When it was announced that Keke Palmer would have her own television show, I was more than thrilled and knew that I had to check out her show. Since her show has premiered, I have enjoyed every episode of True Jackson VP on Nickelodeon and I hope that you are as excited as I am of the recent Season 1 Volume 1 DVD release!

You said WHAT?! A 15-year-old as Vice President of a major fashion label? Watch as True Jackson proves to the world that she’s got real talent, all while discovering that the office is really just like high school, complete with bullies, cliques, and crushes!

I believe that this show is the most comedic show on Nickelodeon right now! The character development and story development is done a quick and reasonable pace, which is just perfect. Andy Gordon, fabulous job creating this show! Also, the theme song is written and arranged very well, it is so catchy. Immediately, we find out how True Jackson becomes VP of Mad Style youth apparel. The character dynamic is clearly shown, as we are introduced to True’s best friends, Lulu and Ryan, and True’s enemy, Amanda.

I love how even though this is a show for young people, adults can still enjoy this show too. For example, the President of Mad Style, Max has an employee that he does not like. We all have that one co-worker that we don’t like, so adults will enjoy seeing this bit of comedy placed in the show. There are also realistic conflicts that everyone of all ages will see in the show and learn from. For instance, True has the difficulty of deciding if she will fire her best friend, Lulu as an assistant.

In another episode, True helps Max get over his ex-girlfriend and Amanda become the bigger person when she attends her high school reunion. As VP, True has to learn a lot about the business, like not borrowing wardrobe pieces in the dress vaults, not taking business opportunities that will hurt her in the end, the right ways to use a business credit card, and getting into Fashion Week, among other things. As each episode went on, this show gets even more hilarious. The fact that this show is filmed in front of a live audience is even better. I would love to see this show live next time I am out in Los Angeles, and I definitely recommend that you do the same if you are ever in the area. While the episodes were incredibly entertaining, the special features were just as jam packed with action, comedy, and a great insight into how this show has come together.

Special Features:
The special features were incredible on this DVD. The best thing about the special features is that every single feature lasted for a reasonable amount of time and was more than a quick sneak peak. While there are simply 4 features, you will wonder where the time went when you are done watching them. Every feature makes you feel even more connected to the show and excited for future True Jackson VP DVDs.
Behind the Scenes Extras – This features first starts out as promo where each of the main characters are on set and introduce themselves and their characters as behind the scene shots play. Then, Keke Palmer and Ashley Argota talk about being home schooled and even their studio teacher talks about what it is like having Keke and Ashley as students. Next, all of the main cast members talk about how luck effects their lives, just as luck effects True’s life. It doesn’t stop there! This feature is quite amazing, as it many extras! Both Nathalia Ramos who plays Dakota and Candace Moon who plays the Yogurt Girl in the episode, “Babysitting Dakota” as well as the cast give more background on these 2 dynamic characters. What was probably the most personable moment of this feature was watching the cast share photos of when they were younger. In an episode of the show, Amanda goes to her high school reunion, which is where this photo sharing is inspired from. Then…since Mad Style has a fashion vault, the cast talks about what they would put in a vault if they had their own. The answers probably won’t surprise you! If you have been watching the entire season, then you know that MTV star and pro skateboarder, Ryan Sheckler guest stars in an episode so Ashley Argota interviews Ryan for a few moments. Seeing a celebrity interviewing a celebrity is always fun. Lastly, the cast members talk about “Building Character” as everyone answers thought provoking questions about their characters. This is the perfect way to end this special feature. There were so many exciting extras and the transition between each extra was created well enough where you can sink in and enjoy everything that you watch. I definitely enjoyed this feature and hope to see it in Volume 2.
Bloopers – This was quite a lengthy blooper reel that will keep you laughing even after the reel is over. My favorite moment took place when Keke could not get her line about earlobes correct. What really takes this reel over the top is the audience reactions since this show is filmed in front of a live audience. I hope that doesn’t change and I look forward to Volume 2’s DVD bloopers!
Cast Screen Tests – What I love about screen tests is seeing how characters have evolved from then to now. So thanks Nickelodeon for having this as a special feature. The screen test start out with Ashley Argota, who tested with Keke Palmer. Danielle Bisutti’s screen test was incredible. No one else could have played Amanda. It’s like the role was made for her. Greg Proops’ screen test starts at the very beginning and while he does not screen with Keke in this tape as everyone else did, his audition is still enjoyable to watch. Matt Shively’s screen test is entertaining to watch, as Keke is laughing silently through most of the end. Robbie Amell’s screen test is the most interesting to watch because it looks like he worked on his character a lot more since that test. On the tape, I can just barely see the character that we all see on the show, so good job Robbie on eventually shaping the character into your own. Next, we see Keke, Ashley, Matt, and Robbie together in a short but fun moment as they get together to put on tape who each of their characters’ names are. Lastly, Ron Butler’s screen test brings the laughs among the casting director and all those sitting in for the recording. While the shortest screen test we see, it is still entertaining to watch.
NY Fashion Week: Behind the Scenes at the Barbie Fashion Show – This feature is a must see for all of the fashionistas and Barbie fans. Viewers get a behind the scenes look at preparation for the Barbie Fashion Show which took place February 2009 and even a bit of the fashion show itself is shown as a few fashion icons, including Heidi Klum are interviewed throughout this feature.

DVD Information:
2-Disc Set/13 Episodes/321 Minutes

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