Drake & Josh is a teen sitcom centered on the lives of stepbrothers Drake Parker, a popular musician, and Josh Nichols, a studious and often clumsy teenager. Forced to live together, they navigate high school, relationships, and family life, often clashing due to their contrasting personalities. The show also features Megan, Drake's mischievous younger sister, and their parents Walter and Audrey. The series follows their comedic misadventures and the development of their initially reluctant brotherhood, exploring themes of family, friendship, and growing up.
1966: Bell's Mustang Vehicle
In 1966, Bell's vehicle was a Mustang that had no seat belts or airbags. He got into an accident in December 2005 in that vehicle.
1999: Bell and Peck appear on The Amanda Show
In 1999, Bell and Peck appeared in The Amanda Show, a Nickelodeon variety series created by Schneider.
2002: The Amanda Show ends
In 2002, The Amanda Show, a Nickelodeon variety series featuring Bell and Peck, ended its run.
January 11, 2004: Drake & Josh Series Premiere
On January 11, 2004, Drake & Josh premiered on Nickelodeon to critical acclaim.
December 2005: Production Suspended Due to Bell's Car Accident
In late December 2005, production of Drake & Josh was suspended after Bell's injury in a car crash.
January 6, 2006: Drake & Josh Go Hollywood Premieres
On January 6, 2006, Drake & Josh Go Hollywood premiered. According to TV Guide, it was the highest-rated program on all of cable during its opening week.
March 2006: Filming Resumes
In March 2006, filming of Drake & Josh resumed with the episode "My Dinner with Bobo" following Bell's recovery from his car accident.
July 2006: Filming Continues Through July
With the extended season, filming of Drake & Josh continued through July 2006.
2006: Drake & Josh Ranks Among Top Cable Shows
As of 2006, Drake & Josh ranked consistently among the 10 most-watched cable shows of the week, and was the top-rated live-action series among children aged 2 to 11 years old.
2006: Cine-Manga Version Released
In 2006, a Cine-Manga version titled "Match Made in Heaven" was released by TokyoPop, based on the first two episodes of the first season.
2006: Drake & Josh Go Hollywood premiere
In early 2006, the television film, Drake & Josh Go Hollywood, premiered.
2006: Drake & Josh Book Series Published
Since 2006, a book series based on Drake & Josh has been published by Scholastic, written by Laurie McElroy.
September 16, 2007: Drake & Josh Series Finale
On September 16, 2007, the final new broadcast episode of Drake & Josh aired, marking 56 episodes in 4 seasons for the show.
2007: Drake & Josh Video Games Released
In 2007, two video games based on Drake & Josh were released on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, published by THQ.
December 5, 2008: Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh Premiere
On December 5, 2008, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh premiered, breaking the record of most viewers for the premiere of a Nickelodeon film with 9.10 million viewers.
2008: Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh special airs
In 2008, after the Drake & Josh finale, the network aired the one-time special Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.
December 2016: Where's Walter? online videos released
Beginning in December 2016, Bell and other cast members released a series of short online videos titled Where's Walter? Bell, Sullivan, and Yvette Nicole Brown reprised their roles for the videos, which involve a search for Walter after he goes missing.
March 2019: Revival Announcement
In March 2019, Bell announced that he and Peck were working on a Drake & Josh revival that would feature both of them reprising their roles.
October 2021: Revival Cancellation
In October 2021, it was reported that the original proposed Drake & Josh revival had been cancelled due to production delays and Bell's guilty plea to criminal charges.
March 2022: Bell and Wife Discuss Shelved Reboot Idea
In March 2022, Bell and his wife Janet stated that the reboot show they had pitched would be called Josh & Drake. Ultimately, the idea was shelved due to creative differences.
March 2023: Cosgrove Comments on Possible Revival
In March 2023, Cosgrove told E! News "nothing's off the table" in regards to a possible Drake & Josh revival.
August 2024: Bell Open to Revival with New Setting
In August 2024, Bell stated that he would be open to a Drake & Josh revival reprising his starring role but with a new setting with sets of characters in a buddy comedy setting, differing from the original series.
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