TV Growing Up in Canada
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1. The Swiss Family Robinson (1974– )
30 min | Adventure, Family
Follows the adventures of a Swiss family shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island in 1801. It is loosely based on the classic novel by Johann Wyss.
Stars: Chris Wiggins, Diana Leblanc, Ricky O'Neill, Heather Graham
Votes: 175
2. The Famous Five (1978–1979)
25 min | Adventure, Crime, Family
Modern adaptation of Enid Blyton's adventure stories about Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog.
Stars: Marcus Harris, Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Michele Galagher
Votes: 593
3. The Littlest Hobo (1979–1985)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.
Stars: London, Harvey Atkin, Allan Royal, Ted Follows
Votes: 1,337
4. The Raccoons (1985–1992)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a family of Raccoons and their friends.
Stars: Michael Magee, Len Carlson, Marvin Goldhar, Bob Dermer
Votes: 2,252
5. The Edison Twins (1982–1986)
30 min | Family, Comedy
The Edison kids are a pair of sibling prodigies who have many adventures where their vast knowledge of science comes in very handy.
Stars: Andrew Sabiston, Marnie McPhail, Sunny Besen Thrasher, Michael Fantini
Votes: 333
6. The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–1986)
30 min | Family, Drama
Follows the lives of a group of children living on Degrassi Street in Toronto, Canada.
Stars: Stacie Mistysyn, John Ioannou, Sarah Charlesworth, Tyson Talbot
Votes: 423
7. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963–1988)
30 min | Documentary, Family
Host Marlin Perkins explores various animals in their natural habitats.
Stars: Marlin Perkins, Jim Fowler, Joe Slattery, Tom Allen
Votes: 476
8. The Hilarious House of Frightenstein (1971– )
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
"The Hilarious House of Frightenstein" was as hosted spooky show aimed at a children's audience.
Stars: Billy Van, Guy Big, Mitch Markowitz, Joe Torbay
Votes: 838
9. Rocket Robin Hood (1966–1969)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The futuristic adventures of the legendary outlaw and his Merry Men in outer space where their arch-nemesis, the evil Sheriff of N.O.T.T., pursues them.
Stars: Len Birman, Ed McNamara, Chris Wiggins, Bernard Cowan
Votes: 270
10. Danger Bay (1983–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Family
The adventures of a marine biologist and his family as they fight environmental crimes and other problems.
Stars: Donnelly Rhodes, Christopher Crabb, Ocean Hellman, Hagan Beggs
Votes: 531
11. The Beachcombers (1972–2004)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a professional lumber salvager and his friends in Gibsons, British Columbia.
Stars: Bruno Gerussi, Robert Clothier, Rae Brown, Pat John
Votes: 652
12. Bizarre (1979–1986)
25 min | Comedy
A half-hour sketch comedy show that is not politically correct. It showcased the talents of veteran performers John Byner (the host) and Bob Einstein as Super Dave Osbourne.
Stars: Bob Einstein, John Byner, John Hemphill, Luba Goy
Votes: 664
13. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Sketch TV by young amateur actors in true classic Nick-style. But whatever you do, never admit that you don't know or ask for water.
Stars: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Votes: 2,609
14. The Friendly Giant (1958–1985)
15 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
In his castle, a giant and his friends tell stories and play music for the young viewers.
Stars: Bob Homme, Rod Coneybeare
Votes: 424
15. Mr. Dressup (1967–1996)
30 min | Family
An amiable man teaches preschool subjects with his puppet friends using games, songs, and the infinite number of costumes inside his tickle trunk.
Stars: Judith Lawrence, Ernie Coombs, Jani Lauzon, Jonathan Whittaker
Votes: 833
16. Circle Square (1984– )
22 min | Family
Children at the Circle Square Hotel Library learn along with some puppets about lessons in moral values and the teachings of God.
Stars: Aaron J Johnston, Lisa Ohata, Reynold Rutledge, Martin Samuel
Votes: 40
17. SCTV (1976–1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.
Stars: Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas
Votes: 2,878
18. Good Rockin' Tonite (1983–1993)
60 min | Music
Video magazine featuring rock music videos and interviews with performers.
Stars: Terry David Mulligan, David Foster, Bryan Adams, Roger Hodgson
Votes: 31
19. Video Singles (1983–1985)
60 min | Music
Canada's hottest video show.
Stars: John Majhor, Samantha Taylor
20. The New Music (1981– )
Music
Various upcoming music acts are profiled and interviewed.
Stars: Noel Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Janna Lynne White, Siouxsie Sioux
Votes: 28
21. The Tommy Hunter Show (1965–1992)
Music
A weekly television program showcasing various country music artists.
Stars: Tommy Hunter, Al Cherney, Donna Ramsay, Leroy Anderson
Votes: 35
22. Wok with Yan (1980– )
Reality-TV
Stephen Yan demonstrates various Chinese food stir-fry recipes prepared on the wok.
