Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman |
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| Created by | Beth Sullivan |
| Starring | Jane Seymour Joe Lando Chad Allen Erika Flores (1993-95) Jessica Bowman (1995-98) Shawn Toovey |
| Composer(s) | William Olvis (theme and all but four episodes) David Bell (four episodes, and additional on "The Secret") |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 6 + 2 TV movies |
| No. of episodes | 150 plus 2 TV movies (List of episodes) |
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| Running time | 47 mins. |
| Production company(s) | The Sullivan Company MTM Enterprises CBS Productions |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
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| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | January 1, 1993 – May 16, 1998 |
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman is an American television series. It was shown on TV from 1993 to 1998. The show had 6 seasons and 150 episodes. There were also two special TV movies made after the series ended. These movies were Dr. Quinn: Revolutions (1999) and Dr. Quinn: The Heart Within (2001).
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About the Show
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman tells the story of a brave female doctor. It shows what life was like in the Wild West. The series is a mix of a Western and a family drama. It explores themes like family, community, and facing challenges.
The Story of Dr. Quinn
The main character is Dr. Michaela Quinn. She is a doctor from Boston. In the 1800s, it was very hard for women to work as doctors in big cities. So, Dr. Quinn decides to move to a small town in the Wild West. This town is called Colorado Springs.
When she first arrives, people in Colorado Springs are not sure about her. They are not used to a female doctor. But Dr. Quinn is very skilled and kind. She soon earns their trust and becomes an important part of the community.
Dr. Quinn also meets a friendly man named Byron Sully. They become good friends and later fall in love. She also takes in three young children whose mother has passed away. Their names are Matthew, Colleen, and Brian Cooper. Dr. Quinn becomes their new mother.
Main Characters
The show features many interesting characters. They help tell the story of life in the Old West.
The Quinn Family
- Jane Seymour plays Dr. Michaela Quinn. She is the main character and a pioneering female doctor.
- Joe Lando plays Byron Sully. He is a mountain man and Dr. Quinn's love interest.
- Chad Allen plays Matthew Cooper. He is the oldest of the adopted children.
- Erika Flores (in early seasons) and Jessica Bowman (in later seasons) play Colleen Cooper. She is the middle child and also wants to become a doctor.
- Shawn Toovey plays Brian Cooper. He is the youngest of the adopted children.
- McKenzie, Megan and Alexandria Calabrese play Katie Sully. She is Dr. Quinn and Sully's daughter.
- Georgann Johnson plays Elizabeth Quinn. She is Dr. Quinn's mother.
Friends in Town
- Orson Bean plays Loren Bray. He runs the general store in town.
- Jim Knobeloch plays Jake Slicker. He is the town barber.
- Frank Collison plays Horace Bing. He is the telegraph operator.
- William Shockley plays Hank Lawson. He runs the saloon.
- Geoffrey Lower plays Rev. Timothy Johnson. He is the town's minister.
- Henry G. Sanders plays Robert E. He is a blacksmith.
- Jonelle Allen plays Grace. She runs the local cafe with Robert E.
- Barbara Babcock plays Dorothy Jennings. She is a friend of Dr. Quinn and runs the local newspaper.
Native American Characters
- Larry Sellers plays Cloud Dancing. He is a Cheyenne friend of Sully and Dr. Quinn. He helps them understand Native American culture.
See also
In Spanish: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman para niños
