Adventures in Rainbow Country (1970)
Synopsis
"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.
First Air Date: 1970-09-20
Last Air Date: 1971-03-28
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 26
Created By: William Davidson
Networks: CBC Television
Top Cast
- Lois Maxwell as Nancy Williams
- Buckley Petawabano as Pete Gawa
- Susan Conway as Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
- Albert Millaire as Roger Lemieux
- Stephen Cottier as Billy Williams (son)
- Wally Koster as Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
- Alan Mills as Dougall McGregor
- John Sadowski as stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
- Margot Kidder as Sportscar driver
Seasons
Season 1 (1970)
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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Ep. 1: La Chute
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
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Ep. 2: The Tower
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
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Ep. 3: The Frank William's File
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Ep. 4: The Skydiver
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Ep. 5: The Boy From Spanish Harlem
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Ep. 6: Panic in the Bush
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Ep. 7: Long Tough Race
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
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Ep. 8: The Town That Died
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Ep. 9: The Eye of the Needle
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Ep. 10: Girl on a Tightrope
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Ep. 11: The Return of Eli Rocque
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Ep. 12: Roar of the Hornet
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Ep. 13: Lac Du Diable
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Ep. 14: The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
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Ep. 15: Milk Run
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Ep. 16: A Wall of Silence
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Ep. 17: Where the Rice Grows Wild
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Ep. 18: The Bird Watchers
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Ep. 19: The Boy Who Loved Animals
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Ep. 20: Mystery at Whaleback Bay
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Ep. 21: Night Caller
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Ep. 22: Lake on Blue Mountain
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Ep. 23: Stolen Tugboat
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Ep. 24: The Hermit
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Ep. 25: Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
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Ep. 26: Dreamer's Rock
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