Liv and Maddie 

Liv, a popular television star whose show has just finished its run, and Maddie, an outstanding student and school basketball star whose popularity is on the rise until Liv makes a return to their high school.

Creators:

John D. Beck, Ron Hart

Stars:

Dove Cameron, Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dove Cameron	...	Liv Rooney / ... 80 episodes, 2013-2017
Joey Bragg	...	Joey Rooney 80 episodes, 2013-2017
Tenzing Norgay Trainor	...	Parker Rooney 80 episodes, 2013-2017
Kali Rocha	...	Karen Rooney 80 episodes, 2013-2017
Emmy Buckner	...	Liv 2 / ... 80 episodes, 2013-2017
Shelby Wulfert	...	Maddie 2 / ... 80 episodes, 2013-2017
Benjamin King	...	Pete Rooney 65 episodes, 2013-2016
Luana Pires	...	Lucie 54 episodes, 2013-2015
Jessica Marie Garcia	...	Willow / ... 35 episodes, 2013-2017

Storyline

Identical twins Liv, a popular television star whose hit show has just finished its run, and Maddie, an outstanding student and school basketball phenomenon whose popularity is on the rise, that is until Liv makes a triumphant return to their Wisconsin high school and complicating their teenage life even more is that their parents both work at their school.

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Plot Keywords:

twin | identical twins | teenage girl | teenager | actress | 

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Taglines:

One has fame......the other's got game.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Official Sites:

Disney Channel [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Liv and Maddie

Filming Locations:

Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

It's a Laugh Productions, Oops Doughnuts Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

First Live Action Disney Channel Series that lasted 4 Seasons where one of the Main Cast Members leaves the show part way, as well as the first where someone becomes a Main Cast Member along the way. Only Previous Shows like that were ones that didn't last 4 Seasons.

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Connections

Referenced in I Be Geniusen Stuff: Liv and Maddie (2015)

User Reviews

Liv & Maddie Scratches Surface of the "Lizzie McGuire" and "Suite Life" Series

Dove Cameron, playing two major roles in this split-camera show, delivers an endearing feel to the Disney Channel. Liv, who is musically enhanced, shows off her witty side from being in her own television program. The only part that I find unappealing about this character is that Liv plays too much into being in "celebrity mode". Maddie, an ordinary high school athlete, brings in situations some teenagers may face and relate to. Despite their characters' differences, the twin sisters bond together to solve problems. In the end, sticking together as family is key. Some aspects from past Disney Channel shows take place here as well. The obvious would be from the "Suite Life" series which featured real twins, Cole and Dylan Sprouse. The confessionals originating from "Lizzie McGuire" are also added to restate what is going on in Liv and Maddie's minds about the problems they are facing.

As for the comedy factor, it's just bad. The jokes are stale and most of the time, the laugh tracks do not make it any better. However, this show is considered a gem compared to Jessie or A.N.T. Farm. How many people can relate to living in a rich Manhattan penthouse suite or elementary school students in a high school (then transferred away from their parents to a specialized facility)?

EDIT (9/26/13): As of recently, this series has been lukewarm, featuring the warmheartedness of family from Liv, and the crazy antics of Liv and Maddie's two brothers. I will continue to enjoy this as the season progresses.