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Darcy's Wild Life
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Created by
  • Tim Maile
  • Douglas Tuber
Starring
  • Sara Paxton
  • Natalie Radford
  • Andrew Chalmers
  • Kerry Michael Saxena
  • Shannon Collis
  • Kevin Symons
  • Melanie Leishman
Opening theme Darcy's Wild Life by Fan 3
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 33
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Tim Maile
  • Douglas Tuber
  • Ivan Schneeberg
  • David Fortier
  • Stan Rogow
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Discovery Communications
  • Temple Street Productions
  • Stan Rogow Productions
Release
Original network
  • Discovery Kids on NBC and Discovery Kids (U.S.)
  • Family Channel (CAN)
Original release October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02) – March 18, 2006 (2006-03-18)

Darcy's Wild Life is a fun comedy-drama TV show. It stars Sara Paxton as Darcy. The show aired on Discovery Kids and Discovery Kids on NBC in the United States. In Canada, it was shown on the Family Channel. It ran from October 2004 to March 2006.

What is Darcy's Wild Life About?

The show is about a girl named Darcy Fields. Her mom, Victoria Fields, is an actress. Victoria decides to move them from fancy Malibu to the countryside. She wants Darcy to have a more normal life.

Darcy finds it hard to get used to her new country home. She gets a job at a local animal clinic called Creature Comforts. The show follows Darcy's funny adventures as she learns about country life and animals.

The show's title is a play on the word "wildlife". It means Darcy's exciting life dealing with wild animals. Many episodes also have clever titles. For example, "Puppy Love" is about puppies. "Swine Flew the Coop" sounds like "swine flu" but is about pigs. "Knockin' on Heaven's Doggie Door" is a twist on a famous song.

Meet the Characters

Main Characters

  • Sara Paxton as Darcy Fields: Darcy loves fashion and pink! She doesn't know much about nature. She is even scared of animals at first. This changes when she moves to the countryside. Darcy was born in a parking lot at her mom's movie premiere. She is always trying new things in her small new town.
  • Natalie Radford as Victoria Fields: Victoria is Darcy's mom. She used to be a famous actress. She owns the farmhouse where she and Darcy live.
  • Andrew Chalmers as Jack Adams: Jack is Lindsay's younger brother. He really wants to be famous or make money. He is always trying new plans to get attention.
  • Kerry Michael Saxena as Eli: Eli is a kind and a bit clumsy boy. Lindsay likes him a lot. He works for Victoria and knows a lot about animals. Eli often finds himself in funny or tricky situations.
  • Shannon Collis as Lindsay Adams: Lindsay is one of Darcy's best friends. She is often the sensible one who helps Darcy. Lindsay works hard at her dad's vet clinic and pet shop. She is Jack's older sister. Lindsay has a crush on Eli. She is a straight-A student. Her dream is to become a vet for marine animals.
  • Kevin Symons as Dr. Kevin Adams: Dr. Adams is the vet at Creature Comforts. He is a bit quirky but a very good animal doctor. He is like a dad to Darcy. He sometimes tells strange stories about food, which can annoy Darcy.
  • Melanie Leishman as Kathi Giraldi: Kathi is another one of Darcy's best friends. She is sweet and bubbly. She sometimes talks a lot about random things. She doesn't always stand up for herself.

Other Characters You Might See

  • Daniel Karasik as Layne Haznoy
  • Ashley Leggat as Brittany MacMillan
  • Demetrius Joyette as Colt Brewster
  • Stephanie Chantel Durelli as Kristen Doves
  • Kayla Perlmutter as Chloe McKenna

Episodes of Darcy's Wild Life

Season 1 (2004–05)

  • "Darcy's Wild Life" – October 2, 2004 (2004-10-02)
  • "Strange Critters" – October 9, 2004 (2004-10-09)
  • "A Chick Thing" – October 16, 2004 (2004-10-16)
  • "Darcy's Mild Life" – October 23, 2004 (2004-10-23)
  • "Buffalo Gals" – November 6, 2004 (2004-11-06)
  • "Baron Von Chimpie" – November 13, 2004 (2004-11-13)
  • "Fan3's Company" – December 4, 2004 (2004-12-04)
  • "Queen of the Rodeo" – December 11, 2004 (2004-12-11)
  • "My Fair Lindsay" – December 18, 2004 (2004-12-18)
  • "Two of Us Riding Nowhere" – January 8, 2005 (2005-01-08)
  • "Crazy Like a Fox" – January 15, 2005 (2005-01-15)
  • "The Trouble with Truffles" – February 19, 2005 (2005-02-19)
  • "Dog Tired" – March 26, 2005 (2005-03-26)

Season 2 (2005–06)

  • "Puppy Love" – September 10, 2005 (2005-09-10)
  • "Swine Flew the Coop" – September 17, 2005 (2005-09-17)
  • "Nature vs. Nurture" – October 1, 2005 (2005-10-01)
  • "Pig Whisperer" – October 8, 2005 (2005-10-08)
  • "Bear-Trapped" – October 15, 2005 (2005-10-15)
  • "Slightly Used" – October 22, 2005 (2005-10-22)
  • "Pet Adoption Day" – October 29, 2005 (2005-10-29)
  • "Yes I Can... Maybe" – November 5, 2005 (2005-11-05)
  • "Cuz in Trouble" – November 12, 2005 (2005-11-12)
  • "Thanksgiving" – November 19, 2005 (2005-11-19)
  • "Bird in the Hand, Pain in the Neck" – November 26, 2005 (2005-11-26)
  • "Knockin' on Heaven's Doggie Door" – December 3, 2005 (2005-12-03)
  • "Git Along L'il Darcy" – December 10, 2005 (2005-12-10)
  • "Wolf in the Fold" – January 7, 2006 (2006-01-07)
  • "Miss Directed" – January 14, 2006 (2006-01-14)
  • "Love in the Time of Kennel Cough" – January 28, 2006 (2006-01-28)
  • "Mystery Date" – February 11, 2006 (2006-02-11)
  • "Trash Talk" – March 4, 2006 (2006-03-04)
  • "You Can Go Home Again" – March 11, 2006 (2006-03-11)
  • "Oh for the Love of..." – March 18, 2006 (2006-03-18)

Behind the Scenes

The show was filmed in Toronto, Canada. Many of the actors were Canadian. Stan Rogow was one of the main producers.

Awards and Nominations

Darcy's Wild Life and its star, Sara Paxton, were nominated for several awards:

  • In 2005, the show was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Family Television Series.
  • Sara Paxton was nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress in 2005.
  • In 2006, Sara Paxton was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. This was for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series.
  • Also in 2006, the young cast was nominated for a Young Artist Award. This was for Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series.

Other Cool Stuff

Merchandise

The show even had its own line of western-themed clothing!

Soundtrack

Darcy's Wild Life
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released May 17, 2005
Genre Pop, R&B, hip hop
Label Sony BMG

The soundtrack for Darcy's Wild Life was released in 2005. It features songs by Sara Paxton and other artists.

Song List

Books

There were also several books based on the show:

  • Welcome to Where?
  • A Chick Thing
  • A Fine State of Affairs
  • Scout's Honor
  • The Play's the Thing
  • Go West, Darcy!
  • Super Sweet Sixteen
  • A Dog's Life

See also

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