Harriet's Magic Hats

{{Short description|Canadian television series}}

Harriet's Magic Hats was a Canadian television series created by ACCESS TV which aired in Alberta on ACCESS TV{{cite web|url=http://www.tvarchive.ca/database/19216/harriets_magic_hats/details/|publisher=tvarchive.ca|title=Harriet's Magic Hats (Series) (1980-1986)}} from 1980–1986.

The premise of the show was that an aunt named Harriet has a trunk full of magic hats in her attic. When her young niece wears a hat from the trunk she is transported to a place related to the hat. For example, if she wore a chef's hat from the trunk, the girl was transported to a kitchen with professional chefs, where she would learn about the profession. The show was 15 minutes long, and gave children a diverse view of the working world.

Cast

  • Lynne Thornton as Aunt Harriet{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/harriets-magic-hats/|title=Harriet's Magic Hats|publisher=tv.com}}
  • Sharon Holownia as Susan
  • Frank C. Turner as Ralph the Parrot (Seasons 1–2)
  • Ronnie Burkett as Ralph the Parrot (Seasons 3–4)
  • Sarah C.R. Makins as Mandy (Season 1)
  • Jessica Owen as Jessie (Season 2)
  • Carrie Cheverie as Carrie (Season 4)

Writers

Episodes 1 - 26: Donaleen Saul

Episodes 27 - 52: Bob Swift-Hill

References

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