You can't believe how cool it was being a teenager in the 70s and watching this before it even went to NBC and knowing you were into something so good yet few really also experienced it.
OMG yes! I wasn't a teen yet, but every SCTV episode left me in stitches, with my parents wondering what's wrong with me. SCTV was one of the things that defined my youth.
1977, I heard my dad laughing like crazy in the back room one Sunday night, only to find he discovered SCTV. I was 16 and we had a show we both loved! Always think of him when I am (still laughing) at these videos all of these years later.
the concept of this was Levy's - as a matter of fact, SNL asked him for permission to use it and it became Celebrity Jeopardy - where NO ONE gets an answer correct
Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Flaherty, John Candy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas are a gift from god. I was able to watch SCTV after school on Global TV in the late 70's.. Even thoguh we lived on the US side of Lake Ontario, the signal still reached. Considering what a cultural desert WNY was, I often wonder what my life would have been like without Canadian TV.
I find that ironic, because my childhood home in Newfoundland only had two channels (CBC and CTV; we didn't have Global). When we got cable TV (from Bangor, Maine!) in the early eighties, it was like Dorothy going from dust-bowl Kansas to the Land of Oz.
@@brucewilson2763, no, I don't think that you have. And _SNL_ was always, and *_is_* , stll funny; you and the other moron dissing it here just got old and obdurate, and are stuck in the past due to your love of _SCTV_ .
I remember the earliest shows with Harold Ramis where the opening credits showed the control panel not working because someone left his sandwich inside, to the hot dog rotisserie satellite when people around the world threw their TVs out the window (even a grass hut in Africa) to the newest shows on NBC. One of the best skit comedy shows of all time.
@@davidsigalow7349 People like you make Canadians look so stupid, jealous, and petty. Martin Short grew up around the block from me. John Candy, Dan Akyroyd, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Jon Belushi, Bill Murray, Catherine O'Hara, were all part of The Second City in Chicago and Toronto. None of my friends favoured one show over the other. Joe Flaherty is from Pittsburgh. How pathetic do you have be to think that John Belushi, Dan Akyroyd, Bill Murray etc. were inferior to the cast of SCTV.
Alex Trebek said that while he got a kick out of Will Ferrell on NBC's Saturday Night Live, Eugene Levy's Alex Trebel was his favorite parody of himself.
SCTV aired for me between 12am and 1am on a Friday Night. When this sketch first aired I recall waking my mom up, even though her bedroom was on the other end of the house, from laughing out loud so hard. I tried explaining this to her the next day at breakfast, but she didn't get it.
We use to watch it at the same time as kids. Me and my brother would laugh so hard our sides hurt. After SCTV the classic movies would play and we would stay up watching those till we fell asleep. Good times.
I’m almost 65 yo and I’ve been a fan of all sorts of comedy my entire life - SCTV is my all time favorite, even over Monty Python, SNL, Key and Peele, etc. The ultimate was when they switched to a 90 minute format. The intelligence, quality and craftsmanship were off the charts.
Alex Trebek actually loved SCTV (all felllow Canadians) and loved these spoofs of his game show hosting--he knew how to laugh at himself---SCTV also did a spoof about a Canadian celebrity interviewer-Brian Linehan--portrayed by Martin Short (called "Brock Linehan")--however Mr. Linehan admitted he was insulted by the spoof--I still believe impersonating someone is the highest form of flattery
I enjoyed this sketch very much back in the day...but where are they now? Margaret Meehan: Guidance counselor Peter Townsend: Ineptly running a chain of chicken restaurants he inherited Kathy Mifsud: Lawyer ("That's what I SAID, your honor") Leonard Mandel: Mild-mannered seller of fine janitorial supplies James Bridgeman: Deceased (walked into traffic while listening to music on a portable device) "Way to go, Townsend" guy: Internet millionaire Samuel L. Clemens and Samuel L. Clark: Deceased Samuel L. Jackson: Awesome
Whether or not it was an urban myth, there was an alleged claim Alex Trebek was capable of displaying a subdued edginess; that be the case, this sketch was intended to satirize that. Nevertheless, it's still hysterical.
