Liv and Maddie (2013 - 2017)

About Liv and Maddie

"Liv and Maddie" is an American sitcom that aired on Disney Channel from July 19, 2013, to March 24, 2017. The show centers around two identical twin sisters, Liv and Maddie Rooney, who have reunited after Liv has spent four years in Hollywood. Despite being twins, the sisters have contrasting personalities and aspirations, leading to a plethora of comedic situations.

Making / Production

The show is produced by It's a Laugh Productions for Disney Channel. Its creators, John D. Beck and Ron Hart, are veterans of multiple noted sitcoms. The show was filmed using a multicamera setup and had its distinctive comedic style influenced by both traditional sitcom and mockumentary aesthetics.

Actors

• Dove Cameron as Liv and Maddie Rooney. Playing two drastically different roles showcased her talent for comedic timing and range.
• Joey Bragg as Joey Rooney. His humorous portrayal of the geeky, lovable Joey was highly appreciated.
• Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Parker Rooney. His portrayal of the mischievous youngest Rooney sibling added a fun dynamic to the show.
• Kali Rocha as Karen Rooney. She played the quirky mother of the Rooney family, providing much of the series' comedic grounding.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally conceived as a series about a single set of twin girls, titled Bits and Pieces.
• Dove Cameron is the first Disney Channel star to play two roles throughout an entire series.
• Despite being portrayed as twins, Liv and Maddie are actually born in different years according to their birth dates provided in the show.

Awards

Nominated for various awards throughout its runtime, "Liv and Maddie" saw Dove Cameron winning a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming in 2018.

Quotes

• "Sparf-a-rooney!" - Maddie Rooney
• "Sing it loud, sing it rooney." - Liv Rooney
• "How cool is that!? " - Parker Rooney

Music, Soundtrack

• "Better in Stereo" - Theme song performed by Dove Cameron
• "What A Girl Is" - Performed by Dove Cameron
• "Say Hey" - Performed by Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan