But what was the whole story? The Orange Years journeys behind the scenes of the 'kids first' phenomenal programming to chronicle the unprecedented success of Nickelodeon, straight from the mouths of those who brought the classic shows to us as children. Led by Geraldine Laybourne, the visionary who turned the company into an $8 billion juggernaut. In just a few years, the channel grew from a small local channel to an international phenomenon that helped shape a generation. For millions of children and adults, the Nickelodeon Network is synonymous with growing up.