Drake & Josh
| Drake & Josh | |
|---|---|
| File:Logo drakejosh.png | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Dan Schneider |
| Starring | Drake Bell Josh Peck Nancy Sullivan Jonathan Goldstein Miranda Cosgrove |
| Theme music composer | Drake Bell Backhouse Mike |
| Opening theme | "I Found a Way" performed by Drake Bell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 56 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dan Schneider |
| Producers | Robin Weiner (Season 1; supervising producer, Seasons 2-4) Joe Catania (Season 1; associate producer; co-producer, Seasons 3-4) Bruce Rand Berman (Season 4) |
| Production locations | Nickelodeon on Sunset, Hollywood, California Sunset Bronson Studios, Hollywood, California (Season 3 only) |
| Camera setup | Videotape (filmized); Multi-camera (used Filmlook in Season 1) |
| Running time | approx. 23 minutes |
| Production companies | Schneider's Bakery Nickelodeon Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Nickelodeon |
| Release | January 11, 2004 – September 16, 2007 |
Drake & Josh is an American sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series follows stepbrothers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Josh Peck) as they live together despite having opposite personalities. The series also stars Miranda Cosgrove, Nancy Sullivan, and Jonathan Goldstein.
After actors Bell and Peck previously appeared in The Amanda Show, Schneider decided to create Drake & Josh with them in starring roles. The series ran from January 11, 2004, to September 16, 2007, totaling 56 episodes in 4 seasons. It also had two TV films: Drake & Josh Go Hollywood (2006), and Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008).
The series' opening theme song, "Found a Way", is written by Drake Bell and Backhouse Mike and performed by Bell.
Plot
Drake Parker and Josh Nichols live in San Diego, California with Josh's father Walter; Drake's mother Audrey; and their intelligent but duplicitous younger sister Megan. Drake is a popular musician idolized by his schoolmates and Josh Nichols is a well-read student, who has trouble with dating and popularity. The two boys are often involved in comedic escapades and challenges while also handling an array of teenage problems.
Cast
Main
- Drake Bell as Gabby
- Josh Peck as Vinnie Q
- Nancy Sullivan as Audrey Parker Nichols
- Jonathan Goldstein as Walter Nichols
- Miranda Cosgrove as Crystal Q
Recurring
- Alec Medlock as Craig Ramirez
- Scott Halberstadt as Vice Principal
- Allison Scagliotti as Silent Ninja
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Ma Ducky
- Jerry Trainor as Crazy Steve
- Jake Farrow as Gavin Mitchell
- Julia Duffy as Mrs. Hayfer
- Cathy Shim as Leah
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | |||
| 1 | 6 | January 11, 2004 | February 22, 2004 | |
| 2 | 14 | March 14, 2004 | November 28, 2004 | |
| 3 | 17 | April 2, 2005 | April 8, 2006 | |
| 4 | 19 | September 24, 2006 | September 16, 2007 | |
| Films | January 6, 2006 | December 5, 2008 | ||
Films
Drake & Josh Go Hollywood (2006)
The boys are left at home in San Diego after Audrey and Walter go on a ten-day cruise. Drake and Josh are told to take Megan to the airport so she can visit her friend in Denver, Colorado, but they accidentally send her on a flight to Los Angeles. Drake and Josh go to Hollywood to get Megan back, end up stopping a multibillion-dollar heist, and booking a guest-spot for Drake on TRL. The TV film aired on January 6, 2006; according to TV Guide, it was the highest rated program on all of cable during its opening week.
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008)
A new Drake & Josh TV film tentatively entitled "Drake & Josh: Best Christmas Ever" began production in July 2008, and premiered on December 5, 2008. The title was later changed to "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh". Creator Dan Schneider returned as executive producer, with Marjorie Cohn and Lauren Levine co-executive producing. Michael Grossman directed the feature. The film centers around the boys who are working as Santa's helpers in a mall when Drake promises a little girl that her foster family will have "The Best Christmas Ever"—and then try to fulfill that promise while a grumpy police officer interferes. While the boys are not enjoying their time, Audrey and Walter are feeling worse on their vacation because they have to stay in a hut while in a hurricane.[2]
The TV film was broadcast in HD format, unlike the previous TV film Drake & Josh Go Hollywood. It also featured Henry Winkler and MMA fighter Kimbo Slice.
The premiere of Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh broke the record of most viewers for the premiere of a Nickelodeon film with 9.10 million viewers, a title previously held by iGo to Japan.
