Nick at Nite April 2009 -- Whole Lotta Lopez Marathon Week [Archive] - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan

03-30-2009, 01:30 AM

Nick at Nite April 2009 --

Blog Story:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/03/nick-at-nite-april-2009-whole-lotta.html

Regular Schedule

Changes listed only:

Weekdays, Effective Monday, April 13
6:00AM Family Matters (replaces Full House)

Friday Nights, Effective Friday, April 17
3:00AM The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (replaces Roseanne)
3:30AM The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (replaces Roseanne)
NOTE: Roseanne remains 4-5AM and Familly Matters 5-6AM.

Sunday Nights, Effective Sunday, April 19
3:00AM Family Matters (replaces Fresh Prince)
3:30AM Family Matters (replaces Fresh Prince)
4:00AM Roseanne (replaces Fresh Prince)
4:30AM Roseanne (replaces Fresh Prince)
5:00AM Roseanne (replaces Family Matters)
5:30AM Roseanne (replaces Family Matters)
NOTE: Family Matters still airs 2-3AM, so it will air four in a row now from 2-4AM.

Specials & Marathons

- Whole Lotta Lopez Week
Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, 2009
Mon-Thurs 9:00pm-6:00am ET/PT and Friday 10:00pm-6:00am ET/PT
Nick at Nite is bringing you George Lopez for five full nights! Join Nick at Nite for the kind of laughter and excitement as only George can provide. Watch out!

Episodes:
Catch the first 103 episodes, not counting holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl, Valentine's Day) episodes (so the following episodes are skipped: 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 35, 38, 40, 52, 61, 63, 64, 66, 85, 91). 52 is actually not a holiday episode but the 3D Disneyland episode.

COMING IN MAY 2009: THE NANNY!

And read the blog story for further insight:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/03/nick-at-nite-april-2009-whole-lotta.html

Pavan

03-30-2009, 01:26 PM

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/03/nick-at-nite-april-2009-whole-lotta.html

Brent88

03-30-2009, 02:19 PM

I am so freaking sick of George Lopez. :mad:

The Nanny in May? Oh joy. :rolleyes:

JulieSomoski

03-30-2009, 03:04 PM

thetornado

03-31-2009, 01:25 AM

I am glad the nanny is coming to N&N in May!!! :)

tanquant

04-02-2009, 03:58 PM

I Too am sick of the GL marathons. I would love a family matters marathon. As far as the nanny her voice hurts my ears.:(

TVFactFan

04-02-2009, 05:54 PM

I have to agree about George Lopez. It's taking the path of Fresh Prince with all these week long marathons. I'd like to see some marathons of Fresh Prince - you'd think NAN would have done some Urkel marathons by now.

No not fresh Prince, Family Matters would be a nice marathon to have but since they don't show the closing credits I rather not see a FM marathon.

TVFactFan

04-02-2009, 05:57 PM

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/03/nick-at-nite-april-2009-whole-lotta.html

Pav why does N@N show the closing credits credits for George Lopez and Home Improvement but not Fresh Prince or Family Matters?

Pavan

04-02-2009, 07:07 PM

Not sure, but they don't edit George Lopez. Warner Bros. gave it to them since it is still in regular syndication. That is the first Nick at Nite show ever to launch on locals and Nick at Nite the same time.

JulieSomoski

04-02-2009, 08:43 PM

No not fresh Prince, Family Matters would be a nice marathon to have but since they don't show the closing credits I rather not see a FM marathon.

LOL - I meant to say a Family Matters marathon, not Fresh Prince. God knows we don't need any Fresh Prince right now.

TVFactFan

04-02-2009, 08:46 PM

LOL - I meant to say a Family Matters marathon, not Fresh Prince. God knows we don't need any Fresh Prince right now.

Yeah I knew that had to be a mistake Fresh Prince is so over in my syndication watching Life-lol

JulieSomoski

04-02-2009, 08:59 PM

Yeah I knew that had to be a mistake Fresh Prince is so over in my syndication watching Life-lol

I'm with you - I haven't watched an entire episode of Fresh Prince in probably over 2 years now. I just grew so tired of the show it isn't fun to watch anymore.

