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Call for Help

  • TV Series
  • 1998–2007
  • 1h
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8.4/10
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Call for Help (1998)
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Leo Laporte hosts this new Canadian version of the original Call for Help in which he takes live calls from people who need help with technology.Leo Laporte hosts this new Canadian version of the original Call for Help in which he takes live calls from people who need help with technology.Leo Laporte hosts this new Canadian version of the original Call for Help in which he takes live calls from people who need help with technology.

  • Stars
    • Leo Laporte
    • Amber MacArthur
    • Wil Wheaton
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    • Stars
      • Leo Laporte
      • Amber MacArthur
      • Wil Wheaton
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    Leo Laporte
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    Anastasia Tubanos
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    Jon Kallis
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    Patrick Norton
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    Jim Louderback
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    Daniel Hanttula
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    Chris Pirillo
    • Host (2001-2003)
    Catherine Schwartz
    Catherine Schwartz
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    Becky Worley
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    Alison Strahan
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      Was originally canceled by Comcast after merging TechTV with its own failing channel, G4. However, G4/TechTV Canada obtained the rights for the show and starting producing new episodes only a few months later.
    • Quotes

      Chris Pirillo: I mean, it's on Microsoft's page. How evil can it be?

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    Not Compelling
    Leo Laporte displays his DJ career origins as a "rah-rah" personality in this Canadian resurrection of an older show. "Call for Help" requires that people with technology problems email their situation beforehand. I don't mean to denigrate Leo's knowledge or experience, but knowing in advance the questions that will be asked tends to make one look artificially smart.

    Amber MacArthur (supposed web design expert) always looks like she's being told how to smile and when. She also has an annoying, nervous giggle (which can change instantly to a serious, focused facial expression).

    This program is a promotional vehicle for Leo and his books and website(s).
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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • G4TechTV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • May I Help You?
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • G4 Media
      • G4TechTV Canada
      • TechTV Inc.
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      1 hour
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