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Adventures of Shirley Holmes

Season 1: Episodes 001-013 (13) (1996)

Production Credits

Executive Producer ................. Forefront Entertainment Group Derek Mazur Producer ........................... Kim Todd Gary Harvey Associate Producer ................. Jane Schmeltzer Director of Photography ............ Larry Lynn Production Designer ................ Michael Nemirsky Production Manager ................. Lesley Oswald Production Executive ............... Shaunna O'Brien-Moran Andrew Koster Casting ............................ Bette Chadwick Casting Associate .................. Candice Elzinga Composer ........................... Terry Frewer Created by ......................... Ellis Iddon Phil Meagher Developed for Television ........... Susin Nielsen Production ......................... Forefront Productions Credo Entertainment Winchester Television in Association with YTV Manitoba Television Network Winchester Multimedia PLC. Winklemania Ltd. with the financial participation of CFTPA National Training Program Filmed on location in Manitoba, Ca. Cast: Meredith Henderson ................. Shirley Holmes John White ......................... Bo(ris) Sawchuk [Note: All German titles start with 'Der Fall ...']

001 [1.01-96] The Case of the Burning Building / ... des brennenden Hauses

Shirley Holmes is the Great-grand-niece of the famous Sherlock Holmes. And like him, solving crimes lies in her blood. A string of local arsons has caught her attention. When the school's toolshed is also the target of the arsonists, new student to the elite Sussex-Academy Bo Sawchuk - an ex-gang member - finds himself prime suspect. While Shirley finds out that it's not him, it also shows that the real culprits are close to him and want to frame him. Directed by: Gary Harvey Written by : Susin Nielsen Guest Cast : Phillip Jarrett ................. Detective Markie Marie Stillin ................... Ms. Stratmann Robert Lewis .................... Steve (?) Ryan Gosling .................... Shawn (?) Elizabeth Sheperd ............... Peggy Holmes Paulin Broderick ................ Homeless Woman David Gillies ................... Guy Jennings Helen Roupp ..................... Mrs. Fish Illya Torres-Garner ............. Jason Rick Skene ...................... Stunt Coordinator Nathan .......................... Watson the Dog Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes (uncredited)

002 [1.02-96] The Case of the Ruby Ring / ... des Rubinrings

Presidental elections are coming up at Sussex Academy and mysterious accidents and incidents - like the theft of the Magna Carta Ruby exhibited at the Acedemy - give Shirley and Bo a new case. It soon points at a political intrigue and prime suspect for the crowd is presidental candidate 'Stink', known for his below-the-belt style. Shirley, however, has his vice-pres candidate under suspicion, later everything points at the other vice-president candidate Molly. And indeed Molly seems to plot a very dark scheme not to only become president but also make friends with teachers and students all in one. Directed by: Anne Wheeler Written by : Dennis Foon Guest Cast : Phillip Jarrett ................. Detective Markie Marie Stillin ................... Ms. Stratmann Sarah Ezer ...................... Molly Hardy Annick Obonsawin ................ Alicia Gianelli Brendan Fletcher ................ Sterling 'Stink' Patterson Blair Slater .................... Bart James Helen Roupp ..................... Mrs. Fish Victor Gowie .................... Security Guard Angela Jill Guincgangco ......... Girl in Cafeteria R. Morgan Slade ................. Boy in Schoolyard Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes (uncredited)

003 [1.03-96] The Case of the Liberated Beasts / ... der befreiten Tiere

Shirley and Bo investigate the liberation of several animals from a petshop. Doing that, Shirley discovers that among those animals freed there also was a dangerous Komodo Dragon which apparently has bitten one of the liberators. The trail leads them to A.L.F. (Animal Liberation Front) members and a would-be Noah who already shows effects from the bite. Directed by: John Paizs Written by : Susin Nielsen Guest Cast : Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes (no appearc.) Phillip Jarrett ................. Detective Markie Blair Slater .................... Bart James David 'Squatch' Ward ............ Jarrod Elizabeth Sheperd ............... Peggy Holmes Paulin Broderick ................ Olivia Peter Jordan .................... Abe Jeff Madden ..................... Pete Rick Skene ...................... Stunt Double Joyce Krenz ..................... Clerk Nathan .......................... Watson the Dog

004 [1.04-96] The Case of the Precious Cargo / ... der kostbaren Fracht

A strange acting cafeteria lady sends Shirley down into the basement where she discovers Louisa. A refugee from Central America, Louisa hides from her touts whom she could escape. Investigating, Shirley finds out why the touts are after her: the refugees are used for slave-work and furthermore Louisa has stolen the cigar case from one of the persons involved - a British diplomat. Directed by: T.W. Peacocke Written by : Therese Beaupre Guest Cast : Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes Brendan Fletcher ................ Sterling 'Stink' Patterson Adrienne Carter ................. Rita (?) Patricia Mayen-Salazar .......... Louisa (?) Ryan Michael .................... Joyce Krenz ..................... Julio Diaz ...................... Stan Lesk ....................... Basil Michael Lawrenchuck ............. Henchman Paul Anthony .................... J.P.

