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SCTV

Original title: Second City TV
  • TV Series
  • 1976–19811976–1981
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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8.5/10
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Joe Flaherty and Andrea Martin in SCTV (1976)
Comedy
The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.
IMDb RATING
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2.7K
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    • Andrew Alexander
    • Bernard Sahlins
  • Stars
    • Joe Flaherty
    • Eugene Levy
    • Andrea Martin
    • Andrew Alexander
    • Bernard Sahlins
  • Stars
    • Joe Flaherty
    • Eugene Levy
    • Andrea Martin
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    • 25User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Trivia
      Rick Moranis is the only cast member not to have been a member of The Second City comedy troupe. Moranis was recommended by Dave Thomas.
    • Quotes

      Station Manager Harold Ramis: This is Harold Ramis speaking for the management of Second City Television. SCTV recognizes its responsibility to the community, and condemns the excessive use of explicit sexual material in television today. We do, however, love violence, so parental discretion _is_ advised in viewing the following program. Viewers will note, however, that the attitudes and opinions reflected in this program do not reflect the views of the management of this station, the producers of this program, the writers, the actors, or indeed, anyone in the audience. So if you're thinking of suing or phoning in complaints, don't bother. This program is produced in Argentina and then dubbed into English. Besides, if you're all that sensitive, you just don't have to watch the program! I mean you've got arms, why don't you get up and change the channel? See who's on Merv Griffin, that's about your speed, isn't it? Nothing offensive about old Merv! Take your parental disc...

      [Ramis is pulled off the screen by a giant hook]

    • Crazy credits
      In the first 2 seasons the cast names were given by voiceover (by Dave Thomas) instead of opening credits, and the last name was given as "And Dave Thomas as the Beaver". In the first 2 seasons the opening includes a parody of the Indian-head test pattern.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Best of SCTV (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Dance of the Hours
      Music by Amilcare Ponchielli

      Performed by Spike Jones and His City Slickers

      (1976-1978)

    User reviews25

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    Chariots of Eggs?
    The genius of not just delivering above average sketch comedy, but creating a false network and city, with repeating characters is what sets this show apart, especially from the over hyped and often comedic-ally challenged SNL. I can't believe how much enjoyment I still get out of watching these old shows and marvel at its enduring ability to make me laugh uncontrollably, a feat equaled only by Monty Python. For instance, there's a woman's prison sketch that's done as a parody of the anti-marijuana films of the 1950s. About halfway thru it, John Candy rushes in dressed as a matron, I swear I laughed for half an hour. The old original raw shows featuring and driven by Ramis were all writing and acting, almost like Harvard Lampoon. After Ramis's departure, the show evolved into a bigger more mainstream version of itself, culminating in a 90-minute late night Friday extravaganza that for a while even had major musical guests. They had done so much material, that the 90-minute shows could throw in one of the old movie parodies of the Ramis era, such as Lust for Paint. These newer shows were more about Dave Thomas's comedy, and eventually Rick Moranis, before it finally fizzled out with Martin Short, who would later go on to polish his act for a terrific stint on SNL. Just a tremendous achievement by some really funny talented people. I love how Eugene Levy and Cath OHara have carved out a place in film. Id like to see more of Thomas and Flaherty. Interesting, Ramis, Candy, Flaherty, and Thomas all appear in Ramis's 'Stripes'. Here's some free advice, do NOT watch these after having thrown out your back. You will substantially delay the recovery process. Thats a tip from LaRue, to you.
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    • Apr 7, 2004

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 1977 (United States)
      • Canada
      • United States
      • English
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      • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Second City Entertainment
      • Old Firehall Productions
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    • 30 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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