Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best sitcoms and comedy shows from both the UK and the USA.

Today we will be looking at a comedy that originally had plans to be the longest running Disney show but plans were changed eventually – Jessie

About the Show

Summary of Plot

A Texan teen moves to New York City to follow her dreams and ends up as a nanny for a high profile couple’s four children..- iMDB

Number of Seasons / Episodes

4 Seasons

Characters:

Debby Ryan – Jessie Prescott
Peyton List – Emma Ross
Cameron Boyce – Luke Ross
Karan Brar – Ravi Ross
Skai Jackson – Suri Ross

Trivia

• While Luke is portrayed as older than Ravi (the former being born in August 1999 and the latter in March 2001), Cameron Boyce was actually four months younger than Karan Brar (May 1999 and January 1999 respectively).
• The pictures on the piano are real pictures of the actors and actresses as babies.
• Originally, Zuri was supposed to be an American girl named Olivia from Chicago. But the producers were so impressed by Skai Jackson’s audition, that they wrote the whole role over.
• The kids attend Walden Academy Public School. In reality, it exists in Willows, California, not New York City.
• Originally had plans to be the longest running Disney show but plans were changed eventually

Clips

Quitting Cold Koala

Ghost Bummers