Second City Television: A Comprehensive History and Episode Guide

Second City Television (SCTV) was a groundbreaking Canadian sketch comedy show that aired from 1976 to 1984. The show featured an ensemble cast of talented performers who would go on to become some of the most famous comedians in the world.

Second City Television: A History and Episode Guide

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This comprehensive book provides a detailed history of SCTV, from its humble beginnings to its rise to fame. The book also includes an insightful episode guide that provides a synopsis of each episode, as well as behind-the-scenes information and trivia.

The Cast and Characters of SCTV

The SCTV cast was a who's who of comedic talent. The show featured:

• John Candy as a variety of characters, including Dr. Tongue, Yosh Shmenge, and Johnny LaRue
• Eugene Levy as a variety of characters, including Earl Camembert, Bobby Bittman, and Morris Dees
• Rick Moranis as a variety of characters, including Lou Costello, Dusty Towne, and Gerry Todd
• Catherine O'Hara as a variety of characters, including Mrs. Levy, Edith Prickley, and Sharon Needles
• Harold Ramis as a variety of characters, including Irwin Mainway, Manny Sugarman, and Elmer Fudd
• Joe Flaherty as a variety of characters, including Guy Caballero, Sammy Maudlin, and Hans Musburger
• Andrea Martin as a variety of characters, including Edith Prickley, Bob Hope, and Mary Hartman
• Dave Thomas as a variety of characters, including Doug McKenzie, Bob McKenzie, and Phil Hartman

These talented performers brought a wide range of characters to life, from lovable losers to outrageous eccentrics. The characters on SCTV were so popular that many of them went on to star in their own sitcoms or movies.

The Sketches and Parodies of SCTV

SCTV was known for its hilarious sketches and parodies. The show took aim at everything from pop culture to politics, and nothing was sacred.

Some of the most famous SCTV sketches include:

• The Great White North: This sketch parodied Canadian culture, with the cast members playing stereotypical Canadian characters.
• The Coneheads: This sketch featured a family of aliens with cone-shaped heads who try to blend in with human society.
• The McKenzie Brothers: This sketch featured two dim-witted Canadian brothers who get into all sorts of misadventures.
• Edith Prickley: This sketch featured a nosy neighbor who always gets involved in other people's business.
• Bob Hope: This sketch featured a parody of the famous comedian, with Eugene Levy playing Hope as a washed-up has-been.

SCTV's sketches and parodies were always clever and funny, and they helped to make the show a critical and commercial success.

The Legacy of SCTV

SCTV has had a lasting impact on comedy. The show helped to launch the careers of some of the world's most famous comedians, and it set a new standard for sketch comedy.

Today, SCTV is still considered one of the greatest comedy shows of all time. The show's sketches and parodies are still funny today, and they continue to inspire new generations of comedians.

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Second City Television: A History and Episode Guide

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3071 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	291 pages

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