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SCTV - Vol. 2 (1981)

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An edgier version of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV premiered in 1977 and ran for three seasons in a half-hour format before being picked up by NBC and expanded to 90 minutes in 1981. Unusual for a sketch comedy series, SCTV's skits were tied together by the framing device of a fictional television network populated by feuding newscasters, dishonest talk show hosts, failed cabaret singers, fishing musicians, and other eccentric show biz types. In between were

Unrated, 11 hr.

Television, Comedy

On DVD: Oct 19, 2004

Critic Reviews for SCTV - Vol. 2

Perhaps SCTV at its peak, this set is also essential for John Candy's vinegary impersonation of Divine singing raunchy Christmas carols.

October 30, 2004 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

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SCTV proved itself as one of the most ingenious and brilliant series of its kind. Set in the fictional town of Melonville, with a cast of assorted lovable station characters, SCTV was a landmark in the history of Comedy. The series lasted 6 seasons over a period of 8 years. From its humble beginnings with cast members

June 21, 2008