"That's So Raven" (2003)TV series 2003-2007

Creators:

Michael Poryes
Susan Sherman

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | unknown

Release Date:

17 January 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Tagline:

She can see the future. But she can't quite see what's coming next.

Plot:

A teenage girl periodically receives brief psychic visions of the near future. Trying to make these visions come true results in trouble, and hilarious situations, for the girl and her friends.

Plot Keywords:

Brother | Interracial Relationship | Sitcom | Interracial Friendship | Actor Playing Multiple Roles

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 14 wins & 23 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. July 23	12:00 AM	DISN	Hook Up My Space	#4.6
Wed. July 23	3:00 PM	DISN	Party Animal	#1.1

Cast

Raven-Symoné	...	Raven Baxter / ... (101 episodes, 2003-2007)
Orlando Brown	...	Eddie Thomas / ... (99 episodes, 2003-2007)
Kyle Massey	...	Corey Baxter / ... (98 episodes, 2003-2007)
Anneliese van der Pol	...	Chelsea Daniels (97 episodes, 2003-2007)
Rondell Sheridan	...	Victor Baxter / ... (87 episodes, 2003-2007)
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh	...	Tanya Baxter / ... (66 episodes, 2003-2005)

Also Known As:

Absolutely Psychic (USA) (working title)
That's So Raven! (USA) (promotional title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | USA:TV-Y7 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment

Trivia:

The series' working title was "Absolutely Psychic."

Goofs:

Continuity: When the exterior of the Baxter house is shown from the porch, the walkway goes to the right. But when the house is shown from the street, the porch has a stairway that goes to the left.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Raven: Ya NASTY!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Nick at Nite Holiday Special (2003) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Theme Song

Surprisingly hilarious

I figured for a Disney Channel production, this show would be just amusing, like "Lizzie McGuire" (a show I like, but I get no real hearty laughs out of it). "That's So Raven" always seems to make me chuckle. But what I am most impressed with is Raven-Symone's knack for physical comedy, and willingness to make herself look ridiculous (but not in a demeaning way) to get the laugh. Almost like Lucille Ball in a sense.

The premise of this show is pretty cool too. Young psychic has INCOMPLETE visions, but acts on them anyway, not knowing the actual result of her actions. The writing is fairly standard comedy, but is sometimes inspired. There was a scene where Raven had a vision of a parachutist crashing through one of the school windows. So she and her friend rush there to get a story for the school newspaper. When the parachutist actually crashes through, he asks Raven "So you knew I was going to crash through this window?" When she replies yes, he asks again, "SO WHY DIDN'T YOU OPEN IT?" I thought that was clever. I enjoy watching this show, and I cannot believe that is little Olivia from "The Cosby Show". Good show.