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'''''True Jackson, VP''''' is an American ]. The series premiered on November 8, 2008 on ]. The series stars ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The theme song was written by ] and Keke Palmer and performed is by Palmer. The series is shot in front of a live ], which is mentioned at the start of each episode. '''''True Jackson, VP''''' is an American ] created by ] that aired on ] from November 8, 2008, to August 20, 2011. The series stars ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. The theme song was written by ] and Keke Palmer and is performed by Palmer. The series was shot before a ], although a ] was used for sweetening. The pilot episode garnered 4.8 million viewers on its first airing and set network records among kids 6–11, tweens 9–14, and several other demographics.<ref>Starr, Michael. (November 12, 2008) NYPOST.com. Retrieved November 25, 2011</ref> On May 5, 2009, Nickelodeon renewed the series for a second season.<ref></ref> The season consisted of 31 episodes, and premiered on November 14, 2009. This season was later split into two, thus making a third season.

The pilot episode garnered 4.8 million viewers on its first airing and set network records among kids 6-11, adolescents 9-14 and several other demos, airing after the '']'' three-part episode "]"<ref></ref> The show premiered on ] on May 25, 2009 and on ] on August 3, 2009. The show's second season premiered on November 14, 2009 in the U.S.


In August 2011, Palmer posted a video on her ] account<ref>{{YouTube|CxJ65abPAUg|TJVP Movie " Mystery In Peru" airs August 20th}} - KekePalmerVideos, YouTube</ref> and posted on her blog,<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316110755/http://kekepalmer.com/main.php/index.php/?p=1881|date=March 16, 2012}}, August 6, 2011, Keke Palmer's blog post from official website</ref> confirming that "Mystery in Peru" is the series' finale. After the series ended, Palmer renewed her contract with Nickelodeon; she did voiceover work for '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/09/global-hit-animated-series-winx-club-comes-to-nickelodeon-starting-june-27/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204013844/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/09/global-hit-animated-series-winx-club-comes-to-nickelodeon-starting-june-27/|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 February 2016|title=Hour-Long Specials Feature Voice Talents of Nickelodeon's Keke Palmer, Matt Shively, Elizabeth Gillies and Ariana Grande|work=]|date=9 June 2011}}</ref> and starred in the television film '']''.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=Nickelodeon|number=161501205707767808|title=Yup, she voices a character on Winx Club and will be starring in our upcoming TV movie Rags|date=January 23, 2012|access-date=July 21, 2019}}</ref>
As of March 2011, the one-hour (two-part) episode entitled "Mystery in Peru", is the only episode left to air completing the 34 episodes for season 2. On June 6, 2011, Nickelodeon announced that the episode will premiere sometime later this year, not giving a tentative date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nickandmore.com/2011/06/06/keke-palmer-to-star-in-nickelodeon-original-tv-movie-rags/ |title=Keke Palmer to Star in Nickelodeon Original TV Movie “Rags” |publisher=NickandMore.com via Nickelodeon press release|date=June 6, 2011 |accessdate=June 7, 2011}}</ref>


==Premise== ==Premise==
Fifteen-year-old True Jackson was selling sandwiches with her friend Ryan in the fashion district in ]. When she is complimented by fashion designer Max Madigan, founder and CEO of Mad Style, Max realizes the clothes True is wearing are his designs, but True had altered them to suit her own purposes. Max likes the altered design, and hires True to be the VP (Vice President) of his fashion company's youth apparel division. True hires her best friend Lulu to be her assistant after firing Cricket, her former assistant who was upset and bitter about being passed in the business by a kid. With Lulu's and Ryan's help, True works to be the best she can be despite various obstacles such as her self-centered co-worker Amanda, who is less than enthusiastic to be working with a child, but the truth is that she is jealous of True because of how Max pays more attention to True than he does to her. True sees Amanda as an amazing icon in fashion and eventually Amanda recognizes True as a fashion equal. Though she still taunts True playfully on a regular basis. Fifteen-year-old True Jackson is selling sandwiches and lemonade with her friend Ryan in the fashion district of New York City when she is complimented by fashion designer Max Madigan, founder and CEO of Mad Style. Max realizes the clothes True is wearing are his designs, but True had altered them to suit her own purposes. Max likes the modified design and hires True as Vice President of his fashion company's youth apparel division. True hires her best friend Lulu to be her assistant after firing Cricket, her former assistant, who was upset and bitter about being surpassed in the business world by a child. True must juggle teenage antics with her new role as VP, aided by her friends and coworkers.

