SCTV - Season 3

SCTV - Season 3

Season 3

Network
Episodes26
DatesSept. 19, 1980 - März 13, 1981
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Episodes

Lee A. Iacocca's Rock Concert
Season 3Episode 130 min

Lee A. Iacocca's Rock Concert

After Edith Prickley introduces the season, SCTV kicks off its third year with Pirini Scleroso in My Fair Lady (promo only). Then comes the debut of Great White North (aka Kanadian Korner). Earl Camembert gets his tongue twisted during SCTV News. Then it's Lee A. Iacocca Rock Concert, where the host asks the U.S. government to save the show from financial peril.
Sept. 19, 1980
Thursday Night Live
Season 3Episode 230 min

Thursday Night Live

In an attempt to capture the hip comedy audience, SCTV goes "live". Also features the "K-Tel Fast Talking Playhouse" version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Sept. 26, 1980
Death of a Salesman
Season 3Episode 330 min

Death of a Salesman

Molly Earle revives her Crazy Crafts series after a 15-year hiatus. Guy Caballero introduces a live production of Death of a Salesman with George Carlin, Deforest Kelly, Ricardo Montalban, and Margaret Hamilton. Playing the ghost of Ben is John Belushi.
Okt. 3, 1980
My Factory, My Self
Season 3Episode 430 min

My Factory, My Self

Dolly (Andrea Martin) goes from victim to victor in this spoof of the overly earnest women’s lib films of the 70s.
Okt. 10, 1980
Death Motel
Season 3Episode 530 min

Death Motel

Count Floyd offers up this so-called scare classic, with a rare in-studio interview with star Woody Tobias, Jr.
Okt. 17, 1980
The Lone Ranger Show
Season 3Episode 630 min

The Lone Ranger Show

Sunrise Semester delivers a lesson in Conversational New Yorkese, with the words ""shower,"" ""super,"" and ""lawyer"" as examples. On 60/20, Earl Camembert tries to analyze TV's impact on society and gets impacted himself. Guy Caballero addresses the need to sustain a good orbit for SCTV's satellite.
Okt. 24, 1980
Play It Again, Bob
Season 3Episode 730 min

Play It Again, Bob

Woody Allen tries to jumpstart Bob Hope's flagging film career with this strange cinematic love letter. Also features "The Trial of Oscar Wilde".
Okt. 31, 1980
Gaslight
Season 3Episode 830 min

Gaslight

The classic thriller is given the satiric SCTV approach. Also features Dick Cavett talking to his most appropriate guest – himself.
Nov. 7, 1980
Man's Ability to Imitate
Season 3Episode 930 min

Man's Ability to Imitate

Sunrise Semester: Man's Ability to Imitate with Mr Wilcox, PSA: Concerned Children for Truth In Advertising, Rebuttal: National Organization to Reinstate Cigarette Advertising, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 17: Snowshoes for Spatulas, Promo: Monster Chiller Horror Theatre: The Odd Couple, Promo: Sea Talk, SCTV News: Earl Plugs Products, omment with David Brinkley: Viletones, Promo: The Invisible Man, Cooking With Marcello: Lobster Cacciatore
Nov. 14, 1980
Mel's Rock Pile
Season 3Episode 1030 min

Mel's Rock Pile

Promo: Shakespeare in the Park, Cheryl Kinsey, Traveling Sexologist, Kanadian Korner 19: Boom Shadows, Stuff that Bug Us, Promo: The Merv Griffin Show: Arafat, Liberace, Ferigno, Message from Guy: Viewer Mail, PSA: Participaction, Promo: Flashing Eyes, Mel's Rock Pile: Speed of Light
Nov. 21, 1980
The Sammy Maudlin Show: Bob Hope in China
Season 3Episode 1130 min

The Sammy Maudlin Show: Bob Hope in China

Bob Hope crashes Bobby Bittman's appearance to discuss his new multi-night special. Also features a clip of Taxi Driver starring Gregory Peck.
Nov. 28, 1980
Hugh Betcha's Night Gallery
Season 3Episode 1230 min

Hugh Betcha's Night Gallery

Crazy Crafts: Bingo Drop Cans, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 13: Name that Smoke, Promo: Tom Snyder MD, SCTV News: Earl on roller skates, Grizzly Abrams, Hugh Betcha's Night Gallery, Signoff: The National Anthem
Dez. 5, 1980
Star Wars
Season 3Episode 1330 min

Star Wars

Sunrise Semester: Do It Yourself Advertising with Phil, Promo: Chick Monk Roadie for the Defence, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 24: Star Wars, SCTV News: 4th Anniversary, Commercial: Mr Earl Doll, Commercial: Joni Mitchell's For Dogs Only, Bill Needle's Mailbag, Message from Guy: SCTV Premiere of Star Wars, Commercial: Videotech Complete Home Entertainment System, Dialing for Dollars: The Fly Returns to Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Dez. 12, 1980
Hollywood Salutes Its Extras
Season 3Episode 1430 min

