Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

*Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide*
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
	File:Ned'sDeclassified0912.jpg Moze, Ned, and Cookie
Created by	Scott Fellows
Starring	Devon Werkheiser; Lindsey Shaw; Daniel Curtis Lee
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	54 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	22 minutes (11 minutes per segment) (approx. per episode)
Original release
Network	Nickelodeon
Release	September 12, 2004 –; June 8, 2007

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, sometimes shortened to Ned's Declassified or Ned's, is an American live-action situation comedy on Nickelodeon that debuted in the channel's Sunday night TEENick scheduling block on September 12, 2004 in The United States of America. The series' actual pilot episode aired on September 7, 2003 without many of the current version's main characters. The series finale aired on June 8, 2007.

The visual effects were done by John Allison Inc., supervised by John Allison and Robin Snelson. The show is produced by ApolloProScreen GmbH & Co. Filmproduktion KG in association with Jack Mackie Pictures, its main executive producer and creator is Scott Fellows, the head writer for The Fairly OddParents, which is why in the short titled "Day Dreaming", which aired on February 5, 2005, Cosmo and Wanda appeared. Former The Wonder Years star Fred Savage is one of the show's directors. The other executive producers were Jörg Westerkamp and Bill O'Dowd. Rich Magallanes was the executive in charge of production.

Premise

Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide chronicled the wacky adventures of Ned Bigby (Devon Werkheiser) and his best friends Jennifer Mosely (Lindsey Shaw) better known as Moze, and Simon Nelson-Cook a.k.a., Cookie (Daniel Curtis Lee) at James K. Polk Middle School. Ned shatters the fourth wall to share tips and tricks on navigating middle school or junior high hurdles.

Each 22-minute episode contained two 11-minute shorts, both of which deal with a subject about school life.

Locations

The show took place at the fictional James K. Polk Middle School, in California (the flag can be seen in the school's entrance hall). The exterior of the school was filmed at La Mesa Junior High in Santa Clarita, California. The school is named after the 11th President of the United States James K. Polk. The school's colors were yellow and green, which was the constant theme through the school's interior. Additionally, their school teams are named the 'Wolves'. The wolf is homeroom teacher "Mr. Monroe's" favorite animal. The school is across from Michael S. Dukakis High School.

During Season 1, all of the shows action took place at the school, and with the exception of one or two notable occasions, everything happened indoors. However during Season 2, the shows producers decided they wanted more exterior scenes. So more outdoor shots were used, and on certain occasions, off school property all together.

Character

Main characters

Ned Bigby - Devon Werkheiser

Ned is the main character who started the guide after walking into the girls bathroom at a young age. He is usually getting into trouble with his friends. He has been neighbors with Moze his whole life. In season 3 he goes out with his dream girl, Suzie Crabgrass, but she moves to Santa Ana and then he starts to like Moze, so does Moze begin to like Ned; these feelings shift back to the returning Suzie in the season 3 finale, but at last he and Moze finally go out. He usually turns to Gordy, the school's janitor, for advice.

Jennifer Mosely - Lindsey Shaw

Jennifer goes by the name of Courtney Reah Hill She was usually trying to break away from Ned and Cookie in the hope of getting a girl best friend in the early part of the show. She eventually became best friends with her worst enemy - Suzie Crabby Face. She begins to like Ned in season 3 and they become Boyfriend/Girlfriend in the Series finale. She is a volleyball jock and has set the most school records. She's usually the one Ned and Cookie come to for favors.

Simon Nelson-Cook - Daniel Curtis Lee

Simon goes by the name of Cookie. He is a computer nerd and is usually in some kind of crisis. He often uses his knowledge with technology to help himself and his friends. He has a motherboard in his locker, his pants double as a printer, and his glasses double as a computer display. At first Lisa Zemo had a crush on him but was rejected for it. However, in the third season, she got a new wardrobe, contacts and a new allergy medication, and stopped chasing Cookie. Cookie, conversely, was now attracted to Lisa, and they started dating at the end of the season 3 finale.

