IMDb > "SCTV Network 90" (1981)

"SCTV Network 90" (1981) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1981-1983

Videos
"SCTV Network 90" (1981): :  -- Comedy parody about TV.

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
8.5/10   198 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?

Down 15% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Director:

John Bell

Writers:

Tom Couch (writer) (1981-1982)
Brian McConnachie (writer) (1981-1982)

Contact:

View company contact information for SCTV Network on IMDbPro.

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 full episode list

Release Date:

15 May 1981 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy more

Plot:

Comedy parody about TV.

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 14 nominations more

User Comments:

Finally on DVD - a five-disc set to own! more (14 total)


Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 8 of 23)

Eugene Levy ... Various / ... (39 episodes, 1981-1983)

John Candy ... Various / ... (38 episodes, 1981-1983)

Andrea Martin ... Various / ... (38 episodes, 1981-1983)

Joe Flaherty ... Various / ... (38 episodes, 1981-1983)
Rick Moranis ... Various / ... (27 episodes, 1981-1982)

Dave Thomas ... Various / ... (27 episodes, 1981-1982)

Catherine O'Hara ... Various / ... (27 episodes, 1981-1982)

Martin Short ... Various / ... (21 episodes, 1982-1983)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:

SCTV Comedy Network (USA) (new title)
SCTV Network (USA) (new title)
more

Runtime:

90 min (39 episodes)

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada more


Fun Stuff

Soundtrack:

Off Broadway more


FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful.
Finally on DVD - a five-disc set to own!, 23 June 2004
Author: MovieAddict2009 from UK

Packed with bonus features and lots of great comedy, the five-disc DVD is amazing, albeit over-priced at a retail value of $89.99. Who can afford THAT? Luckily I got a discount through Wal-Mart's website.

SCTV remains as poignant and funny as it was when it first aired during the '70s on local Canadian television stations. It was in 1981 when the show moved to NBC, featuring extended 90-minute episodes. These are largely considered to be the best by the fans and members of the cast.

To say that the show relied solely on John Candy for success is unfair, although partly true. First billed, arguably the greatest actor on the show, Candy's legacy remains a stirring picture of loneliness -- he turned down roles on SNL, citing devotion to fellow SCTV pals. Incidentally a few of them, most notably Martin Short, did indeed make the move to SNL where their careers hit a rock in the road. I never enjoyed Short on SNL although he is hilarious here. Dave Thomas, who recently turned up in the horrendous BEETHOVEN'S 5TH (please, Universal, no more!) is funny as are Flaherty, Levy and Moranis. If you're not familiar with these actors, you'll probably notice their faces as you watch - Flaherty was in BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II, Levy was Jim's Dad in AMERICAN PIE, and Moranis was in HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS.

Overall this DVD set, which Conan O'Brien claims very well may be the funniest you will ever own, and Ben Stiller raves about in a dedication pamphlet included in the DVD, is a good place to start if you're new to the world of SCTV and have only heard of it recently - or if, like me, you've been waiting forever for them to (finally) release it on DVD!

P.S. If you're a fan of John Candy, you probably know that he didn't have a "great" film career, although under the supervision of John Hughes (his De Niro/Scorsese-esque collaborator) he made what is arguably the funniest comedy of the '80s, and my favorite of all time, PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES, widely considered to be one of the best comedies ever made, adored by many, featured on Roger Ebert's great movies list, boasting 100% positive reviews on RottenTomatoes.com with over 20 reviews (average rating of 8.2/10 - extraordinary!) and which was yet again featured on AFI's list of 100 great comedies. I've never met a single person who dislikes SCTV or PLANES...

Check them both out if you want a good laugh and a good time.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (14 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "SCTV Network 90" (1981)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
My review of the Cinemax season ebm83
Not aging too well for me. lautanner
The Cisco Kid skit? nsavage3-1
Best of Early Years- Question...... nsavage3-1
Why was SCTV filmed in Toronto? henley
Godfather sketch jon5000_66
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Groove Tube "In Living Color" Juiskers II: The Sequel with No Prequel "Monty Python's Flying Circus" Hey! There's Naked Bodies on My TV!
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
External reviews IMDb TV section IMDb Comedy section
IMDb Canada section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button