SCTV

SCTV (1976-1981)

EndedScripted showComedy

Don't touch that dial! Don't touch that one either! And stop touching yourself! SCTV is on the air! Sketch comedy show set around the fictitious TV station SCTV. The programs broadcast by SCTV were parodies of films and other television shows.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 18:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E26The Best of Season 3Mar 13, 1981
S03E25The Cisco KidMar 6, 1981
S03E24Dick CavettFeb 27, 1981
S03E23Mel's Rock Pile: Richard HarrisFeb 20, 1981
S03E22Gene Shalit's AmericaFeb 13, 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What is the airdate of the SCTV premiere?

The SCTV premiere aired on September 18, 1976.

Who are the main cast members of SCTV from the first season?

The main cast members of SCTV from the first season were John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara and Dave Thomas.

What is the name of the fictional TV station that SCTV parodies?

SCTV parodies the fictional TV station called SCTV.

Who played the character Edith Prickley on SCTV?

The character Edith Prickley was played by Andrea Martin on SCTV.

What was the name of the show that parodied popular cinema on SCTV?

The show that parodied popular cinema on SCTV was called "Monster Chiller Horror Theatre".

Who played the character Count Floyd on Monster Chiller Horror Theatre?

The character Count Floyd on Monster Chiller Horror Theatre was played by Joe Flaherty.

What was the name of the wrestling show that was parodied on SCTV?

The wrestling show that was parodied on SCTV was called "The Battle of the PBS Stars".

Who played the character Guy Caballero on SCTV?

The character Guy Caballero was played by Joe Flaherty on SCTV.

What was the name of the SCTV show that parodied network news?

The SCTV show that parodied network news was called "SCTV News".

Who played the character Bobby Bittman on SCTV?

The character Bobby Bittman was played by Eugene Levy on SCTV.

What was the name of the variety show that was parodied on SCTV?

The variety show that was parodied on SCTV was called "SCTV Disco".

Who played the character Lola Heatherton on SCTV Disco?

The character Lola Heatherton on SCTV Disco was played by Catherine O'Hara.

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Also known as

  • Second City Television
  • Second City TV

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