title: Harriet's Magic Hats
text: # Harriet's Magic Hats
  
  Harriet's Magic Hats was a Canadian television series created by ACCESS TV which aired in Alberta on ACCESS TV from 1980–1986.
  
  The premise of the show was that an aunt named Harriet has a trunk full of magic hats in her attic. When her young niece wears a hat from the trunk she is transported to a place related to the hat. For example, if she wore a chef's hat from the trunk, the girl was transported to a kitchen with professional chefs, where she would learn about the profession. The show was 15 minutes long, and gave children a diverse view of the working world.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Lynne Thornton as Aunt Harriet
  * Sharon Holownia as Susan
  * Frank C. Turner as Ralph the Parrot (Seasons 1–2)
  * Ronnie Burkett as Ralph the Parrot (Seasons 3–4)
  * Sarah C.R. Makins as Mandy (Season 1)
  * Jessica Owen as Jessie (Season 2)
  * Carrie Cheverie as Carrie (Season 4)
  
  ## Writers
  
  Episodes 1 - 26: Donaleen Saul
  
  Episodes 27 - 52: Bob Swift-Hill
  
  