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News Archive 9 December 2005 Rick Moranis Gets a Best Comedy Album Grammy nomination for The Agoraphobic Cowboy. 1 December 2005 Rick Moranis IGN FilmForce has a track from The Agoraphobic Cowboy as a treat for Day 1 of IGN's Holiday Havoc. 28 November 2005 Robin Duke Currently appearing with Women Fully Clothed, which features five Second City alumni in a sketch-based show in the Second City tradition. Catch them December 1, 2 and 3 at the Wintergarden Theatre in Toronto and look for Duke reprising a couple of SCTV characters in this excellent revue. The show is directed by John Hemphill. Now Magazine has an interview with Teresa Pavlinek about the show.
12 November 2005 Robin Duke Talks about her time on SNL in the Toronto Sun. 12 October 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 4 Reviewed at DVD Verdict, along with The David Steinberg Show (thanks JR). 5 October 2005
2 October 2005 SCTV DVD Guide We've compiled a handy DVD Guide, collecting everything you need to know about SCTV on DVD. 25 September 2005 Dick Blasucci Syndicated public radio show The Sound of Young America featured a 40-minute interview with Dick Blasucci, former head writer of SCTV, and current executive producer of Mad TV, on their September 17 show. 20 September 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 4 Is the DVD pick of the week at the Washington Times, and the critic's choice at the New York Times. 8 September 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 4 - What's Changed [Updated] Another DVD set, another set of mostly minor edits. What we've stumbled across so far:
Miscellaneous bumpers have also been removed throughout the set, and the closing credit music for all shows has been replaced with the generic theme. 6 September 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 4 Reviewed at DVD Movie Guide. 28 August 2005 SCTV at Makor Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara and Andrew Alexander will appear at the Makor/Steinhardt Center in New York City, 8PM Monday September 12. 
SCTV DVD Volume 4 Due in two weeks, Volume 4 looks to be the best value yet - sporting an extra disc and three more episodes (for a total of 12) than previous box sets, Volume 4 is listing for the same price. Amazon.ca is pre-selling for $69.95 CDN (they also have Christmas with SCTV, due Oct 4, for $12.50). 24 August 2005 The David Steinberg Show The 1976 half-hour TV show that featured Joe Flaherty, John Candy, Dave Thomas, Martin Short and Andrea Martin in recurring roles, now out on DVD and reviewed at Digitally Obsessed. 16 August 2005 Eugene Levy Levy's next collaboration with Christopher Guest is called 'For Your Consideration' and starts filming this October. The film will also feature ensemble cast members Catherine O'Hara, Michael McKean, Parker Posey, Jennifer Coolidge, Fred Willard and Bob Balaban. 14 August 2005 Christmas with SCTV TVShowsOnDVD.com reports that the Christmas DVD will include the Series 4 and Series 5 Christmas episodes, with their respective box set commentary tracks and the Juul Haalmeyer Dancers extra. 9 August 2005 Harold Ramis Is this years' recipient of the Distinguished Screenwriter Award at the Austin Film Festival. He will be accepting the award during the Festival's annual Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 22. Eugene Levy Stars in The Man with Samuel L Jackson, set for release September 9. 25 July 2005
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood DVD Coincidentally due for release October 4 is Jiminy Glick in Lalawood, from Gold Circle Films. (Thanks Jason "no relation to the beer" LaBatt) 15 July 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 4 TVShowsOnDVD has the press release and cover art for the next volume, scheduled for release September 13. Shout! Factory has also got some info. (Thanks R Pachter) 26 June 2005 Dave Thomas Talks to Nick Digilio on Nick at Night, 720 WGN Chicago, about SCTV, Strange Brew, and all sorts of other stuff. Interview [Real Audio] 24 May 2005 SCTV on DVD According to USA Today, Shout! Factory has sold more than 100,000 copies of the SCTV sets. 22 May 2005 Women Fully Clothed Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Debra McGrath, Teresa Pavlinek and Kathryn Greenwood are Women Fully Clothed, appearing at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto, May 26 to 29. 22 April 2005
