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1600 Penn
Genre Sitcom
Created by
Starring
Composer(s)
  • Erica Weis
  • Brandon Williams
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Josh Gad
  • Jon Lovett
  • Jason Winer
  • Mike Royce
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
Distributor 20th Television
Release
Original network NBC
Picture format 1080i ( HDTV)
Original release December 17, 2012 (2012-12-17) – March 28, 2013 (2013-03-28)

1600 Penn is an American sitcom. A sitcom is a funny TV show about a group of characters. This show was created by Josh Gad and Jon Lovett. It aired on the NBC television network.

What is 1600 Penn About?

The show is about a family living in the White House. This is the official home and workplace of the President of the United States. Imagine your family living in such a famous place!

Meet the Gilchrists

The main characters are the Gilchrist family. They are not your typical family, especially since they live in the White House. The show explores their daily lives. It shows how they deal with being a normal family while also being the "First Family."

Life in the White House

Living in the White House means lots of rules and public attention. The show highlights the funny situations that come from this. For example, how do you have a normal family dinner when you're always in the spotlight? Or how do the kids deal with Secret Service agents everywhere?

Family Fun and Challenges

The Gilchrist family faces many challenges. They have to balance their public duties with their private lives. The show often focuses on their funny attempts to be a regular family. It also shows how they support each other through it all.

Who Created the Show?

1600 Penn was created by a team of talented people.

The Creators

  • Josh Gad: He is known for his acting and comedy. He also helped create the show.
  • Jon Lovett: He used to be a speechwriter for President Barack Obama. This experience likely helped him create a realistic White House setting.
  • Jason Winer: He is a director and producer. He also helped bring the show to life.

When Did it Air?

The show first aired on December 17, 2012. The final episode was shown on March 28, 2013. There was one season with 13 episodes. Each episode was about 22 minutes long.

Why is it Called 1600 Penn?

The title 1600 Penn refers to the address of the White House. It is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. This title helps you know right away where the show is set.

See also

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