Mach a Šebestová (lit. 'Max and Sally' ) is a Czech animated series. It is written by Miloš Macourek, Jaroslav Doubrava, and designed by painter Adolf Born. The animated characters were voiced by Petr Nárožný. It is produced in a studio of Barrandov under Bratři v triku and Krátký Films. The story follows the adventures of two young students and a torn-off telephone receiver. The first 13 episodes was broadcast on Czechoslovak Television in 1982. Mach a Šebestová is one of the most popular series made for children's television programme Večerníček. The series was adapted for the 2001 film titled Mach, Šebestová a kouzelné sluchátko (lit. 'Max, Sally and the Magic Phone') by director Václav Vorlíček. In 2010, Theatre Lampion presented a stage adaptation of the series in the Czech National Theatre.

Synopsis

Ordinary schoolchildren Mach and Šebestová gain magical powers thanks to a donated magic phone receiver. The receiver fulfils their wishes, allowing them to visit various places and encounter interesting and unusual situations. During their adventures, the students are usually followed by a friendly dog named Jonatán, and often meet with its owner, Mrs. Kadrnožková. Two of their classmates, poor students and incorrigible urchins Horáček and Pažout, are the series' main antagonists.

List of episodes

First series (1976-1982)

===Mach a Šebestová na prázdninách (1998-1999) === === Mach a Šebestová na cestách (2005) ===