Brent88

04-03-2009, 12:06 AM

I'm with you - I haven't watched an entire episode of Fresh Prince in probably over 2 years now. I just grew so tired of the show it isn't fun to watch anymore.

Yeah, Fresh Prince is another show I'm sick of.

I really hate that they cut the FM credits, especially by doing it at the end which cuts out the best part. When it first premiered on N@N they cut the beginning which was still a pain but at least better.

I see N@N is going to show Season 1 again, I missed it back in January, of course they'll air three episodes Sunday Night and then the dumb George Lopez marathon starts. I don't understand why they continue to be erratic with the scheduling of the episodes, this week being a great example.

TVFactFan

04-03-2009, 12:24 AM

Yeah, Fresh Prince is another show I'm sick of.

I really hate that they cut the FM credits, especially by doing it at the end which cuts out the best part. When it first premiered on N@N they cut the beginning which was still a pain but at least better.

I see N@N is going to show Season 1 again, I missed it back in January, of course they'll air three episodes Sunday Night and then the dumb George Lopez marathon starts. I don't understand why they continue to be erratic with the scheduling of the episodes, this week being a great example.

I think N@N should stop airing FM because the closing credits was the best part of the show. Without seeing it the show is no fun in watching.

JulieSomoski

04-03-2009, 03:12 PM

I think N@N should stop airing FM because the closing credits was the best part of the show. Without seeing it the show is no fun in watching.

Watching FM on BET, I did notice that the closing credits had some great scenes. It's a shame NAN can't show them, but would rather show a 30 second promo for their network.

TVFactFan

04-03-2009, 03:17 PM

Watching FM on BET, I did notice that the closing credits had some great scenes. It's a shame NAN can't show them, but would rather show a 30 second promo for their network.

I don't N@N realizes that every family matter ep had a closing tag scene and you are stpping fans from seeing the final scene. Makes no sense.

JulieSomoski

04-03-2009, 03:19 PM

I don't N@N realizes that every family matter ep had a closing tag scene and you are stpping fans from seeing the final scene. Makes no sense.

What I hate is how they show the beginning of the closing scene, but then cut it off so we can't see the rest. It's like they're teasing us - the promos they show at the end are absolutely not necessary.

TVFactFan

04-03-2009, 03:39 PM

What I hate is how they show the beginning of the closing scene, but then cut it off so we can't see the rest. It's like they're teasing us - the promos they show at the end are absolutely not necessary.

Exactly, They show the first 5 seconds and then the last second. I applaud N@N for their lineup this entire decade but now heading into the new decade they are not treating the tag scenes well at all.

Brent88

04-03-2009, 08:37 PM

What I hate is how they show the beginning of the closing scene, but then cut it off so we can't see the rest. It's like they're teasing us - the promos they show at the end are absolutely not necessary.

That's what annoys me most. You're just starting to enjoy it and then it's gone. :mad:

and it's not like they don't have enough time for promos already. NINE MINUTES per half-hour, ridiculous, and that doesn't count their dumb extra promo over the credits, and it annoys me more because as said already, the precious George Lopez and Home Improvement aren't cut.

TVFactFan

04-03-2009, 08:52 PM

That's what annoys me most. You're just starting to enjoy it and then it's gone. :mad:

and it's not like they don't have enough time for promos already. NINE MINUTES per half-hour, ridiculous, and that doesn't count their dumb extra promo over the credits, and it annoys me more because as said already, the precious George Lopez and Home Improvement aren't cut.

I know, those credits are treated with care-lol Sucks

JulieSomoski

04-04-2009, 12:08 AM

That's what annoys me most. You're just starting to enjoy it and then it's gone. :mad:

and it's not like they don't have enough time for promos already. NINE MINUTES per half-hour, ridiculous, and that doesn't count their dumb extra promo over the credits, and it annoys me more because as said already, the precious George Lopez and Home Improvement aren't cut.

Yeah, it isn't like those extra 30 seconds over the end credits are going to help bring in new viewers. It's just stupidity. Why not just leave the promotion to the commercial breaks? Makes no sense.

