Edit Details Country: Canada. Watching the show today, it's extraordinarily dated but no less entertaining than it was all those decades ago. The series is scary, fun and highly educational.

The Soldier 1 episode, Graham Greene The second season is entertaining too, but it completely lacks the focus of the first. Chris Anderson 33 episodes, Stacey Arnold We watched it because my teacher was just slack like that. I'd personally give my left arm to see this again. Thanks a bundle. After inadvertently triggering the transporter, Lynne and Samantha are trapped within Trialviron by Duneedon, the despotic ruler of the galaxy, but manage to escape. Categories : TVOntario original programming Canadian children's science fiction television series Reading and literacy television series Television series about journalism Canadian television series debuts Canadian television series endings s Canadian science fiction television series. The original cast was much older with the exception of the boy and possibly the girl too who carried over into the eventual series itself.

Luckily there's Read All About It! The main goal of the show was to educate viewers in reading , writing and history. However the standout in this ground-breaking series was the character of Dundeedon, a villain that ranks up there with Hannibal Lector, Darth Vader and Macauly Culkin in Getting Even with Dad as one of the all time perfect villains. Technical Specs. It really was a good show, but sorry to say, nothing like it will ever be produced again. Ernest Wetherby 2 episodes. Even though I haven't really thought about this show in 15 years, I can say this: if anyone involved in the show ever reads this, know that you're responsible for at least one journalist. AsifZamir 13 November

It's kins like a strange mixture of "Escape from New York", "The Warriors" and a few other movies together. Sir Isaac Brock 2 episodes, Peter Parker To anyone who wants to watch this show; expect the corniness and quality of the late 70s, it has some creative ideas but kinda falls into similar stories and beats from its first season. Sean Hewitt's menacing glare, eerie voice and maniacal laugh still haunt my nightmares! Read All About It! Against this threat, the kids decide to use the coach-house as the base for a community newspaper both to keep the building and to investigate the conspiracy. Plot Summary. Welp, here it goes. Full Cast and Crew. Walker 1 episode,

Edit Did You Know? The TV show that started my slow slide into journalism zhoule-2 4 August Again it was aimed at older kids but I would just sit around with my dad and watch it. Company Credits. Chris Anderson 33 episodes, Stacey Arnold It's kins like a strange mixture of "Escape from New York", "The Warriors" and a few other movies together. An adventure is unfolding so why not get involved? The Evil Queen 1 episode, I've re-watched the entire series recently as an adult, and it's still just as delightful. I remember seeing the fifth or sixth episode as a small kid when it first aired.

Add links. Welp, here it goes. Crystal Couplet 5 episodes, Read all about it. Recurring players include Duneedon a. Would be SO much fun to watch it again. A teleportation device is also discovered that can transport Chris and his friends to the planet Trialveron. Librarian 1 episode George Buza Edit Read All About It!

King Titan : He who laughs last dies first. As a little kid, he sent shivers up my spine, and seeing the series now, it's easy to see why. To anyone who wants to watch this show; expect the corniness and quality of the late 70s, it has some creative ideas but kinda falls into similar stories and beats from its first season. A group of kids investigate and oppose an extra-terrestrial conspiracy against their town as a community newspaper staff. Come on and read all about it. Dont forget that crossword they had in the clubhouse, and at the end of each episode they would write in another word with a black magic marker. Title: Read All About It! Photo Gallery. Chris' Uncle Derek is also eventually found alive, being held captive by Duneedon, and is seen in several episodes. I remember watching it in 8th grade; the year was and not in a reading class.

Against this threat, the kids decide to use the coach-house as the base for a community newspaper both to keep the building and to investigate the conspiracy. It had all the makings of a cool detective show and sure enough, the final product hit the airwaves a short time after. Walker 1 episode, It was a show even too brainy for the time, and in today's cracked-out kid's programming, no TV executive would give it a second look. There were a few times when it was tedious as an adult -- I instantly deciphered the puzzle while they spent five minutes of screen time on it -- but I have to give props to Clive Endersby for his clever way of blending the education and the sci-fi story. Walker 1 episode, Stella Etherington Views Read Edit View history. Edit page.

