TV SERIES · 2006– · USA
Hannah Montana
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- #001
In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, Jason Earles said that Jackson was actually very introverted and shy and could only speak through a puppet he carried with him everywhere. Earles rehearsed a scene so well that the director rethought the character.
- #002
Miley Cyrus was eleven years old when she first auditioned for the series.
- #003
Singers JoJo and Belinda were reportedly tested for the lead role.
- #004
Nearly every episode's title references a famous song.
- #005
It is one of Disney's most successful television programs to date.
- #006
Although he could have removed his earrings, Mitchel Musso tucked his hair under his ears to hide them throughout the series' run, except for the final season.
- #007
As stated in an interview, Miley Cyrus put to rest the rumor that she would burn the wig after the series ended, saying she would most likely keep one and donate the rest to museums.
- #008
An alternate ending for the series was that the entire show was a fantasy of a young Miley Cyrus.
- #009
According to Robbie Ray's shouts, Jackson's full name is Jackson Rod Stewart, named after the singer Rod Stewart.
- #010
The fringe of Hannah Montana's wig was glued to Miley Cyrus's forehead to keep the wig from falling off.
- #011
Miley Cyrus initially auditioned for the role of Lilly Truscott, but they thought she would be better for the role of Miley Stewart (Hannah Montana). However, after auditioning for Hannah Montana she was told she was too young and could not be on the series, but a few weeks later she got the call and was cast as Miley Stewart (Hannah Montana).
- #012
During pre-production the main role was named Chloe Stewart, and the name was later changed to Miley Stewart after Miley Cyrus joined the cast.
- #013
When Miley Cyrus's contract with Disney ended, she lost the right to perform any song written specifically for the series or film.
- #014
When Miley Cyrus first auditioned she was too young and could not be on the series, but a few weeks later she got the call and won the role of Miley Stewart (Hannah Montana).
- #015
In the series' concept the character was initially named Alexis Texas. However, when it was discovered that an adult performer worked under that name, the idea was shelved; other names considered were Anna Cabana and Samantha York.
- #016
Miley Cyrus's real-life sister Noah appeared as the little soccer girl whose mother has a shock device.
- #017
In the end Taylor Momsen, Daniella Monet and Miley Cyrus were candidates for the role of Hannah/Chloe Stewart, but Cyrus ultimately got the part. Momsen later took the role of "Jenny Humphrey" on Gossip Girl (2007), and Monet appeared in Nickelodeon shows.
- #018
Rico's name means "rich" in Spanish, hence his character is wealthy.
- #019
Hannah Montana is one of the only Disney series to exceed the 65-episode rule.
- #020
Hannah Montana was the third longest-running Disney program, after That's So Raven (2003) and Wizards of Waverly Place (2007).
- #021
According to Season 1, Episode 23, "School Bully" is the only episode in which Miley does not appear as Hannah Montana.
- #022
Aside from clip shows, Miley Stewart (Hannah Montana), Lily Truscott and Jackson Stewart are the only characters who appear in every episode.
- #023
After Robbie Ray injures his back in an uncertain situation, he says "Ow, my achy, breaky back!" — a reference to the famous 1992 country song "Achy Breaky Heart," sung by Billy Ray Cyrus.
- #024
On the front of the building known as "Roof," there was a picture of the historic Majestic Theatre, which opened in downtown Dallas, Texas, in 1922.
- #025
After the series finale aired, Disney Channel stopped broadcasting the series because of Miley Cyrus's controversial persona; many parents were afraid to let their children watch it because of her persona.
- #026
Miley once told Lilly that her pig was named Lou, until they found out it was a girl and then changed it to Louanne. She also told Lilly that she named her pig after Louanne, the mean cousin who tried to reveal Hannah's secret.
- #027
The series is set in Malibu, California.
- #028
Jennette McCurdy auditioned for the dual role of Chloe Stewart and Hannah Montana and for the role of Lilly Truscott.
- #029
The facade of the house used as the Stewarts' home was the same house used in Diagnosis Murder (1993).
- #030
Although Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez were rivals on the series, they were friends in real life.
- #031
After another character said something unexpected, Miley gave them a nickname suited to the situation and then added "Say What?"
- #032
Although Jason Earles played a young character, he was 28 when the series first aired and 33 when it ended.
- #033
Miley, Jackson or Robbie Ray's catchphrase when disappointed was "Sweet niblets!"
- #034
Just as Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus are father and daughter, his younger daughter Noah Cyrus also appeared in episodes of Hannah Montana.
- #035
Along with Wizards of Waverly Place and BUNK'D, Hannah Montana became the third longest-running program on Disney Channel. In total the series consists of 101 episodes, and given that it had 4 seasons, double episodes aired as two separate episodes.
- #036
Miley Cyrus and Stephen Baldwin made a deal that he could appear in the series if he got a tattoo of the initials HM. He got the tattoo but never appeared in the series, and he has since regretted getting it.
- #037
Chelsea Tavares was a candidate for the lead role but could not take it because she had a contract with Unfabulous (2004).
- #038
Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus are father and daughter not only on the series but also in real life.
- #039
Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez were portrayed as rivals on screen. In real life, both dated Nick Jonas.
- #040
After The Suite Life on Deck and Wizards of Waverly Place, it was the third and last Disney Channel series before 2009 to switch to HD for the remainder of its run.
- #041
There is a series of Hannah Montana novels.
- #042
The same doctor who appeared in Good Luck Charlie (2010) Season 2, Episode 6, "L.A.R.P. in the Park," also appeared in Season 2, Episode 5, "I Am Hannah Hear Me, Croak."
- #043
Greg Baker (Mr. Corelli) and Morgan York (Sarah) worked with former Disney Channel star Hilary Duff. Baker appeared in an episode of Lizzie McGuire, and York appeared in Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005).
- #044
Rachel Quinn auditioned for the role of Chloe Stewart, but the role ultimately went to Miley Cyrus. Quinn later took on the role of Megan Stewart in Michael Goi's film Megan Is Missing (2011).
- #045
Disney Channel published a seven-volume magazine series.
- #046
Jason Earles, who plays Billy Ray Cyrus's son, is about 16 years younger than him, while Miley Cyrus, who plays his sister, is 15 years older than him.
- #047
Trace Cyrus (Miley Cyrus's stepbrother and Billy Ray Cyrus's adopted son) and Mason Musso (Mitchel Musso's brother) met on the set of Hannah Montana, shared a musical interest, and formed the band Metro Station.
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