Adventures in Rainbow Country
Starring
Stephen CottierBuckley PetawabanoSusan ConwayAlbert MillaireWally KosterAlan Mills
Written by
William Davidson
Starring
Stephen CottierBuckley PetawabanoSusan ConwayAlbert MillaireWally KosterAlan Mills
Written by
William Davidson
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About
"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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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.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | La Chute | 7.0 | 9 | — |
| ▶ | 2 | The Tower | 7.0 | 8 | — |
| ▶ | 3 | The Frank William's File | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 4 | The Skydiver | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 5 | The Kid from Spanish Harlem | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 6 | Panic in the Bush | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 7 | Long, Tough Race | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 8 | Town That Died | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 9 | The Eye of the Needle | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 10 | Girl on a Tightrope | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 11 | The Return of Eli Rocque | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 12 | Roar of the Hornet | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 13 | Lac Du Diable | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 14 | The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 15 | Milk Run | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 16 | Wall of Silence | — | — | 30 min |
| ▶ | 17 | Where the Wild Rice Grows | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 18 | The Bird Watchers | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 19 | The Boy Who Loved Animals | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 20 | Mystery at Whaleback Bay | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 21 | Night Caller | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 22 | Lake on Blue Mountain | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 23 | Stolen Tugboat | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 24 | The Hermit | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 25 | Pursuit Along the Aux Sables | — | — | — |
| ▶ | 26 | Dreamer's Rock | — | — | — |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Stephen Cottier Billy Williams
Buckley Petawabano Pete Gawa
Susan Conway Hannah Wiliams, Hannah Williams
Albert Millaire Roger Lemieux
Wally Koster Dennis McGubgub
Alan Mills Dougall McGregor
Lois Maxwell Nancy Williams
Johnny Michaels Officer John Nixon
James Barron Constable, Eli Rocque
Margot Kidder Dr. Janet Rhodes, Sportscar Driver
Crew
William Davidson
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