I followed your recommendation! _"Half Wits"_ may be available on the sidebar to the right (or here: th-cam.com/video/eTDsJd1l7Aw/w-d-xo.html), and I did not think this skit was markedly funnier. (The "Pick a number between one and ten" bit at the end was probably the highlight.) *EDIT:* I later watched the next installment, _Half Wits Semi-final_ (th-cam.com/video/WIJna_6G244/w-d-xo.html), which was a bit funnier.
The clip that helped introduce me to SCTV in 2004. I remember seeing another gameshow parody with Alex Trebel being pulled off the set by security guards. I downloaded this clip off Limewire and had a good laugh.
I think we all knew a Margaret Meehan in high school, the would-be valedictorian who was too eager--for her own good--to show how smart and articulate she was. I love how she looks ready to cry from all the abuse Alex is heaping on her. Two other points: Levy not only does the best Alex Trebek impression imaginable, but his gradual meltdown and his bellowing tone of voice are just hilarious; I would LOVE to see the real Trebek lose his cool in such an epic fashion (or any fashion for that matter). And lastly, who's playing the sixth contestant? He doesn't open his mouth the entire game; he's probably the smartest person on the stage!
The wonderful Joe Flaherty passed away recently. The world is now a less funny place without Count Floyd, Guy Caballero, Big Jim McBob and Billy Sol Hurok, and so many others. Thank you for all the laughter, Mr. Flaherty. ❤
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Eugene Levy's slow burn as Alex Trebel is one of the best parts of this sketch. This is pure classic!
"Love to love you, baby" is a line I still use to this day! Hilarious stuff!
As long as you say it somewhat teary it's perfect!
"The Bea-tles" was 100% Moira Rose. So cool to see Schitts Creek royalty!! Also how we miss John Candy.
Eugene Levy - the master of the 'slow burn' style of comedy.
Peter M Such a natural tallent
The Grandmaster!!!
Actually, Jack Benny is considered the master but Eugene Levy is no slouch to it himself.
Slow n smmoooth
Gut wrenching laughter. The characters are so vivid and real. Brilliant cast. Nothing makes me laugh louder and harder than SCTV.
SCTV was some of the best comedy I've ever seen. All of them were brilliant.
O'Hara: "The Bea-tles?"
Martin: "Well, that's what I meant."
Two of the funniest comediennes ever to grace television.
The fact that Catherinne wrote this.... pure excellence luv
You can't believe how cool it was being a teenager in the 70s and watching this before it even went to NBC and knowing you were into something so good yet few really also experienced it.
OMG yes! I wasn't a teen yet, but every SCTV episode left me in stitches, with my parents wondering what's wrong with me. SCTV was one of the things that defined my youth.
Yeah, I watched the original airings. Funniest smartest stuff on TV
Now, anyone can see it, but not only that, there will be throngs of idiots who want to attack and dismember the host,
1977, I heard my dad laughing like crazy in the back room one Sunday night, only to find he discovered SCTV. I was 16 and we had a show we both loved! Always think of him when I am (still laughing) at these videos all of these years later.
I did! it was a hidden gem of Canadian TV
the most under appreciated comedy series in history
Catherine O'Hara wrote this skit. Brilliant beyond words...
4:34 funniest skit ever
Catherine O Hara is so sweet- I wanted to comfort her. " I thought you were finished ".
the concept of this was Levy's - as a matter of fact, SNL asked him for permission to use it and it became Celebrity Jeopardy - where NO ONE gets an answer correct
@@phishfearme2The Half Wits. Eugene Levy was behind that but not this. Catherine O'Hara wrote this.
@@phishfearme2more specifically Norm asked Levy for permission
I like how Trebel slowly loses his mind. Eugene Levy is a pretty funny guy.
I always loved the way the audience laughed. WAY 2 GO TOWNSEND.
Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Flaherty, John Candy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas are a gift from god. I was able to watch SCTV after school on Global TV in the late 70's.. Even thoguh we lived on the US side of Lake Ontario, the signal still reached. Considering what a cultural desert WNY was, I often wonder what my life would have been like without Canadian TV.
Rick Moranis too!!
Meanwhile here in Canada, I was trying to watch Star Trek reruns whenever I could, but still did appreciate SCTV.
