Thursday's Child (27 Feb. 1994)
"Road to Avonlea" Thursday's Child (original title)

When Cecily is diagnosed with tuberculosis, Alec and Janet must make a difficult decision regarding her care.

Director:

Harvey Frost

Writers:

Heather Conkie, Lucy Maud Montgomery (novels)

Stars:

Jackie Burroughs, Mag Ruffman, Marilyn Lightstone

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jackie Burroughs	...	Hetty King
Mag Ruffman	...	Olivia Dale
Marilyn Lightstone	...	Muriel Stacey
Patricia Hamilton	...	Rachel Lynde
Gema Zamprogna	...	Felicity King
Zachary Bennett	...	Felix King
Harmony Cramp	...	Cecily King
Lally Cadeau	...	Janet King
Cedric Smith	...	Alec King
Kay Tremblay	...	Great Aunt Eliza
Brenda Bazinet	...	Dr. Jones
Graham McPherson	...	Dr. Snow
Lindsay Murrell	...	Dora Keith
Kay Hawtrey	...	Mrs. Sloan
Marilyn Boyle	...	Mrs. Inglis

Storyline

The King family receives some devastating news: Cecily's month long persistent cough is diagnosed as consumption, which the medical profession is commonly calling tuberculosis. Between the two options provided to the Kings by their family doctor, Dr. Snow, Janet and Alec decide to care for Cecily at home rather than sending her away to a sanatorium. Janet in particular feels it is her responsibility to ensure that she provides direct care to Cecily, who she feels, in hindsight, has been their neglected child - the one who never fusses or complains, but as such does not get the attention. Beyond the family's concern for Cecily's health, the townsfolk have a more self-interested concern of having contact with anyone in the King family. Although Simon and Muriel do not believe Felix or Felicity a risk, Simon temporarily relieves Felix of his duties, while Felicity voluntarily resigns. With her free time and on Muriel's advice, Felicity decides to read up on the disease and the care for ...

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Plot Keywords:

sibling | prince edward island

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Genres:

Drama | Adventure | Family | Mystery | Romance

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 February 1994 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Disney Channel, Pink Beaches Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Felicity King: My future is completely black. I'm doomed! Absolutely none of my clothes are right. I might as well just have "Farm Girl" stitched in large letters across my back.
Janet King: Oh, now, Felicity!
Felicity King: I can't go to teacher's college. I won't! Why on earth did I apply for entry this term? I have nothing at all to wear. Mother, you've got to help me.
Janet King: Felicity, you're going to school to learn, not to sport the latest fashion.
Felicity King: Well, how am I supposed to concentrate on learning if I don't look my best?
Janet King: You have ...
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Soundtracks

"All Through the Night"
(uncredited)
Traditional
Performed by Cedric Smith

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