Cory in the House facts for kids
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| Created by | Dennis Rinsler Marc Warren |
| Starring | Kyle Massey Jason Dolley Maiara Walsh Madison Pettis John D'Aquino Rondell Sheridan |
| Theme music composer | Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil |
| Opening theme | "Cory in the House", performed by Kyle Massey and Maiara Walsh |
| Composer(s) | Chris Alan Lee & Scott Clausen |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 34 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Dennis Rinsler Marc Warren |
| Production location(s) | Hollywood Center Studios Hollywood, California |
| Camera setup | Videotape; Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes (approx.) |
| Production company(s) | It's a Laugh Productions Warren & Rinsler Productions |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | January 12, 2007 – September 12, 2008 |
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| Related shows | That's So Raven (2003–2007) |
Cory in the House is a fun American TV show that aired on the Disney Channel. It was on from January 12, 2007, to September 12, 2008. This show is a spin-off from another popular Disney show, That's So Raven.
The story follows Cory Baxter as he moves from San Francisco, California, to Washington, D.C.. His dad, Victor Baxter, gets an exciting new job. He becomes the White House Executive Chef, cooking for the President! This was the first time Disney Channel made a spin-off series. It was also the only Disney Channel spin-off to be shown in standard definition (SDTV) for its whole run.
You might not see reruns on Disney Channel or Disney XD anymore. But sometimes, older episodes air on the Family channel in Canada. Raven-Symoné, who played Raven Baxter, even made a special guest appearance in one episode.
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Making the Show: How Cory in the House Was Created
After That's So Raven finished, Disney thought about making a spin-off. One idea was That's So Raven Too!, where Raven would go to college. But Raven-Symoné decided not to do that show. So, Disney Channel chose Kyle Massey, who played Cory, to star in his own series instead. Raven-Symoné later came back for a new spin-off called Raven's Home in 2017.
The first episode of Cory in the House was a special sneak peek on January 12, 2007. The show was created by Marc Warren and Dennis Rinsler. They also produced other famous shows like Full House and That's So Raven. Filming for Cory in the House started on July 18, 2006. It took place at Hollywood Center Studios, where The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and That's So Raven were also filmed. Some scenes in the show were filmed in front of a live studio audience.
Just like Hannah Montana, many episode titles in Cory in the House are funny versions of popular song titles. For example, "We Built This Kitty on Rock and Roll" sounds like "We Built This City". "Smells Like School Spirit" is a play on "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
Episodes
List of Cory in the House episodes
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Cory Baxter (Kyle Massey) is the main character. He is the son of Victor and Tanya Baxter. Cory is a teenager who is best friends with Newt Livingston. He also has a crush on Meena Paroom. Cory often gets annoyed by the President's daughter, Sophie Martinez, because she can be tricky. He also doesn't like it when Candy Smiles calls him "C-Bear." Cory often asks his dad for advice. He sometimes tries to come up with quick ways to get rich, but they usually don't work out. Cory plays the drums in the band DC3, which he started with Newt and Meena. His catchphrases include "Coming Daddy!" and "You Know How I Do." Cory is a lot like his older sister, Raven Baxter, from That's So Raven. They both get into funny situations but always find a way out. Cory loves Beyoncé and jokes that he will marry her someday. Sometimes, in a funny moment, Cory's pants would fall down, showing his underwear with dollar signs on them.
- Newton "Newt" Livingston III (Jason Dolley) is the son of a senator and the Chief Justice. He is best friends with Meena Paroom and Cory Baxter. Newt can be a bit clueless but loves rock and roll music. He often says "Awesome!" even when things aren't that exciting, like when students were getting flu shots. He plays the guitar, especially his Squier Stratocaster, and is part of the band DC3. Newt knows that Cory likes Meena. He usually wears jeans and chains. Sophie once had a crush on him. Newt doesn't want to run for student body president, even though his parents want him to. He calls the day he makes up excuses "Excuse Day."
- Meena Paroom (Maiara Walsh) is the daughter of the Bahavian ambassador. Bahavia is a made-up country with cultures similar to India and other Central Asian countries. Meena loves American clothes and rock music, which her father doesn't always like. Jason Stickler is obsessed with her and often spies on her. Meena's father doesn't approve of Cory and Newt. He once told her not to be near them because he thought they were making her disrespect her country. Later, he let them be friends after Meena told him the truth. Cory clearly has a crush on Meena, but she doesn't feel the same way. She has had crushes on other boys named Craig Berkowitz and Nanoosh. Meena is similar to Eddie from That's So Raven because they both love music.
