SCTV Network 90 1981
“Comedy parody about TV.”
What is SCTV Network 90?
SCTV Network 90 is a television series that originated from a successful run in Canada. The show features a cast of unique and quirky characters, bringing with them their personalities and previous shows.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 90
- First aired
- May 15, 1981
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 90 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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SCTV Network 90 is a television series that originated from a successful run in Canada. The show features a cast of unique and quirky characters, bringing with them their personalities and previous shows. The cast had previously appeared on Second City TV on Global and SCTV on CBC. A recurring straight man character is portrayed by Dick Blasucci, who had begun writing for the cast in their second series. Tony Rosato and Robin Duke initially wrote scripts for the show, similar to their previous work, but eventually left to pursue other opportunities as writers and performers.
Should you watch it?
“The acclaimed sketch comedy cast transitions from Canadian television to an American NBC timeslot.”
- features unique characters and personalities
- strong comedic cast including John Candy and Catherine O'Hara
- writers Tony Rosato and Robin Duke quickly left the show
Watch it if you enjoy classic television parody and sketch comedy.
The series is rated TV-PG for comedy and parody content.
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
- E1 One on the Town Mytharc May 15, 1981
- E2 Polynesiantown Core May 22, 1981
- E3 Southside Fracas Core May 29, 1981
- E4 Compilation Core Jun 19, 1981
- E5 Lunchtime Street Beef Core Jul 3, 1981
- E6 Moral Majority Core Jul 10, 1981
- E7 Pledge Week Core Jul 17, 1981
- E8 Bouncin' Back to You with the Tubes Core Jul 24, 1981
- E9 The Great White North Core Jul 31, 1981
- E10 CCCP 1 Core Oct 16, 1981
- E11 I'm Taking My Own Head... Core Oct 23, 1981
- E12 Zontar Core Oct 30, 1981
- E13 Walter Cronkite's Brain Core Nov 6, 1981
- E14 Doorway to Hell Core Nov 20, 1981
- E15 The Godfather Core Dec 11, 1981
- E16 SCTV Staff Christmas Party Core Dec 18, 1981
- E17 Teacher's Pet Core Feb 12, 1982
- E18 Midnight Video Special Core Feb 19, 1982
- E19 The Great White North Palace Core Apr 16, 1982
- E20 Pre-Teen World Telethon Core Apr 23, 1982
- E21 People's Global Golden Choice Awards Core May 1, 1982
- E22 3D Stake from the Heart Filler May 14, 1982
- E23 Pet Peeves/The Happy Wanderers Core May 21, 1982
- E24 Chariots of Eggs Mytharc Jun 5, 1982
- E25 Battle of the PBS Stars Mytharc Jul 16, 1982
Season 2 · 14 episodes
- E1 Rome, Italian Style Mytharc Oct 15, 1982
- E2 Days of the Week, The/Street Beef Core Oct 22, 1982
- E3 Sammy Maudlin Show 23rd Anniversary/CBC Core Nov 5, 1982
- E4 Indecent Exposure Core Nov 12, 1982
- E5 Melonvote Core Nov 19, 1982
- E6 Jane Eyrehead Core Nov 26, 1982
- E7 Towering Inferno Core Dec 10, 1982
- E8 Christmas 1982 Filler Dec 17, 1982
- E9 A Star Is Born Core Jan 28, 1983
- E10 SCTV Classifieds/Vic Arpeggio Core Feb 11, 1983
- E11 Bobby Bittman's Retirement Core Feb 18, 1983
- E12 Sweeps Week Core Feb 25, 1983
- E13 South Sea Sinner Mytharc Mar 11, 1983
- E14 Midnight Cowboy II Mytharc Mar 18, 1983
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 The Great White North Palace Mytharc Apr 16, 1982
- E2 Pre-Teen World Telethon Core Apr 23, 1982
- E3 The People's Global Golden Choice Awards Core May 1, 1982
- E4 3D Stake From the Heart Core May 14, 1982
- E5 Pet Peeves / The Happy Wanderers Core May 21, 1982
- E6 Chariots of Eggs Core Jun 5, 1982
- E7 Battle of the PBS Stars Core Jul 16, 1982
- E8 Rome, Italian Style Mytharc Oct 15, 1982
- E9 The Days of the Week / Street Beef Mytharc Oct 22, 1982
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Sammy Maudlin 23rd Anniversary / CBC Mytharc Nov 5, 1982
- E2 Indecent Exposure Core Nov 12, 1982
- E3 Melonvote Core Nov 19, 1982
- E4 Jane Eyrehead Core Nov 26, 1982
- E5 Towering Inferno Mytharc Dec 10, 1982
- E6 Christmas Mytharc Dec 17, 1982
Season 5 · 18 episodes
- E1 A Star Is Born with Crystal Gayle Mytharc Jan 28, 1983
- E2 SCTV Classifieds / Vic Arpeggio Core Feb 11, 1983
- E3 Bobby Bittman Retires Core Feb 18, 1983
- E4 Sweeps Week Core Feb 25, 1983
- E5 Sammy Maudlin: South Sea Sinner Core Mar 11, 1983
- E6 3D Firing Line: Midnight Cowboy II Core Mar 18, 1983
- E7 Episode 7 Core
- E8 Episode 8 Core
- E9 Episode 9 Core
- E10 Episode 10 Core
- E11 Episode 11 Core
- E12 Episode 12 Core
- E13 Episode 13 Core
- E14 Episode 14 Core
- E15 Episode 15 Core
- E16 Episode 16 Core
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc
- E18 Episode 18 Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
When did SCTV Network 90 premiere?
The series premiered in 1981.
What network aired SCTV Network 90 in America?
NBC offered the cast a timeslot for the series.
Who are some of the actors in the show?
Actors include John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, and Catherine O'Hara.
Did the cast previously appear on other shows?
Yes, they had a successful Canadian run on Global as Second City TV and on CBC as SCTV.
What is the genre of SCTV Network 90?
It is a comedy parody about television.
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