005 [1.05-96] The Case of the Alien Abductions /
... der Entfuehrungen durch Ausserirdische

Alien abduction should be the cause for three persons left behind unconsciously, later also Shirley's teacher Mr. Howie goes the same way. There's a rational explanation for everything, and Shirley is out to find it for this situation. Alien specialist Bart helps Shirley with valuable background knowledge. International peace talks are underway in the area. Directed by: Rick Stevenson Written by : Elizabeth Stewart Guest Cast : Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes Robin Dunne ..................... Alan Colin Fox ....................... Mr. Howie Marie Stillin ................... Ms. Stratmann Annick Obonsawin ................ Alicia Gianelli Blair Slater .................... Bart James Elizabeth Sheperd ............... Peggy Holmes Lynda Boyd ...................... Dr. Stavko Gene Pyrz ....................... Security Guard Helen Roupp ..................... Mrs. Fish Mauralea Austin ................. News Anchor Robert Huculak .................. Mike Halsey Stanis Anthony .................. Young Woman Rick Skene ...................... Stunt Coordinator Garth Merkeley .................. The Alien

006 [1.06-96] The Case of the Blazing Star / ... des Feuersterns

First snooping after Bo who caught her attention with his strange behavior, Shirley stumbles into a case of fraud. Bo works at a stable to earn money to support his parents. There Shirley smells foul play when a race horse behaves strangely. First thinking that steroids might cause the change in Blazing Star's behavior, she later finds clues that Blazing Star is not Blazing Star after all. Directed by: Neill Fearnley Written by : Rick Drew Guest Cast : Richard Ian Cox ................. Rudy Annick Obonsawin ................ Alicia Gianelli Sarah Ezer ...................... Molly Hardy Blair Slater .................... Bart James Brendan Fletcher ................ Sterling 'Stink' Patterson Elizabeth Sheperd ............... Peggy Holmes Frank Adamson ................... Dr. Snodgrass Ellen Peterson .................. Mrs. Goldstein Tom Anniko ...................... Stan Pat Hunter ...................... Mrs. Sawchuck Mark Lubosch .................... Tony Terri Cherniack ................. Mrs. March Rick Skene ...................... Stunt Coordinator Nathan .......................... Watson the Dog

007 [1.07-96] The Case of the Maestro's Ghost / ... des Geistes des Maestros

Fifty years ago a music teacher committed suicide over the refusal of his star student to go for gold. Now he has returned to set his eyes on another star student - the first since then: Molly. Only Shirley doesn't buy ghost stories and is after the truth behind those mysterious happenings, Stink denies to have his hands on. Then Molly disappears ... Directed by: Gary Harvey Written by : Elizabeth Stewart Guest Cast : Phillip Jarrett ................. Detective Markie John Gilbert .................... Sarah Ezer ...................... Molly Hardy Annick Obonsawin ................ Alicia Gianelli Brendan Fletcher ................ Sterling 'Stink' Patterson Blair Slater .................... Bart James Helen Roupp ..................... Mrs. Fish Daphne Korol .................... Margaret Hancock Evelyne Anderson ................ Bunny Hancock Kim McCaw ....................... Mr. Finkel Erin Walker ..................... Girl #2 Jessica Scott ................... Girl #2 R. Morgan Slade ................. Boy

008 [1.08-96] The Case of the Mystery Child / ... des geheimnisvollen Kindes

Edward dies of old age. Forty years ago he and Peggy - teacher and student - where together on an archaeological mission in Egypt. Now before Edward dies he gives her an ancient toy and a message she doesn't quite understand - which results in a strange behavior. Edward's sons believe this toy is the key to their heir and also the key to their mysterious third brother. Directed by: Gary Harvey Written by : Susin Nielsen Guest Cast : Kevin McNulty ................... Redge Ian D. Clark .................... Elizabeth Sheperd ............... Peggy Holmes Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes (uncredited) James Martin .................... Sir Stebbings Donna Lewis ..................... Parlour Woman

