You Can Dial This Number to Get Sam Puckett's Voicemail | iCarly

Though it’s been quite some time since iCarly said iGoodbye in the series finale in 2012, fans are still completely enamored with the show. The beloved Nickelodeon comedy series follows three teenagers, Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), Sam Puckett (Jeanette McCurdy), and Freddie Benson (Nathan Kress) as they host their wildly popular eponymous web show, iCarly. The series, which boasts six seasons, remains one of Nickelodeon’s most successful shows and featured huge guest stars such as One Direction, and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama, Jerry Trainor, Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress, and Jeanette McCurdy. Photo: Lisa Rose/Getty Images via Viacom International

In fact, iCarly was so popular that there was a spin-off made about it which followed one of the main characters, Sam. Sam & Cat was a fusion spinoff of both iCarly and another popular Nickelodeon show, Victorious. Starring McCurdy as Sam Puckett and Ariana Grande as Cat Valentine, the show follows the two friends turned roommates as they form a babysitting business to support their living situation.

Although both shows have come to an end, there’s still a way for fans to briefly connect with McCurdy’s butter sock wielding character. To this day, fans can dial a number and be immediately connected to Sam’s voicemail!

But why does a voicemail box for Sam even exist? Fans of iCarly may remember that Carly and Freddie go on a quest to find Sam in the "iLost My Mind" episode after she kisses Freddie and then makes a sudden disappearance. Desperate to find her, they use an online site to track her cell phone. But, rather than using a 555 number like almost any other film or TV show, iCarly chose to display a real Portland phone number.

Turns out some work went into creating a cell phone number for Sam. An iCarly crew member had to obtain a functioning cell phone number for the show. Once that was completed, McCurdy recorded a voicemail message in character on the off chance that iCarly fans decided to call that number. To date, Nickelodeon still pays to keep the number in working order despite the fact that the episode aired way back in August of 2011.

But what exactly do iCarly fans experience when they call Sam Puckett’s cell phone? The voicemail message is actually pretty short and sweet. “Hey, this is Sam,” McCurdy’s voice rings out as soon as the voicemail begins. “No one ever checks these messages, so just hang up,” she concludes in the character’s trademark blunt way. Want to try out the number for yourself? Just dial (503) 664-0452 for Sam’s voicemail. *Charges may apply. Please get permission from a parent/guardian before calling.

Original source: Showbiz Cheat Sheet.

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