---
title: "Madeline"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/madeline-1988"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 17194
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 65
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "TV-G"
---

# Madeline (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/madeline-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Madeline is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Animation, Kids, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ABC, Disney Channel, The Family Channel. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 65 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A spunky Parisian schoolgirl’s playful antics keep her friends and teachers on edge."

### Why Watch
- Charming animation based on beloved books
- Humorous misadventures that delight kids
- Narration by Christopher Plummer adds warmth

### Caveats & Content Note
- Episodes are brief, limiting deeper story development
- Humor reflects its 1980s production era
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for all ages with gentle comedy and mild mischief.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: playful, lighthearted, animated, family, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/madeline-1988#watch.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 65
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 58 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ludwig Bemelmans
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC, Disney Channel, The Family Channel

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stevie Vallance** as *Miss Clavel  / Genevieve (voice)*
- **French Tickner** as *Lord Cucuface (voice)*
- **Andrea Libman** as *Madeline (voice)*
- **Christopher Plummer** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Tracey Lee Smythe** as *Madeline (voice)*
- **A.J. Bond** as *Pepito (voice)*
- **Christopher Gaze** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Michael Monroe Heyward** as *Pepito (voice)*
- **Kyle Labine** as *Pepito (voice)*
- **David Morse** as *Pepito (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What source material does the series draw from?
It is adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans’ children’s books featuring Madeline.

### Q: Who provides the narration for the show?
The series is narrated by actor Christopher Plummer.

### Q: When did the Madeline television series first appear?
It debuted as a series of television specials in 1988.

### Q: Where is the series set?
The stories take place in a girls’ school in Paris.

### Q: What content rating does the series carry?
It is rated TV‑G, indicating it is suitable for general audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Madeline — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/17194)
- [Madeline (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline_(TV_series))
- [Madeline (1988) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/722791-madeline)
- [Madeline 75% (1988) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4280759-madeline)
- [Хари Потер и Камен мудрости (филм) — Википедија](https://sr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A5%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B8_%D0%9F%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80_%D0%B8_%D0%9A%D0%B0%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD_%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8_(%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BC))
- [Madeline Zima – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline_Zima)

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