Star: Stephen Yan
Votes: 227
23. Degrassi High (1987–1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The lives and trials of students of a city high school.
Stars: Pat Mastroianni, Stefan Brogren, Maureen Deiseach, Angela Deiseach
Votes: 3,183
24. The Mighty Hercules (II) (1963)
Animation, Action, Family
"The Mighty Hercules" was a hosted children's cartoon show with John Zacherle as "Zacherley" on WPIX-TV, Channel 11, New York City, New York in 1963.
Star: John Zacherle
25. Anne of Green Gables (1985)
TV-G | 100 min | Drama, Family
An orphan girl, sent to an elderly brother and sister by mistake, charms her new home and community with her fiery spirit and imagination.
Stars: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Patricia Hamilton
Votes: 22,640
26. Reach for the Top (1965– )
Game-Show
Teams of top high school students compete over their academic knowledge.
Stars: Bill Guest, Bill Paul, Nicole Stamp, Alex Trebek
Votes: 26
27. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.
Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 8,328
28. My Secret Identity (1988–1991)
25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a superpowered teen and his scientist friend.
Stars: Derek McGrath, Jerry O'Connell, Wanda Cannon, Marsha Moreau
Votes: 1,487
29. Maya (1975–1980)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The story of a young bee named Maya and her adventures.
Stars: Doris Jensen, Kurt Zips, Arthur Holden, Michiko Nomura
Votes: 4,578
30. Tales of the Wizard of Oz (1961– )
Animation, Comedy, Family
This 150-episode series of shorts chronicles Dorothy's long stay in the land of Oz. The Munchkins are portrayed as tiny globs; the Scarecrow is a fool named Socrates; the Tin Woodman is a ... See full summary »
Stars: Larry D. Mann, Corinne Conley, Alfie Scopp, Carl Banas
Votes: 154
31. The New Adventures of Pinocchio (1960–1961)
5 min | Animation
Follow Pinocchio and Cricket on their zany adventures.
Stars: Larry D. Mann, Carl Banas, Paul Kligman, Stan Francis
Votes: 73
32. Adventures in Rainbow Country (1969– )
24 min | Adventure
Teenager Billy Williams and his sister Hannah live with their mother Nancy at a hunting and fishing lodge in Rainbow Country, the popular name of the North Channel area of Lake Huron in ... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen Cottier, Buckley Petawabano, Susan Conway, Albert Millaire
Votes: 80
33. King of Kensington (1975–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Al Waxman starred as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbors solve problems.
Stars: Al Waxman, Helene Winston, Fiona Reid, Bob Vinci
Votes: 315
34. The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
The TV series of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe that, more often than not, puts bizarre, unique, and insane twists in their skits.
Stars: David Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney
Votes: 11,085
35. Four on the Floor (1985– )
Comedy
A comedy sketch show starring the Canadian comedy troupe, The Frantics.
Stars: Peter Wildman, Rick Green, Paul Chato, Dan Redican
Votes: 180
36. Seeing Things (1981–1987)
60 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
A newspaper journalist has strange visions which help him in the solving of crimes.
Stars: Louis Del Grande, Janet-Laine Green, Martha Gibson, Frank Adamson
Votes: 346
37. The Wayne & Shuster Show (1955– )
Comedy
Sketch comedy feauturing Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster.
Stars: Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Ben Lennick, Don Gillies
Votes: 247
38. The Benny Hill Show (1969–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
Stars: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Jackie Wright, Bob Todd
Votes: 5,510
39. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,293
40. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,289
41. Ringside Wrestling (1973–1993)
60 min | Sport
Stars: William Snip, Jim Harris, André René Roussimoff, Vince McMahon
42. Street Cents (1989–2006)
Comedy
A teen consumer information show interspersed with comedy.
Stars: Connie Walker, Benita Ha, Jonathan Torrens, Jamie Bradley
Votes: 225
43. Fred Penner's Place (1987–1999)
Family, Music
Host Fred Penner entertains viewers in his secret hideaway in the forest with songs, music and games.
Stars: Fred Penner, Jan Skene
Votes: 242
44. Lance et compte (1986–1988)
60 min | Drama, Sport
The personal and professional life of NHL hockey player Pierre Lambert. This series depicts accurately the underworld of hockey, a (almost) real behind-the-scenes look.
Stars: Carl Marotte, Macha Méril, Yvan Ponton, Marc Messier
Votes: 243
45. Spider-Man (1967–1970)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Original cartoon series based on the web-slinging Marvel comic book character, Peter Parker, who, after being bit by a radioactive spider, assumes extraordinary powers.
Stars: Paul Soles, Peg Dixon, Paul Kligman, Bernard Cowan
Votes: 4,095
46. The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy
Red Green airs his handyman show from Possum Lodge, Canada, and also experiences some zany adventures in real life.
Stars: Steve Smith, Patrick McKenna, Rick Green, Bob Bainborough
Votes: 2,948
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