Liv and Maddie facts for kids
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | John D. Beck & Ron Hart |
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| Composer(s) | Eric Goldman & Ken Lofkoll |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 80 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Greg A. Hampson |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 21–24 minutes |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Picture format | HDTV 720p |
| Audio format | 5.1 surround sound |
| Original release | July 19, 2013 – March 24, 2017 |
Liv and Maddie, sometimes called Liv and Maddie: Cali Style in its last season, was a fun American comedy TV show. John D. Beck and Ron Hart created it. It was shown on Disney Channel from July 19, 2013, to March 24, 2017.
The show stars Dove Cameron, Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Kali Rocha, Benjamin King, and Lauren Lindsey Donzis. A cool part of the show is that Dove Cameron plays two roles. She plays Liv, a famous actress, and Maddie, Liv's identical twin sister. The show also has special moments where characters talk directly to the audience. They share their thoughts and feelings about what's happening.
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What the Show is About
The story follows Liv Rooney, a girly girl who loves acting. She comes back home to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, after being in Hollywood for four years. She starred in a popular TV show called Sing It Loud!
Her identical twin sister, Maddie, is very different. Maddie is a tomboy who loves sports, especially basketball. She is happy to have Liv back home.
The twins have two younger brothers. Joey is a bit awkward and one year younger than the twins. Parker is smart and mischievous, and he is the youngest.
Their parents are Karen and Pete. Karen is the high school psychologist. Later, she becomes the school's vice principal. Pete coaches Maddie's high school basketball team. He later coaches a college team in Beloit, Wisconsin.
The show is about Liv getting used to normal family life again. Most of the action happens at the Rooney family's house or at Ridgewood High School.
At the end of the third season, the Rooney house falls down. Maddie decides to go to college in Los Angeles, California. Because of this, the rest of the Rooney family moves to Malibu, California. Pete stays in Wisconsin for his coaching job. The family lives with Karen's younger sister, Dena, and her daughter, Ruby. The fourth season takes place in California.
Meet the Cast
- Dove Cameron plays both Liv and Maddie Rooney.
- Joey Bragg plays Joey Rooney.
- Tenzing Norgay Trainor plays Parker Rooney.
- Kali Rocha plays Karen Rooney.
- Benjamin King plays Pete Rooney (in seasons 1–3).
- Lauren Lindsey Donzis plays Ruby (in season 4).
Music in the Show
Music is a big part of Liv and Maddie. The show's main song is "Better in Stereo," sung by Dove Cameron. A music video for it was released in 2013. This song was even used in the show's final episodes.
Other songs were also featured in different episodes. For example, in the first episode, Liv's character sings "On Top of the World" by Imagine Dragons. Dove Cameron also recorded a full version of this song.
Many songs from the show were released on the Liv and Maddie soundtrack. This album came out on March 17, 2015. It included popular songs like "Better in Stereo," "Count Me In," and "What a Girl Is."
Songs from Liv and Maddie
| Title | Performed by | First episode |
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| "Better in Stereo" | Dove Cameron | "Twin-a-Rooney" |
| "On Top of the World" | Dove Cameron | "Twin-a-Rooney" |
| "Up on the Housetop" | Dove Cameron and Ella Anderson | "Fa-La-La-a-Rooney" |
| "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" | Dove Cameron | "Fa-La-La-a-Rooney" |
| "FroyoYOLO" | Dove Cameron | "Song-a-Rooney" |
| "Count Me In" | Dove Cameron | "Song-a-Rooney" |
| "You, Me and the Beat" | Dove Cameron | "New Year's Eve-a-Rooney" |
| "What a Girl Is" | Dove Cameron | "Rate-a-Rooney" |
| "True Love" | Dove Cameron | "Prom-a-Rooney" |
| "Say Hey" | Dove Cameron | "Band-a-Rooney" |
| "As Long as I Have You" | Dove Cameron | "Video-a-Rooney" |
| "Honey, I'm Good" | Andy Grammer | "SPARF-a-Rooney" |
| "Key of Life" | Dove Cameron | "Dream-a-Rooney" |
| "One Second Chance" | Dove Cameron and Lauren Lindsey Donzis | "Sing It Louder!!-a-Rooney" |
| "Power of Two" | Dove Cameron and Lauren Lindsey Donzis | "Falcon-a-Rooney" |
| "My Destiny" | Dove Cameron | "Sing It Live!!!-a-Rooney" |
Where the Show Aired
Liv and Maddie first aired in the United States on Disney Channel. A special preview episode was shown on July 19, 2013. The show officially started on September 15, 2013.
In Canada, the show first aired on Family Channel. Later, it moved to Disney Channel in Canada. The show was also popular in other countries. It aired in the UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Cool Merchandise
You could find lots of Liv and Maddie merchandise! This included things like calendars and clothes. Disney D'Signed clothing lines were sold at stores like Target and Kohl's.
There were also sketchbooks for fans who liked fashion. These were called Liv and Maddie: Dreams Come True and Liv and Maddie: A Rising Star. You could even find Liv and Maddie-themed shoes at Payless ShoeSource.
Two books based on the show were also published. They were called Liv and Maddie: Sisters Forever and Liv and Maddie: Double Trouble. These books retold stories from the TV episodes. They also included photos from the show.
See also
In Spanish: Liv y Maddie para niños