==Episodes==
{{main|List of True Jackson, VP episodes}}
{{:List of True Jackson, VP episodes}}


==Cast== ==Cast==
===Main cast=== ===Main===
{{Main|List of True Jackson, VP characters}} {{Main|List of True Jackson, VP characters}}
], ], ], ], ], ], and ]]]
* ] as True Jackson, a teenager who serves as the ] of the Youth Fashion Department at Mad Style, where she works, and gets into mishaps and has a lot of fun with her friends. She is intelligent, funny and hardworking with an odd family. In the beginning of the series, she has a crush on Jimmy, Mr. Madigan's nephew, and they eventually become a couple. A running gag in the series is her catchphrase, "(you/she/he) (I/said/did) (there was) what now?".
* ] as Lulu,<ref></ref> True's best friend and secretary–assistant. She is loud, clueless, and easily distracted. Although not many people believe it, she is very intelligent and loves math. She also suffers from ] and is also ] (as she mentions to True in one episode, "They give me the creeps but I'm not sure why"). Her last name was not revealed during the series. She has a boyfriend named Mikey J.
* ] as Ryan Leslie Laserbeam, True's second best friend. Though he does not have an official job at Mad Style, he is always there to help and hang out with True and Lulu. He will often try, at unnecessary times, to lighten the mood of the scene, as he loves telling jokes and pulling pranks around the Youth Fashion Department. He is not very intelligent and is very clumsy. Ryan's middle name is Leslie, but he dislikes it. Oscar is not sure if Laserbeam is Ryan's real last name, but according to Ryan's big brother, he got the name when one of his ancestors was given the name "Laserbeam" by his crew captain while he was working on a ship. Max makes him the website editor in one episode.
* ] as Amanda Cantwell, one of the many workers at Mad Style. She is the Vice President of Women's Fashion. At the beginning of the series, Amanda dislikes True and often disagrees with her, embittered by True's seniority within the company despite her youth. Over time, Amanda becomes close with True and her friends.
* ] as Jimmy Madigan, a mail deliverer at Mad Style, the nephew of Max Madigan, and the boy of True's affection. The two are affectionate towards one another, and eventually enter a relationship.
* ] as Oscar, the main secretary and operator for Mad Style, and works behind the reception desk on the floor where Mad Style offices are. He is seen taking calls on his headset or delivering messages to Amanda. Known for his style and dry humor, he is flamboyant. He wears ascots all the time.
* ] as Max Madigan, the ], good hearted ] of Mad Style, Jimmy's uncle, and True’s boss. Max often glorifies True, and rarely criticizes her. He is like a father figure to the children, but especially True, when she feels downhearted.


===Recurring===
* ] as True Jackson, a teen who serves as the ] of youth fashion at Mad Style, where she works, and gets into mishaps and has a lot of fun with her friends. She is fairly intelligent and hard working with an odd family. She is usually the most sensible of her friends.
* ] as Kopelman, a Mad Style employee who never seems to speak and is frequently ridiculed by Max.
* ] as Amanda "Pinky" Turzo, True's archnemesis.
* Trevor Brown as Mikey J, Lulu's boyfriend.
* Jordan Monaghan as Kelsey, Ryan's on-and-off girlfriend.
* ] as Ms. Patti Park, True's teacher.
* ] as Doris Madigan (née Aidem), Max Madigan's capricious wife and True's school librarian.
* ] as Shelly, one of True's friends.
* ] as Mr. Jeff Jamerson, True's science teacher.
* Jo-Anne Krupa as Ella, the Mad Style accountant.


