Written by: Dominick at 2:51 pm
I’m officially getting old, because I just don’t get shows geared towards Teens and Tweens. While I understand that most of them attempt to be humorous, I do not get the kind of snarky or stupid humor that most shows seem to play off. I do know that these are the shows that are most popular with those in the 9-12 and 13-15 age groups and I guess that should be the thing that matters. Now I know what my parents meant when they said they didn’t “get” what I was watching on television as a teenager.
That being said, I had the chance to review the first episode of a new series on Nickelodeon. The show, iCarly, is geared towards teens and tweens, with humor that has carried shows on the network such as Drake and Josh and Zoey 101. This is probably because the same creator of these shows is behind iCarly. The show is unique in that it is the first show of its kind to have a show within a show, where real kids can send in videos to be aired on the iCarly on-air webcast.
Let me tell you, the audience the show is geared for are going to love the show. Meanwhile, parents may laugh at the occasional funny moments, but the overall “hyper action” that makes the show what it is won’t make this show popular with an adult crowd. While I watched this show with my 12 year old son, who loved it and laughed hysterically the entire show, I spent most of the episode acting like a cantankerous adult who wanted to show these wayward kids what it is like to have a little parental supervision in their lives.
It’s not that iCarly is necessarily a bad show. It just isn’t something that is going to appeal to audiences of all ages. Since the issue shows kids in what is a relatively realistic setting (kids being snarky at school, dealing with dating and crushes, fighting with teachers, etc.) it is going to appeal to those who are actually going through these things. Kids can relate to iCarly and some will aspire to be the lead of the show by having their own webcast. I can see an increase in both technological creativity and web exploration due to this show.
iCarly follows the life of an 8th grader by the name of Carly Shay. Carly is played by Miranda Cosgrove (Drake and Josh, Yours, Mine, and Ours). In the story, Carly is raised by her eccentric, 26 year old artist brother, Spencer because their parents are both overseas serving in the military. Carly is joined on her show by her best friend Sam Puckett, played by Jeanette McCurdy. The show also features the boy across the hall from Carly’s home, Freddie Benson (Nathan Kress). Freddie is not only in love with Carly (it’s unrequited), he’s also a technology nerd, who helps by producing and running the iCarlyweb show on a technical level.
In the first episode of iCarly, Carly is punished for something Sam does. Her punishment is to hold the talent show auditions her teacher scheduled on the weekend. Carly brings Sam along to help and Freddie invites himself to provide assistance in taping the auditions for the teacher (played by Dr. Evil’s evil henchwoman, Frau Farbissina, portrayed by Mindy Sterling) to review at a later date.
During the auditions, when Sam and Carly start acting goofy and making fun of the teacher, Freddie tapes them. When he goes to edit them out of the talent show auditions, which Carly told her teacher she would place up on a fictional YouTube type of website, he accidentally uploads their “humor routine” instead. This is what ultimately leads to the idea for the web show, iCarly.
The one neat thing about iCarly is any kid can go to the iCarly website and upload their videos, which may end up appearing on the show. This type of interactivity with the audience has never been attempted before and is part of the innovative concept for the show created by Dan Schneider.
If that name sounds familiar, those who are my age might remember him as Dennis on Head of the Class. Younger generations know him as the creator of Drake & Josh and Zoey 101 as well as a driving force behind All That, The Amanda Show, and the Nick movie, Good Burger. His innovative vision has been entertaining teens for the last ten years or so, and made him one of the leading voices of the popular SNICK (Saturday Night Nick) lineup.
While iCarly may not be a conventional show, parents will just have to accept that their kids are going to love it. The website for iCarly will be finished and live on September 8, 2007. Here, kids can give iCarly show ideas for her webcasts, can upload videos (right now they are looking for those with unusual talents), get advice on what to submit, and find information on both the show and the characters portrayed on it.
The show, iCarly, will be premiering on Nickelodeon in two, back-to-back episodes, on the same date as the website release, September 8, 2007. The 30-minutes long sitcom will be on television from 8-9 PM, the ideal time for teen/tween audiences to watch the show. From there, iCarly fans can catch the show in its regular time slot, on Sundays, at 7:30 PM EST.
Photo copyright and provided by Janet Van Ham and Nickelodeon.