009 [1.09-96] The Case of the King of Hearts / ... des Herzkoenigs

Ms. Stratmann acts strange recently. And wants to leave the school. Shirley thinks illness, but in fact it's love. Her designated successor is Mr. Kemp, a principal from hell (at least in students' eyes). Mr. Kemp was fired sometime ago from Molly's old school - based on her initiative against him. Now neither Shirley wants Ms. Stratmann to leave nor Molly, but for Shirley and Molly being on the same side doesn't necessarily mean working together. Shirley soon finds out that Ms. Stratmann's beau is a con man being after her money but can't tell her directly because the result might be too much for her to continue her job, too. Directed by: Norma Bailey Written by : Patricia Finn Guest Cast : Marie Stillin ................... Ms. Stratmann Victor A. Young ................. Colin Fox ....................... Mr. Howie Richard Hurst ................... Annick Obonsawin ................ Alicia Gianelli Sarah Ezer ...................... Molly Hardy Blair Slater .................... Bart James Brendan Fletcher ................ Sterling 'Stink' Patterson Elizabeth Sheperd ............... Peggy Holmes Ruth D. Graves .................. Judith Beau Sweatman ................... Boy

010 [1.10-96] The Case of the Exact Change / ... des genauen Wechselgeldes

An always joking Stink suddenly disappears, right during his birthday party. First no one pays that much attention to this but when even a day later he hasn't resurfaced, Shirley smells a crime. Shirley's first way leads to his dad, a novelty producer, and a tough time since his company is one big laugh - literally - and his thoughts only revolve around practical jokes. Nevertheless when he sees the seriousness of the situation he asks Shirley and Bo for help. Directed by: Norma Bailey Written by : Charles Lazer Guest Cast : Jay Brazeau ..................... Frank Patterson Brendan Fletcher ................ Sterling 'Stink' Patterson Blair Slater .................... Bart James Maggie Nagle .................... Mrs. Patterson Blake Taylor .................... Drew Linda Huffman ................... Maureen

011 [1.11-96] The Case of the Cunning Coyote / ... des listigen Koyoten

Attending a ceremony at the Indian Reservation with Alicia, Shirley notices that one of the chests - which contain the remains of Indians returned by the museum - is stolen. Shirley suspects Keith Jackson to be the culprit, but no one wants to hear that theory since Keith is quite popular. Directed by: Gary Harvey Written by : Therese Beaupre Guest Cast : Tom Jackson ..................... Keith Jackson Lisa Lacroix .................... Nikki Annick Obonsawin ................ Alicia Gianelli Phillip Jarrett ................. Detective Markie Ryan Black ...................... Dylan Mowatt .................... Joe

012 [1.12-96] The Case of the Singer's Secret /
... des Geheimnisses der Saengerin

After a bomb has exploded and killed her husband, pop singer Leah Farrell calls her friend Robert Holmes. Ambiguous situations let Shirley and the press believe in a relationship between the star and the diplomat. Fact is, that she and her not-so-late husband are threatened because of a discovery that a soft-drink he created and she advertises has dangerous side effects. Directed by: Gary Harvey Written by : Therese Beaupre Guest Cast : Sarah Strange ................... Leah Farrell Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes Phillip Jarrett ................. Detective Markie Michael Andaluz ................. Annick Obonsawin ................ Alicia Gianelli Brian Drader .................... Jeff Taylor Thomas Milburn .................. Kasey Zee Michael Roberds ................. Butch Rick Skene ...................... Stunt Double Chuck Robinson .................. Stunt Double

013 [1.13-96] The Case of the Second Sight / ... des zweiten Gesichts

    When her dad thinks she doesn't cope well with her mother's death he
    sends Shirley to see a psychotherapist. There Shirley meets a woman -
    Rebecca Redcliff, an actress - who she thinks might have news about her
    mother, but instead ends up with a role in a theater play and a case
    about mysterious accidents which trouble the production - and are out
    to destroy director and star Rebecca.

    Directed by: Kim Todd
    Written by : Elizabeth Stewart
    Guest Cast : Diana Leblanc ................... Rebecca Redcliff
                 Elizabeth Sheperd ............... Peggy Holmes
                 Chris Humphreys ................. Robert Holmes
                 Dolores Drake ................... Freddie (?)
                 Yank Azman ...................... Burton
                 James Durham .................... Dr. Brooks
                 Chris Sigurdson ................. Bottom
                 Rebecca Gibson .................. Cobweb
                 Tim Webster ..................... Aaron
                 Kurt Evans ...................... Greg
                 Rick Skene ...................... Stagehand

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