===Guest stars===
* ] as Lulu, the best friend and secretary–assistant of True. She tends to be very crazy, loud, and clueless. She is easily distracted as seen in every episode. Although not many people believe it, she is very intelligent and loves math. She also suffers from ] which means eating of hair. Plus she's also ] (As she mentions to True in one episode, "They give me the creeps but I'm not sure why."). She does not have a last name.<ref></ref>
{{Unreferenced section|reason=Guest cast either need to be independently sourced, or have the episode of their appearance lists – it's also not an excuse to list every cast member who ever appeared on the show.|date=April 2018}}
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* ] as Babs, a 40-something high school student.
* ] as Mitchell, copy room operator<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Snackleberry Junction chef.
* ] as Ed Wheeler, True's driving instructor.
* ] as herself.
* ] as himself.
* ] as Uncle Troy.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes">Appeared in two episodes in the series.</ref>
* ] as Carla Gustav.
* ] as Claire Underwood, an unlikeable assistant of Amanda’s.
* ] as Bijou Stinkbottom.
* ] as Coral Barns, one of Amanda's assistants.
* ] as Themselves.
* ] as himself.
* ] as Stan, a teen who works at All Things Lemon.
* ] as Cammy, Pinky's friend.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as herself.
* ] as Ms. Watson.
* ] as Chad Brackett, Amanda's ex-boyfriend.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Young Lulu.
* ] as Officer Jake Hooley.<ref group="Note" name="3episodes">Appeared in three episodes in the series.</ref>
* ] as Ted Begley, Jr., company retreat mediator.
* ] as True's mother.
* ] as Vanessa, a runaway disguised as a flight attendant.
* ] as Jobi Castanueva, the director of ].
* ] as Monique.
* ] as Mr. Jenkins, chairman of an airline company.
* ] as Kitty Monreaux, a scathing red carpet reporter.
* Henry Hereford as Ryan's great-grandfather.
* ] as Dave, one of Amanda's assistants.
* ] as Vivian, a model who dates Jimmy.
* ] as Fire Marshal O'Dannon.
* ] as Bingo, owner of Snackleberry Junction.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Prince Gabriel.
* ] as Callie, a girl True hires to run a Mad Style store.
* ] as Libby Gibbils, Max's fellow fashion colleague.
* ] as Snackleberry Junction waiter.
* ] as Molly.
* ] as Hailey, a cheerleader.
* ] as Bernie, Ryan's rival magician.
* ] as Ian, Prince Gabriel's butler.
* ] as Jenna Lutrell, a popular but ditzy TV actress.
* ] as Cricket, True's former assistant.
* ] as Sophie Girard, Max's very mean ex-girlfriend.
* ] as Skeet.
* ] as Kyla.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Larry Jackson, True's father.
* ] as Matsor LaRue, the wedding planner for Max's wedding.
* ] as Dakota North, a spoiled supermodel.
* ] as herself, playing a character in a fictional John Cena film.
* ] as Simon Christini, Max's fashion nemesis.
* ] as Nina.
* ] as Lance Whipple, a hunky librarian.
* ] as himself.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as himself.
* ] as Young True.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Karl Gustav.
* ] as Donald the Delightful, Max's magic assistant turned rival.
* ] as Burt Burlington, a television personality who embarrassed Max on television.
* ] as Kreuftlva, a fortune teller.
* ] as herself.
* ] as himself.
* ] as Nate.
* ] as Lars Balthazar, a famous cellist.
* ] as Royce Bingham, an international spy.
* ] as Rose Pinchbinder, Mad Style's fear-inducing accountant.
* Michael Weaver as Brock Champion.<ref group="Note" name="3episodes"/>
* ] as Justin Webber, a famous rapper and True’s crush.<ref group="Note" name="2episodes"/>
* ] as ].
* The cast of '']''
{{div col end}}


==Production==
* ] as Ryan Leslie Laserbeam, the other best friend of True. Though he does not have an official job at Mad Style, he always is there to hang out with True and Lulu. He is not very smart and is very clumsy. Ryan's middle name is Leslie, but he dislikes it. Oscar is not sure if Laserbeam is Ryan's real last name, but according to Ryan's big brother, he got the name when one of his ancestors was given the name "Laserbeam" by his crew captain while he was working on a ship. It is hinted that he has a little crush on Amanda, but this no longer acknowledged in the second season due to his affection for Kelsey.
The series was shot on stage 25 at Paramount Studios in ]. This is the same stage where series '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.paramountstudios.com/assets/tsap_stage_25_spec_sheet_031718.pdf | title=Floorplan | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200302143442/http://www.paramountstudios.com/assets/tsap_stage_25_spec_sheet_031718.pdf | archive-date=2020-03-02}}</ref> were shot.


==Filming locations==
* ] as Amanda Cantwell, one of the many workers at Mad Style. She is the Vice President of Women's Fashion. Through the beginning of the series, Amanda is seen as True's rival as they often fought/disagreed with each other, but Amanda is slowly becoming True's friend.
* The indoor recording of Mad Style took place in the studio at stage 25 of Paramount Studios in ]. The outdoor shots of Mad Style's fashion company and office took place around ] (]) in ].
* The location of the school is on the premises of the Paramount Studios. Indoors were shot in the studio, and the school's outdoor shot was shot on the premises of Paramount Studios.
* In episode four of season 2, True goes to see a fortune teller with Lulu and Ryan. The indoor recordings were recorded in the studio. The outdoor shot was shot at 178 Prince Street in New York.


