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Blackfly

Blackfly

★ 7.0/10•2001•30m•G•Comedy
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Who would have thought that Canadian history could be so much fun? Blackfly is set in the 18th century fur-trading post of Fort Simpson-Eaton and is a hysterical romp through the backwoods of Canada when the British ruled, the French explored, and beaver was king.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 4, 2001

Episodes

E130m

Beaver Fever

Beaver is the most sought-after animal in the land, and Blackfly plans to start a beaver farm with Corporal Entwhistle. All seems well when they manage to capture two beaver belonging to the Ojibway nations. When the natives find them missing, they threaten to burn down the fort, but Blackfly and Entwhistle save the day with some quick animal impressions.

Jan 4, 2001

E230m

The Big Smoke

A shortage of tobacco at the fort causes panic. When the voyageurs show up empty-handed, Blackfly and Entwhistle promise to find tobacco for Lady Hammond, who has become seriously addicted. The two men are desperately competing for her attention and travel to the dark side of the American Dream to get it!

Jan 11, 2001

E330m

Fool's Gold

There is a new dilemma at the fort… there is only one outhouse for all the inhabitants! As Blackfly and Entwhistle dig up more holes for the latrines, they find something that sends them both into a greedy frenzy!

Jan 18, 2001

E430m

The Seven-Year-Itch

The fort is infested by mosquitoes and the residents are willing to try anything to avoid the pests – even MacTavish's "special" repellant. Luckily for the fort, Misty Moon has a recipe for relief, which sends Blackfly on a mission for the main ingredient – albino beaver juice!

Jan 25, 2001

E530m

In The Rough

Lady Hammond is the self-assigned New World correspondent for the London Social Gazette. Blackfly, MacTavish, Colonel Boyle and even Misty Moon are falling over themselves trying to get their name in ink. MacTavish's bid for fame and fortune is the staging of the First Annual MacTavish Open Golf Classic – extreme golf played in the deep woods. And the winner is the surprise last minute entry – Chief Smack-Your-Face-In.

Jan 30, 2001

E630m

Short Temperance

There are two things to do at the fort at night – sleep and drink. Lady Hammond seizes on the notion of exercise and temperance after a night of one-too-many. She uses her charms to cajole the men to take the sobriety pledge and Misty Moon's bar falls empty. But the men have to drink something, so MacTavish and Blackfly turn the trading post into a coffee house. Only Lady Hammond doesn't seem to be suffering through this dry spell. Could it be the ingredients in the special blend of "coffee" that she's been drinking?

Feb 6, 2001

E730m

Poetry In Motion

When the chips are down, who would you turn to, a pretentious poet with the gift for gab, or The Lord Of The Laundry? A wilderness poet arrives at the fort and Lady Hammond swoons and faints into his arms upon his recitations, only to have her heart wrung out like a dishrag when he takes off. Now that Blackfly realizes the power of words, he gives poetry a go. Lady Hammond faints at his literary efforts, but this time it's because her gown is too tight. Blackfly shrunk it when he was doing her laundry.

Feb 13, 2001

E830m

Lady and the Tramps

Blackfly and Corporal Entwhistle venture into the woods to rescue Lady Hammond, the high-society daughter of Colonel Boyle. She was "misplaced" during her voyage to the new colony by French voyageur Ti-Jean. When she is finally found and brought to the fort, the men of the post are smitten and compete for her attention.

Feb 20, 2001

E930m

Kettles From The Land Of Cool Stuff

A smooth talking huckster from the land of opportunity sets up shop at the fort. How can MacTavish compete with that all-American know-how? Lady Hammond shops until she drops and Blackfly has to bend his gender to save her virtue. Colonel Boyle develops a strange fondness for lilac scented foot powder.

Feb 27, 2001

E1030m

The Wealth of Nations

Another typical day at Fort Simpson-Eaton...the residents eagerly await for their goods to be brought by the French voyageurs, Entwhistle craves the action of a good battle, and Blackfly decides that he is due for a raise after all his time and hard work. As with most entrepreneurs, MacTavish experiences the pressures of supply and demand and turns Blackfly down – but our hero has his own idea of supply and demand!

Mar 6, 2001

E1130m

Little Drummer Man

Colonel Boyle is still traumatized over his humiliating defeat at The Battle Of The Big Green Hill by The Little Green Hill. The only solution is to rewrite history by re-enacting the critical moment. Blackfly is in a panic. Will Colonel Boyle finally recognize him as the Little Drummer Man who was responsible for the Colonel's darkest hour?

Mar 13, 2001

E1230m

Bad Betty

As the men of the fort grow desperate for female companionship, a woman arrives to answer their prayers. Her name is Bettina, Sister Bettina, aka Bad Betty. A card shark, she takes her thieving ways through the wilderness dressed up as a nun. Blackfly is tempted by forbidden love. In the end, Bad Betty takes off with MacTavish's strong box, but not without a fond farewell for Blackfly.

Mar 20, 2001

E1330m

The Second Son

Corporal Entwhistle's twin brother, Lord Entwhistle, is coming to the fort. In a mad scramble to impress him, Entwhistle proposes marriage to both Misty Moon and Lady Hammond, only to have his heart broken twice. Blackfly is also out to win Lady Hammond's favour, but even his temporary position as the acting Chief Factor is not enough to turn her head. Lord Entwhistle arrives in a pine box and Corporal Entwhistle is suddenly landed gentry.

Mar 27, 2001

Actors

Ron James

Ron James

Benny 'Blackfly' Broughton

Colin Mochrie

Colin Mochrie

Corporal Entwhistle

Richard Donat

Richard Donat

Colonel Boyle

James Kee

MacTavish

Shauna Black

Shauna Black

Lady Hammond

Cheri Maracle

Cheri Maracle

Misty Moon

Lorne Cardinal

Lorne Cardinal

Chief Smack-Your-Face-In

Marcel Jeannin

Marcel Jeannin

Ti-Jean / Dijon

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