Broadcast history
United States:
- TEENick (2004–09) / Nickelodeon (2004–2014)
- The N (2008–09) / TeenNick (2010–present)
- Nicktoons (2011–17)
- MTV2 (2016)
United Kingdom and Ireland:
- Nickelodeon (2004–2017, 2018–present)
- Nicktoons (2014-present)
Canada:
- YTV (2004–10)
- Nickelodeon (2009–2016, 2018–present)
Australia and New Zealand:
- Nickelodeon (2004–present)
Latin America:
- Nickelodeon (2004–2018, 2019-present)
Brazil:
- Nickelodeon (2004–2016, 2019-present)
Africa:
- Nickelodeon (2004–2013, 2019-present)
Home media
| Title | Region 1 | Region 4 | Contains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake & Josh: Vol. 1 Suddenly Brothers (VHS release included) | February 15, 2005 | 2009 | Season 1 episodes: Pilot, Dune Buggy, Two Idiots and a Baby, First Crush Never-before-seen outtakes |
| Drake & Josh Go Hollywood (VHS release included) | January 31, 2006 | 2010 | The TV film Bloopers 2 bonus episodes: Helen's Surgery & Mindy's Back "I Found a Way" Music video |
| Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Winners Collection | 2007 | N/A | Season 4 episode: Who's Got Game? |
| The Best of Drake & Josh: Seasons 1 & 2 | August 21, 2008 | January 4, 2016 | Season 1 episodes: Pilot, Dune Buggy, Two Idiots and a Baby, First Crush, Grammy Season 2 episodes: The Bet, Movie Job, Football, Pool Shark, Smart Girl, Little Diva, Number 1 Fan, Mean Teacher, Drew & Jerry, Honor Council |
| The Best of Drake & Josh: Seasons 3 & 4 | August 29, 2008 | N/A | Season 3 episodes: Alien Invasion, Little Sibling, Megan's New Teacher, Foam Finger, We're Married?, Paging Dr. Drake, Theater Thug, Girl Power Season 4 episodes: Dance Contest, Treehouse, Helicopter, Megan's Revenge, The Great Doheny, The Storm |
| Drake & Josh: Parceiros No Crime (Partners in Crime) | N/A | 2011 | Season 2 episodes: Smart Girl, Football, Little Diva, The Gary Grill, Pool Shark, Honour Council Note: The DVD was only released in Latin America and Brazil; thus, it features English, Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese audio tracks, and English, Spanish and Portugal subtitle tracks |
Reception
Critical
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Ratings
Drake & Josh became one of Nickelodeon's top-rated shows,[citation needed] often being listed as one of the most successful in terms of ratings along with other live action Nickelodeon productions.[3] It became well known over its run, and proved to be popular with younger viewers.[4] According to creator Dan Schneider, Drake & Josh had its highest ratings in its final season, and ended due to a collective decision from the creative forces behind the show.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Drake & Josh | Nominated[6][7] |
| 2006 | 2006 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Drake & Josh | Won[8] |
| Favorite TV Actor | Drake Bell | Won[8] | ||
| 2006 Australian Kids' Choice Awards | Fave TV Show | Drake & Josh | Nominated[9] | |
| 2007 | 2007 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Drake & Josh | Nominated[10][11] |
| Favorite TV Actor | Drake Bell | Won[11] | ||
| 2007 UK Kids' Choice Awards | Best TV Show | Drake & Josh | Won[12] | |
| Best TV Actor | Drake Bell | Nominated[12] | ||
| 2007 Australian Kids' Choice Awards | Fave Nick Show | Drake & Josh | Won[13] | |
| Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress | Miranda Cosgrove | Nominated[14] | |
| Casting Society of America | Best Casting - Children's TV Programming | Krisha Bullock | Nominated[15] | |
| 2008 | 2008 Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Drake & Josh | Won[16] |
| Favorite TV Actor | Drake Bell | Won[16] | ||
| Josh Peck | Nominated[17] | |||
| 2008 UK Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Kids' TV Show | Drake & Josh | Won[18] | |
| Favorite Male TV Star | Josh Peck | Won[18] | ||
| 2008 Australian Kids' Choice Awards | Fave Comedy Show | Drake & Josh | Won[19] | |
| Fave International TV Star | Drake Bell | Nominated[19][20] | ||
| 2009 | 2009 Australian Kids' Choice Awards | Fave Comedy Show | Drake & Josh | Nominated[21] |
| Fave International TV Star | Drake Bell | Won[21] | ||
| 2010 | 2010 Australian Kids' Choice Awards | Big Kid Award | Drake Bell | Won[22] |
| Kids Choice Awards Mexico | Favorite International Character Male | Drake Bell | Won[23] |
Other media
Music
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| "Found a Way" | The opening theme song of the TV series by Drake Bell. Music video directed by Joey Boukadakis.[24] |
| Drake & Josh | The Drake & Josh soundtrack from the TV series. |
| "Makes Me Happy" | From the episode Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp by Drake Bell. |
| "Jingle Bells" | From the TV film Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh by Drake Bell. |
| "Christmas Wrapping" | From the TV film Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh by Miranda Cosgrove. |
Video games
Two video games based on Drake & Josh have been released on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. Both of them were published by THQ and released in the same year.
