cmbowker Reviews

Oliver Beene (2003–2004)

Oliver Beene

[13 June 2005]

Oliver Beene is about a 11 year old boy growing up in the 60's with his weird but wonderful family.

Oliver and his Dad Jerry are the most strongest characters and the Mum Charlotte is a bit weak. Grant Rosenmeyer (Oliver) just cracks me up every time, he has such a grown up face for such a little boy. I like the character of Joyce (Daveigh Chase) she is so grown up for her age and her one liners are hilarious. Most of the characters I hadn't heard of but I did know Andrew Lawrence (Ted) from Brotherly love.

Even though it is a comedy it still has some historical moments in it e.g. John F Kennedy's assassination, racism in the 6o's and th missiles in Cuba. But the programme is still really funny. Most of the jokes are from the characters reactions to the problems e.g. how Oliver copes with bullying.

I don't know why people hated the first episode I found it quite funny. My favourite episode is when Oliver and Ted are left in the flat home alone and they have a fat guy trying to get them. How Oliver deals with it so so funny but just like a normal family sitcom it all blows over. But because it isn't a normal family sitcom it ends in a joke. This programme has left me in fits. I give it an amazing 9 out of 10.

Zoey 101 (2005–2008)

Zoey 101

[13 June 2005]

Zoey 101 is about a girl called Zoey (Jamie Lynn Spears) who has just started attending the formally all boys Pacific Coast Academy.

Jamie Lynn Spears is excellent and she shows that she has the same talent as her sister Britney. It broke ratings records at Nickelodeon and has guest appearances from people such as Drake Bell (Drake and Josh). Jamie Lynn even sings the theme tune with some help from her sister and has a great singing voice.

I liked the programme because it isn't another Unfabulous or Sleepover Club, it's different. The characters are cool and different, I like Dustin, Dana and Chase. Even though the jokes are a bit lame, I still like it. The jokes don't really make you laugh but the plots are clever. It has the same structure as a normal kids TV show but still is unique. I give this show 8 out of 10.