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My Life as a Dog

Series Overview

My Life as a Dog is a contemporary, half-hour Canadian TV series that aired in 1996 and ran for 22 episodes. It was based on the 1985 Swedish movie of the same name and developed for Canadian television by, among others, Reidar Jönsson, author of the original autobiographical book. It is the coming of age story of a young boy, brutally dragged away from his familiar universe into an unknown world. Though aimed at teens, it has been rated above the usual "infantile sitcoms". The series was shot on location in Winnipeg and Gimli, Manitoba. It was directed by Neill Fearnley and produced by Atlantis Films Limited and Credo Entertainment Group.

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EndedScripted
Original Network
Showtime
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 22 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1997 – 1997

Premiered: Sun, Apr 6, 1997

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Feb 2, 1997

Season 1, Episode 22: “Where The Wind Blows”

After Johnny is offered a hockey coaching job in the city, he does not know what to do. Eric receives a visit from his father and believes that he will join his father in all his adventures/travels, while Johnny and Zoe worry that they'll lose Johnny, whom they've grown to love.

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What is My Life as a Dog about?

My Life as a Dog is a contemporary, half-hour Canadian TV series that aired in 1996 and ran for 22 episodes. It was based on the 1985 Swedish movie of the same name and developed for Canadian television by, among others, Reidar Jönsson, author of the original autobiographical book. It is the coming of age story of a young boy, brutally dragged away from his familiar universe into an unknown world. Though aimed at teens, it has been rated above the usual "infantile sitcoms". The series was shot on location in Winnipeg and Gimli, Manitoba. It was directed by Neill Fearnley and produced by Atlantis Films Limited and Credo Entertainment Group.

How many seasons does My Life as a Dog have?

My Life as a Dog comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in My Life as a Dog?

Key cast members in My Life as a Dog include Callum Keith Rennie, Michael Yarmush, Joy Coghill, Jennifer Clement.

Who created or directed My Life as a Dog?

My Life as a Dog was developed and directed by Not specified.