''True Jackson, VP'' is an American

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created by

Andy Gordon Andrew Gordon is an American television producer and writer, based in Los Angeles, California. He is known for creating and producing the teen sitcom ''True Jackson, VP''. He has also written and produced on other popular shows such as ''The B ...

that aired on

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from November 8, 2008, to August 20, 2011. The series stars

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Ashley Argota Ashley Spencer Taylor Villegas Argota (born January 9, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on television, such as Lulu on the Nickelodeon sitcom '' True Jackson, VP'', and Kelly on the Nickelodeon sitcom '' Bucket ...

Matt Shively Matthew James Shively Jr. (born September 15, 1990)
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Danielle Bisutti Danielle Nicole Bisutti (born October 1, 1976) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Amanda Cantwell on the Nickelodeon television series ''True Jackson, VP'' and the Norse goddess Freya in the 2018 video game, '' ...

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, and

Ron Butler Ronald Butler Jr. is a Bahamian-born American television actor, director and comedian who is best known for portraying Oscar, the clever receptionist, on the Nickelodeon television series ''True Jackson, VP'', from 2008 to 2011. He often portrays ...

. The theme song was written by

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and Keke Palmer and is performed by Palmer. The series was shot before a

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, although a

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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

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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 ''

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'' and starred in the television film ''

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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

Cast

Main

as True Jackson, a teenager who serves as the

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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, 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

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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 Matthew James Shively Jr. (born September 15, 1990)
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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

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, good hearted

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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

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as Kopelman, a Mad Style employee who never seems to speak and is frequently ridiculed by Max. *

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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 Joy Osmanski (born October 29, 1975) is an American actress. She is best known for her wide range of comedic roles on the TV shows '' The Loop'', ''Samantha Who?'', '' True Jackson, VP'' and ''Devious Maids''. Joy is also known for her recurrin ...

as Ms. Patti Park, True's teacher. *

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as Doris Madigan (née Aidem), Max Madigan's capricious wife and True's school librarian. *

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as Shelly, one of True's friends. *

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as Mr. Jeff Jamerson, True's science teacher. * Jo-Anne Krupa as Ella, the Mad Style accountant.

Guest stars

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as Babs, a 40-something high school student. * Dave Allen as Mitchell, copy room operator *

Craig Anton Craig Ward Anton (born August 28, 1962) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Mr. Pettus in '' Lizzie McGuire'' and Lloyd Diffy in ''Phil of the Future''. Early life Anton was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, ...

as Snackleberry Junction chef. *

Tim Bagley Timothy Hugh Bagley (born August 17, 1957) is an American actor and comedian, who has appeared in numerous films and television programs. He had recurring roles on the TV series ''Will & Grace'', '' Hope & Gloria'', ''Strip Mall'', ''According t ...

as Ed Wheeler, True's driving instructor. *

Natasha Bedingfield Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born 26 November 1981) is a British and New Zealand singer, songwriter and record producer. She released her debut album, '' Unwritten'', in 2004, which contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by R& ...

as herself. *

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as himself. * Jordan Black as Uncle Troy.Appeared in two episodes in the series. * Samantha Boscarino as Carla Gustav. *

Julie Bowen Julie Bowen (born Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer; March 3, 1970) is an American actress. She starred as Claire Dunphy in the ABC sitcom '' Modern Family'' (2009–2020), for which she received widespread critical acclaim. She won the Primetime Emmy A ...

as Claire Underwood, an unlikeable assistant of Amanda’s. *

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as Bijou Stinkbottom. *

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as Coral Barns, one of Amanda's assistants. *

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as Themselves. *

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as himself. * Noah Crawford as Stan, a teen who works at All Things Lemon. *

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as Cammy, Pinky's friend. *

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as herself. *

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as Ms. Watson. * Stephen Dunham as Chad Brackett, Amanda's ex-boyfriend. *

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as Young Lulu. *

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as Officer Jake Hooley.Appeared in three episodes in the series. *

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as Ted Begley, Jr., company retreat mediator. *

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as True's mother. *

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as Vanessa, a runaway disguised as a flight attendant. *

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as Jobi Castanueva, the director of

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. *

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as Monique. *

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as Justin, a computer maintenance man. *

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as Mr. Jenkins, chairman of an airline company. *

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as Kitty Monreaux, a scathing red carpet reporter. * Henry Hereford as Ryan's great-grandfather. *

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as Dave, one of Amanda's assistants. *

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as Vivian, a model who dates Jimmy. *

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as Fire Marshal O'Dannon. *

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as Bingo, owner of Snackleberry Junction. *

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as Prince Gabriel. * Emma Lockhart as Callie, a girl True hires to run a Mad Style store. *

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as Libby Gibbils, Max's fellow fashion colleague. * J. P. Manoux as Snackleberry Junction waiter. *

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as Molly. *

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as Hailey, a cheerleader. *

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as Bernie, Ryan's rival magician. *

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as Ian, Prince Gabriel's butler. *

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as Jenna Lutrell, a popular but ditzy TV actress. *

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as Cricket, True's former assistant. *

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as Sophie Girard, Max's very mean ex-girlfriend. *

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as Skeet. *

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as Kyla. *

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as Larry Jackson, True's father. *

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as Matsor LaRue, the wedding planner for Max's wedding. *

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as Dakota North, a spoiled supermodel. * Italia Ricci as herself, playing a character in a fictional John Cena film. *

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as Simon Christini, Max's fashion nemesis. * Raini Rodriguez as Nina. *

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as Lance Whipple, a hunky librarian. *

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as himself. *

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as himself. *

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as Young True. *

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as Karl Gustav. *

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as Donald the Delightful, Max's magic assistant turned rival. *

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as Burt Burlington, a television personality who embarrassed Max on television. *

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as Kreuftlva, a fortune teller. *

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as herself. *

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as himself. * Bobb'e J. Thompson as Nate. *

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as Lars Balthazar, a famous cellist. *

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as Royce Bingham, an international spy. * Julie Warner as Rose Pinchbinder, Mad Style's fear-inducing accountant. * Michael Weaver as Brock Champion. *

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as Justin Webber, a famous rapper and True’s crush. * Tom Wilson as

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Production

The series was shot on stage 25 at Paramount Studios in

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. This is the same stage where series ''

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'' were shot.

Filming locations

* The indoor recording of Mad Style took place in the studio at stage 25 of Paramount Studios in

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. The outdoor shots of Mad Style's fashion company and office took place around

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. * 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

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Broadcast

The series has aired on-and-off on TeenNick in the United States since 2008, with the most recent airing in 2023.

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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 ''

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'' & 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

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, the series began airing on the ''Super! Girl Power''

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channel on January 18, 2023, and it was previously aired on

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and

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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

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'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 - 2 New DVD Releases of the Nickelodeon Series Are Now Available on MOD
:''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

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Awards and nominations

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

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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

and TeenNick. Featured in the show and commercials is an

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version of the show's theme song.

Book series

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

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Notes

References

External links

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