Darcy's Wild Life
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Darcy's Wild Life is an American-Canadian television series, filmed during 2004-2006, and broadcast on Discovery Kids
and the Family Channel. The show revolves around Darcy Fields (Sara Paxton
), the daughter of an eccentric actress who decides to move away from Malibu to raise her daughter in a more normal environment. Darcy is slow to adjust to her new home in the country. She gets a job at a local veterinary clinic called Creature Comforts. The show is mostly about the humorous situations Darcy gets into while adjusting to her new surroundings. Darcy's Wild Life aired daily on the Discovery Kids Channel until its cancellation.
The show's title is a pun on the word "wildlife
", which is the main theme of the show. The title refers to Darcy's eccentric life dealing with wildlife. Many episodes also had titles based on puns, such as "Puppy Love
" (with puppies), "Swine Flew the Coop" (on swine flu
), "Knockin' on Heaven's Doggie Door" (song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door
") or "The Trouble with Truffles" (Star Trek
's "Tribbles").
Darcy is the main character in the show. She loves fashion and doesn't know too much about nature until she moves to what she calls "the middle of nowhere". She was born in a parking lot of her mother's movie premiere. She is always trying new things in this small little town. Darcy is also very girlie at times and her favorite color is pink.
Before Darcy, Victoria was a famous actress. She owns a farm house where she and Darcy live. She is Darcy's mother.
Jack is Lindsay's little brother. He craves to be famous and always tries to do something either to get money or fame.
Eli is a sweet, clumsy boy, whom Lindsay likes. He works for Victoria and knows a lot about animals. He is always in some sticky situation.
She is one of Darcy's best friends. Lindsay is a hard-working girl that works in her dad's vet/pet shop. She is the big sister of Jack. She has a crush on Eli, and sometimes is in a conflict with Darcy ("Nature vs. Nurture"). She dated Tyler in the episode,"My Fair Lindsay". Lindsay's a Straight A Student. Her dream is to be Marine Vet. Lindsay and Jack's mom died when they were little. Lindsay is often the voice of reason for Darcy.
Kevin is a vet at his vet office, Creature Comforts. He is not that bright, but is like a dad to Darcy. He often tells disturbing stories, particularly about bad incidents with gourmet food, which can annoy Darcy.
Another one of Darcy's best friends. She is naive and doesn't always stand up for herself. She is bubbly and often rambles on about random subjects. She apparently has a 'banjo-shaped' birth mark on her left shoulder, though it is never seen.
Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids is an American website owned by Discovery Communications, Inc. created for children. Until October 10, 2010, it was an American digital cable specialty channel, owned by Discovery Communications with television programming for education of children. It was launched in October 1996...
and the Family Channel. The show revolves around Darcy Fields (Sara Paxton
Sara Paxton
Sara Paxton is an American actress, model and singer. She grew up in California and began acting at an early age, appearing in many minor roles in both films and television shows, before coming to wider renown in 2004, after playing the title role in the series Darcy's Wild Life and Sarah Borden...
), the daughter of an eccentric actress who decides to move away from Malibu to raise her daughter in a more normal environment. Darcy is slow to adjust to her new home in the country. She gets a job at a local veterinary clinic called Creature Comforts. The show is mostly about the humorous situations Darcy gets into while adjusting to her new surroundings. Darcy's Wild Life aired daily on the Discovery Kids Channel until its cancellation.
The show's title is a pun on the word "wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife includes all non-domesticated plants, animals and other organisms. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative....
", which is the main theme of the show. The title refers to Darcy's eccentric life dealing with wildlife. Many episodes also had titles based on puns, such as "Puppy Love
Puppy love
Puppy love is an informal term for feelings of love or infatuation felt by young people during childhood and adolescence, so-called for its resemblance to the adoring, worshipful affection that may be felt by a puppy. 'Simple infatuation is often called a "crush" or "puppy love"...
" (with puppies), "Swine Flew the Coop" (on swine flu
Swine flu
Swine influenza, also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu, is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus or S-OIV is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs...
), "Knockin' on Heaven's Doggie Door" (song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Knockin' on Heaven's Door
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is a song written and performed by Bob Dylan for the soundtrack of the 1973 film Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. It reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.-Story line and song structure:...
") or "The Trouble with Truffles" (Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
's "Tribbles").
Main cast
- Sara PaxtonSara PaxtonSara Paxton is an American actress, model and singer. She grew up in California and began acting at an early age, appearing in many minor roles in both films and television shows, before coming to wider renown in 2004, after playing the title role in the series Darcy's Wild Life and Sarah Borden...
- Darcy Fields
Darcy is the main character in the show. She loves fashion and doesn't know too much about nature until she moves to what she calls "the middle of nowhere". She was born in a parking lot of her mother's movie premiere. She is always trying new things in this small little town. Darcy is also very girlie at times and her favorite color is pink.
- Natalie RadfordNatalie RadfordNatalie Radford is a Canadian actress. She has acted in various television shows and movies, including Darcy's Wild Life and Jewel.- Television :* Murdoch Mysteries - Daisy Hanson...
- Victoria Fields
Before Darcy, Victoria was a famous actress. She owns a farm house where she and Darcy live. She is Darcy's mother.
- Andrew ChalmersAndrew ChalmersAndrew N. Chalmers is a Canadian teen actor.Chalmers was born in Toronto, Canada. From 2003 to 2006, he played at least 15 roles in both television and feature films. His acting has progressed clearly from minor roles to playing the lead as the voice of Harry in the television series Harry and His...
- Jack Adams
Jack is Lindsay's little brother. He craves to be famous and always tries to do something either to get money or fame.