===Gallery===
* ] as Jimmy Madigan, is a mail deliverer at Mad Style and is the boy of True's affection. He has feelings towards True, but couldn't date her for a while due to a job rule, until True got jealous of a new mail girl and they became a couple. In the eposode "True Kiss" Jimmy and True are caught kissing by Max and he says that in order for them to stay together, one of them must quit. But by the end of the episode Max changes the rule. He is also Max Madigan's nephew.
<gallery>
50th St 6th Av td 31 - 1251 Avenue of the Americas.jpg|Filming location, Mad Style's New York fashion company and office, actually 1251 Avenue of the Americas
</gallery>


==Broadcast==
* ] as Max Madigan is the boss and CEO of Mad Style and holds all the meetings and other social events, often glorifying True. He is somewhat odd and is Jimmy's uncle.
The series has aired on-and-off on ] in the United States since 2008, with the most recent airing in 2023. ] also briefly aired episodes of the series in 2009.


The show also premiered on the Canadian network ] on March 5, 2009, and every Thursday since, but was changed to Friday to accommodate with '']'' & Big Fun Fridays. Then, the show moved again to Mondays at 6:30pm. As of 2010, the series no longer airs on YTV.
* ] as Oscar is the main secretary and operator for Mad Style, and works behind the reception desk on the floor where Mad Style offices are. He is often shown taking calls on his headset or delivering messages to Amanda. Known to crack jokes, he tends to speak in a campy manner.


The series continues to air regularly on Nickelodeon networks ]. The show ended in Australia and New Zealand on 17 December 2011. The last two remaining episodes premiered in the UK on Wednesday 4 January 2012 and Thursday 5 January 2012 and with "Mystery in Peru" premiering on Friday 6 January 2012.
===Recurring cast===
* ] as Kopelman, a Mad Style employee that hardly speaks and is frequently ridiculed by Max
* Trevor Brown as Mikey J, Lulu's boyfriend
* Jordan Monaghan as Kelsey, Ryan's on and off girlfriend
* ] as Ms. Patti Park, True's teacher
* ] as Doris Madigan (née Aidem), Max Madigan's wife
* ] as Shelly, one of True's friends
* ] as Hibbert, a Mad Style employee
* ] as Mr. Jeff Jamerson, True's science teacher
* Jo-Anne Krupa as Ella, the Mad Style accountant


The series is currently{{when|date=August 2016}} shown in Jamaica on one of the national stations TVJ (Television Jamaica) at 4:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
===Guest stars===
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* ] as Larry Jackson, True's dad
* ] as True's mom
* ] as Young True<ref name="2episodes">Appeared in two episodes in the series.</ref>
* ] as Amanda "Pinky" Turzo, a mean classmate<ref name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Himself
* ] as Coral Barns, one of Amanda's assistants
* ] as Dakota North, a supermodel
* ] as Cricket, True's former assistant
* ] as Simon Christini, Max's fashion nemesis
* ] as Dave, one of Amanda's assistants
* ] as Claire Underwood, one of Amanda's assistants
* ] as Ted Begley, Jr., company retreat mediator
* ] as Mitchell, copy room operator<ref name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Rose Pinchbinder, Mad Style's accountant
* ] as Chad Brackett, Amanda's ex-boyfriend<ref name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Jenna Lutrell, a big TV star
* ] as Nate
* ] as Kitty Monreaux, a red carpet reporter
* ] as Sophie Girard, Max's formerly French, very mean ex-girlfriend
* ] as Jobi Castanueva, the director of ]
* ] as Matsor LaRue, the wedding planner for Max's wedding
* ] as Justin Webber, True's crush who is famous rapper<ref name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Kyla, Justin's bodyguard<ref name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Mr. Jenkins, chairman of an airline company
* ] as Vivian, a model
* ] as Kreuftlva, a fortune teller
* ] as Herself
* ] as Himself
* ] as Themselves
* ] as Officer Jake Hooley<ref name="3episodes">Appeared in three episodes in the series.</ref>
* ] as Babs, a 40-something high school student
{{col-2}}
* ] as Fire Marshal O'Dannon
* ] as Hailey, a cheerleader
* ] as Lance Whipple, a hunky librarian
* ] as Bingo, owner of Snackleberry Junction<ref name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Snackleberry Junction chef
* ] as Libby Gibbils, Max's fellow fashion colleague
* ] as Lars Balthazar, a famous cellist
* ] as Himself
* ] as Herself, playing a character in a fictional John Cena film
* ] as Prince Gabriel
* ] as Ian, Prince Gabriel's butler
* ] as Snackleberry Junction waiter
* ] as Himself<ref name="2episodes"/>
* ] as Ryan's Great Grandfather
* ] as Royce Bingham, an international spy
* ] as Vanessa, a runaway disguised as a flight attendant
* The cast of '']''
* ] as Karl Gustav
* ] as Carla Gustav
* ] as Bernie, Ryan's rival magician
* ] as Donald the Delightful, Max's magic assistant turned rival
* ] as Herself
* ] as Skeet
* ] as Ms. Watson
* ] as Ed Wheeler, True's driving instructor
* ] as Himself
* Tiffany Espensen as Young Lulu
* ] as ]
* ] as Callie, a girl True hires to run a Mad Style store
* ] as Nina, Callie's friend
{{col-end}}


