What inspired the TV show 'SpongeBob SquarePants'?

Ten years ago today, SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom cohorts became movie stars. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie made $140 million worldwide and is the fifth-highest grossing animated TV adaptation ever. read more

SpongeBob is a Nickolodeon based show featuring a yellow sponge named Spongebob. He and his buddy Patrick are just nothing but trouble. His friend Sandy is a Karate master, and they love to play together. read more

Musical cameos by Brian Wilson, Tommy Ramone, and Elvis Presley guitarist James Burton highlight the 2006 compilation album SpongeBob SquarePants: The Best Day Ever, and the vocal talents of The Monkees' Davy Jones and David Bowie have appeared on the TV series. read more

Although Derek Drymon, creative director of SpongeBob SquarePants, described the pitch as stressful, he said it went "very well". Nickelodeon approved and gave Hillenburg money to produce the show. Broadcast. SpongeBob SquarePants is Nickelodeon's first original Saturday-morning cartoon. read more