Sullivan Entertainment is famous for producing shows like Road to Avonlea that very accurately depict the past. Why do people continue to find films and television shows set in the past so fascinating?
Category Archives: Essays
The Farmer’s Eternal Battle with Nature
March 13, 2013/
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The battle of man versus nature is a timeless theme that has been used in countless stories but it is also a battle that is waged every day by farmers around the world.
Low Tech Laundry
March 12, 2013/
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If you think doing laundry now is difficult, imagine doing it without running water and electricity like they did in Road to Avonlea and many other Sullivan productions.
Modern Works from the Poets of Prince Edward Island
January 31, 2013/
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What do you think of the work of two of Prince Edward Island’s up and coming poets, Travis Torraville and Rennee Blanchette?
Fashion Spotlight: Edwardian Hats
June 26, 2012/
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Throughout the Edwardian Period, a “proper lady’s hat” hat was a key demarcation of a woman’s personality and status in society. Based on your personality, what kind of hat would you have worn?
Edwardian Eating Habits: Are We Missing Something?
June 18, 2012/
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During the Edwardian Period, food was intended to impress guests – it was regarded as a symbol of family wealth and social status.
A Mother’s Love
May 11, 2012/
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“I wake up in the morning and she is there. She is there as I close my eyes at night. Her presence is a comfort; a beacon; a rock I cling to when I am afraid.” – Excerpt from Sara Stanley’s essay for Mother of the Year.
The Avonlea Chronicle – Pt. 1
May 3, 2012/
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During production of Road to Avonlea, several issues of a newsletter appropriately called The Avonlea Chronicle were produced exclusively for members of the Avonlea Fan Club. Relatively few issues were printed and even fewer still exist. In fact, there is only one copy of each at Sullivan Entertainment. Over the next few blogs, the articles published during Season 5 will be posted in their entirety.
Hetty’s Game of Love
April 5, 2012/
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Hetty King was a many faceted woman. Although she never married, she definitely had a few romantic interests. Here is an excerpt from Hetty’s memoir’s describing her thoughts on Love.
The Story Behind Stanley
December 9, 2011/
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It is accepted that the details of an author’s life will sometimes affect their work, whether they realize it or not. Often, authors will insert the smallest personal details into their text and it is only through their journals or letters that we can discover the reasons why.
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