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{{Short description|American children's television series}}
{{Short description|American children's television series}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| name = Maxie's World
| image = Maxie'sWorldtitlecard.jpg
| image = Maxie'sWorldtitlecard.jpg
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| developer = [[Phil Harnage]]
| developer = [[Phil Harnage]]
| writer =
| writer =
| director = [[Marek Buchwald]]<br>(director)<br>[[Paul Quinn (sound engineer)|Paul Quinn]]<br>(voice direction)
| director = Marek Buchwald<br>(director)<br>Paul Quinn<br>(voice direction)
| creative_director =
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| presenter =
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| endtheme =
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| composer = [[Haim Saban]]<br>[[Shuki Levy]]
| composer = [[Haim Saban]]<br>[[Shuki Levy]]
| country = United States<br>Canada
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_seasons = 1
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| runtime = 15 minutes (with commercials)
| runtime = 15 minutes (with commercials)
| company = [[DIC Entertainment|DIC Animation City]]
| company = [[DIC Entertainment|DIC Animation City]]
| distributor = [[Claster Television]] (United States)<br>[[Saban Entertainment|Saban International]] (worldwide)
| channel = [[Broadcast syndication|Syndication]]
| channel = [[Broadcast syndication|Syndication]]
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| first_aired = {{Start date|1989|9|18|(U.S.)}}
| picture_format = [[NTSC]]
| audio_format =
| last_aired = {{End date|1989|10|30|(U.S.)}}
| first_run =
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| first_aired = {{Start date|1987|9|14|(U.S.)}}<br>{{Start date|1989|9|11|(U.S.)}}
| last_aired = {{End date|1987|10|27|(U.S.)}}<br>{{End date|1989|12|8|(U.S.)}}
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'''''Maxie's World''''' is a 1987 [[animation|animated]] [[children's television series]] produced by [[DIC Entertainment|DIC Animation City]].<ref name=Perlmutter>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1538103739 |page=382}}</ref> Distributed by [[Claster Television, Inc.|Claster Television]] and [[Saban Entertainment|Saban International]] and originally aired in [[first-run syndication]] in the United States from September 14, 1987 through October 27, 1987 and September 11, 1989 through December 8, 1989, [[Freeform (TV channel)|The Family Channel]] in the United States from 1993, to 1998, [[CITV]] ([[TV-am]] and [[GMTV]]), [[TV-am]]'s [[Wacaday]], TV-am's [[Hey, Hey, It's Saturday! (British TV programme)|Hey, Hey, It's Saturday!]], [[List of GMTV programmes|GMTV]]'s [[List of GMTV programmes|Parkin's In]] and [[List of GMTV programmes|GMTV]]'s [[List of GMTV programmes|Fun In The Sun]] in the United Kingdom from June 22, 1990 to October 26, 1995, [[Seven Network]] in Australia from 1990, [[La Cinq]] in France from 1990, and [[M6 (TV channel)|M6]] in France from 1993. It consists of one season, comprising a total of 32 episodes, each 15 minutes long.<ref name="TBCDB">{{cite web|url=http://www.bcdb.com/cartoons/Other_Studios/D/DiC_Entertainment/Maxie_s_World/|title=Maxie's World Episode Guide (1987)|access-date=6 January 2014|work=[[Big Cartoon DataBase]]}}</ref> After its original run, it continued to be broadcast throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of a syndication package featuring rebroadcasts of ''[[Beverly Hills Teens]]'' and ''[[It's Punky Brewster]]''.<ref name="TVGuide">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/maxies-world/463375|title=Maxie's World Episodes|access-date=6 January 2013|work=[[TV Guide]]}}</ref><ref name="TCS:AIE">{{cite book|title=Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 - Volume 2|author=Hal Erickson|author-link=Hal Erickson (author)|year=2005|pages=535–536|publisher=[[McFarland & Company]]|isbn=0786420995}}</ref>
'''''Maxie's World''''' is an American [[animation|animated]] [[children's television program]] produced by [[DIC Entertainment|DIC Animation City]].<ref name=Perlmutter>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1538103739 |page=382}}</ref> Distributed by [[Claster Television, Inc.|Claster Television]] and [[Saban Entertainment|Saban International]] and originally aired in [[first-run syndication]] in the United States from September 18, 1989 through October 30, 1989. It consists of one season, comprising a total of 32 episodes, each 15 minutes long.<ref name="TBCDB">{{cite web|url=http://www.bcdb.com/cartoons/Other_Studios/D/DiC_Entertainment/Maxie_s_World/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140107054907/http://www.bcdb.com/cartoons/Other_Studios/D/DiC_Entertainment/Maxie_s_World/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 7, 2014|title=Maxie's World Episode Guide (1987)|access-date=6 January 2014|work=[[Big Cartoon DataBase]]}}</ref> In the series' original run, ''Maxie's World'' alternated on weekdays with ''[[Beverly Hills Teens]]'' and ''[[It's Punky Brewster]]''.<ref name="TVGuide">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/maxies-world/463375|title=Maxie's World Episodes|access-date=6 January 2013|work=[[TV Guide]]}}</ref><ref name="TCS:AIE">{{cite book|title=Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 - Volume 2|author=Hal Erickson|author-link=Hal Erickson (author)|year=2005|pages=535–536|publisher=[[McFarland & Company]]|isbn=0786420995}}</ref> The series was briefly rerun on [[USA Network]] in 1994.


