About Jessie

Produced by the Disney Channel network, "Jessie" is a comedy TV series that debuted in 2011 and ran successfully till 2015. The show centers around Jessie, a small-town teen from Texas who moves to New York City to follow her dreams but ends up becoming a nanny to four outrageously wealthy children of high-profile parents.

Making / Production

"Jessie" was created by Pamela Eells O'Connell and is a production of Bonum Morte Productions and It's a Laugh Productions. The music for the series was composed by John Carta.

Actors

• Debby Ryan as Jessie Prescott: A young woman from rural Texas, Jessie moved to Manhattan where she became the nanny for the Ross family. Ryan's portrayal was praised for bringing a fresh and entertaining presence to the screen.
• Peyton List as Emma Ross: Emma is the eldest of the Ross children, a fashion-forward teenager. List's portrayal of Emma showcased her ability to bring humor to her character's naivety.
• Cameron Boyce as Luke Ross: Luke, the second oldest of the Ross children, is an energetic 12-year-old boy adopted from Detroit. Boyce brought an engaging charm to the role.
• Karan Brar as Ravi Ross: Ravi is the conscientious and intelligent 10-year-old adopted from India. Brar gave depth to the character with its delicate balance of humor and authenticity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was originally titled "Small Town Girl" before being changed to "Jessie".
• Debby Ryan, who plays Jessie, was also a producer on the show.
• The show has several crossover episodes with other popular Disney Channel shows like "Austin & Ally" and "Good Luck Charlie".

Quotes

• "Hey, hoofs off the couture!" - Jessie
• "I may not be the tallest, or the curliest, or the Asianest, but I sure as heckie am the Raviest!" - Ravi
• "I'm not a nanny, I'm a way of life." - Jessie

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song of Jessie, titled "Hey Jessie", is performed by Debby Ryan herself.
• The series often incorporates entertaining musical numbers, provided largely by John Carta.