The Famous Jett Jackson (1998–2001)

After having spent years in California working as the TV action hero Silverstone, Jett Jackson decides to move the show to his hometown in hopes of pursuing a more normal life.

Creator:

Fracaswell Hyman

Stars:

Lee Thompson Young, Ryan Sommers Baum, Gordon Greene

3 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Lee Thompson Young	...	Jett Jackson (67 episodes, 1998-2001)
Ryan Sommers Baum	...	J.B. Halliburton (65 episodes, 1998-2001)
Gordon Greene	...	Sheriff Wood Jackson (65 episodes, 1998-2001)
Montrose Hagins	...	Miz Coretta (65 episodes, 1998-2001)
Kerry Duff	...	Kayla West (65 episodes, 1998-2001)

Storyline

Jett is the star of a popular action show called "Silverstone" but when he decides he wants to spend more time with his sheriff father, wise grandmother, and best friend J.B., the entire show relocates from L.A. to his North Carolina hometown. However, a normal life is far from what Jett gets. J.B. has to deal with the fame surrounding his buddy and screaming fans chase Jett into the girl's restroom he meets Kayla, an artist/farmer's daughter who is not impressed by his fame. With J.B., Kayla and his friends from the set (such as the special effect guru Cubby and the show's costar Riley), the teen learns to juggle between being the action hero Silverstone and just regular Jett Jackson.

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Plot Keywords:

show within a show | character name in title

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Official Sites:

Disney

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 October 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Il famoso Jett Jackson

Filming Locations:

Brooklin, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

AAC Kids

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (65 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Kayla West: [to Jett] You do know you're in the girls bathroom, right?

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Connections

Followed by Jett Jackson: The Movie (2001)

User Reviews

Commenting on "The Famous Jett Jackson"

"The Famous Jett Jackson" is a very good TV show for kids and teenagers. I like it very much. It is basically about a teenaged boy named Jett who stars in his own television show, but lives in a small South Carolina town. He has two best friends, JB and Kayla, who help him get through different problems. He lives with his Nana and father who are humorous, but very ideal characters. As a star, Jett must deal with being a rich, famous star in a small, simple town. Guest stars include Hayden Christensen and Britney Spears. "The Famous Jett Jackson" is a great television series, and if you like it, I'd also recommend other Disney shows such as "Lizzie McGuire" and "Even Stevens."