iCarly: Season One, Vol. 1
by Adam Weissman, David Kendall, Roger Christiansen, Russ Reinsel, Steve Hoefer
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Actor: Jennette McCurdy, Jerry Trainor, Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress, Noah MunckDirector: Adam Weissman, David Kendall, Roger Christiansen, Russ Reinsel, Steve Hoefer
Brand: ICARLY
Writer: Andrew Hill Newman
Writer: Arthur Gradstein
Writer: Dan Schneider
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 311 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-23
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Nickelodeon
Movie Reviews of iCarly: Season One, Vol. 1
Movie Review: Great sitcom, for ANY age audience.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm 50 years old, a business manager, science fiction fan, noted amateur astronomer, musician, and father of two (one under 10, one well past 10) ...and I truly enjoy this show! While I probably wouldn't have found iCarly if not for our youngest daughter, I'm not ashamed to admit that, even if I had "discovered" this show on my own, I would have liked it. As is stands, both of my daughters, my wife, and I all gather around the TV to watch iCarly together. It has many of the elements that make for a classic sitcom (not just a kid's sitcom). Things like great casting, unique ensemble characters, and what appears to be "modern" stories that I'm betting will stand the test of time (like all true comedy classics).
The movie School of Rock certainly showcased Miranda Cosgrove's talent, so I expected the lead to be good. But it's the supporting cast, the storylines and the comedic pacing that makes this a true classic. Jennette McCurdy's raw, sarcastic wit (and never ending quest for food) plays well off Miranda's calmer demeanor. Nathan Crest plays the role of the fictional web cast's young cameraman, editor and producer with talent beyond his years. Supporting actors like Tim Russ (Mr. Tuvock from Star Trek Voyager) as the school's principal and Mary Scheer (from Mad TV) as Freddy Benson's very overprotective mother, add nicely to the mix.
But in my opinion, the standout in this series is Jerry Trainor (playing Carly's oddball older brother). I haven't seen such unique physical antics and exceptional comedic timing since the introduction of Jim Carey so many years ago. I never expected to see near comic genius in a "kid's show", and I predict great things are ahead for Mr. Trainor.
Yes, sometimes the unlikely circumstances and frantic results can seem a little far fetched, but no more so than Lucy and Ethel's antics at the chocolate factory, or Laura Petrie wrestling an inflatable raft in her living room, (trying to get it back in the package before Rob gets home). I haven't read where anyone else made the connection, but clearly the writers and producers have. This show has more in common with "I Love Lucy" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" than it does with contemporary kid's comedies like Hanna Montana and The Naked Brothers Band.
I can only hope that the producers will refrain from their tendencies to try to make the female lead in their kids shows into a pop star like Brittany Spears, as we've all seen where that can lead (poor Billy Ray Cyrus, I'm sure the thought of Miley turning into Lindsay Lohan has frightened the mullet right off his head). Please don't try to do that to Miranda Cosgrove. She's in a class by herself and its working well for her and her network (i.e., "if it aint broke, don't fix it")!
I hope this show runs for several more seasons before the multi-talented cast heads in different directions. This is a classic hit, which has appeal for a wide demographic. Probably Nick's best show since Spongebob Squarepants. Keep more episodes coming!
Summary of iCarly: Season One, Vol. 1
In the spirit of Wayne's World, Carly and her best friend Samantha "Sam" Puckett turn a boring school assignment into a fun, creative and hilarious web-show. When their friend Freddie accidentally leaks a video of their antics on the web, Carly, and average 13-year-old girl, becomes an unlikely online celebrity. Embracing her popularity, Carly convinces Sam, her co-host and comedic sidekick, and Freddie, their technical producer, to turn "iCarly" into a weekly show where they can finally do and say whatever they want! iCarly is a convergent entertainment experience that unites the TV screen and the web for kids. Throughout the show, Carly will encourage viewers to post their own originally created content relating to the context of each show. Solicited content may become part of a future iCarly episode, or included in Carly's online webcast, making iCarly the first scripted show on all of TV to incorporate original kid-created content.iCarly is an appealing tween sitcom that marries television with web programming and offers viewers a chance to submit their own content for possible inclusion in future episodes. When Carly gets in trouble at school for posting an unflattering flyer of her teacher, her punishment is to record the school talent show auditions and post them online. As it turns out, Carly is innocent and was just covering for her best friend Sam, who really posted the flyer, so it's only fair that Sam join her in her punishment. Freddie, who has a huge crush on Carly and just happens to be a tech wizard, also decides to join them and help tape the auditions. The somewhat painful experience inspires the three teens to wish for an opportunity to produce their own show and determine their own programming--an idea that soon blossoms into a plan for a weekly web show. Since Carly's dad is stationed overseas in Europe, her 26-year-old brother Spencer, who's a rather unconventional artist and an even flakier authority figure, is in charge and he gives them the go-ahead. Soon the three teens are regularly hanging out in Carly and Spencer's apartment, eating everything in sight, producing their weekly web show, and gawking at whatever unusual sculpture Spencer happens to be working on at the moment. Things are never dull as Carly and her friends work to increase viewership. They pursue a write-up on an influential Internet site run by a very unusual tyrant, broadcast from a haunted apartment on Halloween, pay back a mean teacher by making a fool of her online, and set a world record for the longest continuous webcast. And then there's all the usual high school drama, like figuring out who to date, what to do for a science project, and how to get good grades--by any means. Real teens are invited to share their special talents on icarly.com, and some of the submissions will be included in future iCarly episodes. Like most teens' lives, iCarly is full of energy, humor, and lots of craziness. (Ages 7-13) --Tami Horiuchi
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