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood page at Gold Circle Films, includes trailers and photos. 21 April 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 3 Reviewed at DVD Verdict. 6 April 2005 Second City Toronto Moving Last call at Second City Toronto's current location takes place April 17th. The Toronto theatre will reopen across the street this summer. 4 April 2005 SCTV DVD Behind the Scenes Thanks to The Second City, we've added a few more behind the scenes photos from recording sessions for the DVDs. 30 March 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 3 - What's Changed Another DVD set, another set of mostly minor edits. What we've stumbled across so far:
Volume 3 does mark the first time an entire sketch (Stairways to Heaven) has been cut. Apparently, Jimmy Page doesn't license Stairway to Heaven, in particular, ever, full stop. Other Zeppelin tunes have been licensed, e.g., Almost Famous, but director Cameron Crowe tried and failed to get Stairway. 25 March 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 4 TVShowsOnDVD reports that SCTV Volume 4 is due August 2. They also report that it will be a six disc set, which would indicate that it will include both six episode cycles (4 and 5) of Series 5, 12 shows in all. Also in the pipe are single-disc releases of the first two discs in the Volume 1 set. 19 March 2005 SCTV on TV Land The reviews are in, and it appears that this is yet another subtly different syndication package, with some alterations in running order from when Comedy Central showed SCTV in the 90's, as well as some differences from the DVDs. From the field:
[Thanks to Mark Yurkiw and Jixby Phillips] 1 March 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 3 More reviews are in, at DVD Talk, Digitally Obsessed, and Pop Matters. 14 February 2005 SCTV in the US According to ClassicTVHits.com, TV Land will air SCTV Fridays from 12:00 to 2:00 AM, starting March 18. 10 February 2005 Andrea Martin Back on Broadway this season playing Golde opposite the Tevye of Harvey Fierstein in Fiddler on the Roof at the Minskoff Theatre. Interviewed at Playbill, while Broadway.com is featuring Andrea Martin this week on Ask a Star. Also profiled in the Bangor Daily News. 9 February 2005 No Stairways to Heaven Unfortunately, Shout! was unable to clear 'Stairway to Heaven' for use on SCTV Volume 3. Let the rights owners know how you feel at Petition Online. 25 January 2005
10 January 2005 SCTV DVD Volume 3 Shout! has officially confirmed the release date of March 1st along with extras for the next set. Harold Ramis Profiled in The New Yorker. "Even now, Martin Short told me, if someone in a group of comedians cracks a joke, 'everyone skirts their eyes over to Harold first, to see if he laughs.'" Read the whole thing. (Thanks Richard Pachter) 5 January 2005 Martin Short Talks about Jiminy Glick and his new movie with Jay Boyar in the Orlando Sentinel. 31 December 2004 The day Southside Johnny met Second City Asbury Park Press talks to Southside Johnny Lyon about his appearance on SCTV, now available on the Network 90 Volume 1 box set. SCTV DVD Volume 3 TVShowsOnDVD reports that pre-order listings for SCTV Volume 3 at various e-tailers show a release date of March 1st. 26 December 2004 Joe Flaherty The Edmonton Sun catches up with Joe during a recent promotional appearance at the Comedy Club in West Edmonton Mall. 30 November 2004
John Candy on SNL This Saturday (Dec 4) following SNL, NBC is showing an episode from the archives hosted by John Candy (original air date 10/22/82) as part of their NBC Up All Night series. NBC Schedule (Thanks JR) 13 November 2004 SCTV DVD Volume 2 - What's Changed Once again the producers have done an exemplary job getting the discs out, but some edits still had to be made. Blow by blow:
