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Name: SCTV
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1976-09-21
Cast: Joe FlahertyEugene LevyAndrea Martin

TV-PG
1976
3 Seasons
8.5 (2,972)

John Candy, Eugene Levy and an all-star cast spoof programs from sitcoms to the news in this landmark sketch comedy series set at a fictional TV station.

SCTV is a series that ran for 3 seasons (78 episodes) between September 21, 1976 and on

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26. The Best of Season 3

March 13, 1981

The season's second "Best Of" episode collects more classic sketches, including "Kanadian Korner" and the "Taxi Driver with Bob Hope" parody.

25. The Cisco Kid

March 6, 1981

The season's first "Best Of" compilation highlights Edith Prickley, "The Love Boat Deer Hunter Special" and the medical mystery of "Cartoon Coroner."

24. Dick Cavett

February 27, 1981

Bobby Bittman promotes his new book on "The Dick Cavett Show," a program Count Floyd insists is scary enough for "Monster Chiller Horror Theatre."

23. Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris

February 20, 1981

"Mel's Rock Pile" makes its comeback as special musical guest Richard Harris performs "MacArthur Park" — plus a visit from Mel's younger brother.

22. Gene Shalit's America

February 13, 1981

Bob and Doug take their show outdoors after being banished from the studio. "Gene Shalit's America" explores fine-dining excess at Le Grand Cochon.

21. The Mating Game

February 6, 1981

Walter Cronkite visits "SCTV News" to discuss an age-reversing drug, and Edith Prickley hosts "The Mating Game" with a trio of unlikely bachelors.

20. Cookery Crock, Cartoon Coroner

January 30, 1981

In "Cartoon Coroner," Quincy investigates the death of an unexpected victim, Sylvester the cat, to determine whether he died of natural causes.

19. Midnight Express Special

January 23, 1981

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello host "The Midnight Special" from an unlikely location — an overseas prison — courtesy of SCTV's satellite broadcast system.

18. Alpha Channel

January 16, 1981

SCTV station manager Guy Caballero unveils "Alpha Channel," a futuristic TV concept that lets viewers watch the minutiae of the movie-making process.

17. Two Way TV, Pit Bulls

January 9, 1981

Earl Camembert presents an in-depth report on illegal dog fighting for "SCTV News," and Tom Kessler explores the possibilities of two-way television.

16. 1984: Big Brother

January 2, 1981

Guy Caballero rings in the new year celebration by looking ahead to 1984 and imagining an unsettling future complete with the ever-watchful Telescreen.

15. The Irwin Allen Show

December 26, 1980

Guy Caballero resolutely refuses to pay Moe Green's ransom, so disaster movie master Irwin Allen fills the programming void with a show of his own.

14. Hollywood Salutes Its Extras

December 19, 1980

Joe Flaherty channels film icon Kirk Douglas for a revealing look at the overlooked performers who bring Hollywood's biggest productions to life.

13. Star Wars

December 12, 1980

SCTV proudly unveils exclusive new "Star Wars" content — until it becomes clear the station's intergalactic scoop might not be entirely legit.

12. Hugh Betcha's Night Gallery

December 5, 1980

Hugh Betcha resurfaces as host of "Night Gallery," and Mel Tormé delivers a version of the American national anthem that's anything but conventional.

11. The Sammy Maudlin Show: Bob Hope in China

November 28, 1980

Bob Hope crashes Bobby Bittman's appearance to discuss his new multi-night special. Also features a clip of Taxi Driver starring Gregory Peck.

10. Mel's Rock Pile

November 21, 1980

Mel Slirrup gets into the groove as host of "Mel's Rock Pile." The cast re-creates the celebrity chat and showbiz flair of "The Merv Griffin Show."

9. Man's Ability to Imitate

November 14, 1980

Earl slips product pitches into "SCTV News," and Marcello Sebastiano's first cooking segment goes awry when his lobsters make a break for it.

8. Gaslight

November 7, 1980

The 1944 psychological thriller "Gaslight" gets an irreverent makeover, and Dick Cavett finds himself guesting on a spoof of his own talk show.

7. Play It Again, Bob

October 31, 1980

"Play It Again, Bob" imagines the meeting of two comedy legends, with Rick Moranis delivering an uncanny Woody Allen opposite Dave Thomas as Bob Hope.