SCTV
Second City Television — Melonville media satire for comedy nerds who quote deep cuts.
Writers' sketch comedy at the highest level; farm team for Hollywood comedy empires.
Why it matters
Episode guide
78 episodes across 3 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A fictional low-rent TV network in Melonville broadcasts sketches that skewer media, movies, and show business with denser jokes than network rivals.
Network & studio
- Global — other network
- Syndication — broadcast network
- NBC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Writers' sketch comedy at the highest level; farm team for Hollywood comedy empires.
Gossip hook. John Candy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy — the Canadian invasion roster.
Creators
Bernard Sahlins · Andrew Alexander · Second City
Key cast
- John Candy as Various
- Eugene Levy as Various
- Catherine O'Hara as Various
- Andrea Martin as Various
- Rick Moranis as Various
- Dave Thomas as Various
- Joe Flaherty as Various
- Harold Ramis as Various (early)
Flash facts
- Canadian sketch institution that reached U.S. via syndication and NBC.
- Alumni reshaped film comedy (Ghostbusters, Home Alone, SCTV DNA everywhere).
- Bob and Doug McKenzie became a cross-border phenomenon.
FAQ
What network aired SCTV?
SCTV is associated with Global / Syndicated / NBC (1976–1984).
Why is SCTV in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Writers' sketch comedy at the highest level; farm team for Hollywood comedy empires.
Who are the key names behind SCTV?
Creators and principals include Bernard Sahlins, Andrew Alexander, Second City.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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