Avonlea (1990–1996)
"Road to Avonlea" (original title)

A young rich girl is sent to live with relatives in Prince Edward Island in early 1900s.

Stars:

Zachary Bennett, Lally Cadeau, Mag Ruffman

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 25 wins & 83 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Zachary Bennett	...	Felix King (91 episodes, 1990-1996)
Lally Cadeau	...	Janet King (91 episodes, 1990-1996)
Mag Ruffman	...	Olivia Dale (91 episodes, 1990-1996)
Cedric Smith	...	Alec King (91 episodes, 1990-1996)
Jackie Burroughs	...	Hetty King (90 episodes, 1990-1996)
Gema Zamprogna	...	Felicity King (82 episodes, 1990-1996)
Sarah Polley	...	Sara Stanley (67 episodes, 1990-1996)
Harmony Cramp	...	Cecily King (50 episodes, 1990-1994)
Elva Mai Hoover	...	Mrs. Lawson (39 episodes, 1990-1994)

Storyline

The King family have lived in a small farming community called Avonlea on Prince Edward Island for generations. In the early 1900's, the eldest of the five King siblings, Hetty, oversees the goings-on in the family and ensures everything runs to her high and rigid standards. Eldest brother, Alec, and his family run the King farm. Youngest sister Olivia, who still is treated as the baby by the others despite being a grown woman, is the third of the siblings still living in Avonlea. Two additions from the King family arrive somewhat unexpectedly to stay on the King property, one being Andrew King, the son of third eldest Roger, who is off traveling the world as a renowned geologist. The other arrival is Sara Stanley, the only daughter of fourth eldest but deceased Ruth, who was the rebellious one in the family. Before Sara's arrival in Avonlea, the Stanleys were estranged from their Avonlea King relations. Sara is sent to stay with her relatives because her father, Blair Stanley, wants ...

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Plot Keywords:

prince edward island | sibling | children | girl | uncle niece relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama | Adventure | Family | Mystery | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English French

Also Known As:

Tales from Avonlea

Filming Locations:

Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sullivan Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (91 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The final episode of the third season dealt with the death of Marilla Cuthbert. Since actress Colleen Dewhurst had already died, her "appearance" was pieced together from other films she had been in from the same production company.

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Quotes

Mrs. Rachel Lynde: When your heart skips a beat, it isn't love, its indigestion.

User Reviews

Excellent show

Road to Avonlea was an excellent family show. It always left you wondering what was going to happen next, especially on the 2 part episodes, while watching and then says "To be continued" it makes you want to throw the television across the room. I would recommend it for anyone.