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You Can't Do That on Television (1979–1990)Sketch TV by young amateur actors in true classic Nick-style. But whatever you do, never admit that you don't know or ask for water. |
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Cast
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Les Lye | ... |
Ross Ewich
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(143 episodes, 1979-1990)
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Abby Hagyard | ... |
Valerie Prevort
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(114 episodes, 1982-1990)
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Christine McGlade | ... |
Christine
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(86 episodes, 1979-1986)
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Lisa Ruddy | ... |
Lisa Ruddy
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(66 episodes, 1979-1985)
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Alasdair Gillis | ... |
Alasdair Gillis
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(63 episodes, 1982-1987)
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Sketch TV by young amateur actors in true classic Nick-style. But whatever you do, never admit that you don't know or ask for water.
Plot Keywords:
teenage girl | teenage boy | cult tv | actor playing multiple roles | sketch comedy |Parents Guide:
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Country:
CanadaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 February 1979 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
You Can't Do That on TV See more »Filming Locations:
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(144 episodes)Color:
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Performed by the National Press Club and Allied Workers Jazz Band, Ink.
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In all of Abby Hagyard's roles (mother, librarian, etc.), she wears gloves. For example, the mother wears yellow latex gloves, and the librarian wears white cotton gloves. Reportedly, this is because because the producers thought her hands were too 'elegant looking' for a hard working housewife. See more »Soundtracks
You Can't Do That On Television ThemePerformed by the National Press Club and Allied Workers Jazz Band, Ink.
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This show is so off the wall that it's right on target. I really MISS THIS SHOW! When I was a kid, a good dose of "You Can't Do That On Television" and then maybe a little "Out Of Control" could put me in a great mood and could also relieve my Mom of duty for a little while. :)
The silly execution sketches and the diner scenes alone make this show worthy of watching. But there's so much more. Nickelodeon's slime theme derived from the success of this show. But none of the kids nowadays will know this. Why can't they air some of the old good stuff on Nick anymore?... Hey, Nick needs to come up with a channel called "Nick - The First Generation" and then I'll actually purchase cable.
~Jennifer