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Dominick Evans is in his late 20's. He spends his days working as a full time writer/editor and a part time musician/composer. His passions in life include music, directing films, watching movies, reading books, watching sports, wheelchair football, politics and spending time with his family (fiancée Ashtyn, son Robert, and shih-tzu Oliver). Other interests include being an advocate for the disability and GLBT communities.
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I am not an employee of Nickelodeon. I would assume you would need an agent as most companies like Nick do not do unsolicited auditions. You might also want to look out for releases on open auditions for Nick. This would allow you to audition without an agent.
Hi Carly I LOVE THE SHOW did you ever KISS Fredy
miranda your good actriz and Ilove your show I’m huge fan keep on rock in mirand love u.oxoxoxoxoxo.
hmm audition for.. nickelodeon .. yea i want that to !
but i don’t know how.
I’m searching on google : audition nickelodeon 2008 or something
Yeaa, I wish you goodluck with find an audtion (if you found it or you know more information about it tell me please) ByeeByee
I love your movies and programs
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2°=dreak and josh
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yeah im definitly going to audition for icarly i hae the phone number to so yah
i love the i carly show thats a big hit
I enjoy the show I am always relating to it with my grandchildren it has wonderfull humor in a world of hate and anger, great job and keep doing it as long as possible,love Grandpa Bob
I think your awesome your very talented Miranda Cosgrove,say hi to Eva Longoria for me I think she is my cousin..bye.keep in touch..
i Carly es super
hi i love your show so much and tell sam i love her additude on the show oh and did you ever kiss freddy in one of the shows
love your shows can i get on your show like an audition
i dnt know how to apply for nick shows either
hi i luv icarly, nbb, and all of the other shows but how i apply to be on one of those shows or be in my own show or movie
hey can i be on your show i realy need the monet my family is poor we baraly keeping the house
i love acting and i want to be in movies and tv shows its my dream to become an actor im 13 years old in 4 days ill be 15 and i acted at the totem pole playhouse which is a summer acting camp and i took voice and drama and im teaching my self to play the piano and in sept. im trying out for a play at the capitol theater i think its called miracle on 34th street and next summer i might be going to stage manner in new york i live in chambersburg, PA its august 1 right now stage manner for serios actors and actreses and if i dont become an actor as a kid then ill go to collage for it so i hope you can help me become an actor and i want to act on a episode of i carly
I’m just looking for a nick show or disneychannel audition……. for teens. Does anyone kno where they’d have one??
You’re a really good acctress, Miranda. I really liked Drake and Josh and you were a great evil sister! I’m 10 and I go to an acting school which is really good and I really want to be an actress when I grow up. I’m really ambitious about being an acctress and I do know it can be very tiring and there’s lots of waiting around. I think you’re really good at handling it. In the future I would like to participate in a Nickelodeon show. That would be awesome! Please contact me if you can see my email address. Don’t worry because i know you’re quite busy so i won’t force you. Hope you check this site and see my comment. I hope you have fun through -out your job.
miranda when you have food on the show icarly is it real or plastic?
hey miranda I mexicono love the show hola me yamoclemente vivo en mexico t t adoro ati a samia
fredy
can someone help me audition for icalry or some show on nick? i really want to, ive tried every web page that i seen, and i cant do it 
can someone please help me, you’ll be a hero i swear!
type in kay madej to find me on myspace
(:
i thinki i carly is prety cool
u guys rock but can you sit on a bucket of ice with out shaking or moving your body while playing a video game ps.sam u wear sum rocking shoes
I agree with this. I’m actually in the age range that this show should be funny for. Personally, the show stinks. Nothing like Drake & Josh!
dear people i am noel and i watched every episode of i carly i would love to be in the show i am famouse becaus i make people laugh at home and at school
hi agin i want to come on your show please and i live easter anvenue coral road 398 thrd house on your write
You can find sites to help you get auditions, problem is they want you to pay to apply to anything! I know this because I am an actress trying to get a gig! I got an Audtion for Breaking Dawn on the 31st here in Portland, but I might not be what they’re looking for anyways, good luck to all of you who are trying to get their day dreams into reality!
Heather
i am a ator i took acting classes for three years, so i think i would be a good person to play in this show…and plus this is my fave show..so plz tell my how i got to do it!!
I want to audition for nickelodeon shows but how?