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.

Me and my family used to watch it years ago. I am watching it again now I used to call my brother Franz My sister Dana remembers the episode with the ants I'd ask my sister Jolene if she remembers it also but she never answers the phone jolene's kids remind me of Ernest and Franz. A bad Ernest and a chubby Franz

It's a wonderful show.

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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.

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 ...

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!