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'''Theology on Tap''' is the name given to lectures sponsored by a number of local [[Roman Catholic]] dioceses. The lectures, which are often given by noted spiritual leaders and religious academics, address current topics in [[religion]] and [[theology]], and are notable and sometimes controversial for their venue, which is normally a bar or restaurant.
{{infobox television |
| show_name = The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
| image = [[Image:The Suite Life Cover.png|center|260px]]
| caption = Cast of ''The Suite Life of Zack and Cody''
| format = [[Sitcom]]
| runtime = approx. 0:22 (per episode)
| rating= {{TV-G}}
| creator = Daniel Kallis<br>James Geoghan
| starring = '''[[Dylan and Cole Sprouse|Dylan Sprouse]]'''<br>as Zack Martin<br>'''[[Dylan and Cole Sprouse|Cole Sprouse]]'''<br>as Cody Martin<br>'''[[Brenda Song]]'''<br>as London Tipton<br>'''[[Ashley Tisdale]]'''<br>as Maddie Fitzpatrick<br>'''[[Phill Lewis]]'''<br>as Mr. Moseby<br>'''[[Kim Rhodes]]'''<br>as Carey Martin
| country = [[United States|USA]]
| network = [[Disney Channel]]
| first_aired = [[March 18]], [[2005]]
| last_aired = current
| num_episodes = 27 (first and second season) (Not counting [[For Love or Money]])
| imdb_id = 0083399
|}}
'''''The Suite Life of Zack and Cody''''' is a [[television series]] airing on the [[Disney Channel]] since [[Friday]], [[March 18]], [[2005]].
==History==
Zack and Cody Martin ([[Dylan and Cole Sprouse]]) are two [[twins|identical twins]] whose [[single parent|single mother]], Carey, has a gig as headlining singer at the [[Tipton Hotel]], the swankiest hotel in [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], and, as part of her contract, an upper floor [[Suite (hotel)|suite]] in the hotel, which is where they all live. The Martin twins were 11-years-old at the beginning of the series and they are now 12.
The series was cofounded by Father John Cusick, a resident of Old St. Patrick's Parish, and Father Jack Wall, director of the archdiocese's Young Adult Ministry, in June 1981 in [[Arlington Heights, Illinois]], as the result of comments made by a recent college graduate who was "concerned about his personal identity and finding meaning in life."[http://www.yamchicago.org/yam-TOT-bishopreport.htm][http://www.americancatholic.org/Messenger/Jan2007/Feature1.asp]
Lecture topics have included the [[sacrament of reconciliation]] (commonly referred to as confession), [[Christian]] values, embryonic stem-cell research, [[religious fundamentalism]], the relevance of the church in the modern world and to public policy, and women's role in the church.[http://columbiamissourian.com/news/story.php?ID=22656]
The series original title was simply '''''The Suite Life'''''. The show's logo references this as it has a golden sign reading "The Suite Life" with a paper sign reading "of Zack & Cody" taped on to it. The adjective ''suite'' has the [[homonym|same pronunciation]] of "sweet" in [[English language|English]], a clear reference to the twins' "sweet life" in a hotel. The sitcom is the 2nd highest-rated show on the Disney Channel, right behind ''[[That's So Raven]]''. As of [[December]] 2005, the show was rated #336 on the [[Nielsen Ratings|Nielsen TV Ratings]] Best Shows of 2005.
==Reach==
== Main Characters ==
Since its inception, the program has spread to more than 180 parishes and at least five other countries, including Canada, Italy, Taiwan, the Philippines, Ireland, and Hong Kong.[http://www.yamchicago.org/yam-TOT-Stats.htm]
[[Image:ZackSprouse.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Zack Martin]]
'''Zack Martin''' (played by [[Dylan and Cole Sprouse|Dylan Sprouse]]) — Ever willing to get in trouble, Zack always sets out to get exactly what he wants, which is often bad. He is a big [[Red Sox]] fan and loves to [[skateboard]], play [[basketball]], and get in trouble, and he has shown skill with [[dance|dancing]]. He generally dresses casually (while his brother dresses more conservatively). He has a huge [[limerence|infatuation]] for Maddie (the Tipton candy counter girl and his babysitter). He hopes to become a [[race car driver]]/[[secret agent]]. Zack is 10 minutes older than Cody.