Recurring Characters

Gordy - Daran Norris - is the 40-year-old janitor at Polk and almost never does his job, although the school is normally not visibly dirty. If there is a big mess to clean up, Gordy always gives the excuse "I'll let the night guy get it."
Suzie Crabgrass - Christian Serratos - Ned's crush and Moze's archenemy, but later best friend. Ned's dream girl since fourth grade.
Billy Loomer- The leader of a trio of bullies at Polk Middle School. He has a crush on Moze.
Jerry "Crony" - Matthew "Teo" Olivares - One of Loomer's friends, who aids him in bullying.
Buzzz - Another of his bully buddies.
The Huge Crew- They are a group of girl bullies in the school led by Doris Trembley. They strongly dislike Billy Loomer and his friends, and they love Ned.
Seth Powers - Alex Black (Alexander Anthony Black) - The clueless and basketball loving boy of Moze's dreams in the seasons 1 and 2, who suddenly became smart after going out with Evelyn Kwong.
Coconut Head - Rob Pinkston (William Robert Pinkston IV)- A geeky friend of Ned, Moze, and Cookie. No viewer knows his real name. His nick name is based off his hairdo, which his mom gave him, which looks like a coconut.
Timmy Toot-toot- A boy at Polk who (as his name suggests) has uncontrollably powerful flatulence.
Martin Querly- Another geeky friend of Ned, Cookie, and Moze. He's extremely optimistic and is always seen talking, usually insanely fast.
Le-Forger (Martin Querly)- is a student at Polk who forges phony notes for students in exchange for a box of coconut Macaroons. He speaks in a fake French accent and uses a lighting effect in his "office" so that nobody can see his face.
Claire Sawyer- She is the "future lawyer" of the school who represents students at Polk.
Lisa Zemo- An allergenic who is often seen with a nasal decongestent in the first two seasons. But she becomes Cookie's love interest in the beginning of season 3.
Missy Meaney - Carlie Casey - A popular girl in school that takes an interest in Ned during season 3.
Coach Joy Dirga- She is the tough female coach who enjoys Star Wars and soap operas.
Mr. Sweeney- The science teacher, who Ned especially hates towards the beginning of the series.
Spencer - Corbin Bleu - A student a Polk who is very good at acting. He speaks with an accent and dreams of being a Hollywood star.
iTeacher- The English teacher who "home teaches". She appeared in season 3 and appears on an iMac G4 using the school's wireless chat server.
Principal Pal- The former principal of the school. He appeared and semi-retired in season 3 in "Guide to: Principals". he later becomes the social studies teacher.
Dr. Wright (Meshach Taylor) - The English teacher at Polk that Moze likes best. He later becomes the principal in Season three. He is also the schools cross country coach.
Faymen Phorchin - Moze's crush and eventually her boyfriend in the third season until he leaves to play pro-soccer.
Vice Principal Crubbs- The Vice-Principal and character spoof of Miami Vice. Crubbs is always keeping an eye on Ned. He is obsessed with Flamingos, Mini powdered donuts, and Sunglasses.
Mr. Monroe - Jim J. Bullock (James Jackson Bullock) - Mr. Monroe is Ned and Cookie’s Life Science and Health teacher, as well as being in charge of the Sewing Club. In a slight turn up to his character though, he's also the boys’ extremely skilled basketball coach.
Dr. Xavier - Grade 8 Math teacher. She has a Russian accent, and loves romance novels.
Evelyn Kwong - Michelle Kim - Studious student who likes competition within her courses. Initially interested in Cookie. Seth becomes smart after dating Evelyn.
Mr. Chopsaw - The school woodshop teacher. He has an unnatural obsession with woodworking and sometimes acts like he is "attracted" to the shop tools.
Mr. Combover - The choir and music appreciation teacher. He also runs the school plays. He's known for liking the arts and classical music artists like Mozart and Beethoven.
Dr. Lowe - A character that does many jobs at Polk. He is seen as a bus driver and a study hall advisor, and sometimes seen as the school's psychiatrist.

Episodes

See article: List of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide episodes

In other countries

In Canada, the show airs on Family.
Nickelodeon's United Kingdom network airs the show at various times including 7am and 3pm (Hour later on Nick Replay).
France recently acquired the rights to air the show in France (new, blank templates for the tips in the show were created by Jack Marx and Joshua Allison for the foreign airings).
In Spain and all the Spanish-speaking countries, the shows title is translated to Manual de Sobrevivencia Escolar de Ned, (Ned's School Survival Manual.)
In Brazil, the show title changed to Manual de Sobrevivência Escolar do Ned (Ned's School Survival Manual) and the season 4 was released there . Nickelodeon Brazil airs the show Mondays-Fridays at 9:30-10:00pm.
In Germany and Austria, it becomes Neds Ultimativer Schulwahnsinn (Ned's Ultimate Madness of School).
In Italy, it becomes Ned - Scuola di Sopravvivenza (Ned - School of Survival).
In France it becomes Ned ou comment survivre aux études (Ned or How to Survive School).
In Israel it airs on Nickelodeon-Israel from Sunday to Thursday. It is called there Madrich Hahisardut Shel Ned (Ned's Survival Guide).
In Ireland it broadcasts on RTÉ TWO.
In South Africa it broadcasts on Ktv Mnet

Series directors

Joe Menendez (8 episodes)
Savage Steve Holland (3 episodes)
David Kendall (3 episodes)
Jonathan Winfrey (1 episode, 2006)
Dan Coffie (1 episode, 2006)
Fred Savage (1 episode, 2006)

Reference: [1]

Series writers

Scott Fellows (4 episodes)
Rick Groel (4 episodes)
Lazar Saric (4 episodes)
Eddie Guzelian (3 episodes)
Frank Berin (2 episodes)

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