Hollywood Salutes Its Extras

This SCTV special acknowledges the tireless efforts of Tinsel Town's talented background artists. Also features a clip of Taxi Driver starring Dick Cavett and a promo for the new "Hawaii Five-Ho".
Dez. 19, 1980
The Irwin Allen Show
Season 3Episode 1530 min

The Irwin Allen Show

The famous disaster film producer hosts his own catastrophe-plagued talk show. Also features "Cooking with Marcello".
Dez. 26, 1980
1984: Big Brother
Season 3Episode 1630 min

1984: Big Brother

At the stroke of midnight, New Year's Eve 1983, TV is overtaken by Big Brother.
Jan. 2, 1981
Two Way TV, Pit Bulls
Season 3Episode 1730 min

Two Way TV, Pit Bulls

As the latest in television technology is explained, journalist Earl Camembert infiltrates an illegal dogfight. Also features Molly Earle and her Crazy Crafts.
Jan. 9, 1981
Alpha Channel
Season 3Episode 1830 min

Alpha Channel

Commercial: Gordon Lightfoot Sings Every Song Ever Written, Cooking with Marcello: Vatican, Kanadian Korner 18: Sports, Crazy Crafts: Bob, Message from Guy: Alpha Channel, Promo: Alpha Channel, Bill Needle's Mailbag, Dialing for Dollars: Partridge Family Goes to Mars
Jan. 16, 1981
Midnight Express Special
Season 3Episode 1930 min

Midnight Express Special

Live from a Turkish prison, it's Abbott and Costello hosting the premiere rock and roll showcase. Also features "Sunrise Semester: Basic Photography with Edith Prickley".
Jan. 23, 1981
Cookery Crock, Cartoon Coroner
Season 3Episode 2030 min

Cookery Crock, Cartoon Coroner

Sunrise Semester: Disasters in the Home with Edith Prickley, Commercial: Nasex Nasal Deodorant, Bill Needle's Mailbag, Kanadian Korner 20: Stuff that Bugs Us, Promo: Freddie De Cordova Show, Cookery Crock, Quincy: Cartoon Coroner
Jan. 30, 1981
The Mating Game
Season 3Episode 2130 min

The Mating Game

Promo: Starting Out with Bill Needle, Commercial: Eskimo Arts, Message from Prickley: The Mating Game, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 22: Parking at Donut Places, Promo: Taxi Driver with Sid Dithers, SCTV News: Walter Cronkite, The Mating Game
Feb. 6, 1981
Gene Shalit's America
Season 3Episode 2230 min

Gene Shalit's America

Sunrise Semester: Societal Behavior with Norman Gorman, Commercial: Henry Moore for American Express, SCTV Special News Report: Chez Mona, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 29: Kicked out of studio, SCTV News: W.A.S.A.S.L., Comment with David Brinkley: Quality Smoke, Gene Shalit's America, Dialing for Dollars: Space Week
Feb. 13, 1981
Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris
Season 3Episode 2330 min

Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris

Sunrise Semester: Greek Travel with Alki Stereopolis, Message from Prickley: Mel's Rock Pile, Promo: Jackie Stewart's Wide World of High Voices, Exercise Is Easy with Lucky Ibsen, Kanadian Korner 30: Stolen Car, Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris
Feb. 20, 1981
Dick Cavett
Season 3Episode 2430 min

Dick Cavett

Bobby Bittman makes an appearance on the PBS staple's talk show to promote his new film, Funny Stuff. Also features another lesson in Italian cuisine from Chef Marcello.
Feb. 27, 1981
The Cisco Kid
Season 3Episode 2530 min

The Cisco Kid

Message from Prickley: The Cisco Kid, Commercial: Marlon Perkins' Wildlife Dinner Restaurant, Promo: Neil Jung, Psychiatrist, Promo: The Love Boat, Kanadian Korner 33: Doug Builds a Studio, The Cisco Kid Part
März 6, 1981
The Best of Season 3
Season 3Episode 2630 min

The Best of Season 3

Rerun package: all sketch material was seen earlier in the season. Message from Guy: Satellite Model, Sunrise Semester: Do It Yourself Advertising with Phil, Promo: The Merv Griffin Show: Arafat, Liberace, Ferigno, Kanadian Korner 24: Star Wars, Promo: Taxi Driver with Bob Hope, Dick Cavett: Dick Cavett, Promo: Elvis 'n Costello, K-Tel's Fast-Talking Playhouse: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Tri-Promo: Black Man, White Boy, Promo: My Fair Lady, Promo: My Life One More Time, Commercial: Ella Fitzgerald for Mamorex Video Tape, Signoff: The National Anthem
März 13, 1981

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