==Controversy==
Theology on Tap exhibits significant theological differences with some churches and [[temperance movement|temperance societies]] like the [[Woman's Christian Temperance Union]] (compare [[Christianity and alcohol]]). Individual critics have noted that the atmosphere of alcohol-serving establishments does not necessarily complement the somberness and respect imposed by traditional church settings.{{Fact|date=February 2007}} Advocates for Theology on Tap, however, have defended the concept, calling it, among other things, the practice of "bringing the faith to where the people are."[http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17414073&BRD=1636&PAG=461&dept_id=8977&rfi=6] The fact that the lectures are open to the public is also hoped to bring in a broad audience; one organizer has stated that the goal of the lectures is "to reach out to people primarily in their 20s and 30s that may have strayed from their faith."[http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17414073&BRD=1636&PAG=461&dept_id=8977&rfi=6] Many of these criticisms continue even though all translations of the bible feature stories of Jesus seeking out sinners.
==Notable Advocates==
At least one high-level church leader has embraced the idea with a sense of humor. On [[October 17]], [[2006]], Washington [[Archbishop]] [[Donald Wuerl]] responded to a Theology on Tap gathering's applause by saying "That's the warmest welcome I've ever received in a pub ... That's the ''first'' welcome I've ever received in a pub."[http://www.catholic.org/diocese/diocese_story.php?id=21800]
[[Joseph Cardinal Bernardin]], [[Francis Cardinal George]], and [[George Hugh Niederauer|Archbishop George Niederauer]] have also led and/or addressed program gatherings.[http://www.yamchicago.org/yam-TOT-bishopreport.htm]
[[Image:ColeSprouse.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Cody Martin]]
'''Cody Martin''' (played by [[Dylan and Cole Sprouse|Cole Sprouse]]) — Zack's brother is the nicer twin, but he often plays along with his brother's schemes. He shows less interest in girls than his brother, but is smarter and more mature than Zack and sometimes gets blamed for their antics. And like his brother, he is a big [[Red Sox]] fan. He has shown passion for [[baking]], [[Mime artist|mime]], and [[dance]] and is superb [[math]] student. He likes to have his "blanky" but quits having it in "[[Cody Goes to Camp]]" because he wants to "quit [[cold turkey]]," and resumes having it in the episodes, "[[The Ghost of 613]] and "[[Dad's Back]]."
[[Image:maddie_london.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Maddie and London]]
'''Madeline "Maddie" Margaret Genevieve Miranda Catherine Fitzpatrick''' (played by [[Ashley Tisdale]]) — The girl of Zack's dreams (and also his babysitter), Maddie works the candy counter at the Tipton. She is very smart, and often must find ways to avoid being blamed for the boys' handiwork while she babysits them. Maddie is London's friend, although London often treats her like a servant. They often have little fights, though in the end they always make up (as shown in the episodes, "[[Rumors (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Rumors]]", "[[Pilot Your Own Life]]", and others). Maddie lives across the street from [[Fenway Park]]. Her father's name is Irving, as revealed in episode, "[[Pilot Your Own Life]]," where also her full name is revealed. She has a rare form of [[asthma]] as revealed in episode, "[[Kisses & Basketball]]." Her hair tends to frizz up in humid weather.
'''London Tipton''' (played by [[Brenda Song]]) — A dim-witted teen whose father is the rich owner of the [[Tipton Hotel]]s, she is the opposite of Maddie and is spoiled. London's character is presumed to be a parody of real-life hotel heiress [[Paris Hilton]]. It has been revealed in the episode "[[Poor Little Rich Girl (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Poor Little Rich Girl]]" that she likes [[peanut butter]]. In "[[Kisses & Basketball]]," it is revealed her dad's name is Wilfred. From having various housekeepers when her parents were unable to be at home, London learned how to say "Let me stay up late, or I am calling [[immigration]]" in eighteen different languages. London's [[license plate]] reads [[Wealth|2RCH4U]]. She dotes on her [[purebred]] [[dog]] named Ivana.
