iCarly (2007–2012)

Carly hosts her own home-grown web show, iCarly, Carly and sidekick Sam's regular Web casts ultimately feature everything from comedy sketches and talent contests to interviews, recipes, and problem-solving.

Creator:

Dan Schneider

Stars:

Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, Nathan Kress

Nominated for 6 Primetime Emmys. Another 9 wins & 52 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Miranda Cosgrove	...	Carly Shay (96 episodes, 2007-2012)
Jennette McCurdy	...	Sam Puckett (96 episodes, 2007-2012)
Nathan Kress	...	Freddie Benson (96 episodes, 2007-2012)
Jerry Trainor	...	Spencer Shay (96 episodes, 2007-2012)
Noah Munck	...	Gibby (62 episodes, 2007-2012)

Storyline

Carly hosts her own home-grown web show, iCarly. She lives with her twenty-something brother/guardian Spencer and produces her Web casts from a makeshift third-floor loft studio. Grappling with adolescence, she never aimed to gain fame as a rising star/underground celebrity to kids. As events unfold in the pilot, it all happens by accident when a teacher puts her in charge of the school talent show. She and her sassy best bud Sam turn the audition process into a show, which Carly's tech savvy smitten friend Freddie tapes - including their hilarious banter and great chemistry - and posts on the Web without telling the girls. The on-line audience clamors for more, and a pop phenomenon blooms, with Carly and sidekick Sam's regular Web casts ultimately featuring everything from comedy sketches and talent contests to interviews, recipes, and problem-solving.

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Plot Keywords:

guardian | apartment | one word title | best friend | artist | 

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Taglines:

Leave it all to me.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Nickelodeon [us] Viacom International Inc

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Untitled Dan Schneider Project

Filming Locations:

Eastern Columbia Building - 849 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nickelodeon Network, Schneider's Bakery

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The show takes place in Seattle, although it is filmed in Los Angeles.

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Goofs

In some episodes the iCarly-crew is broadcasting the web show live from places without any internet connection, where it would be impossible to broadcast a web show with the equipment, that is showed in the series, like a supply cabinet in school or an old castle. They need an broadband internet connection for video and audio. And a wireless connection would not take that much signals and send it in real-time.

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Quotes

Carly Shay: [repeated line] Aw, come on!

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Connections

Referenced in Community: Debate 109 (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Leave It All to Me"
(Theme from iCarly)
Music composed by Michael Corcoran
Performed by Miranda Cosgrove and featuring Drake Bell

User Reviews

Quality tween programming!

Nik have a bonafide hit on their hands with this charming vehicle for the talents of star Miranda Cosgrove (formerly a supporting cast member and frequent scene-stealer on Drake & Josh). Created by former Head of the Class alumni, Dan Schneider, iCarly follows the adventures of a Seattle teen and her friends under the supervision of her unconventional older brother while her father is deployed abroad in military service. The cast is wonderful. Schneider has taken his knack for discovering young talent to new heights with this gifted ensemble whose singular and collective abilities frequently rise above the material -which is pretty good to begin with. As with previous discovery Amanda Bynes, Miranda Cosgrove exhibits tremendous skill and good comic timing coupled with honest-to-goodness likability. The same can be said of co-stars Nathan Kress, Jeanette McCurdy and Jerry Trainor who perfect a balance of silliness and earnestness without crossing into ridiculous or unbelievable territory. None of them oversell a bit or mug camera like in certain other Nik or Disney shows. With writing that is far from juvenile while still appealing to a young audience, iCarly is quite enjoyable and proves that youth programming doesn't have to pander to the lowest common denominator to attract an audience. Good, solid programming.