👏👏👏 Great show Melissa!! I'm becoming a great fan of your KZbin Channel! Clarissa for me was One of the finest shows off all times. The actors, the script, the set....everything was perfect. 🙌🙌 👏👏👏👏👏

[@therenazone]

A cast reunion would be amazing!!! I wonder why Sean just vanished. I would love to see them together again. Btw i think the show started in 1991,not 1989 as Melissa says here... We loved Clarissa in Mexico!!! Her Spanish voice was epic!!!

[@jessthomas9414]

She also needs to do a Sabrina cast reunion

[@mchristner1]

Loved it! I was listening to the podcast then flipped to KZbin to see the awesome set. Can’t wait for more!

[@Cowboysangel85]

I follow you on Instagram and i have been such a huge fan since i was younger. I grew up watching Clarrissa and Sabrina so this was a lot of fun to watch. Also learned a lot too. I really enjoyed your podcast and looking forward to catch up on the others

[@jenviabeauty3212]

Loved this! Can’t wait for more!!! Such a big fan!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🥰💕

[@BrittLM]

Loved this!! Can’t wait for more.💗

[@MovieJustin]

Love ❤, Clarissa was my jam back in my day! So glad to see this!

[@lindal1986]

I love the podcast and Melissa. great actrice i wanna watch Clarissa Explains It All but i can't find it anywhere to watch in the netherlands.

[@inismei9077]

😮I can't believe she mentioned Magnificent Century, I watch that also🙂

[@mjhicks123]

I hope that since you are in Nashville that you might one day have Lisa Welchel on your show. She's there in Nashville as well.

[@flipadip3961]

I love you Melissa!! at almost 50 (Oct 5th this year I become "over the hill" : () Anyway, I grew up on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I LOVE Holiday in Handcuffs with Mario Lopez (He is so cute!! and you guys were great together) I also surprisingly enjoyed Whispers and Lies on KZbin. I love your work so much I actually searched you on KZbin and still finding new shows to watch. You are awesome--keep up the great work!! Girl-next-door but tough as warranted and love with your whole being. I feel like that is the real you 😍 I like that I can really relate to you as an actress and person and hope I can meet you one day. BTW I have a son who will be 14 on 2-21-2022. Any tips on getting through the moody new teens LOL??! Take care and see you in the next show : )

[@TerryWeaver]

What a great 1st episode!

[@tamelarickard3397]

I saw Melissa on Fox and honestly I’m not a “podcast” person but I love this podcast so hopefully I will try others as well. Love you!

[@suncats1549]

Love it! I’ve been looking for a podcast to take an occasional break when I get nightmares from true crime. Clarissa was my favorite show. Excellent job!

[@almamonzon58]

I love your podcast so much

[@matthewlawton9241]

Show of hands, who here was just a teensy bit disappointed when Sam didn't climb in through the window?

[@janinegreene9653]

Just started listening. You two are great together. So real and good friends. I’ll be watching/ listening regularly

[@TwilightFan86]

Loved it!! Cant wait for more!! I just binged all 12 seasons of Bones!! Please have Nate Richert on the show

[@mercuryfever392]

How the heck did you get a Family Double Dare obstacle course sign? That is too cool. BTW, in case anyone wants to know the guy that gave Sam the black eye, Wally Butterman. I just remembered that. I was thinking the other day about how everyone on that show that got referenced always had kind of a weird name. Like Soaperstein, or Cheesebrow, or Futstein or Angleberger. It's like did they live in a town full of Germans or something? This is all off the top of my head. That shows you how many times I have watched Clarissa.

[@Jason1904]

I started watching this again on Paramount plus!! Lol love the 90’s n growing up on this show.

[@vancecope]

Good luck on the new show...great #1 episode

[@ThePodCask]

Great show!

[@venom7558]

Like many boys back in the early 90's,I had a massive crush on Melissa. So,I used to watch Clarissa all the time. Early 90's Nick was the best! Not just Clarissa,but Salute your shorts,Are you afraid of the dark,Ren and Stimpy;etc,etc. Good times!

[@aliciamitrowitz3122]

I'm so excited for more episodes and it's fun to watch on KZbin

[@eprohoda]

yo, thanks, that' sincredible view~ all the best,

[@traceylogan5842]

Absolutely loved this 1st episode 👊❤ love getting to know both of you xx I can now watch the next episode 😁

[@donnalaliberte5660]

Just heard about this podcast on Fox. Can’t wait to binge watch ! 😊

[@mccormickshiddenhomestead1147]

I am so excited for this!!

[@flipadip3961]

Where in Alabama is Amanda from??I've lived everywhere in ALabama: Montgomery, Birmingham and Pelham, Jacksonville (favorite area to live and will go back once no family around Nashville, TN), then on to Huntsville before ending up in TN where my parents, my son, and I are today. Keep up the great work--I'm loving your podcast!

[@serenarenee08]

Loving this from Dickson TN 🥰 this was so much fun

[@thekurt5781]

I always loved the They Might Be Giants sign in Clarissa’s room… and of course the phone booth, and I couldn’t help but notice that originally, Clarissa didn’t have her walk in closet which was added later,… might be weird if her dad wasn’t an architect ;)

[@sharonlivingstone5956]

Great episode! Is it possible to add all the recommendations into the description?

[@gottijunior5594]

Imagine finding out your Kid is friends with Melissa’s kid. This lady had to be like omg 😱

[@MsMelface]

Love this!! ❤️

[@rachelleh5237]

Brings back lots of memories! Thanks for this. You should Read Shawshank Redemption. That is a good book. Also the green mile is a good book too. I don't like Stephen King books but I love those.

