Plot
"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.
Cast
as Nancy Williams
as Pete Gawa
as Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
as Roger Lemieux
as Billy Williams (son)
as Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
as Dougall McGregor
as stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
Creator
Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
September 20, 1970
Last Aired Date
March 28, 1971
Production Companies
Manitou Productions Ltd.
Type
Scripted
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
26
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Season 1
1970|26 Episodes
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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