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Marc Weiner Revives Beloved 1995 Chanukah Special Online
12/16/2025
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- The Weinerville Chanukah Special aired in 1995 on Nickelodeon and became a beloved holiday tradition.
- Marc Weiner, the show's creator, aimed to celebrate Hanukkah authentically and avoid Christmas comparisons.
- The program blended humor, music, and puppetry, with memorable characters like Boney and storylines involving aliens.
- Weiner plans to stream the special on his YouTube channel this Hanukkah, highlighting its lasting impact.
