I'm in the Band

Created byStarringTheme music composerOpening theme"Weasel Rock You" (short version), performed by Chuck DuranEnding theme"Weasel Rock You" (short instrumental)ComposersCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons2No. of episodes41 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producersProducerWalter BarnettCinematographyEditorsCamera setupVideotape (filmized);
Multi-cameraRunning time22 minutesProduction companyIt's a Laugh ProductionsOriginal releaseNetworkDisney XDReleaseNovember 27, 2009 (2009-11-27) –
December 9, 2011 (2011-12-09)

I'm in the Band is an American teen sitcom that originally aired on Disney XD in the United States and on Family Channel in Canada.^[1] The first episode was taped on July 14, 2009, with a "sneak preview" airing on November 27, 2009; the show subsequently joined Disney XD's regular schedule on January 18, 2010, with the first episode being shown as a "sneak preview" in the United Kingdom on that same date. The show's January 18, 2010 premiere was watched by an estimated 860,000 viewers.^[2] This was the first Disney XD Original Series from It's a Laugh Productions.

It was announced on April 26, 2010, that I'm in the Band had been renewed for a second season which premiered on January 17, 2011.^[3]

Premise

A teenager becomes lead guitarist for his favorite washed up rock band trying to make a comeback. They let him be lead guitarist in exchange for letting them live in his house in the suburbs.

Episodes

Characters

Main

• Logan Miller as Tripp Campbell
• Stephen Full as Ash
• Greg Baker as Burger Pitt
• Caitlyn Taylor Love as Izzy Fuentes
• Steve Valentine as Derek Jupiter

Supporting

• Beth Littleford as Beth Campbell
• Reginald VelJohnson as Principal (later Superintendent) Cornelius Strickland
• Aaron Albert as Jared
• Hollywood Yates as Ernesto the Besto
• Zayne Emory as Charles "Chucky" Albertson
• Alan Thicke as Simon Craig
• Mark Teich as Principal Maurice Jenkin
• Spencer Boldman as Bryce Johnson

Cancellation

On March 15, 2011, Caitlyn Taylor Love and Greg Baker announced on their official Twitter accounts that the second season would be the show's last. On April 28, 2011, Disney XD officially announced the show's cancellation, with the remaining season 2 episodes to air for the remainder of the year. The final produced episode, "Raiders of the Lost Dad," aired on December 9, 2011.^[4]

Reception

Critical reception

Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the show a mixed review. She stated that "while it's lighthearted, the show isn't exactly realistic when it comes to portraying adult responsibility," also noting that "there’s no shortage of laughs in I'm in the Band."^[5]

Viewership

The series premiered to an estimated 863,000 viewers^[2] proving to be the network's highest-rated series premiere for a Disney XD Original Series, including the Toon Disney phase.^[6]

References

External links

• I'm in the Band at IMDb