I find that ironic, because my childhood home in Newfoundland only had two channels (CBC and CTV; we didn't have Global). When we got cable TV (from Bangor, Maine!) in the early eighties, it was like Dorothy going from dust-bowl Kansas to the Land of Oz.
I don't know....I lived in Toronto as a child in the 70s and I loved WKBW's Rocketship 7 LOL
@@bufnyfan1 Promo The Robot vs. Bimbo The Clown
John Candy had to confirm with both of his classmates which school he goes go! This show is comedy gold!
…yup. Incredible .😂
After giving the only correct answer in the skit!
I have always loved that little touch.
I miss SCTV! This show was hilarious.
Me too! Loved watching repeats of it since I was a kid on The Comedy Network.
I am dying watching Katherine and Eugene in Schitt's Creek! His son, Dan, is a genius too! Really comedy royalty! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
This was so great. So crazy. Andrea Martin and Catherine O'Hara are brilliant those characters. I wish more people watched this.
This was one of the best comedy shows of all time
I just love Catherine O'Hara at 2:49 ... the way she pronounces The Beatles. She's awesome.
I've keyed-in on that since first seeing this broadcast.
...........................the beatles........................
Her _Schitts Creek_ character utilizes much the same "accent."
+Crimson Kng Yep I liked that too! She's a doll
Cutest she ever looked.
It’s great that Eugene and Catherine are still doing great work together in Schitt’s Creek almost 100 years later.
100 years ? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It does seem like it . And SNL is STILL not funny !
@brucewilson2763, can you tell me if you've ever completed high school, or any school at all?🙄
@@Neville60001 Surpisedly, I done and went to skool.
@@brucewilson2763, no, I don't think that you have. And _SNL_ was always, and *_is_* , stll funny; you and the other moron dissing it here just got old and obdurate, and are stuck in the past due to your love of _SCTV_ .
@@Neville60001 I actually worked on a movie set with Eugene about a 100 years ago. Seemingly.
I remember the earliest shows with Harold Ramis where the opening credits showed the control panel not working because someone left his sandwich inside, to the hot dog rotisserie satellite when people around the world threw their TVs out the window (even a grass hut in Africa) to the newest shows on NBC. One of the best skit comedy shows of all time.
SCTV is still funnier than SNL. After all these years.
No doubt about that.
It always was; nobody bothered to tell them. However, some of us knew the truth from the beginning...
By far.
@@davidsigalow7349 People like you make Canadians look so stupid, jealous, and petty. Martin Short grew up around the block from me.
John Candy, Dan Akyroyd, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Jon Belushi, Bill Murray, Catherine O'Hara, were all part of The Second City in Chicago and Toronto.
None of my friends favoured one show over the other. Joe Flaherty is from Pittsburgh.
How pathetic do you have be to think that John Belushi, Dan Akyroyd, Bill Murray etc. were inferior to the cast of SCTV.
And it always will be
"*sobbing* Love to Love You Baby?" "DID I NOT JUST SAY..."
Kills me every time
Me too. O'Hara's character is so pained by her compulsiveness and yet … she can't help herself. A brilliantly conceived and executed bit.
I could watch SCTV all day. It really is that funny.
Loved it as a kid!
Poor Alex Trebel, between this and Half-Wits, it's a surprise he didn't go completely insane.
OMG every time Catherine is acting like she's crying, don't you want to hug her? These guys are great!
ROFLMFAO DEAD when Margaret starts crying.
I wanna do somthin to her. Lol! Still a hot woman.
"That's what I meant" gets me every time when the contestant defends her incorrect answer about Mark Twain's alias.
Dang, SCTV was great.
The look on Eugene Levy's face at 2:45 is amazing.
Alex Trebek said that while he got a kick out of Will Ferrell on NBC's Saturday Night Live, Eugene Levy's Alex Trebel was his favorite parody of himself.
Because this was Trebek's signature look from the 70's and early 80's.
I've seen this at least 5 times and it's still funny.
Alex Trebek was a legend. Loved this skit as we see Levy and Sctv satire him 40 years ago
Just read that Alex loved it too.
Still the best and funniest show ever 👍🏻💯 Eugene Levy is my favourite 😂😆
The best comedy ensemble of all time. These people were wonderful!
