| Runtime | 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Creator | Michael Hirsh Patrick Loubert |
| Starring | Andrew Sabiston Marnie McPhail Sunny Besen Thrasher |
| Composer | Patricia Cullen John J. Weisman |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Company | Nelvana |
| Executive producer | Patrick Loubert Michael Hirsh Clive A. Smith |
| First aired | March 3, 1984 |
| Last aired | December 17, 1986 |
| Num seasons | 6 |
| Num episodes | 78 |
The Edison Twins is a Canadian children's television program which ran for six seasons on CBC Television from March 3, 1984, to December 17, 1986. The Disney Channel also picked up the rights in the mid-1980s.[1] Six seasons were co-produced by Nelvana Limited and Canada Films.
Synopsis
The series stars Andrew Sabiston and Marnie McPhail as fraternal twins Tom and Annie Edison, Sunny Besen Thrasher as their mischievous little brother Paul, and Milan Cheylov as their bumbling friend Lance Howard. Brian George stars as their police officer friend Sgt. Paganee. The show focused on the adventures of the main cast as they stumbled onto one problem after another, using Tom and Annie's scientific wit to solve the situation.
In later seasons, Corey Haim joined the shows as recurring character Larry.[2]
Many episodes end with a short animated sequence illustrating a key scientific principle demonstrated in the preceding live action story.
The last name of "Edison" is a homage to the inventor Thomas Edison.
Cast
- Andrew Sabiston as Tom Edison
- Marnie McPhail as Annie Edison
- Sunny Besen Thrasher as Paul Edison
References
- ^ Cotter, Bill (1997). The Wonderful World of Disney Television. Hyperion Books. pp. 293, 579. ISBN 0-7868-6359-5.
- ^ "Corey Haim: Actor best known for his role in 'The Lost Boys'". Independent.co.uk. 13 March 2010.