Developed for television by [[Phil Harnage]], and executive produced by [[Andy Heyward]], the series was conceived as a tie-in to the [[Hasbro]] line of "[[#Maxie toy line|Maxie]]" fashion dolls.<ref>{{citation |title=Hasbro's new Maxie takes on Barbie |work=[[Providence Journal]] |date=9 February 1988}}</ref> The title character Maxie is a straight-"A" student, cheerleader, and surfer girl, who attends Surfside High School in California. In addition to her life as a "typical" teenager, she routinely finds adventure solving crimes and investigating mysteries as host of her own TV show.
Developed for television by [[Phil Harnage]], and executive produced by [[Andy Heyward]], the series was conceived as a tie-in to the [[Hasbro]] line of "[[#Maxie toy line|Maxie]]" fashion dolls.<ref>{{citation |title=Hasbro's new Maxie takes on Barbie |work=[[Providence Journal]] |date=9 February 1988}}</ref> The title character Maxie is a straight-"A" student, cheerleader, and surfer girl, who attends Surfside High School in California. In addition to her life as a "typical" teenager, she routinely finds adventure solving crimes and investigating mysteries as host of her own TV show.
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The series takes place in the fictional seaside town of "Surfside" and follows the adventures of teenager Maxie and her circle of friends. She attends Surfside High School where she is a popular straight "A" student, cheerleader and surfer girl, while after school, she serves as host and investigative reporter of her own eponymous talk show ''Maxie's World''. Through her work as a journalist, she routinely finds herself called upon to investigate mysteries and solve crimes, bringing the perpetrators to justice. Frequently accompanying Maxie in her adventures is her boyfriend, Rob, a handsome and popular football and soccer star at Surfside High.
The series takes place in the fictional seaside town of "Surfside" and follows the adventures of teenager Maxie and her circle of friends. She attends Surfside High School where she is a popular straight "A" student, cheerleader and surfer girl, while after school, she serves as host and investigative reporter of her own eponymous talk show ''Maxie's World''. Through her work as a journalist, she routinely finds herself called upon to investigate mysteries and solve crimes, bringing the perpetrators to justice. Frequently accompanying Maxie in her adventures is her boyfriend, Rob, a handsome and popular football and soccer star at Surfside High.


Additional members of Maxie's circle of friends include Ashley, Carly and Simone, while male friends Mushroom and Ferdie routinely provide the series with its slapstick comedy elements. Providing much of the series' conflict is Jeri, who is envious of Maxie and is often shown manipulating events to humiliate the TV star in an attempt to sabotage her career and get her own TV show. In addition to the comedy and mystery elements, the series occasionally takes the opportunity to address more serious issues, including one episode which deals with the issue of teenage smoking, and another, which deals with the issue of eating disorders.<ref name="TCS:AIE"/>
Additional members of Maxie's circle of friends include Ashley, Carly and Simone, while male friends Mushroom and Ferdie routinely provide the series with its slapstick comedy elements. Providing much of the series' conflict is Jeri, who is envious of Maxie and is often shown manipulating events to humiliate the TV star in an attempt to sabotage her career and get her own TV show. In addition to the comedy and mystery elements, the series occasionally takes the opportunity to address more serious issues, including one episode which deals with the issue of teenage smoking, and another, which deals with the issue of eating disorders.<ref name="TCS:AIE"/>


