Royal Canadian Air Farce

Royal Canadian Air Farce (1993-2008)

EndedScripted showComedy

Air Farce began as a topical stage review in 1970 and grew into a wildly popular franchise, including: a CBC Radio series (1973-1987); a weekly CBC TV series (1993-2008); an annual CBC TV special, Air Farce New Year's Eve (1992 – present); national concert tours; lives stage productions; books; home audio and video releases. Air Farce has received many awards and accolades. The troupe members became the first Canadian inductees into the International Humour Hall of Fame in 1992 and were inducted into the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame in 2001. They were the recipients of the Governor General's Performing Arts Award in 1998 and received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in 2000. At the 2000 Gemini Awards, Air Farce received both the Earle Grey Award for its body of work in Canadian television, and the viewer-voted People's Choice Award for favorite television program.

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S16E11New Years Eve Special 2008Dec 31, 2008
S16E10December 5, 2008Dec 5, 2008
S16E09November 28, 2008Nov 28, 2008
S16E08November 21, 2008Nov 21, 2008
S16E07November 14, 2008Nov 14, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Royal Canadian Air Farce premiere?

Royal Canadian Air Farce premiered on October 16, 1993.

Who were the original cast members?

The original cast members of Royal Canadian Air Farce were Roger Abbott, Don Ferguson, Luba Goy, and John Morgan.

What was the show's original format?

The show's original format was a weekly radio program that later transformed into a television show.

What was the main focus of the show?

The show's main focus was on satirical and comedic sketches about Canadian culture, politics and current events.

What was the show's source of inspiration?

The show's source of inspiration was the Saturday Night Live comedy sketch show.

Did Royal Canadian Air Farce win any awards in 1993?

Yes, Royal Canadian Air Farce was awarded the Canadian Comedy Award for Best TV Special for their New Year's Eve Special in 1993.

Who was the show's head writer during its premiere year?

The show's head writer during its premiere year was Roger Abbott.

Who is the politician that was frequently impersonated on the show?

Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien was frequently impersonated on the show.

How long was the typical runtime of an episode?

The typical runtime of an episode was 30 minutes.

What was the most popular recurring sketch on the show?

The most popular recurring sketch on the show was "The Prime Ministers", which featured the show's cast impersonating various Canadian prime ministers.

What was the show's highest-rated episode in 1993?

The show's highest-rated episode in 1993 was the New Year's Eve special, which attracted over 2 million viewers.

How did the show do in comparison to other Canadian TV shows in 1993?

The show was one of the most-watched Canadian TV shows in 1993 and was credited with helping turn the CBC network's fortunes around after a difficult period.

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