Underrated: SCTV
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When I was a kid we put a big antennae up on our roof with a rotor (before the days of cable).....we were able to get three channels from Canada....started watching SCTV with my dad....we loved it.
SCTV, is where a lot SNL folks stared. SCTV was a proving ground from what I have read and seen.
I was first able to watch on WOR NY, channel 9. It was an amalgamation of the first 3 seasons. Then in 1980, NBC began airing the 4th season in late night on a rotation of every other Saturday night at 1 am. Then in 1981 and 82 every Saturday night but still you would have to stay up until 1am. It was worth it because it was the best comedy show I believe in the history of sketch comedy television, better than Saturday night live.
I loved it back in the day. YouTube has several episodes, including the infamous Christmas party episode.
The Tubes on Fishin’ Musician
Sue sue sushi, cherry blossom, with rice
I loved that they wore their suits in the boat
Martin Short as Jerry Lewis in an Ingmar Bergman film was hilarious - especially the window gag at the end
I loved super scary monster chiller horror theater. Joe Flahertyis from Squirrel Hill and played Count Floyd, who you mentioned. Tonight’s movie, Blood Sucking Monkies from West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. 🤣
My favorites: Dr. Tongue's 3D House of Pancakes and Dr. Tongue's 3D House of Stewardesses
Mine:
The game show “Dimwits”
Canadian Gaffes and Practical Amusements
Battle of the PBS Stars
Tour guide Willie Nelson kept steering the boat into the weeds. Fee Waybill telling Gil how the band preferred the fish raw. Then a semi live version of Sushi Girl.
Note how Joe broke into perfect Yinzer Accent when doing the diologue in Blood Sucking monkeys from West Mifflin pa. Also, the fine work of woody Tobias Jr as Bruno, Doctor tongue's assistant.
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John Candy was hilarious. He played Mr Science, Johnny Larue, and Paul Fistinyourface. Some funny stuff.
Don't forget Harry...the guy with the snake on his face.
How about Jackie Rogers Jr. when he ran for President. He’s outside a Factory wearing a hard hat and greeting tough union guys “I wish to rule your land, man”
One of the great two hours in television history.
Uzbeks!!
Hey Giorgi!
What fits into Russia.
Hey Giorgi, my wife bet me that I couldn't get 3 words from you!
You lose......comrade!
