The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo
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The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo is a youth-oriented action mystery television series that ran on Nickelodeon
between 1996
and 1998
. A total of 41 episodes of 30 minutes each were produced. Episodes were taped at the now defunct Nickelodeon Studios
in Orlando, Florida
.
Starring Irene Ng as the title character, the series revolves around the adventures of a young teenage girl who lives with her innkeeper grandfather and works as a non-sworn intern
at the local police department where she helps out with odds and ends around the office. Occasionally an intriguing case comes to Shelby's attention, prompting her to apply her unique insight and enlist the help of her friends to solve it. Her supervisors, however, do not appreciate her help, as she is only a teenager. Her grandfather also does not want her getting involved in cases, often reminding her, "We are not detectives with warrant badges, we are innkeepers with brooms." Many of the stories, with three clear suspects, keep the audience guessing until the truth is ultimately explained.
The show is set in the cities of Cocoa Beach, Florida
(Season 1-3) and Boston, Massachusetts (Season 4).
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
between 1996
1996 in television
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and 1998
1998 in television
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. A total of 41 episodes of 30 minutes each were produced. Episodes were taped at the now defunct Nickelodeon Studios
Nickelodeon Studios
Nickelodeon Studios was a television taping studio as well as an original attraction at Universal Studios Florida.-History:...
in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
.
Starring Irene Ng as the title character, the series revolves around the adventures of a young teenage girl who lives with her innkeeper grandfather and works as a non-sworn intern
Intern
Internship is a system of onthejob training for white-collar jobs, similar to an apprenticeship. Interns are usually college or university students, but they can also be high school students or post graduate adults seeking skills for a new career. They may also be as young as middle school or in...
at the local police department where she helps out with odds and ends around the office. Occasionally an intriguing case comes to Shelby's attention, prompting her to apply her unique insight and enlist the help of her friends to solve it. Her supervisors, however, do not appreciate her help, as she is only a teenager. Her grandfather also does not want her getting involved in cases, often reminding her, "We are not detectives with warrant badges, we are innkeepers with brooms." Many of the stories, with three clear suspects, keep the audience guessing until the truth is ultimately explained.
The show is set in the cities of Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Cocoa Beach is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The population was 12,482 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates of 2008, the city had a population of 11,920...
(Season 1-3) and Boston, Massachusetts (Season 4).
Cast members
- Irene Ng: Shelby Woo; Main protagonist of the show who solves mysteries and an overachiever. She lives in Florida in Seasons 1-3 and moved to Boston with her grandfather in Season 4. Despite Woo being portrayed as a teenager, Ng was 24 years old by the end of the series.
- Pat MoritaPat MoritaNoriyuki "Pat" Morita was an American actor of Japanese descent who was well-known for playing the roles of Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on Happy Days and Mr. Miyagi in the The Karate Kid movie series, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1984.-Early life:Pat...
: Mike 'Grandpa' Woo; Shelby's grandfather. - Adam BuschAdam BuschAdam Busch is an American actor who played the recurring character Warren Mears on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He first appeared on Buffy in season 5, in an episode called "I Was Made to Love You".-Career:Early roles include Noah Allen from Nickelodeon's the Mystery Files of...
: Noah Allen; Shelby's best friend and sidekick. Wasn't seen in Season 4 due to Shelby moving to Boston with her grandpa. Replaced by Vince Rosania. - Preslaysa EdwardsPreslaysa EdwardsPreslaysa Edwards is an American actress best known for playing Cindy Ornette on Nickelodeon's The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, which aired from 1996 to 1999.-External links:...
: Cindy Ornette; Another one of Shelby's best friends. Wans't seen in Season 4 due to Shelby moving to Boston with her grandpa. Replaced by Angie Burns in Season 4. - Ellen DavidEllen DavidEllen David is a Canadian actress. She was co-nominated for a 2007 Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series in The Business episode Check Please and nominated for a 2005 Prix Gemeaux for Meilleur rôle de soutien féminin : comédie...
: Detective Sharon Delancey; Works at Boston Detective Agencies who replaces Detective Hineline. - Steve Purnick: Detective Whit Hineline; Works at Florida Detective Agencies. Replaced by Detective
- Eleanor NobleEleanor NobleEleanor Noble is a Canadian voice actor. She voices Lori Mackney in What's With Andy? and George in Arthur . She also acted onscreen in the sixth season of the MTV anthology series Undressed, as well as a Genie named Belle in the episode Tale of the Time Trap, on the SNICK show Are You Afraid of...
: Angie Burns; Shelby's new friend from Boston who replaces Cindy. - Marianne Stanicheva: Agent Koznetova
- Noah Klar: Vince Rosania; Shelby's new friend from Boston who replaces Noah.