McGee and Me Remains a Interesting Christian Kids Show 35 Years Later By I always felt robbed in the invisible friend department because none of my drawings came to life and acted as my consciousness or dared me to do stupid things. I swear, some kids have all the luck. That was the premise for McGee and Me, a production from 1989 that targeted young Christian audiences in an attempt to provide wholesome entertainment, teach a few bible lessons, and maybe make some money in the process.
The show was a mixture of live-action and cartoons, with a few fully animated segments in most episodes, but as skillfully as it brought those two mediums together, could the show successfully crossover into a secular world? Created by Ken C. Johnson and Bill Myers, the series follows Nicholas Martin and his family as they move to Eastfield, Indiana, and must deal with being the new kid at school as well as other trials of growing up while also attempting to grow closer to The Lord. Now, we all know that the best show to take place in that state is Eerie, Indiana, but none of that weirdness is happening here.
Most of Nick’s adventures revolve around childhood problems, bullies, sneaking out to go see a movie, upsetting his friends, his parents embarrassing him, and just trying to look cool or stand out to his peers. There are some more serious episodes, but for the most part, it’s about Nick, his parents, two sisters, and their dog called Whatever. Great name for a pet, even if the real do.
