The Amanda Show
Series Overview
The Amanda Show is an American live action sketch comedy and variety show that aired on Nickelodeon from October 16, 1999 to September 21, 2002. It starred Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, and Nancy Sullivan, along with several performing artists who came and left at different points, such as John Kassir, Raquel Lee, and Josh Peck. The show was a spin-off from All That, in which Bynes had co-starred for several years. The show was unexpectedly cancelled at the end of 2002, according to creator Dan Schneider's blog. Writers for the show included John Hoberg, Steven Molaro, Andrew Hill Newman, and Dan Schneider. Two years after the end of The Amanda Show, Dan Schneider created a new series, called Drake & Josh, featuring Drake Bell, Josh Peck and Nancy Sullivan.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 40 Episodes
23 min per episode
1999 – 2002
Premiered: Sat, Oct 16, 1999
Dan SchneiderLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 10: “Episode 40”
Nancy introduces Amanda and Drake to the "Costumatic 5000", a machine that gets you dressed quickly, but she has some trouble operating the machine. Amanda's show opening is interrupted by a fly swarming around the stage. There's an advertisement for "Why Not Sumo?", followed by more respect for kids on Judge Trudy. We also visit the Extremes, a family who takes everything to the extreme. There's time for a Hillbilly Moment and we also see Penelope visiting a psychologist. More prank calls to Mr. Oldman, another Hillbilly Moment and more "interesting" topics with Totally Kyle. To end the show, Drake gets chased by 3 huge football players searching for their football.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Schneider
Dan Schneider, Joe Davola, Michael Tollin, Andrew Hill Newman, Brian Robbins
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Schneider
Producer
Joe Davola
Producer
Michael Tollin
Producer
Andrew Hill Newman
Producer
Brian Robbins
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
International Certification Matrix
Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is The Amanda Show about?
The Amanda Show is an American live action sketch comedy and variety show that aired on Nickelodeon from October 16, 1999 to September 21, 2002. It starred Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, and Nancy Sullivan, along with several performing artists who came and left at different points, such as John Kassir, Raquel Lee, and Josh Peck. The show was a spin-off from All That, in which Bynes had co-starred for several years. The show was unexpectedly cancelled at the end of 2002, according to creator Dan Schneider's blog. Writers for the show included John Hoberg, Steven Molaro, Andrew Hill Newman, and Dan Schneider. Two years after the end of The Amanda Show, Dan Schneider created a new series, called Drake & Josh, featuring Drake Bell, Josh Peck and Nancy Sullivan.
How many seasons does The Amanda Show have?
The Amanda Show comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Amanda Show?
Key cast members in The Amanda Show include Amanda Bynes, Nancy Sullivan, Drake Bell, Raquel Lee, John Kassir.
Who created or directed The Amanda Show?
The Amanda Show was developed and directed by Dan Schneider.