Chasing Rainbows
In Montreal in the period after World War I, the series starred Paul Gross and Michael Riley as Jake Kincaid and Christopher Blaine, two veterans readapting to peacetime civilian life at the dawn of the Jazz Age.[1] Kincaid initially takes a job as a manager of a brothel which he transforms into a thriving jazz nightclub, while Blaine struggles with a life of smalltime criminality and alcoholism. Their friendship is tested when Paula Ashley (Julie Stewart), an aspiring playwright and Blaine's girlfriend, begins an affair with Kincaid.[1]
- 1988-1988
- 1 season
In Montreal in the period after World War I, the series starred Paul Gross and Michael Riley as Jake Kincaid and Christopher Blaine, two veterans readapting to peacetime civilian life at the dawn of the Jazz Age.[1] Kincaid initially takes a job as a manager of a brothel which he transforms into a thriving jazz nightclub, while Blaine struggles with a life of smalltime criminality and alcoholism. Their friendship is tested when Paula Ashley (Julie Stewart), an aspiring playwright and Blaine's girlfriend, begins an affair with Kincaid.[1]
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1988
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Jake returns to Montreal and gets involved with the underworld; Chris announces his engagement to Paula Ashley.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Benny leaves town and Jake acquires some interesting property; Chris tries to revive his father's bank.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
The reopening of Jake's nightclub is a disaster.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Paula visits Ottawa with the Prince of Wales; Chris and Benny are in danger when the enactment of Prohibition is delayed.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
Jake and Paula are caught in an embarrassing situation and Chris continues his binge.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
Jake pays a disturbing visit to the parents of his wartime friend, Billy Wheeler and Paula comforts an older admirer.
Episode 12
Episode #1.12
Chris asks Jake for funding after Benny's plan to help Reg fails; Paula is confused by a marriage proposal.
Episode 13
Episode #1.13
Episode 14
Episode #1.14
Paula faces a difficult decision about her future. After Jake's friendship with the Wheelers ends tragically, he and Chris return to France to bury a comrade.