Avonlea 

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

Creator:

Fiona McHugh

Stars:

Zachary Bennett, Lally Cadeau, Mag Ruffman

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 25 wins & 90 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 | girl | child | teacher | 

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Genres:

Drama | Adventure | Family | Mystery | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Disney's Official Site Official site

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

5 March 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Avonlea

Filming Locations:

Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Disney Channel, Sullivan Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (91 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tara Meyer was originally supposed to play the part of "Felicity King", but due to a scheduling problem, Gema Zamprogna was given the part a few days before filming began, and Meyer was given the role of "Sally Potts".

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Quotes

Mrs. Rachel Lynde: You're never safe from surprise until you're dead.

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Soundtracks

Úrchnoc Chéin Mhic Cáinte
(uncredited)
Traditional
[end credits - season 2-7]

User Reviews

Best show - pure innocence

This is quite simply the best show that I ever watched. I watched it when I was as young as the child actors on the show and watching it now reminds of the joy and innocence of those times. I am so glad to have watched this show. Pure magic! The era its set in and the innocence of all the characters is really appealing. Unlike today's vulgar crap thrown into every show. The show is loosely based on novels by L.M. Montgomery, the 'avonlea' titles. Some of the original characters in the book are included in the show, but most of the lead characters are new. While the books were about a poor orphan girl who's reluctantly adopted and how she adds meaning and joy into people's lives, the show is about a rich orphan girl with a lot of money, who's living with her aunt. The settings are simply brilliant, as are the plots and the acting. The best gift you can give to your kids.