TV series
Life in Crocus as seen through the eyes of a young lad, Ben, and his friend Jake. Jake and the Kid is a Canadian television drama series, which aired on the CanWest Global system of stations in the 1990s. The second (1995) television adaptation of W. O. Mitchell's 1961 short story collection Jake and the Kid the series is set in the small town of Crocus, Saskatchewan, and centres on the friendship between Ben "the Kid" Osborne (Ben Campbell), a young boy growing up on a farm with his widowed mother Julia (Patricia Harras), and Jake Trumper (Shaun Johnston), a farmhand who becomes Ben's surrogate father figure.
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Jake and The Kid premiered December 16, 1995. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Life in Crocus as seen through the eyes of a young lad, Ben, and his friend Jake. Jake and the Kid is a Canadian television drama series, which aired on the CanWest Global system of stations in the 1990s. The second (1995) television adaptation of W. O. Mitchell's 1961 short story collection Jake and the Kid the series is set in the small town of Crocus, Saskatchewan, and centres on the friendship between Ben "the Kid" Osborne (Ben Campbell), a young boy growing up on a farm with his widowed mother Julia (Patricia Harras), and Jake Trumper (Shaun Johnston), a farmhand who becomes Ben's surrogate father figure.
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Episode 1
When the war memorial is unveiled during the Golden Jubilee celebration, Julia is disturbed at being labelled Crocus's only war widow. Meanwhile, Jake and Ben plot to win a prize horse that is coming up for auction.
Directed by Anne WheelerWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. MitchellGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, David LeReaney, Dean McDermott, Milissa Mihalcheon, Billy Morton, Joe Norman Shaw, Jim Shepherd
Episode 2
Julia has a difficult decision to make after receiving a generous offer to purchase the Osborne farm. Riding his new horse Fever, Jake has a bad spill and must learn to overcome his fear if he is to continue riding.
Directed by Anne WheelerWritten by Laura PhillipsGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, Billy Morton, Kyle Mitchell, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Paul Cœur, Graham Greene
Episode 3
A mysterious stranger arrives in Crocus just in time to save the town's struggling baseball team, but there are rumors that the talented pitcher may be an escaped convict.
Directed by Francis DambergerWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. Mitchell, Scot MorisonGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Kyle Mitchell, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Brian Taylor, Nicholas Lea
Episode 4
Lottery fever strikes Crocus when the grand prize of its first contest is a trip to England to observe the Queen's coronation.
Directed by Otta HanusWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. MitchellGuest stars Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Kyle Mitchell, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Brian Taylor, Daniel Byrne, Marianne Copithorne
Episode 5
Jake becomes concerned when a slick oil-company executive, who believes that Crocus may overlie a vast new oilfield, persuades many of the locals to sell him the rights to their land.
Directed by T.W. PeacockeWritten by W.O. Mitchell, Ann MacNaughton, Scott McPhersonGuest stars Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Kyle Mitchell, Marty Chan, Brian Taylor, Andrew Airlie, Chad Krowchuk, Mark Anderako
Episode 6
Repeat is sued after he cuts off the local undertaker's beard in a fit of rage. Meanwhile, Julia's Hollywood-starlet sister Donna pays a surprise visit.
Directed by Otta HanusWritten by W.O. Mitchell, Martin KinchGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, David LeReaney, Joe Norman Shaw, Kyle Mitchell, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Russell Kilde
Episode 7
Despite Julia's objections, Jake teaches Ben how to use a rifle, something he considers a necessary rite of passage for any farm boy. But then, on the first day of deer hunting season, Ben is challenged by the town bully and makes a reckless mistake.
Directed by Francis DambergerWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. Mitchell, David YoungGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Kyle Mitchell, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Paul Cœur, Brian Taylor
Episode 8
A drifter befriended by Ben and Lazarus turns out to be Professor Winesinger, an old acquaintance of Jake's, who got him out of some serious trouble when Jake was young.
Directed by T.W. PeacockeWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. MitchellGuest stars Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Kyle Mitchell, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Michael Hogan, Brian Taylor, Mark Anderako
Episode 9
The whole town is concerned about the health of Daddy Johnson, a wealthy 107-year-old who has fallen seriously ill, but Jake in particular believes that Daddy's ""nurse"" Esther Goodrich is really a gold digger after his money.
Directed by Arvi LiimatainenWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. Mitchell, Scott McPhersonGuest stars Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Paul Cœur, Michael Hogan, Brian Taylor, Gord Marriott
Episode 10
When orphans Ben and Lazarus feel left out of Saskatchewan's annual father-and-son fishing contest, Jakes and Moses invent a contest of their own. Meanwhile, Molly has a ""girls-only"" slumber party with Julia, but ill-advisedly leaves Gate to mind the store.
Directed by Francis DambergerWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. Mitchell, Scot MorisonGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Kyle Mitchell, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Michael Hogan, Dean McDermott
Episode 11
A famous hypnotist and his pretty assistant proceed to charm the town, while two mysterious businessmen from Winnipeg show an excessive interest in an old safe of Albert's.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. Mitchell, Scot MorisonGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Marty Chan, Michael Hogan, Gord Marriott, Daniel Byrne, Chelsea Marshall
Episode 12
As Crocus prepares for its major annual social event, the Snow Ball, speculation abounds regarding who will escort the town's most eligible woman, Emily Henchbaw.
Directed by Alex ChappleWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. Mitchell, Scot MorisonGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Marty Chan, Michael Hogan, Brian Taylor, Daniel Byrne, Mark Anderako
Episode 13
When a blizzard hits Crocus, the Sanitary Cafe is transformed into a temporary hospital and Jake tries to rescue Albert, who has had a heart attack.
Directed by Francis DambergerWritten by Laura Phillips, W.O. MitchellGuest stars Lorne Cardinal, Jenny Cooper, Joe Norman Shaw, Warren Ward, Marty Chan, Paul Cœur, Michael Hogan, Dean McDermott
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