Categories : TVOntario original programming Canadian children's science fiction television series Reading and literacy television series Television series about journalism Canadian television series debuts Canadian television series endings s Canadian science fiction television series. The main goal of the show was to educate viewers in reading , writing and history. Sean Hewitt, the actor who played this wonderful character that audiences all over Ottowa loved to hate deserves the superstardom he is sure to one day receive. Especially Lynne. Until about the seventh time, then you get a little tired with it. As for the other effects, some are quite obviously blue screen and cheap which, combined with the shot-on-video look, is very reminiscent of the old "Doctor Who. Chris : What are you going to do? Jim 1 episode, George Howse I am attempting to track down and locate the cast members of this show for a film project of my own, which pays great tribute to this show. Ernest Wetherby 2 episodes.

The Magic Mirror 1 episode, A. If you know them, or actually are one of them, please send me a message. Luckily there's Read All About It! Theta is a computer that can communicate through talking via an integrated monitor and Otto is a device that can communicate by having his thoughts outputted on paper. October Streaming Picks. Jenkins 1 episode, Recurring players include Duneedon a. Fort Personnel 1 episode, Mark Mascarin

Parents Guide. All in all, Read All About It! The cult may be small, but this show really needs a nostalgic Web site. I was a wee lad who couldn't yet read, and I don't know if the educational aspect sunk in at the time, but I consistently found myself engrossed in the story. Read All About It — is a science-fiction fantasy television series for children. Sean Hewitt, the actor who played this wonderful character that audiences all over Ottowa loved to hate deserves the superstardom he is sure to one day receive. I think he was black and he was in the episodes at Fort York where some time travelling was involved. It was an infinite part of my childhood and it's the kind of thing that doesn't really appeal to everyone. Frank Ruffo I remember watching it in 8th grade; the year was and not in a reading class.

Release Dates. Dont forget that crossword they had in the clubhouse, and at the end of each episode they would write in another word with a black magic marker. The Big Bad Wolf 2 episodes, Would be SO much fun to watch it again. There was, of course, a sequel. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Sound Mix: Mono. Fort Personnel 1 episode, Samantha Langevin

It is about a coach house where a young boy, Chris' uncle mysteriously disappears leaving behind not only the coach house but two artificial intelligence robots including Theta and Otto. The main goal of the show was to educate viewers in reading , writing and history. But I really enjoyed the show. It's worth a look just for the memories. Chris Anderson 33 episodes, Jenkins 1 episode, Joyce Gordon All us Generation X'ers would be interested to read a possible 'Where are they now? The coach house contains two artificially intelligent robots built by Derek: Otto, a device which communicates by printing its thoughts on paper; and Theta, a talking computer with an integrated monitor.

Hidden categories: Pages using infobox television with nonstandard dates Pages using infobox television with unknown empty parameters. Uncle Derek Norris 5 episodes, Barbara Wheeldon Looking for some great streaming picks? The original cast was much older with the exception of the boy and possibly the girl too who carried over into the eventual series itself. To anyone who wants to watch this show; expect the corniness and quality of the late 70s, it has some creative ideas but kinda falls into similar stories and beats from its first season. Sign in to vote. Share this page:. The show really sticks out in my memories. The Book Destroyer 3 episodes, Desmond Scott

Should be on the same tape as old Dr. Edit page. An adventure is unfolding so why not get involved? But I have to admit, they were cool. Sean Hewitt, the actor who played this wonderful character that audiences all over Ottowa loved to hate deserves the superstardom he is sure to one day receive. Memory Jogger Podcast. Chris and his friends set up a newspaper called The Herbertville Chronicle and use the coach house as headquarters while unearthing an alien plot to destroy earth. Welp, here it goes. I'd personally give my left arm to see this again. Add episode.

Samantha Nikos 29 episodes, Genie 1 episode, Add the first question. Welp, here it goes. Dont forget that crossword they had in the clubhouse, and at the end of each episode they would write in another word with a black magic marker. Chris Anderson 33 episodes, Rita Zakowski 3 episodes, Edwina Follows Only in Canada! Facebook Twitter. Hide Spoilers.