3 November 2004 SCTV DVD Volume 2 Remember seeing these shows when they first aired? Christopher Van Epps takes a slightly nostalgiac backward glance. 15 October 2004 SCTV DVD Volume 2 Reviewed at TV Shows On DVD (thanks Phil). 12 October 2004 Hoser Parade Were you there? The DVD producers are looking for original (not off air) footage or photos from the Hoser Parade on Yonge Street back in the early 80s. Drop us a line if you have the goods. 1 October 2004 Shmenge Brothers US cable network TRIO will be rerunning the Late Night with David Letterman episode that featured the Shmenge Brothers as guests on October 15, 10 PM and 1 AM EST (thanks JR). SCTV DVD Volume 2 Reviewed at DVD Verdict (thanks JR). 7 September 2004 SCTV DVD Volume 2 Reviewed by DVD Movie Guide, with plenty of details about the extras on the upcoming set (thanks JR). SCTV DVD Volume 1 Reviewed by Audio Video Revolution. 27 August 2004 Dave Thomas Just one of Doug Gordon's guests on New Audio Showroom. SCTV DVD Volume 1 A handy list of track times for the DVD box set. 16 August 2004 Dave Thomas Talks to Elvis Mitchell on The Treatment (Thanks John Deaux). 10 August 2004 Martin Short's new film "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood" will officially close the 2004 edition of the Toronto International Film Festival with a gala screening. (Film Festival info page) 6 August 2004 Rick Moranis Talks to Sound and Vision Magazine in an extensive interview (Thanks ThayerVanHagar). 5 August 2004 Intern Academy Dave Thomas' latest project Intern Academy now has a website. Opens September 10 in Canada. (Thanks VirgoTwins) 28 July 2004 Eugene Levy, Robin Duke and Tony Rosato Will be at HMV Toronto (333 Yonge - at Dundas) for an autograph signing on Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 1:00pm. (Update: autographed copies still sitting in the racks!) 24 July 2004 SCTV DVD Volume 2 Release date has been set for October 19. TVShowsOnDVD.com has details on the box set extras. They also claim that Volume 3 will follow in February 2005. 23 July 2004 Las Vegas SCTV Fan Convention Now confirmed for November 12-14th, 2004 at the The Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas. More info at the Convention Registration page. 10 July 2004 Sammy Maudlin Show More info from The Second City:
The Globe and Mail has an interview with Joe about the show. The Toronto Star has a review of the show. 8 July 2004 Sammy Maudlin Show According to The Detroit News, Joe Flaherty will be reviving the Sammy Maudlin Show live at the Old Firehall in Toronto, July 21-24. 28 June 2004 SCTV Fan Gathering Some fans are organizing an informal gathering in Las Vegas, November 12-14th, 2004. More information/gathering developments and mailing list here. 23 June 2004 SCTV DVD Review The Tucson Weekly gives the set an A+ and 10 out of 10. 8 June 2004
Volume 2 Network 90, featuring the nine shows from Cycle 2, is tentatively scheduled for release in October. Cabbage Rolls and Coffee Polka Polka fans rejoice, Big Lou's Polka Casserole cover the Happy Wanderers classic tune on their new record Dogs Playing Polka. 31 May 2004 SCTV DVD Volume 1 DVD Verdict reviews the new box. 24 May 2004 Joe Flaherty and Tony Rosato Shout! has changed its NYC FYE event info - Tony Rosato is now slated to appear. All other details remain the same. 11 May 2004 Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas Will be in New York City to promote the SCTV Box Set 1. From Shout! Factory News:
8 May 2004 SCTV DVD Reviews Box set reviews from DVD Talk and TV Shows On DVD. Eugene Levy Talks about New York Minute and SCTV DVDs at Comingsoon.net. Music Rights A royal pain, as we all know. According to this article, clearing SCTV took about a year. 21 April 2004 
SCTV DVD Behind the Scenes While you're still waiting around for the SCTV DVD box set, visit our exclusive feature, The Making Of: SCTV DVDs. Behind the scenes during the making of the upcoming DVDs, featuring photos of SCTV alumni being interviewed for bonus material, along with some of the original polaroids taken by the SCTV makeup and wardrobe team. Made possible by The Second City. Hosers can now preorder from Amazon.ca for $70 Canadian and free shipping, a steal. 15 April 2004 SCTV Tribute While you're waiting around for the SCTV DVD box set, you might want to check out a little SCTV tribute (alt.tv.sctv via Google) created by the TwinVirgos to get you in the mood. 6 April 2004 SCTV DVDs from Time Life Time Life Video have announced they will will be releasing SCTV on DVD on April 14. Time Life is selling a 2-disc set, consisting of discs 1 and 4 of the retail box, with the same content as those discs. The Time Life discs don't include the 24 page booklet and nicer packaging of the box set. TV Shows On DVD have all the details. 29 March 2004 SCTV DVD Volume 1 - What's Changed While Shout has done a great job securing music for the new set, there have been some edits. Blow by blow:
