| Jessie | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Pamela Eells O'Connell |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | "Hey Jessie" by Debby Ryan |
| Composers |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 98 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Shari Tavey |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 21–25 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | Disney Channel |
| Release | September 30, 2011 – October 16, 2015 |
| Related | |
| Bunk'd | |
Jessie is an American comedy television series created by Pamela Eells O'Connell that aired on Disney Channel from September 30, 2011 to October 16, 2015. The series stars Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, and Kevin Chamberlin.
Plot
editThe series follows Jessie Prescott, a young woman from a small town with big dreams who, rebelling against her strict father, decides to leave the military base in Fort Hood, Texas, where she grew up and moves to New York City. She accepts a job as a nanny and moves into a multi-million-dollar penthouse on the Upper West Side with the wealthy Ross family which includes jet-setting parents Morgan and Christina and their four children. With a whole new world of experiences open to her, Jessie embarks on new adventures in the big city as she grows to rely on the love and support of the children in her care. Assisting her are Bertram, the family's lazy and sarcastic butler, and Tony, the building's 20-year-old doorman.
Episodes
editCast
edit- Debby Ryan as Jessie Prescott
- Peyton List as Emma Ross
- Cameron Boyce as Luke Ross
- Karan Brar as Ravi Ross
- Skai Jackson as Zuri Ross
- Kevin Chamberlin as Bertram
Production
editOn June 9, 2011, Disney Channel announced that the comedy series, created by Pamela Eells O'Connell, was in production. Debby Ryan from The Suite Life on Deck stars in the series, as well as Kevin Chamberlin as Bertram, Peyton List as Emma, Karan Brar as Ravi, Cameron Boyce as Luke, and Skai Jackson as Zuri. Pamela Eells O'Connell serves as executive producer, while It's a Laugh Productions serves as production company.[1] On August 10, 2011, it was announced that the series would premiere on September 30, 2011.[2] On March 12, 2012, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season.[3] On November 9, 2012, it was announced that the series was given an additional six episodes, bringing its second season to 28 episodes.[4] On March 28, 2013, it was announced that the series was renewed for a third season. It was also announced that Molly Shannon, Kate Flannery, and James Patrick Stuart would make guest star appearances in the second season finale.[5] On June 7, 2013, it was announced that Adam Sandler would make a guest star appearance in the series.[6] On May 20, 2014, it was announced that the series was renewed for a fourth season.[7]
Controversy
editDisney Channel did not broadcast "Quitting Cold Koala" on its originally scheduled date of May 17, 2013, and instead showed a rerun of "Kids Don't Wanna Be Shunned". However, the episode did appear on the Disney Channel website, WATCH Disney Channel, and on Disney Channel on Demand. Disney Channel made the following announcement: "We are removing this particular episode from our regular programming schedule and will re-evaluate its references to gluten restrictions in the character's diet".[8] The edited version of "Quitting Cold Koala" aired on July 5, 2013, as part of a two-episode spectacular, with all gluten jokes having been removed in the revised version.
Crossovers
editOn December 7, 2012, the series crossed over with Austin & Ally as a double-length combined special episode under the title of "Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year". The episode title for Austin & Ally is known as "Big Dreams & Big Apples", while the episode title for Jessie is known as "Nanny in Miami". On November 29, 2013, the series crossed over with Good Luck Charlie as a double-length special episode under the title of "Good Luck Jessie: NYC Christmas". The crossover was announced on October 28, 2013.[9] On October 10, 2014, the series crossed over with Disney XD's Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors for a Halloween episode titled "Halloween Night at the Museum".[10] On November 28, 2014, the series crossed over with Liv and Maddie as a double-length special episode under the title of "Jessie's Aloha-Holidays with Parker and Joey". This crossover did not feature all of the Liv and Maddie characters, but rather only featured Joey and Parker Rooney.