==Voice cast==
==Voice cast==
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|Title = Date Expectations
|Title = Date Expectations
|WrittenBy = [[Judy Rothman]]
|WrittenBy = [[Judy Rothman]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|14}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|18}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the girls reminisce about Maxie's first date with Rob, which includes a series of comical misadventures, ultimately resulting in true romance.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the girls reminisce about Maxie's first date with Rob, which includes a series of comical misadventures, ultimately resulting in true romance.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Ride for Your Life
|Title = Ride for Your Life
|WrittenBy = [[Phil Harnage]]
|WrittenBy = [[Phil Harnage]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|15}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|19}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and Rob begin to witness suspicious occurrences when a mysterious tall dark man attempts to sabotage the rides at the local amusement park.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and Rob begin to witness suspicious occurrences when a mysterious tall dark man attempts to sabotage the rides at the local amusement park.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Wheelie Bad Dudes
|Title = Wheelie Bad Dudes
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|16}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|20}}
|ShortSummary =
|ShortSummary = Maxie's wheelchair-using assistant helps foil bike thieves.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
}}
}}
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|Title = The Not-So Great Outdoors
|Title = The Not-So Great Outdoors
|WrittenBy = David Ehrman<br>Sean Roche
|WrittenBy = David Ehrman<br>Sean Roche
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|17}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|21}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens find outdoor adventure and healthy competition when they divide into teams of boys versus girls for a weekend camping trip.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens find outdoor adventure and healthy competition when they divide into teams of boys versus girls for a weekend camping trip.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Goodbye Ghoul World
|Title = Goodbye Ghoul World
|WrittenBy = Phil Harnage
|WrittenBy = Phil Harnage
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|18}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|22}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens are called in to investigate a haunted cruise ship, the "S.S. Lady Luck" after passengers are frightened by visions of ghosts.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens are called in to investigate a haunted cruise ship, the "S.S. Lady Luck" after passengers are frightened by visions of ghosts.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = This Rap's for You
|Title = This Rap's for You
|WrittenBy = Mike O'Mahony
|WrittenBy = Mike O'Mahony
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|21}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|25}}
|ShortSummary = An exchange student comes to Surfside and Mushroom and Ferd give him a rock star/rapper makeover in exchange for him helping them pass their classes.
|ShortSummary = An exchange student comes to Surfside and Mushroom and Ferd give him a rock star/rapper makeover in exchange for him helping them pass their classes.
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|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = To Be or Not To Be Ferdie
|Title = To Be or Not To Be Ferdie
|WrittenBy = Kevin O'Donnell<br>Cassandra Schafhausen
|WrittenBy = Kevin O'Donnell<br>Cassandra Schafhausen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|22}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|26}}
|ShortSummary = Ferd tries to impress Jeri by changing his attitude and image.
|ShortSummary = Ferd tries to impress Jeri by changing his attitude and image.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Misadventures in Babysitting
|Title = Misadventures in Babysitting
|WrittenBy = Martha Moran
|WrittenBy = Martha Moran
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|23}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|27}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and Simone find themselves unwittingly involved in a jewel heist after two bumbling thieves hide their ill-gotten loot in Maxie's nephew's diaper bag.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and Simone find themselves unwittingly involved in a jewel heist after two bumbling thieves hide their ill-gotten loot in Maxie's nephew's diaper bag.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Breaking Up is Hard to Do
|Title = Breaking Up is Hard to Do
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|24}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|28}}
|ShortSummary = Carly runs away when her parents get divorced.
|ShortSummary = Carly runs away when her parents get divorced.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Fat Chance
|Title = Fat Chance
|WrittenBy = Phil Harnage
|WrittenBy = Phil Harnage
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|25}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|9|29}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens participate in a swimsuit fashion show, prompting Ashley to experience [[body dysmorphic disorder]] and go on a crash diet.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens participate in a swimsuit fashion show, prompting Ashley to experience [[body dysmorphic disorder]] and go on a crash diet.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = The Maxie Horror Picture Show
|Title = The Maxie Horror Picture Show
|WrittenBy = Pat Allee<br>Ben Hurst
|WrittenBy = Pat Allee<br>Ben Hurst
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|28}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|2}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens begin experiencing unexplained phenomenon when they decide to produce a horror film inside an old abandoned mansion.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens begin experiencing unexplained phenomenon when they decide to produce a horror film inside an old abandoned mansion.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = The Phantom Artists
|Title = The Phantom Artists
|WrittenBy = Anthony Adams<br>Christina Adams
|WrittenBy = Anthony Adams<br>Christina Adams
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|29}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|3}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens take matters into their own hands when the mysterious "Graffiti Squad" goes on a rampage vandalizing Surfside's landmarks.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens take matters into their own hands when the mysterious "Graffiti Squad" goes on a rampage vandalizing Surfside's landmarks.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Two Guys for Every Girl
|Title = Two Guys for Every Girl
|WrittenBy = Betty G. Birney
|WrittenBy = Betty G. Birney
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|9|30}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|4}}
|ShortSummary =
|ShortSummary =
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|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Ashes To Ashley
|Title = Ashes To Ashley
|WrittenBy = Eleanor Burian-Mohr<br>[[Jack Hanrahan]]
|WrittenBy = Eleanor Burian-Mohr<br>[[Jack Hanrahan]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|1}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|5}}
|ShortSummary = Ashley decides to begin smoking cigarettes believing it will help her appear to be more sophistocated.
|ShortSummary = Ashley decides to begin smoking cigarettes believing it will help her appear to be more sophisticated.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
}}
}}
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|Title = A Day in the Life of Rob
|Title = A Day in the Life of Rob
|WrittenBy = [[Richard Glatzer]]
|WrittenBy = [[Richard Glatzer]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|2}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|6}}
|ShortSummary = Rob begins exhibiting symptoms of stress and fatigue after over-committing himself to schoolwork, sports, and various other extra-curricular activities.
|ShortSummary = Rob begins exhibiting symptoms of stress and fatigue after over-committing himself to schoolwork, sports, and various other extra-curricular activities.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Surfside Over the Rainbow
|Title = Surfside Over the Rainbow
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|5}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|9}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie dreams of a faraway land where she finds sapphire sneakers, a dog named Tutu, the Wicked Witch of the Southwest, and the Wizard of Surf TV.
|ShortSummary = Maxie dreams of a faraway land where she finds sapphire sneakers, a dog named Tutu, the Wicked Witch of the Southwest, and the Wizard of Surf TV.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Very Superstitious
|Title = Very Superstitious
|WrittenBy = Richard Glatzer
|WrittenBy = Richard Glatzer
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|6}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|10}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie attempts to free Rob of his superstitions when the chef responsible for his "lucky pizza" moves away, causing Rob to become insecure and frightened.
|ShortSummary = Maxie attempts to free Rob of his superstitions when the chef responsible for his "lucky pizza" moves away, causing Rob to become insecure and frightened.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = I Was a Teenage Council Member
|Title = I Was a Teenage Council Member
|WrittenBy = [[Doug Molitor]]
|WrittenBy = [[Doug Molitor]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|7}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|11}}
|ShortSummary = The teens take on city council positions, but everything goes haywire when a blizzard hits Surfside.
|ShortSummary = The teens take on city council positions, but everything goes haywire when a blizzard hits Surfside.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Mushroom and Ferdie's Hysterical Historical Adventure
|Title = Mushroom and Ferdie's Hysterical Historical Adventure
|WrittenBy = Martha Moran
|WrittenBy = Martha Moran
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|8}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|12}}
|ShortSummary = Mushroom and Ferdie dream of encounters with a series of legendary historical figures during an all-night study session for their Women's Studies class.
