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 a fun American sitcom that first aired on Disney Channel. It ran from September 30, 2011, to October 16, 2015. The show was created by Pamela Eells O'Connell. It stars Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, and Kevin Chamberlin.
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Meet the Characters and Story
The show is all about Jessie Prescott. She is a young woman from a small town in Texas. Jessie has big dreams of becoming an actress. She decides to move to New York City to follow her dreams.
Jessie Becomes a Nanny
In New York, Jessie gets a job as a nanny. She takes care of the four lively Ross kids. Their names are Emma, Luke, Ravi, and Zuri. The Ross family lives in a super fancy apartment in New York City.
Adventures with the Ross Family
Jessie's life becomes full of adventures. She navigates the challenges of living in a big city. She also deals with the unique personalities of the Ross kids. Bertram, the lazy but kind butler, and Tony, the friendly doorman, are also part of their daily fun.
How Jessie Was Made
The show Jessie went straight to being a full series. This means they didn't make a test episode first. The show was filmed in Los Angeles. They used Hollywood Centre Studios for filming. The last season, Season 4, was made from summer 2014 to March 2015.
Episodes of Jessie
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired (U.S. dates) | ||
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| 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 | |
Meet the Cast
- Debby Ryan plays Jessie Prescott. She is the fun and sometimes overwhelmed nanny to the Ross kids.
- Peyton List plays Emma Ross. She is the oldest Ross child and the only biological one. Emma loves fashion and being trendy.
- Cameron Boyce plays Luke Ross. He was born in Detroit. Luke is often laid-back and tries to be cool.
- Karan Brar plays Ravi Ross. He is from India. Ravi is super smart and sometimes struggles to make friends.
- Skai Jackson plays Zuri Ross. She is a cute and imaginative little girl. Zuri was adopted from Uganda, Africa.
- Kevin Chamberlin plays Bertram Winkle. He is the lazy but caring butler. Bertram only really gets busy when the Ross parents are around!
Music from the Show
| 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 |