TVFactFan

04-04-2009, 12:57 AM

Yeah, it isn't like those extra 30 seconds over the end credits are going to help bring in new viewers. It's just stupidity. Why not just leave the promotion to the commercial breaks? Makes no sense.

it's a shame N@N dont have a message board so we can ask the N@N Link these questions-lol

JulieSomoski

04-04-2009, 01:17 PM

it's a shame N@N dont have a message board so we can ask the N@N Link these questions-lol

Yeah, I miss that old NAN message board. At least it was informative.

TVFactFan

04-04-2009, 04:31 PM

Yeah, I miss that old NAN message board. At least it was informative.

I bet if I ask the TVLand Link why is there no N@N Message board he will say-"I have nothing to do with N@N"

LOL

JulieSomoski

04-04-2009, 05:06 PM

I bet if I ask the TVLand Link why is there no N@N Message board he will say-"I have nothing to do with N@N"

LOL

I always loved his generic responses :lol:

TVFactFan

04-04-2009, 05:08 PM

I always loved his generic responses :lol:

He does seem to give a lot of automated responses at times-lol

JulieSomoski

04-04-2009, 08:25 PM

He does seem to give a lot of automated responses at times-lol

He's still at the TV Land boards, isn't he? I haven't been there in ages. I used to be a regular member, but I just didn't have time to go there everyday. And now I don't go there at all-LOL. With all the crap TV Land gives its viewers, it's the same complaints everytime you go there.

TVFactFan

04-04-2009, 08:33 PM

He's still at the TV Land boards, isn't he? I haven't been there in ages. I used to be a regular member, but I just didn't have time to go there everyday. And now I don't go there at all-LOL. With all the crap TV Land gives its viewers, it's the same complaints everytime you go there.

Yeah he is still there and doesn't give off a friendly relaxed vibe. Just a answer to your question that's all. He doesn't know how lucky he is to have a JOB and to have a great one like that. I would love to do something like that for a living because my passion has always been Cable TV

JulieSomoski

04-04-2009, 08:39 PM

Yeah he is still there and doesn't give off a friendly relaxed vibe. Just a answer to your question that's all. He doesn't know how lucky he is to have a JOB and to have a great one like that. I would love to do something like that for a living because my passion has always been Cable TV

I agree - a job like that would be great, being in touch with a network, getting answers before and everyone else. He definitely does give off a stern vibe, though.

nickandmore

04-11-2009, 01:45 AM

Starting Monday, April 13, 2009:

Weekdays
6:00am Family Matters (replaces Full House)

"Full House" is now gone from Nick/Nick at Nite.

TVFactFan

04-11-2009, 02:04 AM

Starting Monday, April 13, 2009:

Weekdays
6:00am Family Matters (replaces Full House)

"Full House" is now gone from Nick/Nick at Nite.

sounds like good news to me

Pavan

04-11-2009, 02:13 AM

Also in addition to Family Matters joining weekdays 6am, Friday and Sunday nights get a bit of a change starting next week:

Friday Nights, Effective Friday, April 17
3:00AM The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (replaces Roseanne)
3:30AM The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (replaces Roseanne)
NOTE: Roseanne remains 4-5AM and Familly Matters 5-6AM.

Sunday Nights, Effective Sunday, April 19
3:00AM Family Matters (replaces Fresh Prince)
3:30AM Family Matters (replaces Fresh Prince)
4:00AM Roseanne (replaces Fresh Prince)
4:30AM Roseanne (replaces Fresh Prince)
5:00AM Roseanne (replaces Family Matters)
5:30AM Roseanne (replaces Family Matters)
NOTE: Family Matters still airs 2-3AM, so it will air four in a row now from 2-4AM.

TVFactFan

04-11-2009, 02:17 AM

Pavan

04-11-2009, 03:02 AM

Those slots could be filler for The Nanny coming in May.

JulieSomoski

04-11-2009, 03:03 PM

I still enjoy watching NAN latenight. Their primetime schedule is what matters, but latenight, with Family Matters and Roseanne, are still the best to me.

If they added The Nanny in there to latenight, it would be even better. I never understood why NAN never promoted their 12am-6am schedule more.

Brent88

04-11-2009, 03:25 PM

1. Thank GOD the George Lopez marathon is over. It was pretty good at times but 5 nights of any show all night long is too much.

