William Davidson
creator
Adventures in Rainbow Country
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.55%
Cast
Lois Maxwell
Nancy Williams
Total episodes: 26
Buckley Petawabano
Pete Gawa
Total episodes: 26
Susan Conway
Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
Total episodes: 26
Albert Millaire
Roger Lemieux
Total episodes: 26
Stephen Cottier
Billy Williams (son)
Total episodes: 26
Wally Koster
Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
Total episodes: 26
Alan Mills
Dougall McGregor
Total episodes: 26
John Sadowski
stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
Total episodes: 26
Margot Kidder
Dr. Janet Rhoades (young doctor),Sportscar driver
Total episodes: 2
Lois Maxwell
Nancy Williams
Total episodes: 26
Buckley Petawabano
Pete Gawa
Total episodes: 26
Susan Conway
Hannah Wiliams (daughter)
Total episodes: 26
Albert Millaire
Roger Lemieux
Total episodes: 26
Stephen Cottier
Billy Williams (son)
Total episodes: 26
Wally Koster
Dennis McGubgub (bush pilot)
Total episodes: 26
Alan Mills
Dougall McGregor
Total episodes: 26
John Sadowski
stunt double / Officer Nixon (Recurring)
Total episodes: 26
Margot Kidder
Dr. Janet Rhoades (young doctor),Sportscar driver
Total episodes: 2
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Release Date
September 20, 1970Last air Date
March 28, 1971Status
EndedOriginal Language
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Season 1
Aired on: 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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