“Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!” is an animated television series featuring the popular twin actresses Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen. The show aired on ABC’s Saturday morning programming block from October 20, 2001, to September 14, 2002.
The series centers around the fictional adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley as secret agents working for a top-secret organization known as “The World Organization of Mega Powers” (WOMP). The twins, along with their high-tech dog Clue and a team of other agents, embark on various missions to protect the world from various threats and villains.
In each episode, the twins use their intelligence, wit, and specialized gadgets to solve mysteries, thwart evil plans, and save the day. The show combines action, humor, and elements of spy fiction, creating an entertaining and engaging animated series suitable for young audiences.
“Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!” capitalizes on the popularity of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who were known for their successful careers as child stars and teen idols. The series builds on their brand and showcases their characters in a new and exciting context as crime-fighting secret agents.
While the show had a relatively short run, it was well-received by the target audience and fans of the Olsen twins. The series allowed viewers to see Mary-Kate and Ashley in a different light, further cementing their status as beloved personalities in the entertainment industry.
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Cast:
- Mary-Kate Olsen: herself/Special Agent Misty
- Ashley Olsen: herself/Special Agent Amber
- Terry Chen: Rodney Choy
- Michael Heyward: Ivan Quintero
- Brendan Beiser: Quincy
- Michael Dobson: Clive Hedgemorton-Smythe
- Lenore Zann: Renee La Rouge
- Maggie Blue O’Hara: Romy Bates
- Samuel Vincent: Capital D
- Additional characters
- Kim Hawthorne: Bernice Shaw and Dr. Sandy
- Jason Connery: Bennington
- Chris Gray: Oliver Dickens
