The Edison Twins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Edison Twins |
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| Starring | Andrew Sabiston Marnie McPhail Sunny Besen Thrasher |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | January 3, 1984 – 1986 |
The Edison Twins was a fun Canadian TV show for kids. It ran for six seasons on CBC Television from 1984 to 1986. The Disney Channel also showed it in the United States. The company Nelvana made all 78 episodes.
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About The Edison Twins
This show was about the adventures of two smart twins, Tom and Annie Edison. Andrew Sabiston played Tom, and Marnie McPhail played Annie. They were fraternal twins, meaning they were born at the same time but weren't identical.
Meet the Characters
The twins had a mischievous younger brother named Paul, played by Sunny Besen Thrasher. Their clumsy friend, Lance Howard, was played by Milan Cheylov. They also had a police officer friend, Sgt. Paganee, played by Brian George.
Solving Mysteries with Science
The main characters often found themselves in tricky situations. Tom and Annie used their amazing science skills to solve problems. They would figure out how things worked to get out of trouble.
Many episodes ended with a short cartoon. This animation helped explain the science idea from the story. It made learning about science extra fun!
The Name "Edison"
The show's creators named the twins "Edison" to honor a famous inventor. This was a tribute to Thomas Edison. He was known for inventing many important things, like the light bulb.
Where to Watch
You can still watch all six seasons of The Edison Twins today! They are available to stream online through Amazon Video. The show has not been released on DVD yet.
See also
In Spanish: Los gemelos Edison para niños