On May 1, 2019, the series began airing on ].
==Episodes==
{{main|List of True Jackson, VP episodes}}
{{:List of True Jackson, VP episodes}}


In ], the series began airing on the ''Super! Girl Power'' ] channel on January 18, 2023, and it was previously aired on ], ] and ] in that country.
==Syndication==
===U.S. broadcast and cable syndication===
Besides airing on Nickelodeon, the series also aired on ] in U.S., beginning in 2009. The series was then removed on February 26, 2011 less than a week after the network aired a season 2 marathon on ] (February 21, 2011). As of March 2011, only the remaining season 2 episodes of the series (only airing on its premiere night) are airing on Nickelodeon, with no other episodes of series airing on the network. The series returned to TeenNick for a ] weekend marathon which aired from May 28 to May 30, 2011, with the series now airing on a sporadic basis.<ref> - Nick and More.com, Wednesday, April 27, 2011</ref>


==Home media==
] also briefly aired episodes of the series in 2009.
''True Jackson, VP: Season 1, Vol. 1'' was released in a 2 disc set on September 8, 2009. Running time is 321 minutes, presented in full screen video, and English stereo audio. The set also includes behind-the-scenes, cast member's screen tests, bloopers and the first 13 episodes of season 1.<ref>, Amazon.com</ref> Even though there is Season 1 Volume 1, for unknown reasons, a Volume 2 was never released.


*The following releases were only released on ]'s CreateSpace manufacture-on-demand (MOD) service:
===International syndication===
:''True Jackson, VP: Season 2'' was released on September 9, 2011. Running time is 468 minutes, presented in full screen video, and English Stereo audio. This DVD release has 20 episodes from the second season.<ref name="TJVP DVD"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004132813/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/True-Jackson-VP-Seasons-2-and-3/15999 |date=2011-10-04 }}</ref>
The show also premiered on the Canadian network ] on March 5, 2009 and after shows every Thursday, but was changed to Friday to accommodate with ''iCarly'' & Big Fun Fridays. Then, the show moved again to Mondays at 6:30pm. As of 2010, the series no longer airs on YTV.


:''True Jackson, VP: Season 3'' was released on September 9, 2011. Running time is 327 minutes, presented in full screen video, and English Stereo audio. This DVD release has 14 episodes from the third season.<ref name="TJVP DVD"/>
The series continues to air regularly on Nickelodeon networks ].


On March 24, 2021, the series was added to ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=True Jackson, VP|url=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/true-jackson-vp/|access-date=March 24, 2021|website=]|date=November 7, 2008 }}</ref>
==DVD releases==
*''True Jackson, VP: Season 1, Vol. 1'' was released in a 2 disc Set on September 8, 2009. Running time is 321 minutes, presented in full screen video, and English Stereo audio. The set also includes behind-the-scenes, Cast's screen tests, bloopers and, 13 episodes.

==Clothing line==
In August 2009, a line of clothing inspired by the show called ''"Mad Style by True Jackson"'' was released. The line is available exclusively at ] and is aimed at children and teens. This was the first line of clothing for the show and was a first for Nickelodeon releasing a line of clothing from one of their television shows. Commercials advertising the clothing line can be seen on ] and ]. Featured in the show and commercials is an ] version of the show's theme song.

==Book series==
A set of novels based on the show were released, via ]<ref></ref>


