Second City Television S02E01 · Premiere

Overview

As the show starts, the scripts are not finished. The first on-screen appearance of Guy Caballero, in a wheelchair (which he uses for respect) with a phone. And, seemingly out of nowhere, Lola Heatherton appears, fully formed, in her first special. Additional Viewing: 70s TV series The Love Boat and The Incredible Hulk.

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1. 1 1. Premiere1978-09-16 · 30mAs the show starts, the scripts are not finished. The first on-screen appearance of Guy Caballero, in a wheelchair (which he uses for respect) with a phone. And, seemingly out of n
2. 2 2. Bob Hope Desert Classic1978-09-23 · 30mMonster Chiller Horror Theatre: The House of Cats; SCTV Sports Central: Desert Classic; Commercial: Delay; Betty Bain: Professional Juror; Promo: Masterpiece Theatre: Naughty Chamb
3. 3 3. Kidnapping of Moe Green1978-09-30 · 30mThe Leutonian Liberation Front has threatened Moe Green with his life and his career. Once the dirty deed is done, SCTV's on-air personalities cannot hide their relief.
4. 4 4. SCTV Solid Gold Telethon1978-10-07 · 30mSammy Maudlin, Bobby Bittman and Johnny LaRue anchor the show-length star-studded charity telethon. A great celebrity schmooze fest. The Solid Gold Telethon marks the first of thre
5. 5 5. Writer's Strike1978-10-14 · 30mSomething of a sequel to the first episode as Ernest Kirsch, SCTV writer, goes on strike, disrupting regular programming. At SCTV News, Floyd and Earl are forced to write their own
6. 6 6. Municipal Election1978-10-21 · 30mEarl Camembert faces a conflict of interest as Johnny LaRue's campaign manager as SCTV News covers the municipal elections and Johnny's run for council. Additional Viewing: The 19
7. 7 7. Farm Film Report/Arabs1978-10-28 · 30mGuy Caballero gives his statement to the Arabs emerging on the world scene: ""Invest heavily in the SCTV Network."" Then programming begins with the first-ever Farm Film Report, wi
8. 8 8. The Mirthmakers/Happy Endings1978-11-04 · 30mIt appears there isn't any happiness on television, except on SCTV. Earl Camembert gives a bright side to tragic news stories. Lin Ye Tang must answer to viewers who have complaine
9. 9 9. Undersea World1978-11-11 · 30mThe first appearance of gameshow host Alex Trebel, hosting the high school quiz show High Q. Additional Viewing: The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, the long-running nature sh
10. 10 10. Edith Prickley Station Manager1978-11-18 · 30mEdith Prickley has succeeded Moe Green as SCTV Station Manager. (Naturally, she rubs Guy Caballero the wrong way.) Her first day on the job sees the world television premiere of Ja
11. 11 11. SCTV 30th Anniversary Show1978-11-25 · 30mFeatures the show-length, star-studded salute to SCTV's 30th anniversary, with some great parodies of 50's television. Additional Viewing: Branded, the 1965 TV show starring Chuck
12. 12 12. Whispers of the Wolf/The Occult1978-12-02 · 30mMr. Science: Acid and Electricity, SCTV News: SCTV is Haunted, Fireside Chat: Firewood, 4th Degree, Monster Chiller Horror Theatre: Whispers of the Wolf, Words to Live By with Mulc
13. 13 13. Bad Acting In Hollywood1978-12-09 · 30mFeatures Sid Dithers Private Eye and the superb Bad Acting In Hollywood. Additional Viewing: Bad Acting In Hollywood is a parody of That's Hollywood, a late 70s TV show hosted by
14. 14 14. Alfred Hitchcock Presents1978-12-16 · 30mAdditional Viewing: Alfred Hitchcock Presents, the 50s anthology series hosted by the man himself. Murder Is Bad For Your Health is (possibly) a parody of the 1948 film An Act Of M
15. 15 15. Fighting Air Dogs1978-12-23 · 30mPromo: Undercover Policewoman, SCTV News: Marijuana, Commercial: Daylea Yogurt, Masterpiece Theatre: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Mohicans Galore, Cretin's Island, Commercial: Mike
16. 16 16. Death Takes No Holiday1978-12-31 · 30mPhil from Phil's Nails (later the Garment King) is a send-up of Phil Givner, who did similar commercials for his carpet outlet back in the 70's in Toronto. Additional Viewing: Wil
17. 17 17. Rock Concert1979-01-06 · 30mFeatures the first Tex and Edna Boil Organ Emporium commercial, while Bob Clark in the Mailbag segment is a very similar character to Bill Needle, who would take over the Mailbag i
18. 18 18. Fantasy Island1979-01-13 · 30mFeatures the show-length parody of Fantasy Island, which itself incorporates a bevy of parodies of classic 40s pictures. Additional viewing: the 70s hit TV show Fantasy Island; Ho
19. 19 19. On the Waterfront Again1979-01-20 · 30mThe second episode in a row to feature a show-length sketch, an episode of The Sammy Maudlin Show with Bobby Bittman promoting his remake of On the Waterfront. Maudlin music is "So
20. 20 20. SCTV Disco1979-01-27 · 30mSCTV Boogie, from episode 20 of the first series, has been rechristened SCTV Disco. Additional Vieweing: Lou Grant, the Mary Tyler Moore Show spinoff series starring Ed Asner; Art
21. 21 21. Pipeline1979-02-03 · 30mNotable for the unusual Pipeline documentary and the Dr Braino Hour (featuring "Casey Jones" by Grateful Dead and "Fresh Air" by Quicksilver Messenger Service).
22. 22 22. Consumer Action Line1979-02-10 · 30mFeatures the mysteriously cut from syndication Family Crisis Game Show. Syndication Note: Family Crisis was dropped; replaced by Wara Wara Wara from 1-2 (2)
23. 23 23. Relaxing With Raoul / Dining With LaRue1979-02-17 · 30mPromo: Take the Money and Run, Natalie Wingneck, Commercial: Big Giant Restaurant, Relaxing with Raoul, Commercial: National Council of Antique and Restricted Automatic Weapons, Di
24. 24 24. The Flaming Turkey1979-02-24 · 30mHugh Betcha's Insights and Firing Squad, both first seen in Series 1, return; Socrates is now played by Thomas (replacing Ramis) - the numbskulls are stilled played by Levy and Can
25. 25 25. Best Of 1 · 30mPromo: Lola Heatherton In Concert, Donna: Barbara Streisberg, Promo: U.F.O. Sharkey, What's My Shoesize?, Commercial: Phil's Nails, Bob Hope Desert Classic
26. 26 26. Best Of 2 · 30mRerun package: all sketch material was seen earlier in the season. Speaking of Talk with Lou Jaffe, Commercial: Long Distance, Family Crisis Game Show, Commercial: Tex and Edna Boi