|ShortSummary = Mushroom and Ferdie dream of encounters with a series of legendary historical figures during an all-night study session for their Women's Studies class.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Pirouettes and Forward Passes
|Title = Pirouettes and Forward Passes
|WrittenBy = Betty G. Birney
|WrittenBy = Betty G. Birney
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|9}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|13}}
|ShortSummary = When Maxie reviews the school's ballet program, it is revealed that football player, Chad is a ballet dancer. When the team makes fun of him, Maxie and the coach have to show them how much they need Chad, as well as how ballet skills transfer to football.
|ShortSummary = When Maxie reviews the school's ballet program, it is revealed that football player, Chad is a ballet dancer. When the team makes fun of him, Maxie and the coach have to show them how much they need Chad, as well as how ballet skills transfer to football.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Friend or UFO?
|Title = Friend or UFO?
|WrittenBy = David Molitor
|WrittenBy = David Molitor
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|12}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|16}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens begin to witness UFO sightings after Jeri devises a scheme to undermine Maxie's credibility and start her own TV show.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens begin to witness UFO sightings after Jeri devises a scheme to undermine Maxie's credibility and start her own TV show.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Photo Opportunity
|Title = Photo Opportunity
|WrittenBy = Jack Hanrahan<br>Eleanor Burian-Mohr
|WrittenBy = Jack Hanrahan<br>Eleanor Burian-Mohr
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|13}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|17}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens reminisce about their previous school photos, in anticipation of taking their first class photo with the entire gang present.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens reminisce about their previous school photos, in anticipation of taking their first class photo with the entire gang present.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Do or Diary
|Title = Do or Diary
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|14}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|18}}
|ShortSummary = After a late night finishing a science paper, Jeri accidentally turns her paper, news report, and diary professing feelings for Ferdie to the wrong places.
|ShortSummary = After a late night finishing a science paper, Jeri accidentally turns her paper, news report, and diary professing feelings for Ferdie to the wrong places.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Beach Blanket Battle
|Title = Beach Blanket Battle
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|WrittenBy = Jack Olesker
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|15}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|19}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens meet the ''[[Beverly Hills Teens]]'' who pay a visit to Surfside in order to compete in the "Beach Blanket Battle" charity challenge.
|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens meet the ''[[Beverly Hills Teens]]'' who pay a visit to Surfside in order to compete in the "Beach Blanket Battle" charity challenge.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Teaching an Old Teacher New Tricks
|Title = Teaching an Old Teacher New Tricks
|WrittenBy = David Ehrman<br>Sean Roche
|WrittenBy = David Ehrman<br>Sean Roche
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|16}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|20}}
|ShortSummary = Mr. Winchell, an elderly teacher at Surfside is told that he must retire at the end of the year after the principal decides his teaching methods are out of date.
|ShortSummary = Mr. Winchell, an elderly teacher at Surfside is told that he must retire at the end of the year after the principal decides his teaching methods are out of date.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Hero Word-Ship
|Title = Hero Word-Ship
|WrittenBy = Celia Bonaduce
|WrittenBy = Celia Bonaduce
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|19}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|22}}
|ShortSummary = Rob meets his idol movie star Rocky Catalina, fantasizing about quitting school to be like him when Rocky brushes off education as a waste of time.
|ShortSummary = Rob meets his idol movie star Rocky Catalina, fantasizing about quitting school to be like him when Rocky brushes off education as a waste of time.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = Dear Hunk
|Title = Dear Hunk
|WrittenBy = Betty G. Birney
|WrittenBy = Betty G. Birney
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|20}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|23}}
|ShortSummary = Ferd and Mushroom start a Dear Hunk advice column for school, but their advice has disastrous results.
|ShortSummary = Ferd and Mushroom start a Dear Hunk advice column for school, but their advice has disastrous results.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
}}
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|Title = The Slumber Party
|Title = The Slumber Party
|WrittenBy = Martha Moran
|WrittenBy = Martha Moran
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|21}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|24}}
|ShortSummary = Jeri's plan has unintended consequences when she throws a slumber party and attempts to recruit Mushroom and Ferdie to humiliate Maxie and her friends.
|ShortSummary = Jeri's plan has unintended consequences when she throws a slumber party and attempts to recruit Mushroom and Ferdie to humiliate Maxie and her friends.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = A Dog's Tale
|Title = A Dog's Tale
|WrittenBy = Lisa Maliani<br>Margaret Belgrade
|WrittenBy = Lisa Maliani<br>Margaret Belgrade
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|22}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|25}}
|ShortSummary = Maxie and her friends try to cheer up Simone, who is distraught after the death of her pet dog Otto.
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
}}
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|Title = The Five Finger Discount
|Title = The Five Finger Discount
|WrittenBy = David Ehrman<br>Sean Roche
|WrittenBy = David Ehrman<br>Sean Roche
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|23}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|26}}
|ShortSummary = Carly has a little sister from a big sister program, Melissa Johnson. To thank her, Melissa starts stealing gifts from Mr. Figgs Discount Emporium where her mother works.
|ShortSummary = Carly has a little sister from a big sister program, Melissa Johnson. To thank her, Melissa starts stealing gifts from Mr. Figgs Discount Emporium where her mother works.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|Title = True Brit
|Title = True Brit
|WrittenBy = Robin Lyons<br>Andrew Oliver
|WrittenBy = Robin Lyons<br>Andrew Oliver
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1987|10|26}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1989|10|29}}
|ShortSummary =
|ShortSummary = Rob's British cousin Charlie comes to visit, causing misunderstandings.
|LineColor = 8ACACA
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|ShortSummary = Maxie and the Surfside teens get their career aptitude test results, prompting Maxie to fantasize about an assortment of potentially suitable career paths.
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=== Broadcast UK history ===
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==Home media==
==Home media==
Beginning in 1989, select episodes were released in the United States on 30-minute, 60-minute, and 120 minute NTSC VHS tapes by [[Celebrity Home Entertainment]]'s Just for Kids Mini Features line.<ref name="BRN">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1291&dat=19900316&id=SvdTAAAAIBAJ&pg=3635,373132|title=Videos - New Releases - Children|date=16 March 1990|work=[[Boca Raton News]]|publisher=[[Knight Ridder]]}}</ref><ref name="BBVG">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hZY_ZjmzkIwC&q=maxie's+world|title=Blockbuster Video Guide to Movies and Videos – 1996|page=752; 1581|author=Ron Castell|date=1 August 1995|publisher=[[Dell Publishing]]|isbn=9780440221142}}</ref> Beginning in 1991, select episodes were released in the United Kingdom on 30-minute, 60-minute, and 90-minute PAL VHS tapes by Abbey Home Entertainment.<ref name="Abbey Home Ent.">{{cite AV media |year=1991|title=Hot Hits from the USA|medium=VHS|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Hits-From-Super-Video/dp/B009364YCC/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224084900/http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Hits-From-Super-Video/dp/B009364YCC|archive-date=2015-12-24|publisher=Abbey Home Entertainment|url-status=dead|asin=B009364YCC}}</ref> The series was distributed by [[Claster Television]], which was owned by Hasbro, the makers of the "Maxie" dolls. As a result, Hasbro must give approval before any future home video release of the series is made available. {{Citation needed|date=January 2013}}
In 1990, select episodes were released in the United States on 30-minute, 60-minute, and 120 minute NTSC VHS tapes by [[Celebrity Home Entertainment]]'s Just for Kids Mini Features line.<ref name="BRN">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1291&dat=19900316&id=SvdTAAAAIBAJ&pg=3635,373132|title=Videos - New Releases - Children|date=16 March 1990|work=[[Boca Raton News]]|publisher=[[Knight Ridder]]}}</ref><ref name="BBVG">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hZY_ZjmzkIwC&q=maxie's+world|title=Blockbuster Video Guide to Movies and Videos – 1996|page=752; 1581|author=Ron Castell|date=1 August 1995|publisher=[[Dell Publishing]]|isbn=9780440221142}}</ref> Beginning in 1991, select episodes were released in the United Kingdom on 30-minute, 60-minute, and 90-minute PAL VHS tapes by Abbey Home Entertainment.<ref name="Abbey Home Ent.">{{cite AV media |year=1991|title=Hot Hits from the USA|medium=VHS|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Hits-From-Super-Video/dp/B009364YCC/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224084900/http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Hits-From-Super-Video/dp/B009364YCC|archive-date=2015-12-24|publisher=Abbey Home Entertainment|url-status=dead|asin=B009364YCC}}</ref> The series was distributed by [[Claster Television]], which was owned by Hasbro, the makers of the "Maxie" dolls. As a result, Hasbro must give approval before any future home video release of the series is made available. {{Citation needed|date=January 2013}}


