Adventures in Rainbow Country Season 1 Episode 9 The Eye of the Needle 1970
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"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.
- Released: 1970-11-15
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Lois Maxwell, Buckley Petawabano, Susan Conway, Albert Millaire, Stephen Cottier
- Director:
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1. La Chute 1970-09-20
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2. The Tower 1970-09-27
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3. The Frank William's File 1970-10-04
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4. The Skydiver 1970-10-11
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5. The Boy From Spanish Harlem 1970-10-18
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6. Panic in the Bush 1970-10-25
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7. Long Tough Race 1970-11-01
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8. The Town That Died 1970-11-08
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9. The Eye of the Needle 1970-11-15
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10. Girl on a Tightrope 1970-11-22
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11. The Return of Eli Rocque 1970-11-29
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12. Roar of the Hornet 1970-12-06
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13. Lac Du Diable 1970-12-13
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14. The Muskies Are Losing Their Teeth 1970-12-20
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15. Milk Run 1970-12-27
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16. A Wall of Silence 1971-01-03
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17. Where the Rice Grows Wild 1971-01-10
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18. The Bird Watchers 1971-01-17
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19. The Boy Who Loved Animals 1971-01-24
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20. Mystery at Whaleback Bay 1971-01-31
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21. Night Caller 1971-02-07
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22. Lake on Blue Mountain 1971-02-14
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23. Stolen Tugboat 1971-03-07
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24. The Hermit 1971-03-14
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25. Pursuit Along the Aux Sauble 1971-03-21
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26. Dreamer's Rock 1971-03-28
