SCTV Network 90
1981 · Comedy · 6 Seasons · 90 Episodes ·
After a successful Canadian run as Second City TV on Global and SCTV on CBC, the cast packed up and moved to America (theoretically) when NBC offered them a timeslot under the title SCTV Network 90. With them, they brought their unique, quirky characters, their personalities, and the shows they had appeared on. Dick Blasucci had begun writing for the cast in their second series, SCTV, and joined them here, serving as a recurring straight man for the characters. Tony Rosato and Robin Duke wrote scripts at the beginning of the show as they had before, until quickly leaving to write and perform for Saturday Night Live. The appeal of SCTV Network 90, however, doesn't only come from the writing, but from the sheer wit of its legendary stars.
Episodes
1. One on the TownGuy Caballero welcomes you to SCTV's new programming season on NBC.
2. PolynesiantownJohnny LaRue plays a restaurant owner in his latest movie.
3. Southside FracasGuy Caballero hires illegal immigrant Pirini Scleroso; the Fracases argue about their daughter's wedding.
4. CompilationA selection of sketches from the previous seasons.
5. Lunchtime Street BeefJohnny LaRue is desperate for work after the failure of "Polynesiantown."
6. Moral MajorityGuy tries to appease a major advertiser.
7. Pledge WeekSCTV holds a pledge drive.
8. Bouncin' Back to You with the TubesLola Heatherton is despondent after her live special is canceled.
9. The Great White NorthBob and Doug McKenzie invite fellow hoser Ian Thomas onto their show.
10. CCCP 1SCTV's regular programming is interrupted by a Soviet satellite.
11. I'm Taking My Own Head...Libby Wolfson prepares for her new play.
12. ZontarThe SCTV cast and crew falls victim to alien mind control.
13. Walter Cronkite's BrainDavid Brinkley's look at the human brain includes Walter Cronkite's childhood on Krypton.
14. Doorway to HellGuy runs out of ideas and takes suggestions from the crew.
15. The GodfatherA war erupts between the Five Networks when "Don Caballero" refuses to back a pay TV channel.
16. SCTV Staff Christmas PartyJohnny is forced to tape "Street Beef" outside on Christmas Eve.
17. Teacher's PetRicardo Montalban is featured in a "To Sir, With Love" parody.
18. Midnight Video SpecialGerry Todd hosts a concert special consisting entirely of videos.
19. The Great White North PalaceEveryone is jealous of the attention Guy is paying to Bob and Doug--including giving them their own special.
20. Pre-Teen World TelethonThe kids of Pre-Teen World hold a telethon after their funding is cut.
21. People's Global Golden Choice AwardsWhen SCTV wins a suspicious number of awards, Bob Hope notifies the FBI.
22. 3D Stake from the HeartCount Floyd takes us behind the scenes of the latest Coppola and Dr. Tongue production.
23. Pet Peeves/The Happy WanderersHollywood stars reveal what bugs them; Stan and Yosh Schmenge welcome back a former Happy Wanderer.
24. Chariots of EggsHall and Oates star in Bobby Bittman's latest film.
25. Battle of the PBS StarsCarl Sagan's team takes on William F. Buckley's.
