Maya & Miguel is a half-hour American children's television animated series produced by Scholastic Studios. It appears on PBS as part of the PBS Kids GO! lineup. The show premiered on October 11 2004.
| Maya & Miguel | |
|---|---|
Maya (left) and Miguel atop the Maya & Miguel logo. | |
| Created by | Deborah Forte |
| Starring | Candi Milo Erik Estrada Lucy Liu Carlos Ponce Elizabeth Peña |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 42+ (to date) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes per episode |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS |
| Release | October 11, 2004 – on hiatus |
Centering around the lives of pre-teen Hispanic twins Maya and Miguel Santos and their friends, the program is aimed at promoting multiculturalism and education in general. It is geared to the 5-9 age range. Part of the dialogue in each episode is in Spanish but only individual words or phrases which are explained in English.
The program features well-known voice talent, including Candi Milo, Erik Estrada, Lucy Liu, Carlos Ponce, and Elizabeth Peña.
The artists have an unusual attention to detail. In one episode where Miguel is "flying" a spaceship simulator, we see that it is supported by a Stewart platform.
Maya tends to be impulsive and intuitive, while Miguel tends to think things out before acting.
Characters
- Maya Santos, A Latina girl who always drags her brother into her crazy ideas. Whenever Maya comes up with an idea, she always says "¡Éso es!" (That's it!)
- Miguel Santos, A Latino boy. Miguel is Maya's twin. He is more sensible than his sister, and seems to like soccer and making comic books.
- Chrissy, Maya's friend who is Afro-Dominican.
- Maggie, Maya's Chinese American friend.
- Theo, Miguel's soccer buddy. He is African-American. Theo loves sports as much as Miguel and sometimes they are rivals. Theo often gets A's in his classes. He is more sensible than his friends with the exeption of perhaps Miguel.
- Andy, a European American boy who only has one arm and is Maya and Miguel's friend. Often seens in the background with Miguel and Theo.
- Tito, Maya and Miguel's younger cousin who moved to the US from Mexico. Lives in same apartment complex.
- Abuelita (Elena), Maya and Miguel's grandmother from Mexico who also lives in the Santos' home.
- Paco, a bilingual parrot who is the twins' pet originally owned by their abuela. Most comonly heard saying" Pretty Bird" and "What about Paco, what about Paco?" He often gets loose, causing much trouble and confusion.
- Simon, a kid at school.
Theme song
Here are the original complete theme song lyrics:
- It's Maya (it's Maya) and Miguel (and Miguel),
- What they will do next you never can tell!
- It's Maya (it's Maya) and Miguel (Miguel),
- Brother and Sister, and Best Friends as Well!
- With each Misadventure they're put to the test,
- Working together is what they do best!
- Helping their family and friends, that's the start!
- They make a great team as they each do their part!
- It's Maya, (it's Maya) and Miguel (Miguel),
- What they will do next you never can tell!
- It's Maya, (it's Maya) and Miguel (Miguel)
- Brother and Sister, and Best Friends as Well!
- Brother and Sister, Hey, Maya and Miguel!
Note: In the first season, the part of the theme that goes:
- They make a great team as they each do their part!
was originally:
- He leads with his head and she follows her heart!.
List of Episodes
Season One
- 1: Mala Suerte
- 2: The Matchmaker
- 3: When Maya met Andy
- 4: The Autograph
- 5: Rhymes with 'Gato
- 6: La Nueva Cocinita
- 7: The Letter
- 8: Teacher's Pet
- 9: La Calavera
- 10: Politics Unusual
- 11: Tito's Mexican Vacation
- 12: The Doubtful Prince
- 13: The Bully and The Bunny
- 14: Family Time
- 15: Surprise, Surprise
- 16: An Okri-Dokey Day
- 17: Chrissy's Big Move
- 18: Career Day
- 19: I've Got to be Mi-guel
- 20: Soccer Mom
- 21: The Adventures of Rabbit-Bird Man
- 22: Maya and Miguel, Come on Down!
- 23: The Wrestler Next Door
- 24: A Little Culture
- 25: The Bet
- 26: The Cherry Chipper Cupid Sisters
- 27: Team Santos
- 28: Friends Forever?
- 29: The Slump
- 30: The Dogwalkers
- 31: Recipe for Disaster
- 32: The Pen Pal
- 33: Abuela Upmanship
- 34: Fashionitas
- 35: Maya Quixote and Miguel Panza
- 36: The Tamaing of Mr. Shue
- 37: Real Twins
- 38: Miguel's Wonderful Life
- 39: The Video
- 40: Mother's Day
- 41: The Best Thanksgiving Ever
Season Two
- 42: Cupid
- 43: Everyday is Earth Day
- 44: Bong Bong Bonger Sqaud