In 1995, another TV adaptation, simply called "The Hardy Boys" was produced by Canadian company Nelvana (normally an animation firm), syndicated by New Line Television, and was dubbed in French for airing in Quebec and France as well as in the United States. Colin Gray starred as Frank Hardy and Paul Popowich played Joe. The characters were portrayed as in their early 20s, with Frank working as a reporter and Joe still in college. The show lasted for only one season of 13 episodes due to poor ratings; a series based on "Nancy Drew" that ran alongside it in syndication suffered the same fate.