Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel the Disney Channel as "Anne of Avonlea: The Continuing Story of Anne of Green Gables", and in two 150-minute installments, in December 1987 on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and in March 1988 on PBS, as "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel". The film was also shown theatrically in Israel, Japan, and Europe as "Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel" and has been released on DVD under that title. Finally, in 2017, the miniseries was officially retitled "Anne of Avonlea" for its North American Blu-ray Disc release by Sullivan Films, as part of the "Anne of Green Gables" Collector's Set. The
Anne of Green Gables (1956 film) overcome any obstacle life throws at her. The story of the young red-headed girl with swift braids and a big imagination has long warmed the hearts of theatregoers. The 1956 adaptation was the first and original airing of "Anne of Green Gables" for national screening on CBC Television. While the novel was written by Lucy Montgomery, writers Don Harron, Norman and Elaine Campbell, and Mavor Moore extended the musical interpretation of the story in this film. Harron was asked to create the story alongside Lucy Montgomery for the short 90-minute program. The 90-minute film was produced and distributed by the