9 January 2012
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California
Nickelodeon and the White House are joining forces to bring awareness to ways kids can support U.S. military families with a special episode of iCarly, featuring the First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, premiering Monday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Leading up to the debut of iCarly “iMeet the First Lady,” the stars of the hit series will appear at four screening events for military families across the country including Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, Calif., Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Fort Dix, N.J. and Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Va.
Mrs. Obama appears on iCarly to bring awareness to Joining Forces, an initiative that supports and honors military families. In the series, Carly Shay (played by Miranda Cosgrove), is the daughter of an Air Force Colonel currently serving overseas in the military. In “iMeet the First Lady,” Mrs. Obama talks to Carly about her service to America as a member of a military family and thanks her friends for supporting Carly during her father’s deployment.
“iMeet the First Lady” will be preceded by a special dedication from the iCarly cast and Mrs. Obama to military families. Immediately following the premiere, Nickelodeon will debut a PSA that features ways kids can show their thanks and support. For more information, visit www.thebighelp.com.