Adventures in Rainbow Country — Season 1
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
About this season
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.
Episodes (26)
1. La Chute
Aired 20 September 1970 • 30 min
A group of pretend voyageurs relive the route taken by Ettiene Brule in the old Hudson Bay days.
2. The Tower
Aired 27 September 1970 • 30 min
Hannah climbs the old Willisville fire tower and panics when it's time to come down.
3. The Frank William's File
Aired 4 October 1970 • 30 min
4. The Skydiver
Aired 11 October 1970 • 30 min
5. The Boy From Spanish Harlem
Aired 18 October 1970 • 30 min
6. Panic in the Bush
Aired 25 October 1970 • 30 min
7. Long Tough Race
Aired 1 November 1970 • 30 min
A young doctor tries to help a runner's sister who is dying.
8. The Town That Died
Aired 8 November 1970 • 30 min
9. The Eye of the Needle
Aired 15 November 1970 • 30 min
10. Girl on a Tightrope
Aired 22 November 1970 • 30 min
11. The Return of Eli Rocque
Aired 29 November 1970 • 30 min
12. Roar of the Hornet
Aired 6 December 1970 • 30 min
13. Lac Du Diable
Aired 13 December 1970 • 30 min
14. The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth
Aired 20 December 1970 • 30 min
15. Milk Run
Aired 27 December 1970 • 30 min
16. A Wall of Silence
Aired 3 January 1971 • 30 min
17. Where the Rice Grows Wild
Aired 10 January 1971 • 30 min
18. The Bird Watchers
Aired 17 January 1971 • 30 min
19. The Boy Who Loved Animals
Aired 24 January 1971 • 30 min
20. Mystery at Whaleback Bay
Aired 31 January 1971 • 30 min
21. Night Caller
Aired 7 February 1971 • 30 min
22. Lake on Blue Mountain
Aired 14 February 1971 • 30 min
23. Stolen Tugboat
Aired 7 March 1971 • 30 min
24. The Hermit
Aired 14 March 1971 • 30 min
25. Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble
Aired 21 March 1971 • 30 min
26. Dreamer's Rock
Aired 28 March 1971 • 30 min