Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
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| Format | Teen Sitcom |
| Created by | Scott Fellows |
| Starring | Devon Werkheiser Lindsey Shaw Daniel Curtis Lee Daran Norris Jim J. Bullock (Season 1-2, Recurring in Season 3) |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 56 + 2 pilots (1 22-minute episode and 1 unaired segment) (List of episodes) |
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| Running time | 28 minutes (14 minutes per segment) (approx. per episode) |
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| Original channel | Nickelodeon, TeenNick |
| Original run | September 7, 2003 (pilot) September 12, 2004 (official) – June 8, 2007 |
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide is an American live-action situation comedy on Nickelodeon that debuted in the channel's Sunday night TEENick scheduling block on September 12, 2004. The series' actual pilot episode aired on September 7, 2003 without many of the current version's main characters. The main series finale television movie aired on June 8, 2007.
The visual effects were done by Monsters Inc., supervised by John Allison and Robin Snelson. The show is produced by Apollo ProScreen GmbH & Co. Filmproduktion KG in association with Jack Mackie Pictures. Its main executive producer and creator is Scott Fellows, the head writer for The Fairly OddParents, which is why in the short titled "Day Dreaming", which aired on February 5, 2005, Cosmo and Wanda appeared (the former was portrayed by Daran Norris, who also plays Gordy the janitor in this show). Fred Savage is one of the show's directors. The other executive producers were Jörg Westerkamp and Bill O'Dowd. Rich Magallanes was the executive in charge of production.
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[edit] Awards
In November 2007, the series won the Global Entertainment Award for best kid's programming of the millenia, in a ceremony held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Actors Devon Werkheiser and Lindsey Shaw were there on behalf of the staff to accept the award.
[edit] Locations
The show takes place at the fictional James K. Polk Middle School, in California (the flag can be seen in the school's entrance hall). The exterior of the school was filmed at La Mesa Junior High in Santa Clarita, California. The school is named after the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk. The school's colors are gold and green and the mascot is the wolves, which is a constant theme throughout the school's interior.
During Season 1, all of the show's action took place within the school, and with the exception of one or two notable occasions, everything happened indoors. However, during Season 2, the shows producers decided they wanted more exterior scenes, so more outdoor shots were used, and on certain occasions, the show took place off of school property.
[edit] Characters
- Main
[edit] Main characters
| Character | Actor/Actress | Episodes | Season |
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| Ned Bigby | Devon Werkheiser | (55 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Jennifer 'Moze' Mosely | Lindsey Shaw | (55 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Simon "Cookie" Nelson-Cook | Daniel Curtis Lee | (55 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
[edit] Recurring Characters
| Character | Actor/Actress | Episodes | Season |
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| Gordy | Daran Norris | (44 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Suzie Crabgrass | Christian Serratos | (44 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Missy Meany | Carlie Casey | (23 episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
| Billy Loomer | Kyle Swann | (51 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Crony | Matthew "Teo" Olivares | (44 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Buzz | Recci Canon | (29 episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
| The Huge Crew | Jherimi Carter, Cathy Immordino | (9 episodes, 2004-2006) | 1-2 |
| Bitsy | Spencer Locke | (4 episodes, 2005) | 1 |
| Seth Powers | Alex Black | (24 episodes, 2005-2007) | 1-3 |
| Coconut Head | Rob Pinkston | (32 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Timmy Toot-Toot | Kelii Miyata | (10 episodes, 2004-2006) | 1-3 |
| Martin Qwerly / Le-Forger | Tylor Chase | (33 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Claire Sawyer | Brooke Marie Bridges | (33 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Lisa Zemo | Rachel Sibner | (41 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Coach Joy Dirga | Kim Sava | (23 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Mr. Sweeney | Don Creech | (41 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Spencer | Corbin Bleu | (2 episodes, 2006-2007) | 3 |
