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{{Short description|American television series}}
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'''''Kirby Buckets''''' is a [[Disney XD]] original series that premiered on October 20, 2014. It is targeted towards boys ages 6-11 and stars Jacob Bertrand.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/09/04/comedy-kirby-buckets-to-premiere-monday-october-20-on-disney-xd/299683/|title=Network TV Press Releases Comedy 'Kirby Buckets' to Premiere Monday, October 20 on Disney XD|date=2014-09-04|publisher=tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com|accessdate=2014-09-13}}</ref>


'''''Kirby Buckets''''' is an American [[Television comedy|comedy]] television series that aired on [[Disney XD]] from October 20, 2014 to February 2, 2017. Although a [[live-action]] series, the series also includes [[animated cartoon]] sequences of Kirby's drawings. The series stars [[Jacob Bertrand]], Olivia Stuck, Mekai Curtis, Cade Sutton, and [[Tiffany Espensen]].
==Cast==
*Jacob Bertrand as Kirby Buckets, the main protagonist and Dawn's younger brother.
*Mekai Curtis as Fish, One of Kirby's best friends, with Eli.
*[[Tiffany Espensen]] as Belinda, Dawn's best friend.
*Olivia Stuck as Dawn Buckets, the main antagonist and Kirby's older sister.
*Cade Sutton as Eli, One of Kirby's best friends, with Fish
*Dean Julian as Macho Taco, a drawing of Kirby's and the possible secondary antagonist.


== Plot ==
==Development and production==
Kirby Buckets dreams of becoming a famous animator like his idol, Mac McCallister, and interacts with his cartoon creations. Similar to Nicholas Martin in ''[[McGee and Me!]]'', Kirby sees his drawings take shape as he and his two best friends, Fish and Eli, go on outrageous and unpredictable adventures.
Disney XD first developed and piloted ''Kirby Buckets'' in 2012 with producers Gabe Snyder and Mike Alber, [[David Bowers (director)|David Bowers]] and Kristofor Brown.<ref>{{cite news|last=Weisman|first=Jon|url=http://variety.com/2012/tv/news/disney-xd-orders-kirby-pilot-1118060182/|title=2012-10-02|publisher=variety.com|accessdate=2014-09-13}}</ref> ''Kirby Buckets'' was picked up as a series in February 2014. Production started in summer 2014 set for a fall 2014 premiere.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|url=http://deadline.com/2014/02/681040-681040/|title=Disney XD Draws Up Series Order For ‘Kirby Buckets’ Starring Jacob Bertrand|date=2014-02-11|publisher=deadline.com|accessdate=2014-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://deadline.com/2013/08/disneys-next-teen-tv-star-disney-xd-greenlights-2-pilots-starring-jacob-bertrand-569561/|title=Disney's Next Teen TV Star? Disney XD Greenlights 2 Pilots Starring Jacob Bertrand|date=2013-08-22|publisher=deadline.com|accessdate=2014-09-13}}</ref>


In the third season, Kirby is sued by Dawn and forbidden from drawing ever again. During a trip to the principal's office he finds a small orb device which allows him to travel to alternate realities. Using it, Kirby accidentally sends his parents to an alternate dimension, and picks up their counterparts from a ''[[Mad Max (franchise)|Mad Max]]''-like universe. Now Kirby must find his parents, while having a little fun along the way.
==Episodes==
===Series overview===
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===Season 1 (2014)===
== Episodes ==
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* [[Jacob Bertrand]] as Kirby Buckets, a boy who dreams of becoming a famous animator
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* Suzi Barrett as Mom, Kirby's mother
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* Michael Naughton as Dad, Kirby's father
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* Stephen Kearin as Principal Mitchell, the principal at Kirby's school
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* Jack Foley as Big Ricky, a student at Kirby's school
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== Production ==
Disney XD first developed and piloted ''Kirby Buckets'' in 2012 with producers Gabe Snyder and Mike Alber, [[David Bowers (director)|David Bowers]], and Kristofor Brown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/news/disney-xd-orders-kirby-pilot-1118060182/|title=Disney XD Orders Kirby Buckets Pilot|work=Variety|author=Jon Weisman|date=October 2, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> ''Kirby Buckets'' was picked up as a series in February 2014. Production started in summer 2014 set for a fall 2014 premiere.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/02/681040-681040/|title=Disney XD Draws Up Series Order for Kirby Buckets Starring Jacob Bertrand|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Nellie Andreeva|date=February 11, 2014|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/08/disneys-next-teen-tv-star-disney-xd-greenlights-2-pilots-starring-jacob-bertrand-569561/|title=Disney's Next Teen TV Star? Disney XD Greenlights Two Pilots Starring Jacob Bertrand|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Nellie Andreeva|date=August 22, 2013|access-date=September 13, 2014}}</ref> On January 13, 2015, the series was renewed for a second season with production resuming in March.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/01/13/kirby-buckets-renewed-for-second-season-by-disney-xd/349976/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114224227/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/01/13/kirby-buckets-renewed-for-second-season-by-disney-xd/349976/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 14, 2015|title=Kirby Buckets Renewed for Second Season by Disney XD|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|author=Amanda Kondolojy|date=January 13, 2015|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref> The second season premiered on October 7, 2015. On March 4, 2016, Disney XD renewed the series for a third season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/kirby-buckets-is-renewed-for-season-3-92906/photos/kirby-buckets-139522|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306185300/http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/kirby-buckets-is-renewed-for-season-3-92906/photos/kirby-buckets-139522|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 6, 2016|title=Kirby Buckets Is Renewed for Season Three|work=Twist Magazine|author=Kristine Hope Kowalski|date=March 4, 2016|access-date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The third season premiered on January 16, 2017.