[[Image:fenway1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Mr. Moseby in the Middle]]
'''Carey Martin''' (played by [[Kim Rhodes]]) — The boys' mom is the headline [[singer]] at the Tipton. She is a [[divorce]]d [[Single parent|single mom]], intelligent, and kind, and she loves the twins very much. In "[[The Prince & The Plunger]]" it was shown that her secret admirer is Arwin Quentin Hawkheiser. In "[[Footloser]]" we learn that Carey found her talent for singing by mistake when she was at a talent show doing [[stand-up comedy]].
'''Marion Moseby''' (played by [[Phill Lewis]]) — The manager of the Tipton, Moseby is often exasperated by the twins' antics. He often acts as though he does not care about the boys, though he secretly does, as shown in the episode "[[Big Hair & Baseball]]".
== Recurring Characters ==
*'''Esteban Julio Ricardo Montoya De La Rosa Ramirez''' (played by [[Adrian R'Mante]]) — The earnest [[Bellhop|bellboy]] of The Tipton. He has a good heart and likes the Martin boys (calling them the "little [[blond]] peoples"), but also wishes to become the manager of the [[Tipton Hotel]] as shown in episodes "[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Hotel]]" and "[[Pilot Your Own Life]]". His full name was revealed in "[[To Catch a Thief (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|To Catch A Thief]]".
*'''Arwin Quentin Hawkheiser''' (played by [[Brian Stepanek]]) — The [[inventor]] who works as a [[janitor]] for the hotel, living in the hallways of the 21st floor. He has a crush on Carrie, as shown in "[[Kisses & Basketball]]" and "[[The Prince & The Plunger]]". Arwin [[Coach (sport)|coaches]] the boys' basketball team and also gets [[hyper]] when he eats [[cake]].
*'''Muriel''' (played by [[Estelle Harris]]) — The hotel [[housekeeper]] who is nice, but lazy. She is usually seen sitting down with her feet up (when she isn't stealing money from guests).
*'''Max''' (played by [[Alyson Stoner]]) — One of Zack and Cody's best friends. A girl who wears a baseball cap and usually appears to be boy. She is a great [[bass guitar|bass guitarist]] (as shown in "[[Band in Boston]]") and a great [[Breakdancing|hip-hop dancer]] (as shown in "[[Footloser]]"). Max once had a crush on Zack. She is an excellent [[basketball]] player.
*'''Tapeworm''' (played by [[Dennis Bendersky]]) — One of Zack and Cody's best friends. He is strange and also a math genius. He is called Tapeworm because he ate 20 hot-dogs in two minutes.
*'''Patrick''' (played by [[Patrick Bristow]]) — This [[maître d']] for the Tipton Hotel's restaurant hates it when Zack shows up with dates. He likes [[coconut]] flavored [[gum]] and doesn't like Maddie because she doesn't stock coconut flavored gum (as shown in "[[Big Hair & Baseball]]"). One of the most [[sarcastic]] characters on the show.
*'''Lance''' (played by [[Aaron Musicant]]) — The cute, dimwitted [[lifeguard]] for the Tipton's [[swimming pool]] is totally obsessed with [[water]]. He is Maddie's ex-boyfriend. He named his band [[Water Works]].
*'''Kurt Martin''' (played by [[Robert Torti]]) — The boys' dad is the leader of a [[rock band]], [[The Annexes]]. He is divorced from Carey. Kurt is clever, funny, and loves the twins very much, but is also a bit irresponsible.
*'''Bob''' (played by [[Charlie Stewart]]) - One of the boys' newer friends. Bob is deslexic. Zack meet him in school one day when he was moved into a regular class from a Special Education class because he was doing so well in it. He likes to play Total World Conquest with the boys and one of Cody's friends Warren, though they almost never finish their games because Zack and Cody usually end up fighting. Bob, as shown in [[Smart & Smarterer]] and [[Odd Couples]] is somewhat impacient.
==Theme Song==
The [[Theme music|theme song]] for ''The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'' is called "Here I Am" and was written by [[John Adair (composer)|John Adair]] and [[Steve Hampton]]. It was sung by [[Loren Ellis]] and [[The Drew Davis Band]][http://drewdavisband.com], who are also the singers for the theme song of ''[[Phil of the Future]]''.
