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Sonny with a Chance
Official logo art
Created bySteve Marmel
Directed byDavid Trainer
Eric Dean Seaton
StarringDemi Lovato
Tiffany Thornton
Sterling Knight
Brandon Mychal Smith
Doug Brochu
Allisyn Ashley Arm
Opening theme"So Far, So Great"[1]
Performed by Demi Lovato
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7 aired (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersBrian Robbins
Sharla Sumpter Bridgett
Michael Feldman
Steve Marmel
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time23 minutes
Production companiesVarsity Pictures
It's a Laugh Productions
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseFebruary 8, 2009 –
present

Sonny With a Chance is a Disney Channel original comedy series created by Steve Marmel, about a teenage girl named Sonny Munroe, who becomes the new cast member of a live comedy show, So Random!. The series debuted on February 8, 2009 in the US.

Plot

The series features a girl named Sonny Munroe (Demi Lovato) from Wisconsin, who moves with her mother to California to shoot a sketch comedy So Random!. The series follows Sonny, her family and new friends in Hollywood and at the studio as Sonny will do her best to make new friends with the cast of the show, who all seem to like Sonny except for Tawni (Tiffany Thornton), because she does not want to share the spotlight with her. The show also revolves around So Random!'s feud with MacKenzie Falls, a popular teen drama show which stars Chad Dylan Cooper (Sterling Knight).[2] [3]

Production

Sonny With a Chance has a show-within-a-show, So Random!, complete with fully-produced comedy sketches. Sonny With a Chance's executive producer Brian Robbins previously produced and created the real-life kids sketch comedy series All That for Nickelodeon.

Gary Marsh, president of entertainment, Disney Channel Worldwide, stated "This series is rooted in one of the core thematic attributes that we stand for, which is following your dream, there also was the opportunity to do a hybrid show."[4] The show began production on September 19, 2008.[3][4]

Characters

Main

  • Allison "Sonny" Munroe[5] (Demi Lovato) is the newest cast member and a main character of So Random!. She was discovered on the internet. She is nice, caring and often a little goofy. She is from Middleton, Wisconsin. Sonny is friends with Nico, Grady, and Zora. She sometimes gets along with Tawni, although at other times she does not. She has a love/hate relationship with Chad.
  • Tawni Hart (Tiffany Thornton) is a very spoiled and snobby cast member of So Random! and can possibly be Sonny's new best friend. She dislikes Sonny at first because she doesn't want to share her spotlight, but later accepts her.
  • Chad Dylan Cooper (Sterling Knight) is a teen heartthrob and the primary antagonist of the show, he stars as MacKenzie in MacKenzie Falls a television drama and a rival show of So Random!, which he often refers to as "Chuckle City." He is a rival to all the cast members of So Random! although he has a love/hate relationship with Sonny.
  • Nico Harris (Brandon Mychal Smith) is a cast member of So Random! and is best friends with Grady. He is side-tracked by girls easily and is very smooth. He is usually seen with a hat on that matches his outfit.
  • Grady Mitchell (Doug Brochu) is a cast member of So Random! and best friends with Nico.
  • Zora Lancaster (Allisyn Ashley Arm) is the youngest cast member of So Random!. She has a very weird and quirky personality, and always seems to be up to a suspicious scheme or project.

Recurring

  • Connie Munroe (Nancy McKeon) is Sonny's mother. She is a bit strange, but gives good advice and cares a lot for Sonny, always wanting the best for her and is very supportive.
  • Marshall Pike (Michael Kostroff) is the executive producer of So Random!" who tries to act cool, making him appear to be the opposite.
  • Portlyn (Jillian Murray) is a cast member of MacKenzie Falls. She can be not very bright at times.
  • Joy Bitterman[6] (Vicki Lewis) is the teacher for the cast of So Random!, whose name reflects her personality.
  • Josh (Brent Tarnol) is the postman.
  • Lucy (Eden Sher) is Sonny's best friend in Wisconsin.
  • Sharona (Elisa Donovan) is a mean celebrity blogger.

Shows within the show

So Random!

So Random! is the TV sketch comedy show featured in Sonny With a Chance. Throughout the show, several mini-skits, often focusing on absurd situations, are filmed. Everyone plays different roles, but the roles are different in each sketch. This is similar to other kids' television series such as All That, and The Amanda Show, or a child-oriented version of Saturday Night Live.

MacKenzie Falls

MacKenzie Falls is a popular teen drama-starring Chad Dylan Cooper that films on an adjacent stage to So Random!. There is a longstanding rivalry between the two casts. The cast of MacKenzie Falls often criticize the cast of So Random! for being on a comedy show, claiming that they're not real actors. On their set they have a chocolate fountain, various snacks, massage room, and a meditation room. The show is similar to Dawson's Creek.

Episodes

Main article: List of Sonny With a Chance episodes
Seasons Episodes First Air Date Last Air Date
Season 1 TBA February 8, 2009 TBA

Reception

The show premiered with two back-to-back episodes, the first episode drew a total of 4.1 million viewers, the second 4.0 million viewers.[7]

International release

Country / Region Network(s) Series premiere Title
United States United States Disney Channel February 8, 2009
Canada Canada Family Channel March 16, 2009 [8] Sonny With a Chance
United Kingdom United Kingdom Disney Channel March 20, 2009[9] Sonny With a Chance
Spain Spain Disney Channel April 2, 2009 Sonny!
Italy Italy Disney Channel April 17, 2009 Provaci ancora, Sonny!
Australia Australia Disney Channel April 4, 2009 [10] Sonny With a Chance
India India Disney Channel India April 13, 2009 Sonny With a Chance
Japan Japan Disney Channel Japan May 31, 2009 ・Early broadcasting in May 29, 2009 サニーはチャンスと
Latin America Disney Channel Latin America June, 2009 Sonny Com uma Chance

References

  • Michael Schneider (2008-05-20). "'Hollywood' welcomed to Disney - Demi Lovato to star in live-action series". Variety. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
  1. ^ Theme song "So Far, So Great" identified on promo for show broadcast on Disney Channel February 16, 2009 at 19:28 EST
  2. ^ http://blog.newsok.com/television/2008/11/11/great-news-for-facts-of-life-fans/
  3. ^ a b Disney announces new comedy series Welcome To Mollywood
  4. ^ a b Kimberly Nordyke (2008-05-20). "Disney greenlights 'Holliwood' Could be next teen-queen vehicle". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
  5. ^ "Show description - Sonny with a Chance". Disney Channel Medianet. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
  6. ^ Ms. Joy Bitterman on nametag shown in Cheater Girls when grading Sonny and Tawni's tests, end credited as Mrs. Bitterman.
  7. ^ Sergio Ibarra (February 10, 2009). "'Sonny' Lights Up Sunday for Disney Channel". TVWeek.com. Retrieved 2009-02-13.
  8. ^ "Soak up the fun with Family". Retrieved 2009-02-08.
  9. ^ http://uk-tv-guide.com/programme-details/Disney/20+March+2009/19:35/Sonny+With+a+Chance/Kids+Drama/
  10. ^ http://au.tv.yahoo.com/saturday-disney/
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