Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Explained
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Creator: | Matt Fleckenstein |
| Developer: | Michael Feldman |
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| Theme Music Composer: | Doug Rockwell |
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| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 4 |
| Num Episodes: | 82 |
| List Episodes: | List of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn episodes |
| Executive Producer: | - Michael Feldman
- Matt Fleckenstein
- Douglas Danger Lieblein
- David DiPietro
- Paul Ciancarelli
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| Camera: | Multi-camera |
| Runtime: | 22–23 minutes |
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| Network: | Nickelodeon |
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn is an American comedy television series developed by Michael Feldman and created by Matt Fleckenstein that premiered on Nickelodeon on September 13, 2014. It ran for four seasons and 82 episodes, with the final episode airing on August 4, 2018. The series stars Brian Stepanek, Allison Munn, Aidan Gallagher, Casey Simpson, Mace Coronel, Lizzy Greene, Gabrielle Elyse, and Kyla-Drew Simmons.
Premise
The series focuses on quadruplets Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn Harper, nine years old at the start of the series,[1] who have nothing in common and often fight, but must work together to navigate everyday situations.
Cast and characters
Main
- Brian Stepanek as Tom, the father of the Harper family quadruplets. It is a running gag in the series that he cares more about his possessions than his children, but he loves his family and is a kid at heart.
- Allison Munn as Anne, the mother of the Harper family quadruplets who usually gets caught up in Tom's new obsessions.
- Aidan Gallagher as Nicky, the youngest of the Harper quadruplets. He is shown to be quite comedic, quirky, and easily confused. It is shown that he is a talented chef.
- Casey Simpson as Ricky, is the second oldest of the Harper quadruplets. He is the smart one of the group, always seen carrying a book or doing his homework. He is also a neat freak and a bit of a goody two-shoes, though he occasionally tries to prove to Dawn and his brothers that he can bend rules as well.
- Mace Coronel as Dicky, the third oldest and easy-going Harper quadruplet who cares a great deal about his appearance. He always takes the easy way out. He ships himself to Australia in "Quadcodile Dundee".
- Lizzy Greene as Dawn, the oldest of the Harper quadruplets. Although she's always seen bothering her brothers, she does care about them deeply. There is a consistent rivalry for the leader spot of the quads between her and Ricky.
- Gabrielle Elyse as Josie (season 1), a worker at Tom's sporting shop and babysitter for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn.
- Kyla-Drew Simmons as Mae (recurring, seasons 1–2; main, seasons 3–4), the quads' friend and Dawn's best friend. She often calls herself "the fifth quad".
Recurring
- Lincoln Melcher as Mack (seasons 1–3)
- Jason Sims-Prewitt as Principal Tarian (seasons 2–3)
- Siena Agudong as Natlee (seasons 2–4)
- Hayden Crawford as Dooley (seasons 3–4)
- Theodore John Barnes as Miles (seasons 3–4)
- Isabella Revel as Avery (seasons 3–4)
- Ariana Molkara as Sadie (season 4)
Production
The series was originally picked up for 13 episodes on March 13, 2014, and was later increased to 20 episodes.[2] The series premiered on September 13, 2014. On November 18, 2014, the series was renewed for a second season.[3] The second season premiered on May 23, 2015. On February 9, 2016, Nickelodeon executives renewed Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn for a third season of 14 episodes. It was also confirmed that Matt Fleckenstein would step down as show runner.[4] Actress Lizzy Greene announced on her Twitter account that production for season three started on April 26, 2016.[5] The third season premiered on January 7, 2017. The series was renewed for a fourth season and had its episode order for the third season increased from 14 to 24 on March 20, 2017.[6] On October 4, 2017, it was announced that Mace Coronel would be leaving both Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, about five episodes before the end of the fourth season, and Nickelodeon.[7] On November 15, 2017, Nickelodeon announced that the fourth season would be the last.[8]
Reception
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn. Mall in the Family. Ricky Harper. 2:00. She's eleven..
- Web site: Nickelodeon Greenlights New Comedy from Dan Schneider, Two Other Live-Action Series. Deadline Hollywood. March 13, 2014. August 4, 2014.
- Web site: Henry Danger and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Renewed for Second Seasons by Nickelodeon. https://web.archive.org/web/20141120180541/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/18/henry-danger-and-nicky-ricky-dicky-dawn-renewed-for-second-seasons-by-nickelodeon/329224/. dead. November 20, 2014. TV by the Numbers. November 18, 2014. November 18, 2014.
- Web site: Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Renewed for Season Three by Nickelodeon; Creator Exits. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie Andreeva. February 9, 2016. February 11, 2016.
- Web site: Season 3 starts today can't wait for you guys to see. Twitter. Lizzy Greene. April 26, 2016. May 11, 2016.
- Web site: Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Renewed for Season 4 by Nickelodeon. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie Andreeva. March 20, 2017. March 20, 2017.
- Web site: Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Future in Limbo After Star Mace Coronel Abruptly Exits Hit Nickelodeon Series. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie Andreeva. October 4, 2017. October 4, 2017.
- Web site: Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and School of Rock Canceled by Nickelodeon. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie Andreeva. November 15, 2017. November 15, 2017.
- News: Nickelodeon Announces Nominations for the '28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards'. https://web.archive.org/web/20150221184230/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/20/nickelodeon-announces-nominations-for-the-28th-annual-kids-choice-awards/365877/. dead. February 21, 2015. February 20, 2015. Zap2it. February 21, 2015.
- News: Meryl Streep gets her first Kids' Choice Awards nomination: See the full list. February 20, 2015. Entertainment Weekly. February 21, 2015.
- Web site: 2016 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards: Part 1. September 10, 2016. Television Academy. September 10, 2016.
- Web site: NICKELODEON ANNOUNCES 2017 KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS NOMINATIONS Nick Press. NickPress. 2017-03-08.