==Awards and nominations== ==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
*''']'''
|-
:2009 - ''Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Children's Series Programming'' - Krisha Bullock & Harriet Greenspan (Nominated)
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
|-
| 2009
| ]
| Outstanding Children's Program
| ''True Jackson, VP''
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2009
| NAACP Image Award
| ]
| ]
| {{won}}
|-
| 2009
| ]
| Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Children's Series Programming
| Krisha Bullock & Harriet Greenspan
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2009
| ]
| Outstanding Adolescent Program
| ''True Jackson, VP''
| {{won}}
|-
| 2010
| NAACP Image Award
| Outstanding Children's Program
| ''True Jackson, VP''
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2010
| NAACP Image Award
| Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special)
| Keke Palmer
| {{won}}
|-
| 2010
| Casting Society of America
| Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Children's Series Programming
| Harriet Greenspan
| {{won}}
|-
| 2010
| ]
| Favorite TV Actress
| Keke Palmer
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2010
| ]
| Children's Episodic & Specials, For the episode ''The Rival''
| ]
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2011
| NAACP Image Award
| Outstanding Children's Program
| ''True Jackson, VP''
| {{won}}
|-
| 2011
| NAACP Image Award
| Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special)
| Keke Palmer
| {{won}}
|-
| 2011
| Casting Society of America
| Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Children's Series Programming
| Harriet Greenspan
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2011
| ]
| Nick UK's Funniest Person
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| 2011
| ]
| Best Performance In A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress
| Keke Palmer
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| 2011
| Young Artist Awards
| Best Performance In A TV Series - Recurring Young Actress Ten and Under
| Ava Allan
| {{nom}}
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| 2011
| Writers Guild of America
| Children's Episodic & Specials, For the episode ''True Magic''
| Andy Gordon
| {{nom}}
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| 2012
| NAACP Image Award
| Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special)
| Keke Palmer
| {{won}}
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| 2012
| Young Artist Awards
| Best Performance In A TV Series - Recurring Young Actress
| Ava Allan
| {{nom}}
|}


==Merchandise and in other media==
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:2009 - ''Outstanding Adolescent Program'' ('''Won''')
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:2010 - ''Outstanding Children's Program'' (Nominated)
:2010 - ''Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special)'' - Keke Palmer ('''Won''')
:2011 - ''Outstanding Children's Program'' ('''Won''')
:2011 - ''Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special)'' - Keke Palmer ('''Won''')


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American television sitcom (2008–2011)

True Jackson, VP
[REDACTED]
GenreTeen sitcom
Created byAndy Gordon
Starring
Theme music composerToby Gad
Keke Palmer
Opening theme"Change It Up"
by Keke Palmer
ComposerEban Schletter
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes56 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
Production locations
CinematographyGregg Heschong
EditorBrent Carpenter
Camera setupVideotape (filmized); multi-camera
Running time23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon
ReleaseNovember 8, 2008 (2008-11-08) –
August 20, 2011 (2011-08-20)

True Jackson, VP is an American teen sitcom created by Andy Gordon that aired on Nickelodeon from November 8, 2008, to August 20, 2011. The series stars Keke Palmer, Ashley Argota, Matt Shively, Danielle Bisutti, Greg Proops, Robbie Amell, and Ron Butler. The theme song was written by Toby Gad and Keke Palmer and is performed by Palmer. The series was shot before a live audience, although a laugh track was used for sweetening. The pilot episode garnered 4.8 million viewers on its first airing and set network records among kids 6–11, tweens 9–14, and several other demographics. On May 5, 2009, Nickelodeon renewed the series for a second season. The season consisted of 31 episodes, and premiered on November 14, 2009. This season was later split into two, thus making a third season.

In August 2011, Palmer posted a video on her YouTube account and posted on her blog, confirming that "Mystery in Peru" is the series' finale. After the series ended, Palmer renewed her contract with Nickelodeon; she did voiceover work for Winx Club and starred in the television film Rags.

Premise

Fifteen-year-old True Jackson is selling sandwiches and lemonade with her friend Ryan in the fashion district of New York City when she is complimented by fashion designer Max Madigan, founder and CEO of Mad Style. Max realizes the clothes True is wearing are his designs, but True had altered them to suit her own purposes. Max likes the modified design and hires True as Vice President of his fashion company's youth apparel division. True hires her best friend Lulu to be her assistant after firing Cricket, her former assistant, who was upset and bitter about being surpassed in the business world by a child. True must juggle teenage antics with her new role as VP, aided by her friends and coworkers.

Episodes

Main article: List of True Jackson, VP episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
125November 8, 2008 (2008-11-08)October 24, 2009 (2009-10-24)
218November 14, 2009 (2009-11-14)August 7, 2010 (2010-08-07)
313September 11, 2010 (2010-09-11)August 20, 2011 (2011-08-20)

