7.5 /10 2 Votes
Country of origin Australia No. of episodes 52 Final episode date 2010 Number of seasons 1 Program creator Mark Gravas | 5.1/10 Written by Stu Connolly No. of seasons 1 First episode date 4 December 2009 Network ABC Me Number of episodes 52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Running time 11 minutes per episode (approx.) Similar Prank Patrol, My Great Big Adventure, Flipper and Lopaka, Lab Rats Challenge, Pearlie |
CJ the DJ is an Australian animated TV series created first broadcast on ABC3. The show was created by Mark Gravas of Yakkity Yak fame and writer Stu Connolly.
Contents
- More cj the dj characters
- Overview
- Characters
- DVD releases
- Digital downloads
- ABC iView
- International broadcast
- References
Fifty-two episodes were produced for the first season. Two episodes are often broadcast together, creating an impression that there are only twenty-six episodes in the first season.
More cj the dj characters
Overview
CJ The DJ follows the adventures of a thirteen-year-old girl with the nickname of CJ, with Lesley and Si they form a group of DJ wannabes and together try to make it to the big leagues by playing gigs, promoting themselves and practicing. However the town she lives in, no one wants to hear about her.
Characters
Cathleen "CJ" Jones is a 13-year-old girl who aspires to be a DJ. She loves not being like everyone else and has a unique view on the world.
Lesley Smiles is one of CJ's friends, she is the complete opposite to CJ but they are friends because they are both individuals.
Si is CJ's best friend and neighbor, he is a born musician and has a passion for classical music. His background is New Zealand.
Arnis owns a record store called "A-Trax", He gives CJ her gigs and sees potential in her.
Lyle hangs out at Arnis' store every day after school he also works there for free.He seems to secretly have feelings for CJ although teases and bullies her, much like Helga does to Arnold in 'Hey Arnold'.
The Patel Twins want to be DJs only for the fame, they usually work at their dad's convenience store, They are jealous of CJ and steal her gigs, songs and even her name and cause numerous problems for herself and her friends.
Charley Jones is CJ's little sister, she is ten, however wants to be sixteen, she loves to shop and usually pokes fun at CJ's fashion sense.
Gene Jones is CJ's father. He has a band that has limited appeal to most people. He lives like he is a young person.
Marsha Jones is CJ's mother. She's the no-nonsense voice of authority in the household, and the primary source of income for the family, usually appearing in her business suit. However, in her youth she was the lead guitarist and vocalist for an all-girl punk band.
DVD releases
On 1 July 2010, the Australian Broadcasting Company released the first DVD of CJ The DJ, featuring the first eight episodes.
Digital downloads
CJ the DJ Series 1 Volumes 1 (Episodes 1 - 26) and 2 (Episodes 27 - 52) are available for download at the ABC Online Store.
ABC iView
CJ the DJ was released on ABC iView for public viewing, though each episode was only available for viewing over a limited amount of time.
International broadcast
Brazil: Gloob
Israel: Arutz HaYeladim (סי ג'יי הדי ג'יי)