Adventures in Rainbow Country
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Drama
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 26
avg.Runtime | 30 min
First EP | 1970-09-20
Last EP | 1971-03-28
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Rating : 5.5
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"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.
Produced by
Manitou Productions Ltd.
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1970-09-20
Lois Maxwell portrayed "Nancy Williams," a widow and mother living with her two teenagers, Billy and Hanna, in a secluded Lake Huron cove. Maxwell, famous for her role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond films, anchored the drama. The series focused on the adventures of Billy and his Ojibway friend Pete in the northern Ontario wilderness. It was a collaborative international effort involving Manitou Productions, CBC, Television Films Ltd. (Britain), and ABC Films (Britain) alongside the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
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La Chute
1970-09-20
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
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The Tower
1970-09-27
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
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The Frank William's File
1970-10-04
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The Skydiver
1970-10-11
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The Boy From Spanish Harlem
1970-10-18
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Panic in the Bush
1970-10-25
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Long Tough Race
1970-11-01
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
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The Town That Died
1970-11-08
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The Eye of the Needle
1970-11-15
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Girl on a Tightrope
1970-11-22
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The Return of Eli Rocque
1970-11-29
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Roar of the Hornet
1970-12-06
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Lac Du Diable
1970-12-13
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The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
1970-12-20
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Milk Run
1970-12-27
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A Wall of Silence
1971-01-03
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Where the Rice Grows Wild
1971-01-10
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The Bird Watchers
1971-01-17
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The Boy Who Loved Animals
1971-01-24
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Mystery at Whaleback Bay
1971-01-31
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Night Caller
1971-02-07
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Lake on Blue Mountain
1971-02-14
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Stolen Tugboat
1971-03-07
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The Hermit
1971-03-14
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Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
1971-03-21
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Dreamer's Rock
1971-03-28
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