Four on the Floor
Four on the Floor was a sketch comedy series aired on CBC Television in 1986. Consisting of only 13 episodes, the series was a showcase for The Frantics, a comedy troupe comprised of Paul Chato, Rick Green, Dan Redican, and Peter Wildman. In the U.K., it aired in Channel 4's traditional Friday night comedy slot, 10 June-2 September 1988. The introduction was voiced by Dan and Rick alternating each line, with video clips and sound effects interspersed in the opening. Although the series was quickly cancelled due to CBC budget constraints, it was an important influence on later Canadian sketch comedy, such as The Kids in the Hall and the Red Green Show.
Cast: Rick Green, Dan Redican, Peter Wildman
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. Flat TireChanging a tire, Answering a porcupine, Father and son go camping, Getting married, Riding the bus, Here he comes!, Buying a car, Answering novocaine, Waldo the magnificent, Disappointing bread, The Laundromat, Intro to Mr. Canoehead, Playing a game, Magical afterglow, Answering John the Baptist, All I want is a beer, Yugoslavia, Mr InterestingCC23minJun 13, 1986
- 2. BazookaGet out of the way!, Sleeping monster, Freud's receptionist, Coach Rick, Bums dance, Gary's answering machine, Acne Attack, Werewolf, Prank call, Boot To The Head, Mr Smith?, Glove theater, The regular, Retiring Priest, Carsick, Football tailorCC23minJun 20, 1986
- 3. Coffee & DonutsCypress Garden, Horror writer, Father and son go hunting, Van Gogh, Busy farmers, Uncle Ricky, World War 3, F1 ER, Mr Interesting, Bad Luck Bride, USS Iowa, Paul's flowers, Poker, Hot tub, Standoff, Dentures, The Drivethru, Sigmund Freud's Tropical Island, Officer Dan bursts inCC23minJun 27, 1986
- 4. Cypress GardensCoffee & Doughnuts, The newspaper, Combination Olympics, Buying a Car, Time for your shot, What a coincidence!, Stop Your Mother, Mr Canoehead vs. A rogue nun, Trivial Pursuit: Rick Edition, Quennel comes home, Heavy Metal Shop, A poemCC23minJul 4, 1986
- 5. Shock TherapyShock therapy, The prisoner, Smoking man, Desperate housewives, Disgraceful soldier, Dynamite salesman, Indian name, NFL Football, Flying Father Shabatinski, Knuckle Symphony, Mr Canoehead & the arctic toucan, Paul's Outfit, Idiot Tax, Just like I planned!, It's A Rodent, Scary paintingCC23minJul 11, 1986
- 6. BallastLose weight, Mr Interesting, Father and son play computer golf, Wedding day, Smelly bums, Hitch hiking, Gary: Man of few words, Soldiers, Mr Friendly, Booger Barrage, Dan the Hippie, Playing a game, Down on the farm, Panning for gold, Car wreck, Grade Three, A poemCC23minJul 18, 1986
- 7. CharadesCharades, The Steven, The baby, Flattering a tent, Dirty words, Intelligence, Jason Mahoo, Surrounded, Kloister Kabonk, Paradox, Burger-time, Mr Canoehead vs Karate Clifford, Comic books, House sharing, Donuts, I Sell Computers, Making a sandwichCC23minJul 25, 1986
- 8. ShowerI forgot..., The ATM, Car repair, It's fun to honeymoon at the YMCA, We'd like a table, Yuppies, Dr Rick, The Beach, Mr Interesting, Mr Canoehead vs Fur Theives, Constructive criticism, Eyeglass theatre, Quennel & Mary, Witch trial, Brown Car, Equipment checkCC22minAug 1, 1986
- 9. ChickenHortense, Taping the show, Draw!, Happy Feet, The Operation, Dance of the garbage can lids, Slouchpants Jefferson, Guitar Lesson, Travel agency, Saint Helicia, Rick's reality, Bums, Quennel's Break-up, Obsolete, Sigmund Freud's Tropical Island,CC23minAug 8, 1986
- 10. Changing SeatsTrading Places, Dangerous Sidewalk, Bikers, Mice, Applesauce, Castaways, Mr Canoehead vs The Evil Ultramind, Origin of Cheese, Smile and Wave, Paul The Movie Critic, Quit Smoking, Lingerie Shoppe, Heavy Metal Shop, Buzzing LipsCC23minAug 15, 1986
- 11. Alternate UniverseLost, Dancing with a building, St Peter, The People Inside of Your Walls, DMT&J News, Kazoo Video theatre, Imposing on a paperclip, Mr Canoehead vs Mad Claude, Dan's Paycheck, Flirting with a newspaper box, The Pastry Shoppe, Grunt-O-Gram, Baby You Need Me, Mr InterestingCC23minAug 22, 1986
- 12. Burial at SeaBurial At Sea, Fungo Ball, Coughing Fit, A message from Phil, At the Pizzeria, Stop the Smoker, Come on..., Complaint Department, Arlene!, Mr Canoehead vs Car Theives, Did you..., The Case of the Missing Wallet, One Girl For Me, Mr Interesting, Barbershop QuartetCC23minAug 29, 1986
- 13. German LessonsTravelling music, No Salmon, The Party, Mother Arcadia, Encouraging a shrub, Number please, Private Doveway, Prospectors, Question period, Grow up, Survey Says, Mr Interesting, Shoe salesman, I'm Rich I'm White I Love It, PopsiclesCC23minSep 5, 1986
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Four on the Floor was a sketch comedy series aired on CBC Television in 1986. Consisting of only 13 episodes, the series was a showcase for The Frantics, a comedy troupe comprised of Paul Chato, Rick Green, Dan Redican, and Peter Wildman. In the U.K., it aired in Channel 4's traditional Friday night comedy slot, 10 June-2 September 1988. The introduction was voiced by Dan and Rick alternating each line, with video clips and sound effects interspersed in the opening. Although the series was quickly cancelled due to CBC budget constraints, it was an important influence on later Canadian sketch comedy, such as The Kids in the Hall and the Red Green Show.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- David Acomba
- Created by
- Morgan Earl
- Studio
