You Can't Do That on Television 1979
What is You Can't Do That on Television?
You Can't Do That on Television is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 145
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 3, 1979
- Networks
- CTV, Nickelodeon
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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You Can't Do That on Television is a television series first released in 1979. Catalogued under Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A chaotic sketch comedy where teens lampoon pop culture, launching future stars.”
- Sketch comedy with themed episodes
- Features early work of notable alumni like Alanis Morissette
- Reflects early‑80s pop culture
- Production values reflect its 1970s‑80s origins
- Humor may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat, teen‑driven sketches that capture early‑80s pop culture.
The show’s goofy, irreverent humor is aimed at pre‑teens and teens, though some jokes may feel dated.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
- E1 Live! Feb 3, 1979
- E2 Shoestring Feb 10, 1979
- E3 Nickel and Dime Feb 17, 1979
- E4 Peanuts Feb 24, 1979
- E5 Repeat Mar 3, 1979
- E6 Ottawa Director Mar 10, 1979
- E7 St. Patrick's Day Mar 17, 1979
- E8 Backstage Mar 31, 1979
- E9 Executive Washroom Apr 7, 1979
- E10 Boring Apr 14, 1979
- E11 Straitjackets Apr 21, 1979
- E12 Local Show Apr 28, 1979
- E13 Sore Foot May 5, 1979
- E14 End of the Life May 19, 1979
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Work, Work, Work Jan 24, 1981
- E2 Transportation Jan 31, 1981
- E3 Strike Now Feb 7, 1981
- E4 Dating Feb 14, 1981
- E5 Fitness Feb 21, 1981
- E6 Safety First Feb 28, 1981
- E7 Sexual Equality Mar 7, 1981
- E8 Personal Hygiene Mar 14, 1981
- E9 Smoking Mar 21, 1981
- E10 Crime & Vandalism Mar 28, 1981
- E11 Drugs Apr 4, 1981
- E12 Nutrition Apr 11, 1981
- E13 Peer Pressure Apr 18, 1981
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Cosmetics Mar 17, 1982
- E2 Addictions Mar 24, 1982
- E3 Popularity Mar 31, 1982
- E4 Fads & Fashion Apr 7, 1982
- E5 Vacations Apr 14, 1982
- E6 Rip-Offs Apr 21, 1982
- E7 Bullying May 5, 1982
- E8 Culture Junk May 12, 1982
- E9 Television Jul 7, 1982
- E10 Sports Jul 14, 1982
- E11 Heroes Jul 21, 1982
- E12 The Not-So-Fair Show Jul 28, 1982
- E13 Growing Up Aug 4, 1982
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Pets Oct 5, 1983
- E2 Rules & Regulations Oct 3, 1983
- E3 Manners or Bad Habits
- E4 Medicine
- E5 Future World
- E6 Media Oct 3, 1983
- E7 Inequality: Kids vs. Adults
- E8 Nature
- E9 Cooking
- E10 Classical Music
- E11 Rumors
- E12 Fame
- E13 Priorities
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Courage Jun 4, 1984
- E2 Friends Jun 7, 1984
- E3 Ambition Jun 12, 1984
- E4 Hobbies Jun 15, 1984
- E5 ESP - Magic Astrology Jun 20, 1984
- E6 Literature Jun 21, 1984
- E7 Clubs Jun 25, 1984
- E8 Foreign Countries Jun 28, 1984
- E9 Marketing Jul 3, 1984
- E10 History Jul 11, 1984
- E11 Body Parts Jul 12, 1984
- E12 Technology Jul 19, 1984
- E13 Moving Jul 20, 1984
- E14 Halloween Oct 9, 1984
- E15 Christmas Dec 8, 1984
- E16 Holidays Jan 1, 1985
- E17 Colleges Jan 4, 1985
- E18 Politics Jan 8, 1985
- E19 Science Jan 11, 1985
- E20 Divorce Jan 15, 1985
- E21 Families Jan 18, 1985
- E22 Malls / Hangouts Jan 22, 1985
- E23 Seasons / Weather Jan 25, 1985
- E24 War Jan 29, 1985
- E25 Jealousy Feb 1, 1985
- E26 Wealth Feb 5, 1985
Frequently asked questions
When did the series first premiere?
It first aired locally in Canada in 1979.
When did it begin airing internationally?
It started international broadcasts in 1981.
What format does the show use?
It is a sketch comedy series with pre‑teen and teenage actors, each episode centered on a specific theme.
Which notable alumni got their start on the series?
Alanis Morissette and writer Bill Prady are among the performers whose careers began there.
Which station produced and originally aired the series?
It was produced by Ottawa’s CJOH‑TV, a CTV affiliate.