Friday Island (TV series)


Friday Island is a Canadian comedy-drama television series which aired on CBC Television from 1962 to 1963.

Premise

This Vancouver-produced series was set on the fictional Friday Island in British Columbia where the Granger family has moved from Ottawa to establish a tourist lodge. The Granger parents and their sons Stephen and Tadpole were joined by Grandpa, Aunt Sophie and Aunt Vi. The Grangers were joined by other residents such as young Boomer. Archie and Barbara Tremain jointly owned the community's general store, but a picket fence divided the store with Barbara operating the post office side while Archie minded the store portion.

Scheduling

This half-hour series was broadcast Fridays at 5:30 p.m. from 19 October 1962 to 12 April 1963.