On October 6, 2015, [[Mill Creek Entertainment]] released ''Maxie's World - The Complete Series'' on DVD in Region 1 for the very first time.<ref>[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Maxies-World-The-Complete-Series/21500 'The Complete Series' of the '80s Cartoon is Coming to DVD!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906061925/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Maxies-World-The-Complete-Series/21500 |date=2015-09-06 }}</ref>
On October 6, 2015, Mill Creek Entertainment released ''Maxie's World - The Complete Series'' on DVD in Region 1 for the very first time.<ref>[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Maxies-World-The-Complete-Series/21500 'The Complete Series' of the '80s Cartoon is Coming to DVD!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906061925/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Maxies-World-The-Complete-Series/21500 |date=2015-09-06 }}</ref>


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== Crossover with ''Beverly Hills Teens'' ==
== Crossover with ''Beverly Hills Teens'' ==
On October 15, 1987, the ''[[Beverly Hills Teens]]'' made a [[fictional crossover|crossover]] appearance on the animated DIC series ''Maxie's World''. In the episode, entitled "Beach Blanket Battle", the ''Beverly Hills Teens'' visit Surfside High School to compete in a "Charity Challenge" against Maxie and her friends. As a crossover episode, certain elements of the ''Beverly Hills Teens'' character designs (such as hair color) were altered to help distinguish the ''Beverly Hills Teens'' from their ''Maxie's World'' counterparts.<ref name="Abbey Home Ent."/>
The ''[[Beverly Hills Teens]]'' made a [[fictional crossover|crossover]] appearance in the ''Maxie's World'' episode "Beach Blanket Battle", where they visit Surfside High School to compete in a "Charity Challenge" against Maxie and her friends. As a crossover episode, certain elements of the ''Beverly Hills Teens'' character designs (such as hair color) were altered to help distinguish the ''Beverly Hills Teens'' from their ''Maxie's World'' counterparts.<ref name="Abbey Home Ent."/>


==Maxie toy line==
==Maxie toy line==
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In addition to the television series tie-in, promotion consisted of live presentations and television advertisements which starred [[Brooke Theiss]] as the live model. Commercials would typically feature the Maxie doll at school or various other activities, then switch to Theiss as the "real life" Maxie, which Hasbro vice president of public relations and promotions, Wayne Charness, described at the time as "innovative advertising for a fashion doll". By October 1988, sales of Maxie were said to be strong, with Charness reporting, "She's right on target with our projections for the first year. We certainly look forward to Maxie to be around for a long time."
In addition to the television series tie-in, promotion consisted of live presentations and television advertisements which starred [[Brooke Theiss]] as the live model. Commercials would typically feature the Maxie doll at school or various other activities, then switch to Theiss as the "real life" Maxie, which Hasbro vice president of public relations and promotions, Wayne Charness, described at the time as "innovative advertising for a fashion doll". By October 1988, sales of Maxie were said to be strong, with Charness reporting, "She's right on target with our projections for the first year. We certainly look forward to Maxie to be around for a long time."


The Maxie doll was typically priced between $5.50–$13 (approximately $10–$25 in 2013 currency) which was considered a slightly more affordable price range than Mattel's Barbie, the #1 selling fashion doll at the time. In contrast to Barbie, who, by that time, had evolved into more "adult" careers and endeavors, Maxie was marketed as a decidedly teenaged high school student and was available in several variations, including numerous beach-themed "Makin' Waves" and "Sun Splash", "Cheerleader", "Slumber Party", "Ballerina", "Hula Hoop", and "Perfect Prom" .
The Maxie doll was typically priced between $5.50–$13 (approximately $10–$25 in 2013 currency) which was considered a slightly more affordable price range than Mattel's Barbie, the #1 selling fashion doll at the time. In contrast to Barbie, who, by that time, had evolved into more "adult" careers and endeavors, Maxie was marketed as a decidedly teenaged high school student and was available in several variations, including numerous beach-themed "Makin' Waves" and "Sun Splash", "Cheerleader", "Slumber Party", "Ballerina", "Hula Hoop", and "Perfect Prom".