| iTeacher | Mo Collins | (5 episodes, 2006-2007) | 3 |
| Principal Pal | John Bliss | (7 episodes, 2006-2007) | 3 |
| Principal Wright | Meshach Taylor | (23 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Faymen Phorchin | Vinicius Machado | (6 episodes, 2006-2007) | 3 |
| Vice Principal Harvey Crubbs | Hamilton Mitchell | (23 episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
| Dr. Xavier | Lusia Strus | (11 episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
| Evelyn Kwong | Michelle Kim | (11 episodes, 2006-2007) | 2-3 |
| The Scoop | Vincent Martella | (3 episodes, 2004-2006) | 1-2 |
| Mr. Chopsaw | Dave Florek | (16 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Mr. Combover | Steve Bannos | (12 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Mr. Lowe | Fred Stoller | (8 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Mr. Kwest | Dave "Gruber" Allen | (10 episodes, 2005-2007) | 1-3 |
| Lunch Lady | Loni Love | (11 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| The Weasel | Vanessa the Weasel | (23 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Killer Bees | Carlos Pena, Sean Michael, Krystal Acosta | (2 episodes, 2004-2005) | 1 |
| Mr. Weiner | Marc Weiner | (2 episodes, 2004-2005) | 1 |
| Backpack Boy | Kendre Berry | (12 episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Mike Grudzielanek | Joseph Ruzer | (Various Episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
| Mr. Monroe | Jim J. Bullock | (17 Episodes, 2004-2007) | 1-3 |
| Palmer Noid | Cameron Monaghan | (3 Episodes, 2005-2006) | 2-3 |
| Albert Wormenheimer | Stephen Markarian | (Various Episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
| Stu | Landon Taylor | (Various Episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
| Vanessa | Logan Browning | (4 Episodes, 2005-2006) | 2 |
| Jock Goldman | Ben Hogestyn | (4 Episodes, 2005-2006) | 2 |
| Vanessa's Grandmother | Leigh Bush | (2 Episodes, 2006) | 2 |
| Zippy Brewster | Austin Butler | (41 Episodes, 2005-2007) | 2-3 |
[edit] DVD releases
In the USA there have been four DVD releases made for the series.
- TEENick Picks, Volume 1 - features "Guide to: Computer Labs and Backpacks" (Season 1, Episode 9)
- Special Field Trip Edition - features the telecast and "Guide to: Dismissal and The School Play" (Season 3, Episode 4)
- The Best of Season 1 and The Best of Season 2.[1]
The Netherlands, Australia and Belgium, being the only countries, released the first season of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide to DVD on April 9, 2009.[2] It's unknown if there will follow more places in Europe, or someplace else.
In the United States, the entire series was only released on iTunes and no plans have been announced for a DVD or other type of release.[3]
[edit] Episodes
[edit] Future
In June 2008, Werkheiser signed a development contract with Nickelodeon for a spin-off that would deal with his character's adventures in high school.[4] Lindsay Shaw and Daniel Curtis Lee have not put the green light on it yet due to their new shows, 10 Things I Hate About You and Zeke and Luther
[edit] In other countries
The series has also been broadcast in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Austria, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Ireland, South Africa, The Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
[edit] Series directors
- Joe Menendez (8 episodes)[5]
- Savage Steve Holland (3 episodes)[5]
- David Kendall (3 episodes)[5]
- Jonathan Winfrey (1 episode, 2006)[5]
- Dan Coffie (1 episode, 2006)[5]
- Fred Savage (1 episode, 2006)<ref name="stewwie
[edit] Series writers
- Scott Fellows (4 episodes)
- Rick Groel (4 episodes)
- Lazar Saric (4 episodes)
- Eddie Guzelian (3 episodes)
- Cynthia True (2 episodes)
- Frank Berin (2 episodes)
- Mike Preister (6 episodes)
[edit] References
- ^ "Amazon". http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EHDSTI/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p74_t2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1XP4CSZEQNMEBKPMMGHP&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846.
- ^ "Bright Vision Entertainment - Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide". Bright Vision Entertainment. http://www.brightvisionentertainment.nl/indexnedszoey.html. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- ^ "iTunes - Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide". iTunes. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTVSeason?id=186613157&s=143441&uo=4&v0=. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- ^ Werkheiser, Devon (June 2008). "Devon Werkheiser - Blog!". Devon Werkheiser. http://devonwerkheiser.com/blog.html. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
- ^ a b c d e "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" (2004) - Full cast and crew
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