==Trivia==
*''The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'' was one of the first five television shows available for purchase in the [[ITunes Music Store|iTunes Music Store]].
*The episode ''[[Kisses & Basketball]]'' was voted the First New Episode of [[2006]].
==Episode List==
===Season 1===
# [[Hotel Hangout]] (3/18/05)
# [[The Fairest of Them All]] (3/18/05)
# [[Maddie Checks In]] (3/25/05)
# [[Hotel Inspector]] (4/01/05) (featuring [[Caroline Rhea]])
# [[Grounded on the 23rd Floor]] (4/08/05)
# [[The Prince & The Plunger]] (4/15/05)
# [[Footloser]] (4/22/05)
# [[A Prom Story]] (5/06/05)
# [[Band in Boston]] (5/20/05)
# [[Cody Goes to Camp]] (6/06/05)
# [[To Catch a Thief (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|To Catch a Thief]] (6/18/05)
# [[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Hotel]] (7/17/05)
# [[Poor Little Rich Girl (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Poor Little Rich Girl]] (7/22/05)
# [[Cookin' With Romeo and Juliet]] (7/22/05) (featuring [[Caroline Rhea]])
# [[Rumors (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Rumors]] (8/14/05)
# [[Big Hair & Baseball]] (8/28/05)
# [[Rock Star in the House]] (9/18/05) (featuring [[Jesse McCartney]])
# [[Smart & Smarterer]] (10/10/05)
# [[The Ghost of 613]] (10/14/05)
# [[Dad's Back]] (11/26/05)
# [[Christmas at the Tipton]] (12/10/05)
# [[Kisses & Basketball]] (12/31/05 [[CST]]) (1/01/06 [[EST]])
# [[Pilot Your Own Life]] (1/06/06)
# [[Crushed]] (1/13/06)
# [[Commercial Breaks]] (1/20/06)
# [[Boston Holiday]] (1/27/06)
# [[For Love or Money (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|For Love or Money]] (UNAIRED on American TV) (featuring [[Raven-Symone]])
===Season 2=== (more to be determined)
# [[Odd Couples]] (2/3/06) (featuring [[Zac Efron]])
# [[French 101]] (2/10/06)
# [[Day Care (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Day Care]] (2/17/06)
# [[Heck's Kitchen]] (2/24/06)
# [[Forever Plaid (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Forever Plaid]]
# [[Hide The Horse]]
# [[Neither a Borrower Nor a Speller Bee (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Neither a Borrower Nor a Speller Bee ]] (featuring [[Vanessa Anne Hudgens]])
# [[Big Brother (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Big Brother]]
# [[Midsummer Night]]
# [[Bowling (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Bowling]]
# [[Election (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Election ]]
# [[Not So Suite 16 (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Not So Suite 16]] (featuring [[Vanessa Anne Hudgens]])
# [[Books & Birdhouses]]
# [[Twins at the Tipton]]
# [[Kept Man]]
# [[What the Hey?]]
# [[Paper Moon (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody episode)|Paper Moon]]
==External links==
* [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/22/AR2006022200142.html|A Pub Ministry Spreads the Faith - washingtonpost.com]
*[http://psc.disney.go.com/disneychannel/suitelife/ Official ''The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'' Website]
* [http://www.yamchicago.org/yam-TOT03-BasicInfo.html Theology on Tap information page (Archdiocese of Chicago)]
*[http://www.tv.com/the-suite-life-of-zack-and-cody/show/28842/summary.html ''The Suite Life of Zack and Cody''] at [[TV.com]]
* [http://www.brendatotnyc.e-fans.netorg/luxurious/ Luxurious - ''The Suite LifeTheology ofon ZackTap and(New Cody''York FanlistingCity)]
* [http://archdiocese-no.org/theology_on_tap.htm Theology on Tap (Archdiocese of New Orleans)]
* [http://www.ai.edu/news/events/ontap.php Theology on Tap (St. Louis)]
* [http://www.dubuquetot.com Theology on Tap (Dubuque, Iowa)]
* [http://www.waterloocatholics.org/cedarvalleytot.htm Theology on Tap (Waterloo, Iowa)]
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