Also available as part of the toy line was Maxie's boyfriend, "Rob", and her best friends, blonde "Carly", redhead "Ashley", and African American "Kristen" (later renamed "Simone" in keeping with the television series). Accessories for Maxie included her horse, Tiffany, a sailboat play set, a locker and shower play set, a Surf Watchin' lifeguard play set, and a hot tub and patio play set, as well as "Fancy Face" makeup for her and "Mix 'n Match" and "Cool 'n Classy" fashion lines. Additional merchandise included Maxie paper dolls, coloring books and lunch boxes.<ref name="APDB">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19881010&id=AFtWAAAAIBAJ&pg=4731,7642359|title=The Doll Brawl - Watch out, Barbie: Maxie takes aim at toy empire|author=Kimberly Shearin|date=10 October 1988|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref name="SunJournal">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1914&dat=19890904&id=6DkpAAAAIBAJ&pg=1632,551561|title=Selecting a lunch box is a form of self expression|author=Linda Shrieves|date=4 September 1989|work=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref>
Also available as part of the toy line was Maxie's boyfriend, "Rob", and her best friends, blonde "Carly", redhead "Ashley", and African American "Kristen" (later renamed "Simone" in keeping with the television series). Accessories for Maxie included her horse, Tiffany, a sailboat play set, a locker and shower play set, a Surf Watchin' lifeguard play set, and a hot tub and patio play set, as well as "Fancy Face" makeup for her and "Mix 'n Match" and "Cool 'n Classy" fashion lines. Additional merchandise included Maxie paper dolls, coloring books and lunch boxes.<ref name="APDB">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19881010&id=AFtWAAAAIBAJ&pg=4731,7642359|title=The Doll Brawl - Watch out, Barbie: Maxie takes aim at toy empire|author=Kimberly Shearin|date=10 October 1988|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref><ref name="SunJournal">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1914&dat=19890904&id=6DkpAAAAIBAJ&pg=1632,551561|title=Selecting a lunch box is a form of self expression|author=Linda Shrieves|date=4 September 1989|work=[[Orlando Sentinel]]}}</ref>


In 1989, Mattel answered Maxie with the introduction of Barbie's teenage cousin, Jazzie, her boyfriend, Dude, and her friends, Chelsie and Stacie.<ref name="UPIBSQ">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19900111&id=WM80AAAAIBAJ&pg=3715,1104908|title=Barbie still the queen in fashion doll market|date=11 January 1990|work=[[United Press International]]}}</ref> Similar to Mattel's introduction of [[Barbie and the Rockers]] which was credited, in part, for the demise of [[Jem and the Holograms]],<ref name="LADN">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19910210&id=hoJeAAAAIBAJ&pg=3294,2314896|title=Barbies fame, fortune still rising|author=Angela Dawson|date=10 February 1991|work=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]}}</ref> the introduction of Jazzie was described as delivering the "coup de grâce" to Maxie and, in January 1990, Hasbro announced it was discontinuing the Maxie toy line.<ref name="UPIBSQ"/>
In 1989, Mattel answered Maxie with the introduction of Barbie's teenage cousin, Jazzie, her boyfriend, Dude, and her friends, Chelsie and Stacie.<ref name="UPIBSQ">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19900111&id=WM80AAAAIBAJ&pg=3715,1104908|title=Barbie still the queen in fashion doll market|date=11 January 1990|work=[[United Press International]]}}</ref> Similar to Mattel's introduction of [[Barbie and the Rockers]] which was credited, in part, for the demise of [[Jem and the Holograms]],<ref name="LADN">{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19910210&id=hoJeAAAAIBAJ&pg=3294,2314896|title=Barbies fame, fortune still rising|author=Angela Dawson|date=10 February 1991|work=[[Los Angeles Daily News]]}}</ref> the introduction of Jazzie was described as delivering the "coup de grâce" to Maxie and, in January 1990, Hasbro announced it was discontinuing the Maxie toy line.<ref name="UPIBSQ"/>
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Maxie's World
Developed byPhil Harnage
Directed byMarek Buchwald
(director)
Paul Quinn
(voice direction)
ComposersHaim Saban
Shuki Levy
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes32
Production
Executive producersAndy Heyward
(executive producer)
Robby London
(co-executive producer)
ProducersCassandra Schafhausen
(producer)
Running time15 minutes (with commercials)
Production companyDIC Animation City
Original release
NetworkSyndication
ReleaseSeptember 18 (1989-09-18T(U.S.)) –
October 30, 1989 (1989-10-30T(U.S.))

Maxie's World is an American animated children's television program produced by DIC Animation City.[1] Distributed by Claster Television and Saban International and originally aired in first-run syndication in the United States from September 18, 1989 through October 30, 1989. It consists of one season, comprising a total of 32 episodes, each 15 minutes long.[2] In the series' original run, Maxie's World alternated on weekdays with Beverly Hills Teens and It's Punky Brewster.[3][4] The series was briefly rerun on USA Network in 1994.

Developed for television by Phil Harnage, and executive produced by Andy Heyward, the series was conceived as a tie-in to the Hasbro line of "Maxie" fashion dolls.[5] The title character Maxie is a straight-"A" student, cheerleader, and surfer girl, who attends Surfside High School in California. In addition to her life as a "typical" teenager, she routinely finds adventure solving crimes and investigating mysteries as host of her own TV show.

Premise

The series takes place in the fictional seaside town of "Surfside" and follows the adventures of teenager Maxie and her circle of friends. She attends Surfside High School where she is a popular straight "A" student, cheerleader and surfer girl, while after school, she serves as host and investigative reporter of her own eponymous talk show Maxie's World. Through her work as a journalist, she routinely finds herself called upon to investigate mysteries and solve crimes, bringing the perpetrators to justice. Frequently accompanying Maxie in her adventures is her boyfriend, Rob, a handsome and popular football and soccer star at Surfside High.

