It's a glorious time to be a fan of 90s animated shows. Rocko's Modern Life is joining Hey Arnold! on the comeback trail.
Deadline reports that the cult animation is back for an original one-hour special twenty years after its run ended, with the special to be executive produced by creator Joe Murray. Casting and airdate is still to be announced.
"I'm very happy to be rejoining Rocko and my friends from O-Town again," enthused Murray in a statement.
"What I have found by bringing these characters back is that it's not so much about nostalgia, but a sense that they still feel relevant and fresh to me, and after twenty years, they can't wait to comment on modern life in the 21st century. They still have a lot to say."
Rocko's Modern Life ran for 52 episodes from 1993-1996 and followed the surreal adventures of Australian wallaby Rocko and his two best friends, steer Heffer Wolfe and turtle Filburt.
The news follows the Comic-Con unveiling of pictures from the Hey Arnold! TV movie, which will bring back all of the original cast.
Written and executive produced by the series' original creator Craig Bartlett, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie is due out in 2017.
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