Jason Earles said in an interview with Jimmy Fallon that Jackson was originally very introverted and shy and could only talk through a puppet he carried with him everywhere. While rehearsing a scene, Earles did so well that the director rethought the character.
Almost every episode's title references a famous song.
Singers JoJo and Belinda were reportedly tested for the title role.
One of Disney's most successful television shows to date.