== Broadcast ==
''Kirby Buckets'' premiered on [[Disney XD (Australia)|Disney XD]] in Australia on April 11, 2015, and in New Zealand on April 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Foxtel-Blog/APRIL-on-FOXTEL-Game-Of-Thrones-Mad-Men-Wentworth-Deadline/ba-p/54546|title=Game of Thrones, Mad Men, Wentworth, Deadline Gallipoli and 200+ Other New Shows|work=Foxtel|author=D Higgins|date=March 30, 2015|access-date=March 31, 2015}}</ref>

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==References==
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==External links ==
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Latest revision as of 09:48, 12 January 2025

Kirby Buckets
GenreComedy
Created by
  • Gabe Snyder
  • Mike Alber
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes59 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Gabe Snyder
  • Mike Alber
  • Kristofor Brown
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney XD
ReleaseOctober 20, 2014 (2014-10-20) –
February 2, 2017 (2017-02-02)

Kirby Buckets is an American comedy television series that aired on Disney XD from October 20, 2014 to February 2, 2017. Although a live-action series, the series also includes animated cartoon sequences of Kirby's drawings. The series stars Jacob Bertrand, Olivia Stuck, Mekai Curtis, Cade Sutton, and Tiffany Espensen.

Plot

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Kirby Buckets dreams of becoming a famous animator like his idol, Mac McCallister, and interacts with his cartoon creations. Similar to Nicholas Martin in McGee and Me!, Kirby sees his drawings take shape as he and his two best friends, Fish and Eli, go on outrageous and unpredictable adventures.

In the third season, Kirby is sued by Dawn and forbidden from drawing ever again. During a trip to the principal's office he finds a small orb device which allows him to travel to alternate realities. Using it, Kirby accidentally sends his parents to an alternate dimension, and picks up their counterparts from a Mad Max-like universe. Now Kirby must find his parents, while having a little fun along the way.

Episodes

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Main article: List of Kirby Buckets episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
121October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)August 19, 2015 (2015-08-19)
225October 7, 2015 (2015-10-07)August 29, 2016 (2016-08-29)
313January 16, 2017 (2017-01-16)February 2, 2017 (2017-02-02)

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Jacob Bertrand as Kirby Buckets, a boy who dreams of becoming a famous animator
  • Mekai Curtis as Fish, Kirby's best friend alongside Eli
  • Cade Sutton as Eli, Kirby's best friend alongside Fish
  • Olivia Stuck as Dawn Buckets, Kirby's older sister who dislikes Kirby’s drawings of her
  • Tiffany Espensen as Belinda, Dawn's best friend

Recurring

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  • Suzi Barrett as Mom, Kirby's mother
  • Michael Naughton as Dad, Kirby's father
  • Stephen Kearin as Principal Mitchell, the principal at Kirby's school
  • Jack Foley as Big Ricky, a student at Kirby's school

Production

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Disney XD first developed and piloted Kirby Buckets in 2012 with producers Gabe Snyder and Mike Alber, David Bowers, and Kristofor Brown.[1] Kirby Buckets was picked up as a series in February 2014. Production started in summer 2014 set for a fall 2014 premiere.[2][3] On January 13, 2015, the series was renewed for a second season with production resuming in March.[4] The second season premiered on October 7, 2015. On March 4, 2016, Disney XD renewed the series for a third season.[5] The third season premiered on January 16, 2017.

Broadcast

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Kirby Buckets premiered on Disney XD in Australia on April 11, 2015, and in New Zealand on April 14, 2015.[6]

Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per season of Kirby Buckets
Season Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions) 		Date Viewers
(millions)
1 13 October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20) 0.69[7] August 19, 2015 (2015-08-19) 0.35[8] 0.47
2 21 October 7, 2015 (2015-10-07) 0.36[9] August 29, 2016 (2016-08-29) 0.18[10] 0.32
3 12 January 16, 2017 (2017-01-16) 0.14[11] February 2, 2017 (2017-02-02) 0.16[12] 0.14

References

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  1. ^ Jon Weisman (October 2, 2012). "Disney XD Orders Kirby Buckets Pilot". Variety. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
  2. ^ Nellie Andreeva (February 11, 2014). "Disney XD Draws Up Series Order for Kirby Buckets Starring Jacob Bertrand". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
  3. ^ Nellie Andreeva (August 22, 2013). "Disney's Next Teen TV Star? Disney XD Greenlights Two Pilots Starring Jacob Bertrand". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
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