Note that some of the sketches (e.g., Lee A Iacocca's Rock Concert) from previous series were edited when they were put in the Network 90 shows. The DVDs include the Network 90 edited versions, as originally broadcast by NBC - they were not edited by the DVD producers. 19 March 2004 
SCTV DVD Amazon.com now has the box available for preorder, with the price fluctuating between 62.99 and 69.99. Deepdiscountdvd.com also has it for $60. 16 March 2004 Brother Bear The recently released DVD of this Disney film features a running commentary track from Canadian moose characters Rutt (Rick Moranis) and Tuke (Dave Thomas). Extensive review here. 1 March 2004 SCTV DVD Set 1 Review The upcoming SCTV DVD set has been extensively reviewed at DVD Movie Guide. 14 February 2004 Canadian heritage saved A unique Canadian artifact has surfaced, proving that some folks still cherish the tokens of our unique Canadian identity. 12 February 2004 SCTV on DVD release date According to a press release from SCTV DVD producers Shout! Factory (posted at TVShowsOnDVD), the first 5-disc set will hit the street June 8 with a suggested retail price of 89.98. Cue Harvey K-Tel. News item at The Second City. 2 February 2004 Lucky Breaks on the Biography Channel, February 4 at 8 PM, will feature "former SCTV cast members Dave Thomas, Robin Duke, Eugene Levy, and Joe Flaherty." (The program will also feature Leslie Nielson and Terry Jones, which might be a lot to cram into half an hour.) 29 January 2004 SCTV on DVD A release does indeed look to be getting closer, as details on the content are now appearing. The first set is currently rumoured to be Series 4 Cycle 1, 9 episodes on 5 discs, and is to include lots of bonus material, including a 60 minute special on the 1999 Aspen Comedy Festival reunion, along with mini features of cast and crew recollections grouped into "SCTV Remembers", "Remembering John", "Origins of SCTV", and "The Craft of SCTV". A Mighty Wind "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" (music and lyric by Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole) from A Mighty Wind has been nominated for the best original song Oscar. The best part: according to bassist Joe Godfrey, the song will be performed at the Oscars by Mitch and Mickey. 20 January 2004 Martin Short Will be featured on Star Closeup Monday, January 26 on the Biography Channel. Here's a clip. 30 October 2003 Woodchucks galore The Hinterland Who's Who website now includes both versions of the Woodchuck. 26 September 2003 Eat, Sleep and Do Toronto Second City Toronto has another deal going from October through December: dinner, a Raptors game, Armaget-It-On revue and a night in a hotel, all for $99. Details here. 28 August 2003 Second City Toronto is holding its 30th Anniversary Alumni Week from September 3-5. Robin Duke, Tony Rosato, John Hemphill and Bruce Pirrie, among others, are confirmed. 16 August 2003 SCTV on DVD According to various sources, such as Video Store Magazine, DVDs are now slated for January 2004. The release will start with the Network 90 shows. (Thanks Davide Caputo, Brad Theurer) Joe Flaherty has also confirmed his participation in adding extra material for the DVD release in recent posts to alt.tv.sctv. Joe Flaherty's posts to alt.tv.sctv via Google. (Thanks Justin Pate) 8 June 2003