- Kerry Michael SaxenaKerry Michael SaxenaKerry Michael Saxena is a Canadian actor. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of acting. His first role on TV was at the age of 11 on a commercial for Dragon Ball Z, however he is best known for playing Eli on Darcy's Wild Life with Sara Paxton...
- Eli
Eli is a sweet, clumsy boy, whom Lindsay likes. He works for Victoria and knows a lot about animals. He is always in some sticky situation.
- Shannon CollisShannon CollisShannon Collis is an American actress.She began acting at a young age, appearing on several television series, including Oliver Beene and The O'Keefes. She is mostly known for her role as Lindsay Adams in the popular show Darcy's Wild Life.Collis enjoys ice skating and swimming...
- Lindsay Adams
She is one of Darcy's best friends. Lindsay is a hard-working girl that works in her dad's vet/pet shop. She is the big sister of Jack. She has a crush on Eli, and sometimes is in a conflict with Darcy ("Nature vs. Nurture"). She dated Tyler in the episode,"My Fair Lindsay". Lindsay's a Straight A Student. Her dream is to be Marine Vet. Lindsay and Jack's mom died when they were little. Lindsay is often the voice of reason for Darcy.
- Kevin SymonsKevin SymonsKevin Symons is an American actor, who is best known for role as Dr. Kevin Adams in the television series Darcy's Wild Life. His other television credits include Joan of Arcadia, iCarly, Medium, Models, Inc., Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Veronica Mars, The West Wing and Parks and Recreation...
- Dr. Kevin Adams
Kevin is a vet at his vet office, Creature Comforts. He is not that bright, but is like a dad to Darcy. He often tells disturbing stories, particularly about bad incidents with gourmet food, which can annoy Darcy.
- Melanie LeishmanMelanie LeishmanMelanie Leishman is a Canadian actress.-Career:Leishman began acting, singing, and dancing at the age of eight. Leishman was in her first play while attending The North York Montessori, in grade three, starring as Annie in the play Annie. She graduated grade 8 at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts...
- Kathi Giraldi
Another one of Darcy's best friends. She is naive and doesn't always stand up for herself. She is bubbly and often rambles on about random subjects. She apparently has a 'banjo-shaped' birth mark on her left shoulder, though it is never seen.
Recurring cast
- Daniel Karasik - Layne Haznoy
- Ashley LeggatAshley LeggatAshley Margaret Anne Leggat is a Canadian actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her roles as Casey McDonald in Life with Derek and Marcia in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.-Career:...
- Brittany MacMillan - Demetrius JoyetteDemetrius JoyetteDemetrius Joyette is a Canadian film actor best known for portraying Michael Theodore Davies in the sitcom The Latest Buzz and Porter Jackson on Wingin' It.-Filmography:...
- Colt Brewster - Stephanie Chantel Durelli - Kristen Doves
- Kayla PerlmutterKayla PerlmutterKayla Perlmutter is an actress born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She played Chloe McKenna on the show Darcy's Wild Life with Sara Paxton. She is now attending Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto for Music Theatre.-External links:...
- Chloe McKenna
Soundtrack
The show's theme, "Darcy's Wild Life" was sung by Canadian Singer, Kaitlynn Couvillon.Awards and nominations
- 2006 - Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series - Sara Paxton
- 2006 - Nominated Young Artist Award Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)
- Andrew Chalmers
- Shannon Collis
- Demetrius Joyette
- Melanie Leishman
- Sara Paxton
- Kerry Michael Saxena
- 2005 - Nominated Young Artist Award Best Family Television Series (Comedy)
- 2005 - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress - Sara Paxton
Season 1
| Episode # | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Darcy's Wild Life" | October 2, 2004 |
| 2 | "Strange Critters" | October 9, 2004 |
| 3 | "A Chick Thing" | October 16, 2004 |
| 4 | "Darcy's Mild Life" | October 23, 2004 |
| 5 | "Buffalo Gals" | November 6, 2004 |
| 6 | "Baron Von Chimpie" | November 13, 2004 |
| 7 | "Fan3's Company" | December 4, 2004 |
| 8 | "Queen of the Rodeo" | December 11, 2004 |
| 9 | "My Fair Lindsay" | December 18, 2004 |
| 10 | "Two of Us Riding Nowhere" | January 8, 2005 |
| 11 | "Crazy Like a Fox" | January 15, 2005 |
| 12 | "The Trouble with Truffles" | February 19, 2005 |
| 13 | "Dog Tired" | March 26, 2005 |
Season 2
| Episode # | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Puppy Love" | September 10, 2005 |
| 2 | "Swine Flew the Coop" | September 17, 2005 |
| 3 | "Nature vs. Nurture" | October 1, 2005 |
| 4 | "Pig Whisperer" | October 8, 2005 |
| 5 | "Bear-Trapped" | October 15, 2005 |
| 6 | "Slightly Used" | October 22, 2005 |
| 7 | "Pet Adoption Day" | October 29, 2005 |
| 8 | "Yes I Can... Maybe" | November 5, 2005 |
| 9 | "Cuz in Trouble" | November 12, 2005 |
| 10 | "Thanksgiving" | November 19, 2005 |
| 11 | "Bird in the Hand, Pain in the Neck" | November 26, 2005 |
| 12 | "Knockin' on Heaven's Doggie Door" | December 3, 2005 |
| 13 | "Git Along L'il Darcy" | December 10, 2005 |
| 14 | "Wolf in the Fold" | January 7, 2006 |
| 15 | "Miss Directed" | January 14, 2006 |
| 16 | "Love in the Time of Kennel Cough" | January 28, 2006 |
| 17 | "Mystery Date" | February 11, 2006 |
| 18 | "Trash Talk" | March 4, 2006 |
| 19 | "You Can Go Home Again" | March 11, 2006 |
| 20 | "Oh for the Love of..." | March 18, 2006 |