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Super Dave 1987

★ 6.6/10 Comedy 5 seasons · 97 eps Ended
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What is Super Dave?

Super Dave is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type
TV series
Year
1987
Status
Ended
Episodes
97
First aired
Nov 27, 1987
Networks
Global TV
Genres
Comedy
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy
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Overview

Super Dave is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Global TV. Current status: Ended. Spans 5 seasons and 97 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“A slapstick stuntman hosts chaotic comedy sketches and daring (often failing) stunts.”

Reasons to watch
  • Bob Einstein’s deadpan performance as the stunt‑man host
  • A mix of stunt gags and sketch comedy
  • Retro 80s variety show charm
Keep in mind
  • The humor reflects its 80s era and may feel dated to some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy goofy stunt comedy and classic 80s variety shows.

The show features slapstick physical comedy and mild cartoonish peril, suitable for most teen and adult viewers.

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When did Super Dave originally air?

It ran from 1987 to 1991.

Who portrays Super Dave?

Bob Einstein played the fictional character Super Dave Osborne.

Which networks broadcast the series?

It aired on Showtime in the United States and the Global Television Network in Canada.

What series was Super Dave spun off from?

It was spun off from the sketch comedy series Bizarre.

Did the character appear before the TV series?

Super Dave first appeared on The John Byner Comedy Hour in 1972 and later on Van Dyke and Company in 1976.

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