The Swiss Family Robinson

The TV series "Swiss Family Robinson" which premiered on Canadian television in 1976 was a short lived but precious family drama that gave its network, CTV, some credibility in terms of TV productions. The parts of the parents were ideal for veteran stage and screen icons Diane LeBlanc(now a respectable director) and the ever popular Chris Wiggins. The child actor Ricky O'Neill played Franz starred in the TV film "Tom Sawyer" with Wiggins three years earlier. The other two child actors are virtual unknowns but will stay forever young(albeit forever marooned)thanks to syndication. The plots were certainly hackneyed with danger every episode but the charm of this series is undeniable and is a throwback to the days when TV series were actually made for children.

I remember this show used to play on CTV (re-runs?) on Saturday mornings in the 1970's. As kids we used to get up early Saturday morning to watch the CBC-CTV morning lineup of cartoons and other children's fair. (We had two channels in non-cable Saskatchewan in the 70's), of which this was one of the highlights. It was an enjoyable family show where typically one or more of the family were menaced by storms, sickness or some sort of wild cat. Too bad it only lasted one season.

There is not too much else I can say about the show as most of the story lines have faded from memory. I still remember Chris Wiggins as a standout and its always enjoyable to see him especially today. Its too bad there is not more programming like this for young kids. Also it seems like there were more than 10 episodes?

I remember watching this show when I was a kid. I had a crush on Diana Leblanc and Heather Graham. Every Saturday, this show was on and I loved every single episode. It's been years since I've thought about this show. I wished there would be more like it. The fantasy, the getting back to nature, surviving. It was great.

I was in grade 3 in 1993 when I watched this show. I got to say, The Swiss brothers are hot! Especially the blond one! This show has good suspense, family values, and beautiful scenery.I think children around 5-11 might find it scary, but I found this show thrilling!

This is a great family show. It ran on CTV and was 30 minutes an episode. For some reason it says 10 episodes which is completely wrong. I should know I own the complete series.

They don't amke many good family shows like this anymore and its really worth picking up if you get the chance.

It ran one season and was an amazing show. I preferred it to the shorter lived American series that only ran 20 episodes.

Here's an actual complete episode listing:

1.The Arrival 2.The secret of Shark Island 3.The Mark Of Captain Keel 4. The Curse Of The Idol 5. Animal Kingdom 6.Bruno 7.Attack of the Cat 8.Lost at Sea 9.A Time to Live and A Time To Die 10.Cave Of the Tiger 11.Dead Man's Gold 12.Terror on South Island 13. The Visitor 14. Nature's Child 15.Return From Paradise 16. Skeleton Clue 17. Somewhere On this Earth 18. Rescue 19. Second Honeymoon 20.Deadly Feast 21.The Intruder 22. The weakest Link 23. Monsoon 24. The Castaway 25. The Rogue 26. Disapperance

Hope that helps everyone. 26 Episodes NOT 10 ...