"American Dragon: Jake Long" (2005) TV series 2005-2007

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Creator:

Jeff Goode

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

2005 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Family

Plot:

From Jeff Goode, the creator of the hit Mtv Undressed, unveils the funny, fantastic action-packed adventures Disney's American Dragon: Jake Long...

Plot Keywords:

Teen | Supernatural Power | Surrealism | Skateboarding | Secret

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Nov. 12	2:30 AM	DISN	Bite Father, Bite Son	#2.27
Fri. Nov. 13	2:30 AM	DISN

Cast

Dante Basco	...	Jake Long (55 episodes, 2005-2007)
Charlie Finn	...	Spud / ... (47 episodes, 2005-2007)
Miss Kittie	...	Trixie Carter / ... (47 episodes, 2005-2007)
Keone Young	...	Jake's Grandfather / ... (45 episodes, 2005-2007)
John Di Maggio	...	Fu Dog / ... (43 episodes, 2005-2007)
Jeff Bennett	...	Jake' s Father / ... (37 episodes, 2005-2007)
Amy Bruckner	...	Haley Long / ... (25 episodes, 2005-2007)
Matt Nolan	...	Brad (25 episodes, 2005-2007)
Paul Rugg	...	Professor Rotwood / ... (25 episodes, 2005-2007)
Lauren Tom	...	Jake's Mother / ... (25 episodes, 2005-2007)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Company:

Walt Disney Television Animation

Trivia:

Grandpa's real name is Lao Chi. In Chinese, Lao Chi means "teacher."

Goofs:

Continuity: In several episodes, Rose's dragon birthmark disappears from her hand and wrist completely.

Quotes:

Jake Long: [Repeated line] Oh man!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Lilo & Stitch: The Series: Morpholomew: Experiment #316 (#2.15)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

American Dragon

Cute story & semi-original

I disagree with a previous comment about this show. Yes, it is an anime wannabe, but maybe that's why it's sort of good. Instead of a plot less cartoon with nothing changing from episode to episode, there is character development and real confrontations.

Now, this isn't the best show out there (I HATE the new animation style) but it's not complete crap. Jake Long is a little stupid & yes cocky, but that's good. How many main characters are completely caring & try to do their best? It's good to have a character who every now and then acts like a real kid. Children, I think, can relate to giving up something they want to do so, that they can be responsible. This show teaches without preaching.

And yes, Trixie is VERY stereotypical. But I think the point is to try to show diversity - instead of a weak, token "girl", (& token black character) who is only there to show how "nagging" girls can be, Trixie is strong and intelligent- in other ways. She may not know "big words" but she understands the power of friendship & loyalty. She's in-your-face & sometimes just what Jake needs.

What drew my attention was the difference in the characters and even the plot. You have to excuse the "fad" of trying to be something else (ie: Japanese) and see it for what it is.

I'll get off my soap box now, I just wanted to defend this average show against a horrible comment. (You thought Ren & Stimpy was good? Yuck! I bet you like the stupidity of Spongebob too!)