2. YAY for more Family Matters(I'm finally getting Season 1 now) and I'm glad Full House is gone. It seemed oddly placed at 6am.

TVFactFan

04-11-2009, 03:29 PM

DSfan

04-11-2009, 06:25 PM

Did Full House expire? Because if not, why would they technically waste their money not airing it when it's not like so many ppl are going to watch Family Matters or any show at 6AM.

clj2

04-11-2009, 09:25 PM

Remember, The Nanny was acquired when it was still TV Land/Nick at Nite, so the current management may not be high on it as it was not their decision. I wouldn't get my hopes up for it. Probably a late night slot for a while then dumped over to TV Land (they may not do that since they aren't under the same management anymore) and be another Murphy Brown or Wings.

IMO, the show doesn't fit either network. It was acquired before N@N's "family" and new approach, and current management. I have a hard time seeing it on TV Land either. Probably late nights.

TVFactFan

04-11-2009, 09:43 PM

Pavan

04-11-2009, 09:44 PM

No, Full House did not expire.

Brent88

04-11-2009, 09:45 PM

I have very little interest in The Nanny, I can tolerate all of N@N's current shows but likely won't even try The Nanny. Her voice drives me up the wall :lol:

JulieSomoski

04-11-2009, 11:31 PM

I have very little interest in The Nanny, I can tolerate all of N@N's current shows but likely won't even try The Nanny. Her voice drives me up the wall :lol:

Try watching the show straight through on a Saturday-LOL. While her voice is definitely irritating, it's a good show.

I'd like to see it get a primetime spot. My guess would be 9:30 if anything. But, it also wouldn't be bad to see it take a latenight slot. Like I was saying before, if they added it to latenight, they could get a nice latenight block going, only if they promoted it a bit more.

TVFactFan

04-11-2009, 11:57 PM

Try watching the show straight through on a Saturday-LOL. While her voice is definitely irritating, it's a good show.

I'd like to see it get a primetime spot. My guess would be 9:30 if anything. But, it also wouldn't be bad to see it take a latenight slot. Like I was saying before, if they added it to latenight, they could get a nice latenight block going, only if they promoted it a bit more.

So tell me a little about the Nanny, what city is it based in and what is it about?

clj2

04-12-2009, 01:38 PM

Note than I am NOT familiar with The Nanny, so I will make that clear now, lol.

But would it fit N@N anymore? remember they acquired it when they were still with TV Land and they wanted 90s/2000s, regardless of content/plot, etc...Wings, Mad About You, Murphy Brown, etc? Unlike now when they are wanting to focus on family shows and shows about families. I agree, some sort of late night block with Roseanne would fit it nicely.

Just sick of seeing these shows flop then be moved to TV Land, flop, then wind up being thrown to early morning slots (well not anymore with paid programming) or have contracts cut.

Brent88

04-13-2009, 02:59 PM

Promos last night are saying The Nanny premieres Sunday May 10th at 9, so we can assume it'll either A. Air at 9 regularly at first anyway, B. Have a launch marathon like FM did, or C. Both.

TVFactFan

04-13-2009, 03:08 PM

Promos last night are saying The Nanny premieres Sunday May 10th at 9, so we can assume it'll either A. Air at 9 regularly at first anyway, B. Have a launch marathon like FM did, or C. Both.

9pm is a very good time for a new addition

Pavan

04-13-2009, 03:25 PM

All we know is that it will have a marathon on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10) called "Nanny Sunday." It'll be a marathon likely from 9pm-4am, I'll have details next week along with more on the regular schedule in May.

Pavan

04-14-2009, 01:20 PM

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/2009/04/nick-at-nite-late-night-changes-spike.html Late night changes write-up and a preview of May being announced tomorrow. Make your predictions on how the new schedule will look.

Brent88

04-14-2009, 03:22 PM

Well, I strongly suspect it will air at either 9 or 9:30 since I don't see GL or FM being cut back. HI seems to be by far the weakest show of the three.

TVFactFan

04-14-2009, 03:33 PM

Well, I strongly suspect it will air at either 9 or 9:30 since I don't see GL or FM being cut back. HI seems to be by far the weakest show of the three.

