Whatever Turns You On
A kid-based sketch comedy, aimed at 9-16 year olds. It was a national spinoff of the already popular local show You Can't Do That on Television (YCDTOTV), which had debuted a few months earlier. Whatever Turns You On (WTYO) featured seven of the 22 kids used on the first season of YCDTOTV and was shot on the same sets. Essentially they were the same show, only WTYO had comedy and musical guests, and YCDTOTV had those plus local, call-in features, and local contests. Unfortunately, WTYO did not earn high network ratings and was cancelled after only one season. After WTYO's cancellation, YCDTOTV returned to it's local, live format in January, 1981.
Cast: Ruth Buzzi, Christine McGlade, Les Lye
Season 1
14 episodes
- 0. Whatever Turns You OnNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMay 12, 1979
- 1. Union FeesTo prove Ross, who insists kids can't make a TV show, wrong; Christine keeps attempting to tape the intro, but gets interrupted each time. Meanwhile, auditions are held to find additional kids to be on the show. Jono and Kevin fight over it, as the show only needs one fourteen-year-old boy. A mother pushes her reluctant, spoiled son, Kevin Schenk III, into auditioning over and over again. Marc tries to get a date with Moose (Christine).CC30minSep 18, 1979
- 2. Fan Mail / Summer CampKevin and Jono help Marc ask Christine out on a delightful date. Kevin is tricked by Ross into paying dues to two unions: D.E.V.I.L. and M.A.F.I.A.CC30minSep 25, 1979
- 3. Drama LessonsAfter receiving one piece of (unstamped) fan mail, Kevin brags to Jono about it, and even gets Marc to reply to it for him, because ""Us stars are too busy"". His ego is eventually crushed when Ross brings in a huge bag of fan mail...all for Jono.CC30minOct 2, 1979
- 4. Boss HelalThe cast begins to use Olde English words in normal conversation. The show's new drama coach is really sexy.CC30minOct 9, 1979
- 5. SuperstitionsThe president of the network fires Mr. Dime and puts Rodney in charge. Rodney, of course, fires everyone else on the show.CC30minOct 16, 1979
- 6. Fright / RepeatsRoss, in a scam to make money, sells a ""lucky"" rabbits foot to Kevin, who tricks Rodney into buying it for one dollar. Rodney and Jono then sell it back to Kevin, after making him believe it is lucky. Lisa keeps trying to get Rodney slimed. This always results in her getting it instead.CC30minOct 23, 1979
- 7. ChristmasRoss and Miss Time keep bothering Christine about her introductions. They are worried about the intros' compatibility for re-runs. The cast and crew confuse each other about whether or not the show is a rerun.CC30minOct 30, 1979
- 8. LotteryChristine tries to sneak the rest of the cast into the network Christmas party.CC30minNov 6, 1979
- 9. LotteryKevin wins the big network lottery. The grand prize is a dinner with himself.CC30minNov 13, 1979
- 10. Episode 10No synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 20, 1979
- 11. Episode 11No synopsis available yet.CC30minNov 27, 1979
- 12. Kevin Somers, Rock StarNo synopsis available yet.CC30minDec 4, 1979
- 13. Kevin Somers, Rock StarChristine gives Lisa advice on how to woo Rodney. Kevin is hired by Mr. Dime to be a rock star and wants to play a song on the show. Due to Whatever Turns You On's budget, they can't afford to pay him extra money for this, so he has to sing for free.CC30min
Whatever Turns You On
A kid-based sketch comedy, aimed at 9-16 year olds. It was a national spinoff of the already popular local show You Can't Do That on Television (YCDTOTV), which had debuted a few months earlier. Whatever Turns You On (WTYO) featured seven of the 22 kids used on the first season of YCDTOTV and was shot on the same sets. Essentially they were the same show, only WTYO had comedy and musical guests, and YCDTOTV had those plus local, call-in features, and local contests. Unfortunately, WTYO did not earn high network ratings and was cancelled after only one season. After WTYO's cancellation, YCDTOTV returned to it's local, live format in January, 1981.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Roger Damon Price
- Studio
- Carleton Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
