I'm in the Band facts for kids
Quick facts for kids I'm in the Band |
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The main characters of I'm in the Band (from the left to right), Burger, Derek, Tripp and Ash.
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| Genre | Teen sitcom Slapstick Off-color |
| Created by | Michael B. Kaplan Ron Rappaport |
| Starring | Logan Miller Stephen Full Greg Baker Caitlyn Taylor Love Steve Valentine |
| Theme music composer | David Wilde Karl Cochran Michael B. Kaplan Ron Rappaport Stacy Wilde |
| Opening theme | "Weasel Rock You" (short version), performed by Chuck Duran |
| Ending theme | "Weasel Rock You" (short instrumental) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 41 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Michael B. Kaplan Ron Rappaport Richard Gurman |
| Camera setup | Videotape (filmized); Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | It's a Laugh Productions |
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| Original network | Disney XD |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 720p (HDTV) |
| Original release | November 27, 2009 – December 9, 2011 |
I'm in the Band is a fun American sitcom that first aired on Disney XD in the United States. It also showed on Family Channel in Canada. The very first episode was filmed on July 14, 2009. A special "sneak peek" episode was shown on November 27, 2009. The show then officially joined Disney XD's regular schedule on January 18, 2010. On that same day, the first episode was also shown as a "sneak peek" in the United Kingdom. About 860,000 people watched the premiere on January 18, 2010.
On April 26, 2010, it was announced that I'm in the Band would get a second season. The second season started airing on January 17, 2011.
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About the Show
This show is about a fifteen-year-old boy named Tripp Campbell. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Tripp has a big dream: he wants to be part of his favorite old-school rock band, Iron Weasel.
One day, Tripp wins a radio contest. The prize is dinner with Iron Weasel! He gets to meet his heroes. At the dinner, Tripp shows off his amazing guitar skills. He plays so well that he actually gets to join the band as the lead guitarist!
Iron Weasel has three older, funny members:
- Derek Jupiter, the lead singer.
- Burger Pitt, the bass player.
- Ash, the drummer.
At first, the band members are not sure about having a kid in their group. They worry it might make them seem less cool. But Tripp offers them a place to stay in his guest room. He also plays really well at a school assembly that he took over. So, they agree to let Tripp join.
Tripp also convinces his mom, Beth, that the band members will be good role models for him. The band tries to help Tripp through his high school years. They want to turn him into a real rock star. Tripp's best friend, Izzy Fuentes, is also part of the adventure. Izzy is an aspiring singer who tries to keep Tripp out of trouble.
Tripp has big plans for Iron Weasel. He wants to help them make a huge comeback. He tries to book concert tours and get famous music agents to listen to their songs.
But the members of Iron Weasel often get into funny and awkward situations. For example, their big nationwide concert tour ends up being only three shows. Another time, people protest their music because of a silly video they made. No matter what problems they face, Tripp and his bandmates always work together. They find a way to solve their issues and keep playing the rock n' roll they love.
Episodes List
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Tripp Campbell (Logan Miller) is the main character. He is the teenage lead guitarist of Iron Weasel. Tripp always dreamed of being in a rock band. Even though he is young, Tripp is often the most sensible member of the band. He is determined to help Iron Weasel become famous again. Tripp is the only band member who is still in school. When he gets angry, he often plays his guitar. He is allergic to nuts. Tripp usually helps the band solve their problems. His idol is Derek Jupiter.
- Derek Jupiter (Steve Valentine) is the British lead singer of Iron Weasel. He is often a bit selfish, confident, and charming. Derek is also a very good magician and can speak many languages. Tripp believes Derek is the heart of Iron Weasel. Derek is the tallest member of the band and seems a bit smarter than Ash and Burger. He can play the guitar and keyboard too. He is afraid of snakes. Derek often makes fun of Burger and tells long, boring stories about his family.
- Burger Pitt (Greg Baker) is the bass player for Iron Weasel. He loves food and is not very smart. He has a wild rock star style. Burger enjoys doing physical things, like smashing his bass or hitting his head on a wall. He is overweight and has some gross habits, like eating worms. Burger secretly likes Tripp's mom, Beth. He often wears black nail polish.
- Ash (Stephen Full) is the friendly drummer of the band. He is often shown as the most childish and simple-minded member of Iron Weasel. He used to have pet fish named Sushi. Ash knows many random facts. His catchphrase is "Aw Yeah." His real name is Ashley, and he gets very upset if someone calls him that. He seems to be a little smarter in the second season. His last name is never mentioned.
- Izzy Fuentes (Caitlyn Taylor Love) is one of Tripp's best friends. She is a big fan of Iron Weasel and other rock bands. Izzy is an aspiring singer. She has tried many times to become Iron Weasel's back-up singer. She once became the band's lead singer when Derek was sick. Izzy was in a band with Tripp called Booger Smack when they were in third grade. She often has a crush on other musicians.
Supporting Characters
- Beth Campbell (Beth Littleford) is Tripp's loving and supportive mother. She is a dental hygienist. She sometimes regrets having Iron Weasel live in her house.
- Principal Cornelius Strickland (Reginald VelJohnson) was Tripp's hot-tempered principal in the first season. He often had to deal with the band's antics at school and did not like Iron Weasel. He later became the Superintendent.
- Jared (Aaron Albert) is Tripp's nerdy, very smart, and sometimes strange friend. He uses charts a lot. He screams like a girl when he gets scared. Jared only appears in the first season.
- Ernesto the Besto (Hollywood Yates) used to be Iron Weasel's roadie. Now he is a mixed martial artist. He often gets into funny situations with the band.
- Charles "Chucky" Albertson (Zayne Emory) is a kid who got hurt because of a "Weasel Slap." He is Simon Craig's stepson. He is mean to Iron Weasel. He hates being called Chucky because it rhymes with "Sucky" and throws tantrums if someone calls him that. He once liked Izzy.
- Simon Craig (Alan Thicke) is Iron Weasel's manager. He is Charles' stepfather and was introduced in Season 2.
- Principal Maurice Jenkins (Mark Teich) is Tripp's principal in the second season. He replaced Principal Strickland. He gets annoyed by Tripp's behavior and by Tripp flirting with his daughter, Gia.
- Bryce Johnson (Spencer Boldman) is a rich, smart, and handsome jock. He often tries to steal Tripp's crushes. He really dislikes Tripp.
Where the Show Aired
The series was shown all over the world on Disney XD. It started airing on March 5, 2010, in Australia and New Zealand. It premiered on March 6, 2010, in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It also aired in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines starting April 10, 2010. Later, it came to India on October 13, 2010, South Africa on May 17, 2011, and Canada on June 1, 2011.
Show Ends
On March 15, 2011, two of the actors, Caitlyn Taylor Love and Greg Baker, announced on Twitter that the second season would be the last. On April 28, 2011, Disney XD officially said the show was canceled. The remaining episodes from Season 2 aired throughout the rest of that year. The very last episode, called "Raiders of the Lost Dad," was shown on December 9, 2011.
How Many People Watched
The first episode of the series was watched by about 863,000 viewers. This made it the most-watched series premiere for a Disney XD Original Series at that time.
See also
In Spanish: I'm in the Band para niños