| Game | Publisher | Platform | North American release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake & Josh | THQ | Game Boy Advance | March 15, 2007 |
| Drake & Josh: Talent Showdown | THQ | Nintendo DS | July 30, 2007 |
Books
A book series based on Drake & Josh has been published by children's publisher Scholastic since 2006. The books are written by author Laurie McElroy.
| Book | Author | Info |
|---|---|---|
| "Blues Brothers" | Laurie McElroy | Based on the episodes "Blues Brothers" and "Number 1 Fan" |
| "Sibling Revelry" | Laurie McElroy | Based on the episodes "The Bet" and "Peruvian Puff Pepper" |
| "Drake & Josh Go Hollywood" | Laurie McElroy | Based on the TV film Drake & Josh Go Hollywood |
| "Kid Trouble" | Laurie McElroy | Based on the episodes "Megan's New Teacher" and "Little Sibling" |
| "Alien Invasion" | Laurie McElroy | Based on the episodes "Alien Invasion" and "The Demonator" |
| "Surprise!" | Laurie McElroy | Based on the episodes "Josh Runs into Oprah" and "Vicious Tiberius" |
| "Josh Is Done" | Laurie McElroy | Based on the episodes "Josh Is Done" and "I Love Sushi" |
Possible reboot
In March 2019, Bell announced that he and Peck were working on a Drake & Josh reboot that would feature both of them reprising their roles. At the time, Bell and Peck were in discussions with several networks about the project.[25]
References
- ^ "MTV at Mip TV". Television Business International. 16 (3) (Market news ed.): 27. March 1, 2004.
- ^ "The Holidays Come Early for Drake & Josh Fans!". Bloomberg L.P. (Press release). Viacom. June 12, 2008. Retrieved June 12, 2008.
- ^ "IMDb Permalink; Kpf Exclusive: "iCarly" and "Victorious" Creator Shares How to Make a Successful TV Series!". KidsPickFlicks.com. January 3, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- ^ "TeenNick's 'The '90s Are All That' Block Takes MTV Newsers Back To The Good Old Days". MTV News. July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
Shows like "iCarly," "Drake and Josh" and "Victorious" are wildly popular with the younger generation,[...]
- ^ Schneider, Dan. "FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions (and MY ANSWERS!)". DanSchneider. Blogspot. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
- ^ "2005 Nickelodeon Host/Nominees Release". Archived from the original on September 5, 2014.
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- ^ a b "Winners Release - Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2006 Press Site". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ "Viacom - News Release". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ "2007 Host/Nominees Release / Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2007 Press Kit". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "2007 KCA Winners Release / Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2007 Press Kit". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "In full: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK winners". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ "Nickelodeon's Australian Kids' Choice Awards / 2007 KCA Around the World / Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2007 Press Kit". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ "28th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ "Casting Society of America, USA". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards – 2008 Winners List – Pictures and Video - Allie is Wired". Archived from the original on July 6, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2008 Press Kit". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ a b POPSUGAR Celebrity UK. "Winners And Photos From Inside The 2008 Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards, Feat Evanna Lynch, Bonnie Wright, Josh Peck, McFly". POPSUGAR Celebrity UK. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ a b WWE Corporate - WWE® Superstar John Cena® to co-host at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2008 Archived September 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Australia: Winners at the 2008 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards Archived July 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b 2009 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Winners! - Take 40 Archived March 15, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 Winners List & Orange Carpet Video! - Take 40 Archived September 26, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ganadores Kids Choice Awards Mexico". Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ HowloftheJackal (June 23, 2011), Drake and Josh - "I Found A Way", retrieved June 24, 2016
- ^ Aquilina, Tyler (March 15, 2019). "Drake Bell says a 'Drake & Josh' reboot is in the works: 'We have a great idea'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
External links
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