Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie is an American sitcom. It was created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen. They wanted to create a program that would appeal to entire families, not just children. Production began in August 2009. The show premiered on Disney Channel in the United States on April 4, 2010.[1] It premiered in Canada on April 5, 2010. It premiered in the United Kingdom and Ireland on May 14, 2010. It premiered in Colorado america on July 23, 2010. In March 2011, a feature-length Christmas Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series, entitled Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!, began production for a December 2011 premiere.[2] In June 2013, Disney Channel announced that the series would end its run after four seasons. The finale aired on February 16, 2014, with a one-hour episode.[3][4]
Plot change
The show is about the Duncan family, which is made up of Teddy, PJ, Gabe, Bob, Amy and Charlie Duncan. In each episode, Teddy records a video diary about her everyday life; it also gives advice to Charlie for when she grows up. At the end of the diary Teddy states the show's name (Good Luck Charlie) after a problem or situation happens or is solved. However, the original idea of "Good Luck Charlie" was "Love Teddy".[5]
Cast change
- Bridgit Mendler as Teddy Duncan
- Jason Dolley as PJ Duncan
- Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe Duncan
- Eric Allan Kramer as Bob Duncan
- Leigh Allyn Baker as Amy Duncan
- Mia Talerico as Charlie Duncan
International adaptation change
An Indian adaptation of the show titled Best of Luck Nikki, premiered on Disney Channel India on April 3, 2011. Sheena Bajaj plays Dolly Singh, a character similar to that of Teddy Duncan, Ananya Kolvankar portrays Nikita "Nikki" Singh, a character similar to that of Charlie and Gurdeep Kohli portrays Himani Singh, a character similar to that of Amy. The series ran successfully for 4 seasons, 104 episodes and 3 special episodes and ended on April 16, 2016.
A Pakistani adaptation of the show titled Peek-A-Boo Shahwaiz premiered on Play Entertainment from 15 July 2018.
Awards change
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nominated | Teen Choice Awards | TV Breakout Star Female | Bridgit Mendler |
| 2010 | Won | Popstar! Magazine | Female Newcomer | Bridgit Mendler |
| 2010 | Nominated | J-14 Teen Icon Awards | Icon of Tomorrow | Bridgit Mendler |
| 2011 | Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Supporting Young Actor[6] |
Bradley Steven Perry |
| 2011 | Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Guest Starring Young Actress 11–15[6] |
Ryan Whitney |
| 2011 | Won (tied) | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series Guest Starring Young Actor Ten and Under[6] |
Tucker Albrizzi |
References change
- ↑ "Disney Channel, Disney XD Present Programming Plans for 2010–11". Disney Channels Worldwide. March 3, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- ↑ "Disney Channel Orders Third Season of Hit Comedy Series Good Luck Charlie" (Press release). Disney Channel Medianet. August 31, 2011. Archived from the original on November 13, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie' To End Its Run". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ↑ Schneider, Michael (January 21, 2014). "Exclusive: Disney Channel Schedules Good Luck Charlie Finale". TV Guide. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Good Luck Charlie – Disney Channel". Tv.disney.go.com. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
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