Jessie (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jessie |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Pamela Eells O'Connell |
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| Theme music composer | Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins |
| Opening theme | Hey Jessie, by Debby Ryan |
| Composer(s) | John Adair and Steve Hampton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 92 |
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| Camera setup | Videotape (filmized); Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–25 minutes |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
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| Original release | September 30, 2011 – October 16, 2015 |
Jessie is an American sitcom that originally aired on Disney Channel from September 30, 2011 to October 16, 2015. The series was created and executive produced by Pamela Eells O'Connell. It stars Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson and Kevin Chamberlin.
Plot
The series follows Jessie Prescott, a young woman from a small town in Texas. She has big dreams. She moves to New York City to be an actress. She becomes a nanny for the Ross kids: Emma, Luke, Ravi and Zuri. They live in a multi-million dollar penthouse on the Upper West Side. With Bertram the butler, Tony the doorman, and the Ross kids, she has a lot of adventures.
Production
The show went straight to series. There was no pilot. The show is taped at Hollywood Centre Studios in Los Angeles. Season 4 began production in the summer of 2014 and ended in March 2015.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 26 | September 30, 2011 | September 7, 2012 | |
| 2 | 26 | October 5, 2012 | September 13, 2013 | |
| 3 | 26 | October 5, 2013 | November 28, 2014 | |
| 4 | 20 | January 9, 2015 | October 16, 2015 | |
Cast and characters
- Debby Ryan as Jessie Prescott - the nanny of the crazy Ross kids.
- Peyton List as Emma Ross - the older Ross kid, and only the biological child, she loves fashion.
- Cameron Boyce as Luke Ross - He was born in Detroit, he is lazy and likes to be cool.
- Karan Brar as Ravi Ross - He is from India, smart and he doesn't have freinds.
- Skai Jackson as Zuri Ross - Cute and small girl who was brought to NYC from her birth country, Uganda, Africa.
- Kevin Chamberlin as Bertram Winkle - The lazy butler, he really works when the Ross parents come home.
Soundtrack
| Title | Performer | Premiere episode |
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| "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 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Source(s) |
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| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor | Karan Brar | Won | |
| 2013 | Nominated | ||||
| BAFTA Awards | Kid's Vote – Television | Jessie | Won | ||
| 2014 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program (Series or Special) | Karan Brar | Nominated | |
| 2014 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Jessie | |||
| Favorite TV Actress | Debby Ryan | ||||
| 2014 Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress: Comedy | ||||
| British Academy Children's Awards | Kid's Vote – Television | Jessie | Won | ||
| 2015 | Young Artist Award | Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series | JJ. Totah | Won | |
| 2015 Kids' Choice Awards | Kid's Vote – Television | Jessie | Nominated |