Release
editBroadcast
editThe series airs worldwide on Disney Channel. The series premiered in Canada on September 30, 2011,[citation needed] in Australia and New Zealand on November 25, 2011,[citation needed] and in Singapore on December 17, 2011.[citation needed] In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series previewed on January 29, 2012, and premiered on February 17, 2012.[citation needed] In South Africa, the series premiered on April 1, 2012.[citation needed] In Canada, the series premiered on Disney Channel on September 1, 2015.[11]
Digital
editThe pilot episode of Jessie was released as a free download via the iTunes Store one week prior to its Disney Channel premiere. Making its official debut on Disney Channel on September 30, 2011, the series became the network's most-watched premiere on a Friday since September 2008, when The Suite Life on Deck debuted.[12][13] The premiere of Jessie ranked as the number-one telecast at 9:00 PM with a total of 4.6 million viewers, scoring 2.3 million viewers among kids 6–11 and 1.8 million viewers among tweens and teens 9–14, with an average of 0.89 million viewers among adults 18–49.[12][13]
Reception
editRatings
edit| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | Avg. viewers (millions) |
18–49 rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Viewers (millions) |
Date | Viewers (millions) | ||||
| 1 | 26 | September 30, 2011 | 4.63[14] | September 7, 2012 | 3.59[15] | 3.70 | TBD |
| 2 | 26 | October 5, 2012 | 3.58[16] | September 13, 2013 | 4.77[17] | 3.35 | TBD |
| 3 | 26 | October 5, 2013 | 3.17[18] | November 28, 2014 | 3.50[19] | 2.68 | TBD |
| 4 | 20 | January 9, 2015 | 2.43[20] | October 16, 2015 | 2.43[21] | 2.03 | TBD |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BAFTA Awards | Kid's Vote – Television | Won | [22] |
| 2014 | 2014 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Nominated | [23] |
| British Academy Children's Awards | Kid's Vote – Television | Won | [24] | |
| 2015 | 2015 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show – Kids Show | Nominated | [25] |
Spinoff
editOn February 25, 2015, Disney Channel ordered the first season of a spinoff titled Bunk'd, which would star Peyton List, Karan Brar, and Skai Jackson in their respective roles as well as Miranda May, Nina Lu, and Kevin Quinn.[26]
Indian adaptation
editAn Indian adaptation of the series, titled Oye Jassie, premiered on Disney Channel on October 13, 2013.[27] Like most adaptations, the episodes and characters are similar to the original.[28]
Soundtrack
edit| Title | Performer | Episode |
|---|---|---|
| "Hey Jessie" | Debby Ryan | "New York, New Nanny" |
| "Hey Jessie and Can't Do It without You (Remix)" | Debby Ryan and Ross Lynch | "Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year" |
| "Hey Jessie and Hang in There Baby (Remix)" | Debby Ryan and Bridgit Mendler | "Good Luck Jessie: NYC Christmas" |
| "Face to Face" | Debby Ryan and Ross Lynch | "Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year" |
| "Those Texas Guys" | Debby Ryan | "One Day Wonders" |
| "Best Year" | Debby Ryan | "Why Do Foils Fall in Love?" |
| "We're Burning Up" | Jessie J | "Punch Dumped Love" |
References
edit- ^ "Disney Channel Announces Start of Production on Jessie, a New Comedy Series Starring Debby Ryan" (Press release). Disney Channel. June 9, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Jessie, a Comedy About a Small Town Girl Turned New York City Nanny, Premieres Friday, September 30 on Disney Channel" (Press release). Disney Channel. August 10, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Jessie, the #1 Comedy Among Kids and Tweens Has Order for Second Season, Inspires a Disney Channel Original Movie" (Press release). Disney Channel. March 12, 2012. Retrieved February 21, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva (November 9, 2012). "Disney Channel and Disney XD Order Additional Episodes from Four Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "Disney Channel Orders Third Season of the Popular Comedy Series for Kids and Families, Jessie" (Press release). Disney Channel. March 28, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Adam Sandler and Chris Rock Guest Star in Hit Disney Channel Series, Jessie and A.N.T. Farm, Friday, June 28" (Press release). Disney Channel. June 7, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Disney Channel Orders a Fourth Season of Jessie, the Hit Comedy Series for Kids and Families" (Press release). Disney Channel. May 20, 2014. Retrieved February 21, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Michelle Castillo (May 20, 2013). "Disney Pulls Jessie Episode That Makes Fun of Gluten-Free Child". CBS News. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ Michael Schneider (October 28, 2013). "Exclusive: Disney Channel Plots Good Luck Charlie and Jessie Holiday Crossover". TV Guide. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ Michael Schneider (September 24, 2014). "First Look: Disney Channel's Jessie Gets Animated on Marvel's Ultimate Spider Man: Web-Warriors". TVLine. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ "Get Ready Canada! Disney Channel Arrives on September 1!". Corus Entertainment. August 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
- ^ a b Philiana Ng (October 1, 2011). "Disney Channel's Jessie Premiere Posts Record Ratings". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ a b Jon Weisman (October 2, 2011). "Jessie Joins Jess as New Fall Hit". Variety. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Friday's Cable Ratings". The Futon Critic. October 3, 2011. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "Friday's Cable Ratings". The Futon Critic. September 10, 2012. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "Friday's Cable Ratings". The Futon Critic. October 8, 2012. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "Friday's Cable Ratings". The Futon Critic. September 16, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "Friday's Cable Ratings". The Futon Critic. October 8, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (December 2, 2014). "Top 25 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 11.28.2014". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (January 12, 2015). "Top 25 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.9.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 13, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ Mitch Metcalf (October 19, 2015). "Top 100 Friday Cable Originals & Network Update: 10.16.2015". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "Children's in 2013". BAFTA. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ Philiana Ng (February 24, 2014). "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "Children's in 2014". BAFTA. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ JP (February 20, 2015). "¡Los Kids' Choice Awards 2015 Ya Tienen Su Gran Lista de Nominados!". E! News (in Spanish). Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ Matt Webb Mitovich (April 24, 2015). "Disney Channel's Jessie Spinoff Gets Title, Premise, Cast Additions". TVLine. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "Family Fun". The Hindu. October 12, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ^ "Harsh Vashist and Simple Kaul to Feature in Disney's New Show Oye Jassi!". Disney Duniya. Archived from the original on October 1, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2018.