[@audreyrestorickelordi7075]

The story about MJH's husband's first blunt text to Amanda about their son going over for a playdate cracked me up and made their family seem so relatable. Also, I had no idea that MJH had auditioned to be Mayim Bialik's best friend on Blossom at the same time she booked Clarissa. Wouldn't it be fun to have Mayim on the podcast to talk about "Call me Kat" and veganism? Also, I loved the tidbit about Joana García Swisher appearing on Clarissa; she'd be another great guest to have on (I've just been binging season two of "Sweet Magnolias"). After all, she and MJH have the Reba McEntire connection...Finally, great job creating the set, Amanda! So much attention to detail and Nick nostalgia.

[@sofiajorge7849]

I love the first episode, congrats Melissa and Amanda. Greetings from Perú. ❤❤

[@garygentzel7924]

Good morning ☀️ ya’ll!

[@telizabethxo]

So interesting about succession. I’ve currently been watching it. I think the thing is it has a lot of very unlikable characters. Like for me idk if I like it but I do think it gets more interesting. Especially season 2. Also love life I felt too took several episodes and I did love it but I can see why someone wouldn’t. Anyways thanks for sharing your thoughts. Glad you told me about the pod when we met at Christmas Con. I didn’t say this then but I loved No Good Nick as well wish Netflix had picked up more episodes! I’m sad all over again now thinking about it. I think a rewatch is in my future.

[@saintblades]

Ready to bing watch! 👏🏽 theme song is 🔥 great show ladies

[@deananeill9790]

I am just now starting your podcasts. I listen to noble bloods podcast also. I even google the info almost like a dark history

[@EsotericOccultist]

You'll always be Clarissa to me

[@Exploringthemagic]

Was Clarissa filmed in Orlando? Did you have to live down there at the time ?

[@zeventine]

Love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@lunacurtis780]

omg that's you!!!

[@DeanIsaacAdisen]

Yes, the end of Roseanne is were she wrote a book, so when Dan had his heart attack in the series he ended up dying and from there is where she started writing cuz Roseanne always wanted to be a writer. Melissa I'm a huge fan been watching you forever from Clarissa to Sabrina to all your Christmas movies every year. Sabrina is my go to show to watch every Halloween and to wind down.

[@es1509]

What DOES "Na na" mean? My first ever cd was Clarrisa and The Straitjackets - This Is What Na Na Means and 30 years later I still don't know what it means! Clarrisa never explained it! 😂 "P.E.A.C.E. in our time, we may find some peace of mind." ❤

[@wadejinright3952]

Will Nickelodeon ever release the Clarissa Explains It All on DVD or Blu-ray?

[@flipadip3961]

When I'm feeling lost or bored with the real world---MacGyver is my savior! Did you know there is a site that explains EVERY single trick chronologically through out every episode??! I have every season and every episode and almost EVERY movie Richard Dean Anderson ever made!! a real-life type hero and he doesn't even carry a weapon or super hero abilities : ))

[@bethjones6697]

What do you think if the remake of Sabrina the teenage witch on Netflix? This should be a discussion. I always wanted to know what you thought about this. The original is always best.

[@thekurt5781]

When Clarissa stole the corset was probably the closest episode that they tried to add a sexiness to Clarissa, and while it WAS a funny episode (the old west “cheese cloth” segment etc) it was a little out of character because it was one of those things that came from left field. Two of my personal favorites was the half pink denim jacket you wore a couple of times and the blue naval/military jacket from the beginning, but I don’t know if that’s the same jacket in later episodes that had the yellow ties across the back, or if those were two different jackets?

[@scottsmith9059]

Melissa, your still as pretty as i remember. had such a crush on you, looks like i still do. good luct to you.

[@scottsmith9059]

luck

[@cristinaarreola7734]

Dónde puedo conseguir tus pelis navideñas

[@mccormickshiddenhomestead1147]

Shout out to Valley Elementary!!!

[@bogdan2551]

14:23 It's because you as an actor are just a vessel doing a quantum leap to give life to that person,and then you go back to your skin, and forget about that experience.

[@Havenwood_Homestead]

I wrote a script called Heather explains it all, complete rip off of your show. It was everything I wanted in my life. Best memories ever as a kid.

[@ratchmbrbeth3215]

I saw Citizen Kane in college.

[@lellaihodges]

@amandawwb you mentioned you liked reading werewolve books on your phone could you please give me the link to that please I too am a huge fan of the supernatural books as well

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

Is that a for real Double Dare Obstacle Course sign???

[@MelissaJoanHartOfficial]

Yes it is. - TEAM WWB

[@JohnSmith-zw8vp]

@@MelissaJoanHartOfficialKinda makes you wonder whatever happened to all the other Double Dare stuff! A lot of people like myself who grew up in Nickelodeon's golden age would jump at the chance for things like that!

[@sicshyloc]

queen of Nickelodeon !

[@Lapeerphoto]

FUNNY STORY: My kids might know, but they are grown and moved out, I'm a boomer and have no clue who this is or what Clarissa is. Apparently we're connected on twitter. So here I am - seems like a chick-thing, but I'll watch a bit. Always up to learn something.

[@adrianaaranda8170]

🇲🇽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@waxedearth5425]

I regret watching Clarissa because now I’m walking around with “Nah, nah, nah-nah. 🎺 Nah-nah-nah-nah-nah”

[@tiblu68]

I know what she’s talking about with “reading” app. ,saw it on FB but like she said the stories are not very good and while they stirred my curiosity,they were a big no. Not against werewolf romance ,have loved quite a few but not that.

[@jamesgibson5818]

I can help Clarissa premired in 1991

[@jeniporta7116]

I have been privileged to get to walk though the set after hours and got an autograph picture of you. I’m close To your age and looked up to you so much