Hangin' In
Encyclopedia
Hangin' In is a Canadian
television sitcom which aired on CBC
from 1981 to 1987. It also aired briefly in syndication in the United States
. Canadian producer Jack Humphrey
developed Hangin' In and served as executive producer for the show.
as Kate Brown, the director of a youth drop-in centre in Toronto
. David Eisner also stars as Michael DiFalco, a staff counsellor, and Ruth Springford
appeared as Doris Webster, the centre's receptionist. Many young Canadian actors, including Eric McCormack
, Keanu Reeves
, Jessica Steen
, and Mark Humphrey
played teenaged clients of the youth centre.
In the show's final season, Cadeau left the series and was replaced by Fiona Reid
as Maggie.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
television sitcom which aired on CBC
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
from 1981 to 1987. It also aired briefly in syndication in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Canadian producer Jack Humphrey
Jack Humphrey (producer)
Jack Humphrey was a Canadian television producer and writer.Born John R. Humphrey in St. Boniface, Manitoba, and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was introduced to the entertainment industry by his sister, J.J. McColl, a writer and CBC Radio personality...
developed Hangin' In and served as executive producer for the show.
Synopsis
The show stars Lally CadeauLally Cadeau
Lally Cadeau is a Canadian actress. An accomplished stage and television actress, she has been a mainstay with the Stratford Festival since 1998. She is best known for her role as Janet King in the CBC Television series Road to Avonlea...
as Kate Brown, the director of a youth drop-in centre in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. David Eisner also stars as Michael DiFalco, a staff counsellor, and Ruth Springford
Ruth Springford
Ruth Springford was a Canadian radio, stage, television and film actress....
appeared as Doris Webster, the centre's receptionist. Many young Canadian actors, including Eric McCormack
Eric McCormack
Eric James McCormack is a Canadian American actor, musician, writer and producer. Born in Toronto, he began his acting career performing in school plays at Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute High School...
, Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Charles Reeves is a Canadian actor. Reeves is perhaps best known for his roles in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Speed, Point Break and the science fiction-action trilogy The Matrix...
, Jessica Steen
Jessica Steen
Jessica Steen is a film and television actress, noted for her roles in Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future, Homefront, Earth 2, Armageddon, Left Behind: World at War, NCIS, and Flashpoint....
, and Mark Humphrey
Mark Humphrey
Mark Adrian Humphrey is a Canadian actor best known for the role of Jake Antonelli in the Canadian television series E.N.G. In 1988 he made his feature film debut in the film Iron Eagle II as Captain Matt Cooper, Doug Masters' surviving best friend...
played teenaged clients of the youth centre.
In the show's final season, Cadeau left the series and was replaced by Fiona Reid
Fiona Reid
Fiona Reid, CM is a Canadian television, film and stage actress. She is best known for her role as Cathy on the TV series King of Kensington....
as Maggie.