Dynamixor
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
Curt
Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.
Fleur
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
cmu28351
I loved the show and grew up watching TV shows like Beachcombers, Dr Who and Worzel Gummage on the ABC as that was the only channel we got, and it was always my favorite. Nick was my favorite Character, but it would not have been the same without old Relic.Can anybody remind me of the name of Nick's boat I think it is "The Precephanie" but I just can't be sure of it. I have recently purchased my very first boat of my own and I would love to name my boat after Nick's. I am not sure of the spelling.Can any one help me?
valgin
I grew up about 20 miles from the Canadian border, near Bellingham, in Washington State. The show was the first opportunity for us to see things outside our small town of ACME. The pontoon airplane was always the hit, and the inter cultural cast of characters helped us to see that there was more out there. I agree that it was a family show, and hence we were allowed to watch it as children. In that period, our region had a local tribe of Indians. I think they are still there. Being as confined as we were, I think I remember racial tensions, or in any case, school was were one saw the few Indians and the rest. Because my parents came from Europe, they didn't know anything about the situation. The TV show helped me understand the culture through Jesse, and I was one of the few kids who finished by having friends ( a friend) from the tribe in my Junior High School. Interesting how we can be positively affected by TV.If they were ever to do a DVD of some of the episodes, I would like to hear about it. Best, Valgin
jacksondavies
New movie for TV airing on Dec 6, 2004 at 8pm on the CBC "A Beachcombers Christmas" the new owner of Molly's Reach, Dave McGonigal (Dave Thomas) attempts to redeem his reputation as the town's notorious con-artist by planning a celebrity hockey game-Gibsons vs. ex-pro star players-that will raise funds for the struggling town at Christmas. Despite the efforts of team captain Sgt. John Constable (Jackson Davies), the Gibsons team doesn't stand a chance up against the ex-pro stars. The pressure is on as word begins to spread, thanks to town journalist Colin Reid (Graham Greene), who gets the game nation-wide press. But even with the help of Scott Rivers (Cam Bancroft), the only player with real hockey skills, it won't be an easy win. In an ironic twist of fate, the event organizers, Earl and Mickey (William McDonald and Michael Eklund), turn out to be even bigger scam artists than Dave is. They take off with his money and bring fake ex- pro star players. Without the celebrities, Dave faces an angry crowd and less money than he started with. But with the help of his young friend, Bernard (Mikhael Speidel), Dave manages to foil the crooks' plan. Bernard finds out that the famous female goalie, Manon Rheaume has moved to town, and Dave asks her to take his place on the ice. The whole country gets behind the event with the help of TV's Ron MacLean and Kelly Hrudey, and it looks like Gibsons may have a merry Christmas. Earl and Mickey come to the rink feeling smug, only to find that Manon has brought with her the authentic ex-pro star players everyone was expecting to help the Gibsons team. With the help of hockey legends Tiger Williams, Kirk McLean, Jyrke Lumme and Gary Nyland, the Beachcombers win in a nail-biting game. The scam artists are undone, much-needed cash goes to the town in time for Christmas, and Dave's redemption plan is successful. Better yet, he becomes a local hero and finds love when Constable Kelly Mah (Francoise Yip), once Dave's nemesis, begins to see him in a new light. Meanwhile Donna (Deanna Milligan) faces a difficult decision when Peter, an old flame from school, asks her to leave Gibsons to join him in a lucrative business venture. But Scott may have a thing or two to say about that…and everyone does have a merry little Christmas.
STWARR
My dad was in to electronics, we had a really good antenna for our TV, and on Sunday nights we could pick up Ch 11 out of Canada, I think it was Kingston. I'd watch this show every Sunday night as a kid, I thought it was great. I know this sounds old, but I don't think a lot of the TV shows today have the presence that this one did. The characters were good, especially in the early seasons, and I liked the seeing coastline and the boats. I had no idea it went on till 1990, I graduated high school and went away to college in 1981, between college and jobs I never got back in to an area where I could pick it up. I miss it, and shows like it. My hats off to Canada for making a really wonderful TV show.