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16 April 2003 DVD TV Shows on DVD.com is reporting that Second City has negotiated a contract with Shout! Entertainment to produce the DVDs. They don't have any other details, however. (Thanks Scott Carlson) 8 March 2003 Unsung Hero The first annual TV Land Awards will be honoring a variety of Classic TV shows. The Discretionary Awards "selected by the experts at TV Land" include 'Unsung Hero' for SCTV. Martin Short will be appearing. The awards air March 12 at 9 PM et/pt (and will be repeated several times in the following weeks). The Red Carpet Pre Show starts at 8:30. 6 March 2003 Second City web updated The Second City website has a fresh new look and new content, including video clips on their SCTV page. Keep an eye on the flash animation in the top left corner when you first load the site for a pleasant surprise. Within a year or so The Second City's web redesign features, for the first time, official acknowledgement of the problems that have kept SCTV from your shelves and that SCTV may finally arrive on DVD. 10 Questions for Jason Brett, President Second City Entertainment reveals that they may "make this available to the world within a year or so." OK, still sketchy, but we'll take it. 21 February 2003 Second City Presents Bill Zehme talks with Second City alumni in this new series on Bravo (Canada), Saturdays at 10 PM EST. And check out the Second City Presents page at The Second City for video clips and info. 9 February 2003 A Mighty Wind Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy's new film opens April 16, trailer now available online. Features largely the same ensemble cast featured in Waiting for Guffman and Best In Show, including Catherine O'Hara and Fred Willard. Freaks and Geeks Producers of the sitcom that starred Joe Flaherty are trying to persuade higher-ups to release the show on DVD (seems the music rights are expensive, a familiar refrain these days). So, sign the petition.
31 January 2003 My Big Fat Greek Life Andrea Martin will reprise her My Big Fat Greek Wedding role in My Big Fat Greek Life, a sitcom spin off of the hit movie. CBS will premiere the show on Monday, February 24, at 9:30-10 PM EST before moving it to its regular time period of Sundays at 8-8:30 PM EST on March 2. (Thanks J Robbins) 15 December 2002 Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty appear as Hope and Crosby in Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials on CBC, Sunday 22 December 2002, 8 PM. Described as an "irreverent romp," at least it doesn't have Anne Murray (she has her own special). 11 December 2002 Dave and Rick By the way, that Bob and Doug animated show trailer on the Strange Brew DVD was produced by Animax Entertainment (requires Flash), purveyors of "adutainment," among other things. Dave Thomas is "Creative Director" while Rick Moranis resides in the "Hollywood Bullpen." As their press release notes, "Thomas began his career at McCann-Erickson as lead copywriter on the Coca-Cola account before joining SCTV as lead writer where he developed a host of entertainment characters, including the enduring Bob and Doug McKenzie franchise." (Thanks Jeff Robbins) 21 November 2002
2 November 2002 Joe Flaherty will be participating in some weekend comedy workshops through Humber College. Coming up: Ottawa Nov 16-17 2002. 23 September 2002 Strange Brew DVD available as a preorder at all the usual locations. Still due October 1st. 7 August 2002 DVD Petition Sign the SCTV on DVD petition: the cause is righteous. Now approaching 1000 signatures. Keep 'em coming folks. Related site: TVShowsonDVD.com has a forum for voting for shows you'd like to see on DVD (free membership required to vote). (Thanks Justin and S. Dow) 24 July 2002
16 July 2002 Strange Brew DVD to be released on DVD October 1 from Warner Home Video. Extras will apparently include excerpts from SCTV Great White North bits and something called "The Animated Adventures of Bob and Doug McKenzie." No word of commentary or deleted scenes. (Thanks J Robbins) 6 July 2002 Hope and Crosby are back Dave Thomas and Joe Flaherty will both appear in Dave Foley's "The True Meaning of Christmas Specials", currently in production for the CBC and to air this, er, Christmas. They will be reprising their classic Hope and Crosby impressions. Bob Hope appears as the Ghost of Christmas Specials Past, and takes us back to the 70's and Bing's duet with David Bowie. Thomas recently appeared as Hope on Primetime Glick. Ottawa Citizen article here. (Note, they only maintain articles on the site for 14 days. Pikers.) 27 May 2002