Cast

Main

Main article: List of True Jackson, VP characters
The show's main cast, from left to right: Danielle Bisutti, Matt Shively, Ashley Argota, Greg Proops, Keke Palmer, Ron Butler, and Robbie Amell
  • Keke Palmer as True Jackson, a teenager who serves as the Vice President of the Youth Fashion Department at Mad Style, where she works, and gets into mishaps and has a lot of fun with her friends. She is intelligent, funny and hardworking with an odd family. In the beginning of the series, she has a crush on Jimmy, Mr. Madigan's nephew, and they eventually become a couple. A running gag in the series is her catchphrase, "(you/she/he) (I/said/did) (there was) what now?".
  • Ashley Argota as Lulu, True's best friend and secretary–assistant. She is loud, clueless, and easily distracted. Although not many people believe it, she is very intelligent and loves math. She also suffers from trichophagia and is also afraid of birds (as she mentions to True in one episode, "They give me the creeps but I'm not sure why"). Her last name was not revealed during the series. She has a boyfriend named Mikey J.
  • Matt Shively as Ryan Leslie Laserbeam, True's second best friend. Though he does not have an official job at Mad Style, he is always there to help and hang out with True and Lulu. He will often try, at unnecessary times, to lighten the mood of the scene, as he loves telling jokes and pulling pranks around the Youth Fashion Department. He is not very intelligent and is very clumsy. Ryan's middle name is Leslie, but he dislikes it. Oscar is not sure if Laserbeam is Ryan's real last name, but according to Ryan's big brother, he got the name when one of his ancestors was given the name "Laserbeam" by his crew captain while he was working on a ship. Max makes him the website editor in one episode.
  • Danielle Bisutti as Amanda Cantwell, one of the many workers at Mad Style. She is the Vice President of Women's Fashion. At the beginning of the series, Amanda dislikes True and often disagrees with her, embittered by True's seniority within the company despite her youth. Over time, Amanda becomes close with True and her friends.
  • Robbie Amell as Jimmy Madigan, a mail deliverer at Mad Style, the nephew of Max Madigan, and the boy of True's affection. The two are affectionate towards one another, and eventually enter a relationship.
  • Ron Butler as Oscar, the main secretary and operator for Mad Style, and works behind the reception desk on the floor where Mad Style offices are. He is seen taking calls on his headset or delivering messages to Amanda. Known for his style and dry humor, he is flamboyant. He wears ascots all the time.
  • Greg Proops as Max Madigan, the eccentric, good hearted CEO of Mad Style, Jimmy's uncle, and True’s boss. Max often glorifies True, and rarely criticizes her. He is like a father figure to the children, but especially True, when she feels downhearted.

Recurring

  • Dan Kopelman as Kopelman, a Mad Style employee who never seems to speak and is frequently ridiculed by Max.
  • Jennette McCurdy as Amanda "Pinky" Turzo, True's archnemesis.
  • Trevor Brown as Mikey J, Lulu's boyfriend.
  • Jordan Monaghan as Kelsey, Ryan's on-and-off girlfriend.
  • Joy Osmanski as Ms. Patti Park, True's teacher.
  • Melanie Paxson as Doris Madigan (née Aidem), Max Madigan's capricious wife and True's school librarian.
  • Taylor Parks as Shelly, one of True's friends.
  • Vincent Ventresca as Mr. Jeff Jamerson, True's science teacher.
  • Jo-Anne Krupa as Ella, the Mad Style accountant.

Guest stars

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Production

The series was shot on stage 25 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. This is the same stage where series The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy, Cheers, and Frasier were shot.

Filming locations

  • The indoor recording of Mad Style took place in the studio at stage 25 of Paramount Studios in Hollywood. The outdoor shots of Mad Style's fashion company and office took place around 1251 Avenue of the Americas (Exxon Building) in New York.
  • The location of the school is on the premises of the Paramount Studios. Indoors were shot in the studio, and the school's outdoor shot was shot on the premises of Paramount Studios.
  • In episode four of season 2, True goes to see a fortune teller with Lulu and Ryan. The indoor recordings were recorded in the studio. The outdoor shot was shot at 178 Prince Street in New York.

Gallery

  • Filming location, Mad Style's New York fashion company and office, actually 1251 Avenue of the Americas Filming location, Mad Style's New York fashion company and office, actually 1251 Avenue of the Americas

Broadcast

The series has aired on-and-off on TeenNick in the United States since 2008, with the most recent airing in 2023. BET also briefly aired episodes of the series in 2009.

The show also premiered on the Canadian network YTV on March 5, 2009, and every Thursday since, but was changed to Friday to accommodate with iCarly & Big Fun Fridays. Then, the show moved again to Mondays at 6:30pm. As of 2010, the series no longer airs on YTV.

The series continues to air regularly on Nickelodeon networks around the world. The show ended in Australia and New Zealand on 17 December 2011. The last two remaining episodes premiered in the UK on Wednesday 4 January 2012 and Thursday 5 January 2012 and with "Mystery in Peru" premiering on Friday 6 January 2012.

