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iCarly Debut on Nickelodeon: Part 2

*UPDATE: Check out a recent interview with Jennette McCurdy HERE

We don’t often make a big deal about the debut of a television show at our house, but we made an exception tonight for the first episode of Nickelodeon’s iCarly. The rare exception was in honor of special guests Jennette McCurdy and her mom, Debbie, who came over to watch with my daughters Emily and Erin and their friend Allison. Jennette co-stars as Sam, the splendidly spunky best friend of Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), and does a wonderful job with the role. The reviews of the program have been good, and many have pointed out something I noticed tonight…Jennette gets a lot of great lines.

Emily, Allison, Jennette and Erin

Emily, Allison, Jennette and Erin waiting for the iCarly countdown to reach zero

Two episodes were shown back-to-back tonight along with a “meet the cast” special which was woven throughout the commercial breaks. Both will be shown again tomorrow (Sunday, September 8th) at 11 a.m. The show will land in its regular time slot next week…Sundays at 7:30.

I have to admit that I enjoyed the show. The four leads have good chemistry, the characters go beyond typical stereotypes, and the writing is crisp and clever (something lacking on many shows, not just those for ‘tweens). Another fun aspect of the program is it’s interactivity. Viewers can send in video clips of themselves doing crazy things, and some of the clips may be used on the program, which is really a show within a show. You’ll have to watch to see what that means.

After the episodes ended, the girls commandeered my Mac to take some crazy Photo Booth snaps, which seemed to amuse them almost as much as iCarly.

Emily, Erin and Jennette

Emily, Erin and Jennette react to yet another kooky Mac Photo Booth creation.

Jennette and Erin

Here’s one of the photos (above) and a photo of that photo becoming a photo (below)

Jennette and Erin

Here’s one of their “60s album cover” shots (below)…

The Girls Album Cover

…and here’s another (below).

The Girls Album Cover 2

I’m fairly certain the girls wouldn’t want me to share any of the really wierd ones.

It was a very fun evening, and we look forward to seeing how the show progresses over the next several weeks. We couldn’t force Jennette to divulge too much, but it sounds as if there are some pretty fun plotlines on the near horizon. If you have any ‘tweens in the house (or even if you don’t), check out iCarly!

- craig hodgkins

~ by Craig Hodgkins on September 8, 2007.

15 Responses to “iCarly Debut on Nickelodeon: Part 2”

  1. That is sooooooo cool that you guys are friends with her. I love to hang out with Emily and Erin. Annie and I would totally like to have a sleepover or something with them. Love your website!

    Emily Benson said this on November 27, 2007 at 7:20 pm

  2. Hey, Emily B. Thanks for stopping by!

    Craig Hodgkins said this on November 30, 2007 at 12:00 pm

  3. Omg. I love to watch ICarly. good job to Miranda Cosgrove and Jenette McCurdy

    blossom said this on December 20, 2007 at 4:39 pm

  4. May I ask how Jenette got to be famous? I have been looking into acting places but couldn’t find one. How did she get noticed?

    Ryan! said this on December 29, 2007 at 3:15 pm

  5. I love icarly! Sam is my favourite one!

    Brianna said this on January 8, 2008 at 1:56 pm

  6. That’s cool they’re close with Jenette, she’s awesome. I’d love to have a chance to hang with her.

    Jessi said this on January 13, 2008 at 2:45 pm

  7. i super do love miranda one day i wont to meet her but i know that might not happen but goin to tell u a little about me / Im 13 years old i live in oklahoma i go to Roland high school and if u want more info u got to send me a message with this email address / peruisle@yahoo.com PS my name is vanderez

    vENDEREZ said this on January 18, 2008 at 6:59 am

  8. i met her yesterday! she was walking and i got a pic and an autograph

    fjldsn said this on February 3, 2008 at 2:22 pm

  9. heyy my name is morgan i am 13 years old and i love your pics. you guys rock. i have been singing for people all the time. i would really love to sing on iCarly! do you think i could maske it in american idol. do you watch american idol?

    Morgan said this on March 1, 2008 at 6:47 pm

  10. I love your show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

    PARIS said this on March 2, 2008 at 5:29 am

  11. Morgan: We don’t watch American Idol, but good luck to you.
    Paris: We’ll pass your message and exclamation points along to J-Mac.

    Craig Hodgkins said this on March 2, 2008 at 8:41 am

  12. i am #1 fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    bugs bunny said this on April 17, 2008 at 3:52 pm

  13. OMG! You guys are so lucky. Can you tell me her phone number?

    haley said this on April 19, 2008 at 5:27 pm

  14. OK i actually am in love with icarly and iv’e watched every episode. You guys r so lucky that ur friends with them and i actually would love to talk to any of them. Any way u guys are lucky
    Caroline Malone

    Caroline said this on May 11, 2008 at 5:12 am

  15. hey,you do a but kicking webshow….LOL i would love to see u someday. i was planing to do a webshow but idk what to call it.well byeeeeeeeee byeeeeeeeee :) LOL oh just to let you know that im 13 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    amanda said this on May 14, 2008 at 4:31 pm

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