Schedule 19 May 2002 Joe Flaherty will be Humber College's Artist in Residence at the School of Comedy next fall. 11 May 2002 Second City Alumni Week Former SCTVers Robin Duke, Tony Rosato, Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty, John Hemphill, Jayne Eastwood, and Ron James have all been confirmed for the Second Annual Alumni Week, Monday, May 27 through Friday, May 31. The cast of SCTV is also to get a star on Toronto's walk of fame Tuesday May 28. 4 May 2002 Second City Alumni Week The Second City Toronto is hosting its Second Annual Alumni Week, Monday, May 27 through Friday, May 31. Alumni from the past 29 years are returning to the stage for a series of shows through the week. Joe Flaherty Apparently directing and hosting an improvised soap opera playing at The Second City in L.A., Thursday nights at 8 pm (coincidence?). (Thanks Daryl Mhoon) 1 May 2002 SCTV History We've added a small piece of history to the Series 1 page of the guide: an image of the slate used for the very first show (courtesy The Second City). 20 April 2002
25 March 2002 Second City Presents...On Bravo According to The Second City, "taping is continuing for Second City Presents, a new show for Bravo. Hosted by Bill Zehme, Second City Presents interviews famous comic performers on their craft, their beginnings, and on the world of comedy. Martin Short, Tracy Ullman, Jim Belushi, Joan Rivers, and Jon Lovitz have all been taped. The show should air in late Spring on Bravo." (thanks J Robbins) 23 March 2002 Eugene Levy New show Greg the Bunny debuts Wednesday March 27 at 9:30pm. 21 March 2002 SCTV article in New York Daily News The article, Where they've gone: an SCTV guide, talks about what the cast is up to now, and mentions the DVD release is now scheduled for late fall (do the planets have to be aligned or something?) and the cast will get spots on Toronto's walk of fame in May. 7 March 2002 Updated US syndication information New list of Blair syndicated shows now on the Syndication page. 23 February 2002
New series of Primetime Glick premieres tonight with guests Tom Hanks and Ben Stiller. 15 January 2002 Eugene Levy's new show Greg the bunny, coming in March. Premieres Wednesday, March 27, 9:30 PM EST. 9 January 2002 SCTV once again off the Air Unfortunately, Carson has settled with NBC and his show will air tonight. 8 January 2002 SCTV On the Air after all www.tvbarn.com reports that Last Call with Carson Daly did NOT air last night because of a last-minute contract dispute, even though the episode was in the can. There's even some question of the show going on, ever. (Thanks William Szczuka) 7 January 2002 David Steinberg Show Back on the Comedy Network in Canada, Saturdays at 7:30 and 13:30. 3 January 2002 SCTV Off the Air? All indications are SCTV's run on NBC will end when it is replaced with some other show (bah!) starting next week. Eugene Levy will present at the AFI awards, Saturday, January 5, 2002, CBS. 1 January 2002
22 November 2001 SCTV coming to DVD (redux)? Another email from another correspondent:
Not much time left before Christmas. (Thanks Matthew Kozlowski) 26 October 2001 Andrea Martin on stage According to the Boston Phoenix, "Tony winner and SCTV star Andrea Martin heads the cast" in The Huntington Theatre Company's production of Christopher Durang's Betty's Summer Vacation (Oct. 26-Nov. 25). (Thanks B Davidson) 18 October 2001 Strange Brew on DVD in 2002 From a chat transcript on The Digital Bits with Warner studio executives (thanks J Robbins):
14 September 2001 Waiting for Guffman on DVD With extra footage, commentary, etc., cheap at any price. While you're at it, pick up Best In Show. 6 September 2001 Comedy Network changes schedule SCTV 1am showing has moved to 1:30am. 31 August 2001 SCTV coming on DVD? Various sources report that The Second City is currently working on a very elaborate and long overdue release. One of our correspondents received the following from The Second City:
Could it be that the decades of futility are finally coming to an end? 22 August 2001 NBC has purchased new shows Last night NBC showed a "new" episode; from an email just received:
Late night TV might just be worth staying up for again. (Thanks Charlie R) 15 August 2001 End of SCTV on NBC coming? NBC has hired Carson Daly to host a revamped version of Later, which is supposedly starting early next year. (Thanks J Robbins) Eugene Levy update He'll be co-starring in the sitcom "Greg the Bunny" this fall on Fox. He is also currently appearing as the devil in a number of television ads for the Seattle Seahawks football team. And, of course, he's in the very successful American Pie 2. (Thanks Charlie R and R Hodgins) 4 August 2001 NBC Responds One of our readers, curious about NBC's odd SCTV schedule (they've started rerunning the same set of episodes for a third time) received the following response from NBC:
OK, it's not much, but at least somebody reads email at NBC. Thanks Charlie R. 25 July 2001 Primetime Glick Premiers Saturday August 25 at 10pm on Comedy Network in Canada. 20 July 2001 SCTV Emmys For the curious, here's a rundown of SCTV's Emmy history. 1982 Emmy nominations/award:
1983 Emmy nominations/award:
27 June 2001 (and before) SCTV Marathon National Post columnist Scott Feschuk discusses SCTV in his column, noting that Moviepix is celebrating Canada Day with movies featuring SCTV alumni, while the Comedy Network is airing a 7 show marathon on July 2nd starting at 6pm. Prime Time Glick Coming to Canada on the Comedy Network in August. Meanwhile, positive reviews of Prime Time Glick (Wednesdays on Comedy Central) have shown up at the San Francisco Chronicle and LA Times. Hinterland Who's Who The Woodchuck now available for viewing on Environment Canada's website. (Thanks Jim Powers) SCTV Is Still Back on NBC! Unfortunately, they've been recycling the same shows, including the same first halves of shows for which they never showed the second half. If you follow me. Anyhow, NBC continues to rerun SCTV syndicated reruns at 12:35cst Mondays through Thursdays, following Late Night With Conan O'Brien. The NBC Second City page (now offline). Visit often to let them know you're interested. Send a note, and don't forget your local NBC affiliate. (thanks Charlie R) Best In Show Released on DVD, with added bits and commentary from Guest and Levy. Waiting for Guffman to come. SCTV preserved for posterity. The Canadian AV Preservation Trust has inducted SCTV into its Masterworks 2001 program. Freaks and Geeks Fox Family Channel airs two episodes of Freaks and Geeks, featuring Joe Flaherty, back to back every Tuesday night at 9 (thanks Ken Hinchey).
Bob and Doug Action figures are in stores now. From the same folks once rumoured to be saving Home Brew. I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood no longer available? While still listed at Amazon.com, we have a report that orders are not coming through. Better grab 'em if you find 'em. If anyone has a lead on a source, let us know. |
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Rick Moranis Has released a new album, the country-flavored stylings of 
Christmas with SCTV Looks like Shout! Factory is compiling a DVD of Christmas sketches. Online retailers are listing 
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood The Hollywood Reporter.com has an 
SCTV DVD Volume 3 Extensively reviewed at 
It's Time for a Little More T.O. "The rats are running, and that means there's plague about." But not in Toronto, and to prove it, The Second City Toronto has a special deal on: dinner, a Blue Jays game, Bush League of Justice revue and a night in a hotel, all for $95. Details 
Primetime Glick Returns for a third season on 
Goin' Down the Road "A couple of bucks...a bottle of beer...and always the dreams...of tomorrow." The definitive 1970 Canadian film on Maritimer alienation, on which the classic 
Strange Brew DVD Widescreen, decent transfer. A little thin on extras, it includes a single, albeit appropriate, original Great White North sketch, the film trailer, and a trailer for an animated Bob and Doug TV show. An inexpensive Christmas gift - more than a pack of smokes, but less than a case (at inflated LCBO prices, anyway). And it features the only SCTV we'll get on DVD this year (if ever).
Primetime Glick Series 2 Debuts in Canada on The Comedy Network Saturday May 11 at 22:30. The 
SCTV coming to video A video release of SCTV is currently scheduled for this fall, the 25th anniversary (although they've said this before...). Cross your fingers. (Thanks James Allen Gray)
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