The series is currently shown in Jamaica on one of the national stations TVJ (Television Jamaica) at 4:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

On May 1, 2019, the series began airing on Nick Pluto.

In Italy, the series began airing on the Super! Girl Power Pluto TV channel on January 18, 2023, and it was previously aired on Nickelodeon, Italia 1 and VH1 in that country.

Home media

True Jackson, VP: Season 1, Vol. 1 was released in a 2 disc set on September 8, 2009. Running time is 321 minutes, presented in full screen video, and English stereo audio. The set also includes behind-the-scenes, cast member's screen tests, bloopers and the first 13 episodes of season 1. Even though there is Season 1 Volume 1, for unknown reasons, a Volume 2 was never released.

  • The following releases were only released on Amazon.com's CreateSpace manufacture-on-demand (MOD) service:
True Jackson, VP: Season 2 was released on September 9, 2011. Running time is 468 minutes, presented in full screen video, and English Stereo audio. This DVD release has 20 episodes from the second season.
True Jackson, VP: Season 3 was released on September 9, 2011. Running time is 327 minutes, presented in full screen video, and English Stereo audio. This DVD release has 14 episodes from the third season.

On March 24, 2021, the series was added to Paramount+.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2009 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Children's Program True Jackson, VP Nominated
2009 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) Keke Palmer Won
2009 Casting Society of America Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Children's Series Programming Krisha Bullock & Harriet Greenspan Nominated
2009 Gracie Allen Award Outstanding Adolescent Program True Jackson, VP Won
2010 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Children's Program True Jackson, VP Nominated
2010 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) Keke Palmer Won
2010 Casting Society of America Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Children's Series Programming Harriet Greenspan Won
2010 2010 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress Keke Palmer Nominated
2010 Writers Guild of America Children's Episodic & Specials, For the episode The Rival Dan Kopelman Nominated
2011 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Children's Program True Jackson, VP Won
2011 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) Keke Palmer Won
2011 Casting Society of America Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Children's Series Programming Harriet Greenspan Nominated
2011 UK 2011 Kids' Choice Awards Nick UK's Funniest Person Matt Shively Nominated
2011 Young Artist Awards Best Performance In A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress Keke Palmer Nominated
2011 Young Artist Awards Best Performance In A TV Series - Recurring Young Actress Ten and Under Ava Allan Nominated
2011 Writers Guild of America Children's Episodic & Specials, For the episode True Magic Andy Gordon Nominated
2012 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program - (Series or Special) Keke Palmer Won
2012 Young Artist Awards Best Performance In A TV Series - Recurring Young Actress Ava Allan Nominated

Merchandise and in other media

Clothing line

In August 2009, a line of clothing inspired by the show called "Mad Style by True Jackson" was released. The line was available exclusively at Walmart and is aimed at children and teens. This was the first line of clothing for the show and was a first for Nickelodeon releasing a line of clothing from one of their television shows. Commercials advertising the clothing line could be seen on Nickelodeon and TeenNick. Featured in the show and commercials is an instrumental version of the show's theme song.

Book series

A set of novels based on the show were released, via Amazon.

Notes

  1. ^ Appeared in two episodes in the series.
  2. ^ Appeared in three episodes in the series.

References

  1. Starr, Michael. (November 12, 2008) 'iCarly' Breaks Records. NYPOST.com. Retrieved November 25, 2011
  2. TV by the Numbers
  3. TJVP Movie " Mystery In Peru" airs August 20th on YouTube - KekePalmerVideos, YouTube
  4. It's Not Over.....It's Just The Beginning Archived March 16, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, August 6, 2011, Keke Palmer's blog post from official website
  5. "Hour-Long Specials Feature Voice Talents of Nickelodeon's Keke Palmer, Matt Shively, Elizabeth Gillies and Ariana Grande". Screener. June 9, 2011. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016.
  6. @Nickelodeon (January 23, 2012). "Yup, she voices a character on Winx Club and will be starring in our upcoming TV movie Rags" (Tweet). Retrieved July 21, 2019 – via Twitter.
  7. Twitter / @Ashley Argota: Makes me laugh when people ...
  8. "Floorplan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 2, 2020.
  9. True Jackson VP: Season One, Vol. One (2009), Amazon.com
  10. ^ True Jackson, VP - 2 New DVD Releases of the Nickelodeon Series Are Now Available on MOD Archived 2011-10-04 at the Wayback Machine
  11. "True Jackson, VP". Paramount+. November 7, 2008. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  12. True Jackson, VP book series at Amazon.com

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