After a successful Canadian run as Second City TV on Global and SCTV on CBC, the cast packed up and moved to America (theoretically) when NBC offered them a timeslot under the title SCTV Network 90. With them, they brought their unique, quirky characters, their personalities, and the shows they had appeared on. Dick Blasucci had begun writing for the cast in their second series, SCTV, and joined them here, serving as a recurring straight man for the characters. Tony Rosato and Robin Duke wrote scripts at the beginning of the show as they had before, until quickly leaving to write and perform for Saturday Night Live. The appeal of SCTV Network 90, however, doesn't only come from the writing, but from the sheer wit of its legendary stars.
25 episodes
1. One on the TownGuy Caballero welcomes you to SCTV's new programming season on NBC.TV-PGCC1 h 6 minMay 15, 1981
2. PolynesiantownJohnny LaRue plays a restaurant owner in his latest movie.TV-PGCC1 h 6 minMay 22, 1981
3. Southside FracasGuy Caballero hires illegal immigrant Pirini Scleroso; the Fracases argue about their daughter's wedding.TV-PGCCMay 29, 1981
4. CompilationA selection of sketches from the previous seasons.TV-PGCCJun 19, 1981
5. Lunchtime Street BeefJohnny LaRue is desperate for work after the failure of "Polynesiantown."TV-PGCCJul 3, 1981
6. Moral MajorityGuy tries to appease a major advertiser.TV-PGCCJul 10, 1981
7. Pledge WeekSCTV holds a pledge drive.TV-PGCCJul 17, 1981
8. Bouncin' Back to You with the TubesLola Heatherton is despondent after her live special is canceled.TV-PGCCJul 24, 1981
9. The Great White NorthBob and Doug McKenzie invite fellow hoser Ian Thomas onto their show.TV-PGCCJul 31, 1981
10. CCCP 1SCTV's regular programming is interrupted by a Soviet satellite.TV-PGCCOct 16, 1981
11. I'm Taking My Own Head...Libby Wolfson prepares for her new play.TV-PGCCOct 23, 1981
12. ZontarThe SCTV cast and crew falls victim to alien mind control.TV-PGCCOct 30, 1981
13. Walter Cronkite's BrainDavid Brinkley's look at the human brain includes Walter Cronkite's childhood on Krypton.TV-PGCCNov 6, 1981
14. Doorway to HellGuy runs out of ideas and takes suggestions from the crew.TV-PGCCNov 20, 1981
15. The GodfatherA war erupts between the Five Networks when "Don Caballero" refuses to back a pay TV channel.TV-PGCCDec 11, 1981
16. SCTV Staff Christmas PartyJohnny is forced to tape "Street Beef" outside on Christmas Eve.TV-PGCCDec 18, 1981
17. Teacher's PetRicardo Montalban is featured in a "To Sir, With Love" parody.TV-PGCCFeb 12, 1982
18. Midnight Video SpecialGerry Todd hosts a concert special consisting entirely of videos.TV-PGCCFeb 19, 1982
19. The Great White North PalaceEveryone is jealous of the attention Guy is paying to Bob and Doug--including giving them their own special.TV-PGCCApr 16, 1982
20. Pre-Teen World TelethonThe kids of Pre-Teen World hold a telethon after their funding is cut.TV-PGCCApr 23, 1982
21. People's Global Golden Choice AwardsWhen SCTV wins a suspicious number of awards, Bob Hope notifies the FBI.TV-PGCCMay 1, 1982
22. 3D Stake from the HeartCount Floyd takes us behind the scenes of the latest Coppola and Dr. Tongue production.TV-PGCCMay 14, 1982
23. Pet Peeves/The Happy WanderersHollywood stars reveal what bugs them; Stan and Yosh Schmenge welcome back a former Happy Wanderer.TV-PGCCMay 21, 1982
24. Chariots of EggsHall and Oates star in Bobby Bittman's latest film.TV-PGCCJun 5, 1982
25. Battle of the PBS StarsCarl Sagan's team takes on William F. Buckley's.TV-PGCCJul 16, 1982
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SCTV Network 90
Comedy parody about TV.
After a successful Canadian run as Second City TV on Global and SCTV on CBC, the cast packed up and moved to America (theoretically) when NBC offered them a timeslot under the title SCTV Network 90. With them, they brought their unique, quirky characters, their personalities, and the shows they had appeared on. Dick Blasucci had begun writing for the cast in their second series, SCTV, and joined them here, serving as a recurring straight man for the characters. Tony Rosato and Robin Duke wrote scripts at the beginning of the show as they had before, until quickly leaving to write and perform for Saturday Night Live. The appeal of SCTV Network 90, however, doesn't only come from the writing, but from the sheer wit of its legendary stars.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Andrew Alexander
- Studio
- Old Firehall Productions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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