- Sophia "Sophie" Martinez (Madison Pettis) is the daughter of President Richard Martinez. She is a mischievous girl who enjoys annoying people, especially Cory. She has two best friends, Haley and Tanisha, who sometimes compete with her. Sophie is known as "America's Angel" by everyone in the country. When someone calls her that, she often says, "That's what they call me!"
- President Richard Martinez (John D'Aquino) is the President of the United States and Sophie's father. He often gives Cory advice and guidance. He sometimes looks at the camera and says, "The President of the United States," which is a funny way of breaking the fourth wall. He tries to tell jokes, but they are often not very funny. He relies on his assistant, Samantha Samuels, for many things. The President is serious about his job but can sometimes act a bit childish. He often whistles "Hail to the Chief" when he enters a room. President Martinez also appeared in an episode of Hannah Montana.
- Victor Baxter (Rondell Sheridan) is the President's personal chef in the White House. He is Cory and Raven Baxter's father and the husband of Tanya Baxter. He often helps solve problems between other characters. A funny thing he does is often misunderstand what people say to him. He also says "I'll go pack..." when Cory gets into trouble. Another catchphrase of his is "Here comes the pain..."
Other Important Characters
- Jason Stickler (Jake Thomas), also called "stickman," goes to Washington Prep with Cory and his friends. He is Cory's rival and has a big crush on Meena. Jason often tries to win Meena's heart, but his plans usually fail because Meena doesn't like him that way. His father is a CIA agent, so Jason has many cool gadgets. He uses these CIA devices for his own plans, but they usually go wrong. Jason is sometimes an enemy and sometimes a friend to Cory, Newt, and Meena.
- Samantha Samuels (Lisa Arch) is President Richard Martinez's personal assistant. She is very strict and makes sure everything is perfect for the President. She doesn't like Cory's money-making schemes, especially when they involve the President. Chef Victor sometimes calls Samantha "overly stressed." She has a soft side, which she showed to Sophie during a slumber party. It's revealed that Samantha has heterochromia, meaning her eyes are different colors.
- Candy Smiles (Jordan Puryear) is a girl at Washington Prep with excellent grades. She went on a few dates with Cory and they even shared a kiss. Candy is best friends with Meena and has a black belt in karate. She also tutored Cory in Chemistry. Candy knows a special pressure point on the body and uses it on Cory when she's angry.
- Ms. Flowers (Lori Alan) is Sophie's fourth-grade teacher. She also teaches Tanisha and Haley. Her lessons are sometimes about random things like penguins. She is friends with President Martinez but tries not to let that affect how she teaches Sophie. Ms. Flowers is friendly but gives tough grades. She sometimes shares too much about her personal life with her students.
- Tanisha (Zolee Griggs) is a spoiled fourth grader and one of Sophie's classmates. Sophie says Tanisha is the most popular girl in her class. Tanisha cheated to become class president by fake crying. She appears in several episodes. Even though they sometimes seem like rivals, Tanisha and Sophie are also friends.
- Haley (Brianne Tju) is one of Sophie's best friends. She is often nervous and doesn't like schoolwork. Haley's mother taught her to talk about people behind their backs if she doesn't like them. Haley is part of a group called the Sunshine Girls with Sophie and Tanisha. She loves ice cream and was in Sophie's singing group, "The Pink Cupcakes."
Special Guest Stars
Some famous people made guest appearances on the show:
- Raven-Symoné as Raven Baxter
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Himself
- George Takei as Ronald
Theme Song
The theme song for Cory in the House was written and produced by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil. It was performed by Kyle Massey, Maiara Walsh, and Jason Dolley. The closing credits only mention Kyle Massey as the performer. There was also another theme song called "Rollin' to D.C." sung by Kyle Massey and Maiara Walsh, used to promote the show.
Video Game
Cory in the House also has its own video game. It was released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS system.
Where the Show Aired
The series first aired on Disney Channel from January 12, 2007, to September 12, 2008. It returned to Disney Channel on August 14, 2014, as part of a block called Disney Replay. The show also premiered in Canada on Family Channel on the same date, and on June 1, 2011, on Disney XD (Canada). In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it started on January 28, 2007, on Disney Channel, and on September 5, 2009, on Disney XD. It also aired in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and India.
See also
In Spanish: Cory en la Casa Blanca para niños