Additional members of Maxie's circle of friends include Ashley, Carly and Simone, while male friends Mushroom and Ferdie routinely provide the series with its slapstick comedy elements. Providing much of the series' conflict is Jeri, who is envious of Maxie and is often shown manipulating events to humiliate the TV star in an attempt to sabotage her career and get her own TV show. In addition to the comedy and mystery elements, the series occasionally takes the opportunity to address more serious issues, including one episode which deals with the issue of teenage smoking, and another, which deals with the issue of eating disorders.[4]

Voice cast

Episodes

No.TitleWritten byOriginal air date
1"Date Expectations"Judy RothmanSeptember 18, 1989 (1989-09-18)
Maxie and the girls reminisce about Maxie's first date with Rob, which includes a series of comical misadventures, ultimately resulting in true romance.
2"Ride for Your Life"Phil HarnageSeptember 19, 1989 (1989-09-19)
Maxie and Rob begin to witness suspicious occurrences when a mysterious tall dark man attempts to sabotage the rides at the local amusement park.
3"Wheelie Bad Dudes"Jack OleskerSeptember 20, 1989 (1989-09-20)
Maxie's wheelchair-using assistant helps foil bike thieves.
4"The Not-So Great Outdoors"David Ehrman
Sean Roche		September 21, 1989 (1989-09-21)
Maxie and the Surfside teens find outdoor adventure and healthy competition when they divide into teams of boys versus girls for a weekend camping trip.
5"Goodbye Ghoul World"Phil HarnageSeptember 22, 1989 (1989-09-22)
Maxie and the Surfside teens are called in to investigate a haunted cruise ship, the "S.S. Lady Luck" after passengers are frightened by visions of ghosts.
6"This Rap's for You"Mike O'MahonySeptember 25, 1989 (1989-09-25)
An exchange student comes to Surfside and Mushroom and Ferd give him a rock star/rapper makeover in exchange for him helping them pass their classes.
7"To Be or Not To Be Ferdie"Kevin O'Donnell
Cassandra Schafhausen		September 26, 1989 (1989-09-26)
Ferd tries to impress Jeri by changing his attitude and image.
8"Misadventures in Babysitting"Martha MoranSeptember 27, 1989 (1989-09-27)
Maxie and Simone find themselves unwittingly involved in a jewel heist after two bumbling thieves hide their ill-gotten loot in Maxie's nephew's diaper bag.
9"Breaking Up is Hard to Do"Jack OleskerSeptember 28, 1989 (1989-09-28)
Carly runs away when her parents get divorced.
10"Fat Chance"Phil HarnageSeptember 29, 1989 (1989-09-29)
Maxie and the Surfside teens participate in a swimsuit fashion show, prompting Ashley to experience body dysmorphic disorder and go on a crash diet.
11"The Maxie Horror Picture Show"Pat Allee
Ben Hurst		October 2, 1989 (1989-10-02)
Maxie and the Surfside teens begin experiencing unexplained phenomenon when they decide to produce a horror film inside an old abandoned mansion.
12"The Phantom Artists"Anthony Adams
Christina Adams		October 3, 1989 (1989-10-03)
Maxie and the Surfside teens take matters into their own hands when the mysterious "Graffiti Squad" goes on a rampage vandalizing Surfside's landmarks.
13"Two Guys for Every Girl"Betty G. BirneyOctober 4, 1989 (1989-10-04)
14"Ashes To Ashley"Eleanor Burian-Mohr
Jack Hanrahan		October 5, 1989 (1989-10-05)
Ashley decides to begin smoking cigarettes believing it will help her appear to be more sophisticated.
15"A Day in the Life of Rob"Richard GlatzerOctober 6, 1989 (1989-10-06)
Rob begins exhibiting symptoms of stress and fatigue after over-committing himself to schoolwork, sports, and various other extra-curricular activities.
16"Surfside Over the Rainbow"Jack OleskerOctober 9, 1989 (1989-10-09)
Maxie dreams of a faraway land where she finds sapphire sneakers, a dog named Tutu, the Wicked Witch of the Southwest, and the Wizard of Surf TV.
17"Very Superstitious"Richard GlatzerOctober 10, 1989 (1989-10-10)
Maxie attempts to free Rob of his superstitions when the chef responsible for his "lucky pizza" moves away, causing Rob to become insecure and frightened.
18"I Was a Teenage Council Member"Doug MolitorOctober 11, 1989 (1989-10-11)
The teens take on city council positions, but everything goes haywire when a blizzard hits Surfside.
19"Mushroom and Ferdie's Hysterical Historical Adventure"Martha MoranOctober 12, 1989 (1989-10-12)
Mushroom and Ferdie dream of encounters with a series of legendary historical figures during an all-night study session for their Women's Studies class.
20"Pirouettes and Forward Passes"Betty G. BirneyOctober 13, 1989 (1989-10-13)
When Maxie reviews the school's ballet program, it is revealed that football player, Chad is a ballet dancer. When the team makes fun of him, Maxie and the coach have to show them how much they need Chad, as well as how ballet skills transfer to football.
21"Friend or UFO?"David MolitorOctober 16, 1989 (1989-10-16)
Maxie and the Surfside teens begin to witness UFO sightings after Jeri devises a scheme to undermine Maxie's credibility and start her own TV show.
22"Photo Opportunity"Jack Hanrahan
Eleanor Burian-Mohr		October 17, 1989 (1989-10-17)
Maxie and the Surfside teens reminisce about their previous school photos, in anticipation of taking their first class photo with the entire gang present.
23"Do or Diary"Jack OleskerOctober 18, 1989 (1989-10-18)
After a late night finishing a science paper, Jeri accidentally turns her paper, news report, and diary professing feelings for Ferdie to the wrong places.
24"Beach Blanket Battle"Jack OleskerOctober 19, 1989 (1989-10-19)
Maxie and the Surfside teens meet the Beverly Hills Teens who pay a visit to Surfside in order to compete in the "Beach Blanket Battle" charity challenge.
25"Teaching an Old Teacher New Tricks"David Ehrman
Sean Roche		October 20, 1989 (1989-10-20)
Mr. Winchell, an elderly teacher at Surfside is told that he must retire at the end of the year after the principal decides his teaching methods are out of date.
26"Hero Word-Ship"Celia BonaduceOctober 22, 1989 (1989-10-22)
Rob meets his idol movie star Rocky Catalina, fantasizing about quitting school to be like him when Rocky brushes off education as a waste of time.
27"Dear Hunk"Betty G. BirneyOctober 23, 1989 (1989-10-23)
Ferd and Mushroom start a Dear Hunk advice column for school, but their advice has disastrous results.
28"The Slumber Party"Martha MoranOctober 24, 1989 (1989-10-24)
Jeri's plan has unintended consequences when she throws a slumber party and attempts to recruit Mushroom and Ferdie to humiliate Maxie and her friends.
29"A Dog's Tale"Lisa Maliani
Margaret Belgrade		October 25, 1989 (1989-10-25)
Maxie and her friends try to cheer up Simone, who is distraught after the death of her pet dog Otto.
30"The Five Finger Discount"David Ehrman
Sean Roche		October 26, 1989 (1989-10-26)
Carly has a little sister from a big sister program, Melissa Johnson. To thank her, Melissa starts stealing gifts from Mr. Figgs Discount Emporium where her mother works.
31"True Brit"Robin Lyons
Andrew Oliver		October 29, 1989 (1989-10-29)
Rob's British cousin Charlie comes to visit, causing misunderstandings.
32"Future Schlock"Judy RothmanOctober 30, 1989 (1989-10-30)
Maxie and the Surfside teens get their career aptitude test results, prompting Maxie to fantasize about an assortment of potentially suitable career paths.