I hope you are right about HI

catsrule

04-14-2009, 03:37 PM

9PM The Nanny 2x
10PM George Lopez 2x
11PM Family Matters 2x
12AM Home Improvement 2x
1AM George Lopez 2x
2AM Family Matters 2x
3AM The Nanny 2x
4-6AM Roseanne/Fresh Prince blocks
6AM Home Improvement

JulieSomoski

04-14-2009, 03:51 PM

I hope you are right about HI

Yeah. Even though I like HI, it just isn't holding up with the success of George Lopez and Family Matters.

BTW, Solomon, The Nanny is based in Queens, New York. Basically, Fran Fine gets fired from her job in a beauty salon because her long-time boyfriend dumps her, and she ends up getting a job as the nanny to the Sheffield home. Although at first it's on a trial basis, the father sees how much she livens up the family, and how much the kids immediately click with her, and she stays. Throughout the show, a relationship slowly forms between Fran and Mr. Sheffield, and the show goes from there. There's also the 3 children, the butler, Niles (your average wisecracking butler), CC, Mr. Sheffield's copartner on broadway (her and Niles hate each other), and Fran's mother, who was always my favorite character, because of her big hair, her need for grandchildren, and her love for food-LOL.

Hope that give you a little insight into the show. Like I said before, although Fran's voice is definitely annoying, it's a good show, unique, and charming in a way.

JulieSomoski

04-14-2009, 03:55 PM

The Nanny getting a launch marathon is definitely a positive sign it'll be getting a primetime launch. That also goes to show this isn't just a burnoff show for them to air in latenight.

So, my guess is it'll definitlely be getting the 9pm slot. So, here's my schedule:

9pm The Nanny
9:30 The Nanny
10:00 George Lopez
10:30 George Lopez
11:00 Family Matters
11:30 Family Matters
12:00 Home Improvement
12:30 Home Improvement
1:00 George Lopez
1:30 George Lopez
2:00 Family Matters
2:30 Family Matters
3:00 Fresh Prince
3:30 Fresh Prince
4:00 Roseanne
4:30 Roseanne
5:00 The Nanny
5:30 The Nanny
6:00 Home Improvement

They could also stick another HI at 8:30 if they really wanted to open up that slot again.

Pavan

04-14-2009, 03:58 PM

Interesting schedules. I think you all will be surprised. Hint: one show is gone, two others are heavily reduced.

Brent88

04-14-2009, 04:11 PM

Interesting schedules. I think you all will be surprised. Hint: one show is gone, two others are heavily reduced.

Hmmmm, one show is gone: The Cosby Show, it only airs twice a week. :lol:

Two others heavily reduced: Fresh Prince has to be one. Roseanne or maybe FM could be cut back on weekends, or it could be HI and The Nanny taking over some of it's slots.

9:00pm-The Nanny 2x
10:00pm-George Lopez 2x
11:00pm-Family Matters 2x
12:00am-Home Improvement 2x
1:00am-George Lopez 2x
2:00am-The Nanny 2x
3:00am-Home Improvement 2x
4:00am-Fresh Prince 2x
5:00am-Roseanne 2x
6:00am-Family Matters?

TVFactFan

04-14-2009, 04:21 PM

Hmmmm, one show is gone: The Cosby Show, it only airs twice a week. :lol:

Two others heavily reduced: Fresh Prince has to be one. Roseanne or maybe FM could be cut back on weekends, or it could be HI and The Nanny taking over some of it's slots.

9:00pm-The Nanny 2x
10:00pm-George Lopez 2x
11:00pm-Family Matters 2x
12:00am-Home Improvement 2x
1:00am-George Lopez 2x
2:00am-The Nanny 2x
3:00am-Home Improvement 2x
4:00am-Fresh Prince 2x
5:00am-Roseanne 2x
6:00am-Family Matters?

I would love if the two shows are HI and Roseanne but if it's not, I would hope it's Roseanne. my Fingers are CROSSED!!!!!!!

Scoobiedoo30

04-14-2009, 04:59 PM

I am going to try to take a guess is Roseanne leaveing Nick@Nite

JulieSomoski

04-14-2009, 06:39 PM

Interesting schedules. I think you all will be surprised. Hint: one show is gone, two others are heavily reduced.

