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Salute Your Shorts Cast Reunites After 35 Years
10 Jul
Summary
- Castmates reunited virtually for the show's 35th anniversary.
- Former child actors praised the crew for a positive environment.
- The show was noted for not being part of the Nickelodeon apparatus.
The cast of "Salute Your Shorts" recently came together for a virtual reunion on the Splat Attack podcast, marking the show's 35th anniversary. Stars including Venus DeMilo Thomas, Megan Mahdavi, Michael Ray Bower, Heidi Lukacsik, and Danny Cooksey reminisced about their time on the iconic series.
Megan Mahdavi expressed deep gratitude for the positive environment on set, emphasizing that the crew took great care of the young actors. She described the experience as idyllic, akin to summer camp, and highlighted how fortunate they were to have such a supportive team, contrasting it with negative experiences some child actors face. The cast also recalled the show's independent status, which created a unique bubble away from larger network pressures.
Danny Cooksey pointed out that "Salute Your Shorts" operated outside the typical Nickelodeon system, allowing for a distinct production atmosphere. Mahdavi also paid tribute to late castmate Kirk Bailey, remembering his efforts to ensure everyone felt safe and cared for, particularly during night shoots.