Would be SO much fun to watch it again. Captain Hook 1 episode, Rod Closs The second season is entertaining too, but it completely lacks the focus of the first. There was, of course, a sequel. Man, I had the biggest crushes on Lynne whom I thought was short for Lyndsey for some reason -- it might come up in the show and Sam. Lynne Davis 37 episodes, David Collard The Queen of Hearts 1 episode, Anyhow, needless to say, I briefly went from being a geek to a cool-ass kid in my class simply for making the recommendation. Watch the trailer.

It is about a coach house where a young boy, Chris' uncle mysteriously disappears leaving behind not only the coach house but two artificial intelligence robots including Theta and Otto. Watch the trailer. Nothing really seemed to scare me when I was a kid. Read All About It! Clear your history. I do remember one episode where someone was sucking all the words out of books and it was in some creepy cave. Captain Hook 1 episode, Rod Closs Good Show bluefalcon 10 August Company Credits. Share this page:.

Read All About It! However the standout in this ground-breaking series was the character of Dundeedon, a villain that ranks up there with Hannibal Lector, Darth Vader and Macauly Culkin in Getting Even with Dad as one of the all time perfect villains. But I have to admit, they were cool. The Soldier 1 episode, Graham Greene I deliciously anticipated the opening moments, in which a recap of the previous episode would be typed out s-l-o-w-l-y on the screen for what seemed to be forever. Added to Watchlist. Eric Robertson composed the music for the show being filmed in Brampton, Ontario. It should say so in the copyright information at the very end of each episode. Mistress Maze 1 episode, Dan Glenney To anyone who wants to watch this show; expect the corniness and quality of the late 70s, it has some creative ideas but kinda falls into similar stories and beats from its first season.

TV Ontario does it again. Sound Mix: Mono. However the standout in this ground-breaking series was the character of Dundeedon, a villain that ranks up there with Hannibal Lector, Darth Vader and Macauly Culkin in Getting Even with Dad as one of the all time perfect villains. Lynne Davis 37 episodes, David Collard I remember watching this show during my 5th grade year of elementary every friday in my math class, and as a child this was probably one of the creepiest live action tv shows I'd ever seen. Fort Personnel 1 episode, Susan Alderman Should be on the same tape as old Dr. I remember watching it in 8th grade; the year was and not in a reading class. Walker 2 episodes, Don MacQuarrie

Merlin 1 episode, Gordon Masten Crystal Couplet were a perfect blend of kiddie show whimsy and over-the-top adult camp. Watch the trailer. Rita Zakowski 3 episodes, Edwina Follows Visit our What to Watch page. Should be on the same tape as old Dr. Technical Specs. My history class. Walker 1 episode, Stella Etherington

Metacritic Reviews. Narrator 2 episodes, Show Watch List. I just remember thinking the size of the dot matrix printer aka "Otto" was cutting edge! This is crazy! Eric Robertson composed the music for the show being filmed in Brampton, Ontario. However the standout in this ground-breaking series was the character of Dundeedon, a villain that ranks up there with Hannibal Lector, Darth Vader and Macauly Culkin in Getting Even with Dad as one of the all time perfect villains. Laura Secord 1 episode, Robert Yacknin Michael Dwyer came on crew for the second season. Genie 1 episode, Michael James

Come on and read all about it! The terms of Derek's will stipulate that Chris can only use the coach house before he's 21 if it's for a worthwhile purpose, so he and his friends Lynne and Samantha start a newspaper called The Herbertville Chronicle. First Trailer: 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'. Part 2 when that happens. I deliciously anticipated the opening moments, in which a recap of the previous episode would be typed out s-l-o-w-l-y on the screen for what seemed to be forever. Favorite TV Shows. It involved three teens who start their own newspaper the "Herbertville Chronical" They discover that the coachhouse where they work in is able to transport people to different galaxies and the excitement starts. Alex Tanner 13 episodes, Sean Hewitt But we never got to see that. Anyway, you can still find lots of information about it on the net under classic TVO kids shows.

Walker 2 episodes, Don MacQuarrie Then they answer some grammar questions and save the world. It's Giveaway Time! Part 2 when that happens. There were a few times when it was tedious as an adult -- I instantly deciphered the puzzle while they spent five minutes of screen time on it -- but I have to give props to Clive Endersby for his clever way of blending the education and the sci-fi story. In episode two, the kids discover the coach house also houses a transporter which allows teleportation to and from the galaxy of Trialviron. Walker 1 episode, Metacritic Reviews.

