The Red Green Show Season 1 Episode 7 The Movie

The Red Green Show was a Canadian television sitcom that aired from 1991 to 2006. The show followed the antics of the Possum Lodge, a men's club located in the fictional town of Possum Lake. The show was known for its offbeat humor, unique characters, and DIY projects.

In season 1 episode 7, titled "The Movie," the Possum Lodge decides to make their own movie. Red Green, the lodge's leader, takes charge of the project and recruits the members to help out. The episode begins with Red Green announcing the theme for their movie: "Death Hunt on the Prairie." Red envisions a western-style shoot-out set in the Canadian Prairies. However, the members of the lodge are more interested in indulging in their own interests and hobbies.

The episode is divided into four segments, each focusing on a different aspect of the movie-making process. In the first segment, Red Green is seen scouting locations for the movie. He is joined by Bill Smith and Harold Green, both members of the lodge. Red checks out various locations, but all of them are either too noisy, too crowded, or too far away. Finally, he stumbles upon a deserted stretch of the prairie where they could shoot the movie.

In the second segment, Red Green is seen trying to drum up financial support for the movie. He comes up with a plan to sell shares in the movie to the lodge members. The shares are sold at $5 each, and Red hopes to raise enough money to pay for the movie expenses. However, the members are not enthusiastic about investing in the movie. Edgar and Dougie refuse outright, while Bill buys one share only out of politeness. Harold is the only one who shows some interest, but he wants to be the co-director.

The third segment shows the members preparing for their roles in the movie. Red assigns each member a specific character, and they all begin practicing their lines. However, none of them seems to be taking the movie seriously. Winston, who plays the villain, keeps cracking jokes, while Harold, the lead actor, keeps flubbing his lines.

In the final segment, the movie is finally shot. The members don their costumes and head out to the prairie to start filming. Red plays the sheriff, while Harold is the young cowboy who saves the day. The shoot is plagued by several mishaps and accidents. Winston's gun fails to fire, Harold gets his foot caught in a gopher hole, and Edgar's horse refuses to follow his commands. Despite all these setbacks, they manage to shoot several scenes.

The episode end with the members watching the finished movie in the lodge. The movie turns out to be a horrendous mess, full of continuity errors, bad acting, and technical glitches. However, the members have a good laugh watching themselves on screen. Red concludes by saying that the movie was a success because it brought the members together and allowed them to have fun.

In conclusion, "The Movie" is a humorous and lighthearted episode that showcases the camaraderie and quirks of the Possum Lodge members. The episode highlights the show's DIY spirit by showing the members working together to make a movie. The episode is a testament to the show's enduring popularity and the charm of its characters.