That is interesting. One show gone - I'd say Cosby, Fresh Prince, or Roseanne. The Nanny would go well with Roseanne, so I wouldn't see any point in taking it off.

Heavily reduced? Has to be Home Improvement - at least an hour will be cut, probably 9pm. Or, maybe NAN will switch things up entirely. Maybe they'll move George Lopez up an hour to 9pm, and put The Nanny at 10pm. Or, they could move Family Matters to 9pm and air The Nanny at 11. They have a lot of options.

I have a feeling whatever they do, it's going to be a bigger change than we think, though. I think no matter what, HI's days in primetime are over.

Jude The Obscure

04-14-2009, 06:52 PM

Any bets if the Nanny will be a success for N@N? it is family friendly like GL and FM.

TVFactFan

04-14-2009, 06:58 PM

Any bets if the Nanny will be a success for N@N? it is family friendly like GL and FM.

If the show can get a 9pm or 10pm slot. After 10:30pm forget it

Scoobiedoo30

04-14-2009, 07:05 PM

I think The Nanny will do ery well for Nick@Nite.

Brent88

04-14-2009, 07:11 PM

I'm not sure about The Nanny, I wouldn't be surprised to see it be a huge hit or a huge flop.

Interesting ideas there Julie, I'm not sure they would do such a radical shakeup but it's possible.

clj2

04-14-2009, 09:38 PM

They aren't planning on sending The Nanny to TV Land as well, are they? I am so sick of those N@N hand-me downs that always flop even on TV Land and linger forever until they finally expire or are terminated. Thank God that Home Improvement/Roseanne to TV Land idea didn't go down...talk about disasterous.

JulieSomoski

04-14-2009, 09:42 PM

I'm not sure about The Nanny, I wouldn't be surprised to see it be a huge hit or a huge flop.

Interesting ideas there Julie, I'm not sure they would do such a radical shakeup but it's possible.

I think they'd be afraid to do some big schedule changes. They don't want to mess with what works. But, HI is working like they wanted it to, so logically, The Nanny would replace it at 9pm. But, it could be anything.

It could definitely do well, or it could flop. Family Matters was the same way, and it turned to be very successful. Same for George Lopez. But, I don't see it matching the success of George Lopez, especially if it airs at 9pm.

Jude The Obscure

04-14-2009, 11:23 PM

Since GL is such a big success for Nick, too bad Nick doesn't try to revive the show w/ new episodes!

Pavan

04-28-2009, 03:39 PM

Nick at Nite's on Top, Finishing First in April With Adults 18-49

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Nick at Nite is total day's number-one basic cable network with Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49 for April, and ranking second only to sister-channel Nickelodeon among total viewers (P2+).

April 2009 also marked Nick at Nite's most-watched April in its history with Adults 18-49, Women 18-49 and total viewers. Year to date, Nick at Nite is the number-one network with Women 18-49 and is number one with Adults 18-49 (tied in rating with USA Network).

April 2009 (source: NMR, 3/30/09-4/26/09):

Nick at Nite averaged a 0.6/697,000 A18-49 and 1.6 million total viewers (persons 2+).

With Women 18-49, Nick at Nite averaged a 0.8/464,000 million W18-49 (up +14%).

Among Men 18-49, Nick at Nite averaged a 0.4/233,000 million M18-49.

In prime time, Nick at Nite averaged a 0.7/1.7 million P2+ (Nick at Nite airs 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT in prime).

Year to Date (source: NMR, 12/29/08-4/26/09):

Nick at Nite is averaging a 0.6/691,000 A18-49 and 1.5 million total viewers.

With Women 18-49, Nick at Nite is averaging a 0.8/442,000 million W18-49 (up +14%).

Among Men 18-49, Nick at Nite is averaging a 0.4/249,000 million M18-49.

In prime time, Nick at Nite is averaging 1.7 million total viewers (P2+).

Nick at Nite is Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block that also features popular hit family comedies including the Emmy Award-winning series Home Improvement, George Lopez, and Family Matters, as well as The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Roseanne. Also coming in 2009 is the hit comedy Everybody Hates Chris, from co-creator and narrator Chris Rock and inspired by his real-life childhood experiences