Rate This. Memory Jogger Podcast. Edit Read All About It! The second season is entertaining too, but it completely lacks the focus of the first. Fort Personnel 1 episode, Mark Mascarin Share this page:. Read all about it. Genie 1 episode, Michael James In our modern ADD society, youngsters would probably be bored with it or at least find the effects laughable , but it holds a very special place in my heart - and it's clear to see that I'm not alone in my sentiments.

That creepy clown with the organ?! Clear your history. The TV show that started my slow slide into journalism zhoule-2 4 August That had to be my 5th grade year, in 83 or Ernest Wetherby 2 episodes. Simply remarkable, it was a show that was ahead of its time. As a kid, I don't think I realized how much they were pushing the educational content in the show, and there are times when they really beat viewers over the head with it. To anyone who wants to watch this show; expect the corniness and quality of the late 70s, it has some creative ideas but kinda falls into similar stories and beats from its first season.

Views Read Edit View history. Walker 1 episode, Stella Etherington The Book Destroyer 3 episodes, Desmond Scott Duncan O'Reagan 4 episodes, I hope somebody can remind me what she had to do with the show. Added to Watchlist. User Ratings. Read all about it!

Fort Personnel 1 episode, Susan Alderman Visit our What to Watch page. Chris Anderson 33 episodes, Stacey Arnold The TV show that started my slow slide into journalism zhoule-2 4 August As for the other effects, some are quite obviously blue screen and cheap which, combined with the shot-on-video look, is very reminiscent of the old "Doctor Who. Where do you get crosswords that large, anyway. A horror TV series that's completely educational? The coach house contains two artificially intelligent robots built by Derek: Otto, a device which communicates by printing its thoughts on paper; and Theta, a talking computer with an integrated monitor. Samantha Nikos 29 episodes, Angela Fusco Luckily there's Read All About It!

I remember seeing the fifth or sixth episode as a small kid when it first aired. Ernest Wetherby 2 episodes David Schurmann Jim 1 episode, George Howse The main goal of the show was to educate viewers in reading , writing and history. I mean, Cripes, there's enough imagery here to fill an entire album's worth of Meat Puppet songs. Jenkins 1 episode, Walker 1 episode, There was, of course, a sequel. Full Cast and Crew. Come on and read all about it.

In high school watching the show Chris Anderson 33 episodes, Samantha Nikos 29 episodes, Angela Fusco Company Credits. We watched it because my teacher was just slack like that. Would be SO much fun to watch it again. Should be on the same tape as old Dr. It's worth a look just for the memories.

Against this threat, the kids decide to use the coach-house as the base for a community newspaper both to keep the building and to investigate the conspiracy. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Not even a little bit. Borat is back! Sign In. I recall a young teen being trapped in time, always on the run and not exactly sure of his whereabouts. Rate This. User Reviews.

I remember seeing the fifth or sixth episode as a small kid when it first aired. The initial batch of episodes center on time travel to The War of arguably the weakest part of the series - with the dumbest explanation and resolution , then there's a fun trip to fairy tale land, a drawn-out goodbye to a lead character, an off-the-wall 2-episode haunting, and finally Duneedon and Dr. The main goal of the show was to educate viewers in reading , writing and history. The show really sticks out in my memories. Rate This. Lynne Davis 37 episodes, David Collard Mayor Don Eden ; Duncan O'Regan self-described 'security guard extraordinaire' who also seems to be part of the conspiracy ; Dr. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Read All About It!

I'd personally give my left arm to see this again. Lynne Davis 37 episodes, David Collard Add links. Fort Personnel 1 episode, Favorite TV Shows. Genie 1 episode, Sign In. Again it was aimed at older kids but I would just sit around with my dad and watch it.

