Adventures in Rainbow Country
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First Air DateSep 20, 1970
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ProductionManitou Productions Ltd.
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Rotten tomato55%
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Original titleAdventures in Rainbow Country
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ReleaseSep 20, 1970
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Overview
"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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Casts
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Nancy Williams
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Pete Gawa
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Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
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Roger Lemieux
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Billy Williams (son)
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Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
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Dougall McGregor
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stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
Season 1 ( 1970-09-20)
La Chute
The Tower
The Frank William's File
The Skydiver
The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Panic in the Bush
Long Tough Race
The Town That Died
The Eye of the Needle
Girl on a Tightrope
The Return of Eli Rocque
Roar of the Hornet
Lac Du Diable
The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
Milk Run
A Wall of Silence
Where the Rice Grows Wild
The Bird Watchers
The Boy Who Loved Animals
Mystery at Whaleback Bay
Night Caller
Lake on Blue Mountain
Stolen Tugboat
The Hermit
Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
Dreamer's Rock
