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Beyond Our Control

  • TV Series
  • 1968–1986
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7.9/10
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Beyond Our Control (1968)
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Indiana sketch comedy show created and produced by local teenagers.Indiana sketch comedy show created and produced by local teenagers.Indiana sketch comedy show created and produced by local teenagers.

  • Creator
    • Dave Williams
  • Stars
    • David Akins
    • Ellen Akins
    • Peter Akins
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    7.9/10
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    • Creator
      • Dave Williams
    • Stars
      • David Akins
      • Ellen Akins
      • Peter Akins
    • 5User reviews
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    David Akins
    • Ensemble (1979-1981)
    Ellen Akins
    • Ensemble (1975-1977)
    Peter Akins
    • Ensemble (1984)
    Joseph Aleo
    • Ensemble (1986)
    Kelly Allman
    • Ensemble (1985)
    Amy Anderson
    • Ensemble (1979-1981)
    Mark Arenz
    • Ensemble (1986)
    Lisa Backus
    • Ensemble (1981-1984)
    Phillip E. Banks
    • Ensemble (1972)
    Ernie Barany
    • Ensemble (1975)
    Kathy Barth
    • Ensemble (1968-1969)
    Tom Barth
    • Ensemble (1982-1983)
    David Bashover
    • Ensemble (1972-1973)
    Steve Baskerville
    • Ensemble (1977-1978)
    Maria Becker
    • Ensemble (1984)
    Brian Bella
    • Ensemble (1974)
    Toni Bilancio
    • Ensemble (1972)
    Art Binhack
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      • Dave Williams
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    In November, 1974, I discovered "Beyond Our Control". No other tv show was like it until the first episode of SNL in October of 1975. It was like the SNL cast had gone to an Indiana high school. I watched it from Wabash County, Indiana, where we could pick up both South Bend and Fort Wayne stations. It was "Must See TV" (to use a later phrase) and I never missed it. I watched it until life and college arrived to change my viewing plans. There were the skits and the one liners that I still use today. "How bad was it? Have you ever seen a dog get up and change the channel? " I didn't like the song they played at the end of the show. I skipped that part because it sounded too heartbreaking. I can only hope there is enough material out there for a DVD.
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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, USA
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