John Norton 1 episode, Read All About It! Show Watch List. That had to be my 5th grade year, in 83 or Uncle Derek Norris 5 episodes, Barbara Wheeldon The music was the worst- it had a dreamy, mysterious quality that didn't belong on a kids show. And one who writes wacky fiction on the side. Come on and read all about it. And there's this other sci-fi-type PBS show about reading that was American way. Narrator 2 episodes,

The main thing that stuck with me throughout my entire life was the image of the evil, silver, disembodied head that belonged to the show's resident villain, Duneedon. Along the way, they learn about writing and its various practical uses as they fight the alien forces that oppose them. I remember watching this show during my 5th grade year of elementary every friday in my math class, and as a child this was probably one of the creepiest live action tv shows I'd ever seen. The Book Destroyer 3 episodes, Desmond Scott However the standout in this ground-breaking series was the character of Dundeedon, a villain that ranks up there with Hannibal Lector, Darth Vader and Macauly Culkin in Getting Even with Dad as one of the all time perfect villains. Watch the trailer. Official Sites. Narrator 2 episodes, Dan Ross DarkATX 27 December

The Evil Queen 1 episode, Robert Windsor Reading all the reviews, it has all come back to me, why I loved the show in school in Bolivia no less! Couplet return for a multi-episode-arc leading to the series finale. DarkATX 27 December Samantha Nikos 29 episodes, Angela Fusco Besides, if you're reading this, chances are that you've seen the show and know how great it is anyway! Clear your history. Favorite TV Shows.

Edit Cast Series cast summary: Lydia Zajc Duneedon : I can do as I please. Chris and his friends set up a newspaper called The Herbertville Chronicle and use the coach house as headquarters while unearthing an alien plot to destroy earth. Come on and read all about it! Crystal Couplet were a perfect blend of kiddie show whimsy and over-the-top adult camp. Uncle Derek Norris 5 episodes, Barbara Wheeldon Ann Blake 5 episodes, Arch McDonnell The show is set in the fictitious town of Herbertville, where year-old Chris Anderson inherits his Uncle Derek's coach house seven years after Derek's mysterious disappearance; Derek is now legally presumed dead. Trailers and Videos.

Show Watch List. That creepy clown with the organ?! Show Watch List. Read All About It! Quotes Duneedon : Did you really think that you could tell Duneedon what to do. It should say so in the copyright information at the very end of each episode. And I always knew there was something fishy going on with mayor Don Eden, although I'm not sure what gave it away, was it the guy's name or that he looked exactly like Dunedin minus the make-up and lack of body My favourite is the first season, though the second does incorporate the ability to travel through space and time involving olde Fort York located in the middle of busy downtown Toronto. It's Giveaway Time! Add links.

I just remember thinking the size of the dot matrix printer aka "Otto" was cutting edge! Man, I had the biggest crushes on Lynne whom I thought was short for Lyndsey for some reason -- it might come up in the show and Sam. Crystal Couplet were a perfect blend of kiddie show whimsy and over-the-top adult camp. There were a few times when it was tedious as an adult -- I instantly deciphered the puzzle while they spent five minutes of screen time on it -- but I have to give props to Clive Endersby for his clever way of blending the education and the sci-fi story. It was an infinite part of my childhood and it's the kind of thing that doesn't really appeal to everyone. Discover all the news. I've re-watched the entire series recently as an adult, and it's still just as delightful. To anyone who wants to watch this show; expect the corniness and quality of the late 70s, it has some creative ideas but kinda falls into similar stories and beats from its first season.

The Queen of Hearts 1 episode, John Dee Genie 1 episode, Michael James Duncan O'Reagan 4 episodes, Susan Mitchell Use the HTML below. Crystal Couplet a friendly Trialveron resident and poet who speaks in rhyme ; Joseph Walker an year-old Herbertville resident who has valuable memories of the town's past ; and Ann Blake a Herbertville town councilor. Narrator 2 episodes, Sign In. Add episode. With interesting people there's a mystery to be solved. Parents Guide.

Read All About It! King Titan : He who laughs last dies first. Looking for some great streaming picks? Sean Hewitt, the actor who played this wonderful character that audiences all over Ottowa loved to hate deserves the superstardom he is sure to one day receive. Oct 1st marks the 9th anniversary of Rediscover the 80s and w…. Social Connect. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. I Believe I Can Fly Luckily there's Read All About It!