Adventures in Rainbow Country(1970)
Drama
First Air Date: 1970-09-20
Average Runtime: 30m
Rating: 7.0
Votes: 3
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 26
"Adventures in Rainbow Country," aired on CBC Television from 1970 to 1971 and later ran on Nickelodeon in the early '80s. Led by Lois Maxwell as Nancy Williams, a widow caring for her children in rural Northern Ontario, the series revolved around family dynamics and featured characters like Billy, his Ojibwa friend Pete Gawa, and bush pilot Dennis McGubgub. Filming took place around Whitefish Falls, near Espanola, and scenes were shot in Birch Island and Manitoulin Island in 1969. With 26 episodes, it had successful reruns in Canada and internationally, appearing on channels like DejaView and Silver Screen Classics. Although never officially cancelled, the series didn't produce more episodes after its initial run.
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Season 1
Episodes: 26E01
La Chute
Air Date: 1970-09-20
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
E02
The Tower
Air Date: 1970-09-27
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
E03
The Frank William's File
Air Date: 1970-10-04
No episode overview available.
E04
The Skydiver
Air Date: 1970-10-11
No episode overview available.
E05
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Air Date: 1970-10-18
No episode overview available.
E06
Panic in the Bush
Air Date: 1970-10-25
No episode overview available.
E07
Long Tough Race
Air Date: 1970-11-01
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
E08
The Town That Died
Air Date: 1970-11-08
No episode overview available.
E09
The Eye of the Needle
Air Date: 1970-11-15
No episode overview available.
E10
Girl on a Tightrope
Air Date: 1970-11-22
No episode overview available.
E11
The Return of Eli Rocque
Air Date: 1970-11-29
No episode overview available.
E12
Roar of the Hornet
Air Date: 1970-12-06
No episode overview available.
E13
Lac Du Diable
Air Date: 1970-12-13
No episode overview available.
E14
The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
Air Date: 1970-12-20
No episode overview available.
E15
Milk Run
Air Date: 1970-12-27
No episode overview available.
E16
A Wall of Silence
Air Date: 1971-01-03
No episode overview available.
E17
Where the Rice Grows Wild
Air Date: 1971-01-10
No episode overview available.
E18
The Bird Watchers
Air Date: 1971-01-17
No episode overview available.
E19
The Boy Who Loved Animals
Air Date: 1971-01-24
No episode overview available.
E20
Mystery at Whaleback Bay
Air Date: 1971-01-31
No episode overview available.
E21
Night Caller
Air Date: 1971-02-07
No episode overview available.
E22
Lake on Blue Mountain
Air Date: 1971-02-14
No episode overview available.
E23
Stolen Tugboat
Air Date: 1971-03-07
No episode overview available.
E24
The Hermit
Air Date: 1971-03-14
No episode overview available.
E25
Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
Air Date: 1971-03-21
No episode overview available.
E26
Dreamer's Rock
Air Date: 1971-03-28
No episode overview available.
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