Home media

In 1990, select episodes were released in the United States on 30-minute, 60-minute, and 120 minute NTSC VHS tapes by Celebrity Home Entertainment's Just for Kids Mini Features line.[6][7] Beginning in 1991, select episodes were released in the United Kingdom on 30-minute, 60-minute, and 90-minute PAL VHS tapes by Abbey Home Entertainment.[8] The series was distributed by Claster Television, which was owned by Hasbro, the makers of the "Maxie" dolls. As a result, Hasbro must give approval before any future home video release of the series is made available. [citation needed]

On October 6, 2015, Mill Creek Entertainment released Maxie's World - The Complete Series on DVD in Region 1 for the very first time.[9]

UK VHS releases

  • Abbey Home Media (and Tempo Super Video) (April 15, 1991 – May 6, 1991)

Australia VHS release

  • Pickwick Video and Abbey Home Media (1991)

Crossover with Beverly Hills Teens

The Beverly Hills Teens made a crossover appearance in the Maxie's World episode "Beach Blanket Battle", where they visit Surfside High School to compete in a "Charity Challenge" against Maxie and her friends. As a crossover episode, certain elements of the Beverly Hills Teens character designs (such as hair color) were altered to help distinguish the Beverly Hills Teens from their Maxie's World counterparts.[8]

Maxie toy line

The "Maxie" toy line was originally conceived by Hasbro in 1986 after second-year sales of its fashion doll, Jem, did not live up to the toy company's expectations. In March 1988, Maxie, an 11½-inch tall, blonde-haired, blue-eyed, "All-American" teenage fashion doll was introduced onto toy store shelves, and was described as a competitor to Mattel's Barbie. For the launch, Hasbro had reportedly spent an estimated 70% of its annual advertising budget ($7 million) marketing the new doll.

In addition to the television series tie-in, promotion consisted of live presentations and television advertisements which starred Brooke Theiss as the live model. Commercials would typically feature the Maxie doll at school or various other activities, then switch to Theiss as the "real life" Maxie, which Hasbro vice president of public relations and promotions, Wayne Charness, described at the time as "innovative advertising for a fashion doll". By October 1988, sales of Maxie were said to be strong, with Charness reporting, "She's right on target with our projections for the first year. We certainly look forward to Maxie to be around for a long time."

The Maxie doll was typically priced between $5.50–$13 (approximately $10–$25 in 2013 currency) which was considered a slightly more affordable price range than Mattel's Barbie, the #1 selling fashion doll at the time. In contrast to Barbie, who, by that time, had evolved into more "adult" careers and endeavors, Maxie was marketed as a decidedly teenaged high school student and was available in several variations, including numerous beach-themed "Makin' Waves" and "Sun Splash", "Cheerleader", "Slumber Party", "Ballerina", "Hula Hoop", and "Perfect Prom".

Also available as part of the toy line was Maxie's boyfriend, "Rob", and her best friends, blonde "Carly", redhead "Ashley", and African American "Kristen" (later renamed "Simone" in keeping with the television series). Accessories for Maxie included her horse, Tiffany, a sailboat play set, a locker and shower play set, a Surf Watchin' lifeguard play set, and a hot tub and patio play set, as well as "Fancy Face" makeup for her and "Mix 'n Match" and "Cool 'n Classy" fashion lines. Additional merchandise included Maxie paper dolls, coloring books and lunch boxes.[10][11]

In 1989, Mattel answered Maxie with the introduction of Barbie's teenage cousin, Jazzie, her boyfriend, Dude, and her friends, Chelsie and Stacie.[12] Similar to Mattel's introduction of Barbie and the Rockers which was credited, in part, for the demise of Jem and the Holograms,[13] the introduction of Jazzie was described as delivering the "coup de grâce" to Maxie and, in January 1990, Hasbro announced it was discontinuing the Maxie toy line.[12]

References

  1. ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 382. ISBN 978-1538103739.
  2. ^ "Maxie's World Episode Guide (1987)". Big Cartoon DataBase. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Maxie's World Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  4. ^ a b Hal Erickson (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 - Volume 2. McFarland & Company. pp. 535–536. ISBN 0786420995.
  5. ^ "Hasbro's new Maxie takes on Barbie", Providence Journal, 9 February 1988
  6. ^ "Videos - New Releases - Children". Boca Raton News. Knight Ridder. 16 March 1990.
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