SCTV aired for me between 12am and 1am on a Friday Night. When this sketch first aired I recall waking my mom up, even though her bedroom was on the other end of the house, from laughing out loud so hard. I tried explaining this to her the next day at breakfast, but she didn't get it.
We use to watch it at the same time as kids. Me and my brother would laugh so hard our sides hurt. After SCTV the classic movies would play and we would stay up watching those till we fell asleep. Good times.
Way before Will Ferrell ever impersonated Alex Trebek, Eugene Levy did Alex Trebel.
So funny. Even John just saying Truman Capote is funny!
I’m almost 65 yo and I’ve been a fan of all sorts of comedy my entire life - SCTV is my all time favorite, even over Monty Python, SNL, Key and Peele, etc. The ultimate was when they switched to a 90 minute format. The intelligence, quality and craftsmanship were off the charts.
Catherine O'Hara should have been an even bigger star than she became.
She also wrote this sketch.
@@davidfarley7285 😯🥰😀
She should've been a teen star because she's the youngest. Besides, Margaret Meehan is a brat.
She just won an Emmy
She’s carved out a very nice, award winning career. Many of her roles are classic and memorable. She’s a good catholic at heart....
SCTV was AWESOME!!!
SCTV is STILL ahead of it's time. Achingly smart and funny.
I like it how Alex gets angry at them . Margaret Meehan: Dewey decimal system!!!🤣
The use of annoying kids from the school in the audience is seriously genius and comedy gold.
That's all them listen to the voices
Way to go Townsend!
These Skits are classics
Margaret Meehan, best SCTV character ever!
A small, vice-like object?
Eugene's intensity has made me so anxious my stomach is all knotted up.
Levy sounds just like George Costanza when he gets mad.
_"Serenity NOW!"_
@@moochtheyarddogg9795 ALEX IS GETTING UPSET!!!!!
Oh wow he really does hahaha
I said the same thing to my wife while watching this and then I saw your comment.
You’re killing independent Eugene!
Love that one , Eugene Levy was a riot and still is.
Eugene O'levy is a master.......
I wish I had someone like Catherine O'Hara in high school.
This was always one of their best sketches.
Alex Trebek actually loved SCTV (all felllow Canadians) and loved these spoofs of his game show hosting--he knew how to laugh at himself---SCTV also did a spoof about a Canadian celebrity interviewer-Brian Linehan--portrayed by Martin Short (called "Brock Linehan")--however Mr. Linehan admitted he was insulted by the spoof--I still believe impersonating someone is the highest form of flattery
Alex Trebek being parodied as a quiz show host before he was ever on Jeopardy
This is so cool
These sketches directly inspired the SNL ones. Norm MacDonald (RIP) even got Eugene Levy's approval.
Alex Trebek hosted several game shows before being hired by Jeopardy in 1984.
O'Hara and Levy at the height of their comedic powers.
I thought Catherine O'Hara was just brilliant here.
And hilarious.
☮
And to think I grew up 20kms from where the first few seasons of this brilliant show was made. There will not be another like it. Ever.
Catherine O'Hara, playing Indira Gandhi, singing a song "Indira", to the score of the musical "Evita". Say no more I hope I find this on TH-cam
Flawless and unrivalled in sketch comedy.
When I first watched SCTV - I think it was 1976 or 1977 - it was a huge revelation. I had never experienced humour like this!
Pure genius from Eugene Levy. The best and funniest slow burn in the business. “STILL IN YOUR SEXUAL PRIME?!” ROFL..
So brilliant! And they all looked so young, whether that's makeup or just plain good acting...
Hilarious. One of their best. SCTV was great
Grew up on SCTV in CDN, always wanted to get on Jeopardy to drive Alex crazy like this!!! LOL
I enjoyed this sketch very much back in the day...but where are they now?
Margaret Meehan: Guidance counselor
Peter Townsend: Ineptly running a chain of chicken restaurants he inherited
Kathy Mifsud: Lawyer ("That's what I SAID, your honor")
Leonard Mandel: Mild-mannered seller of fine janitorial supplies
James Bridgeman: Deceased (walked into traffic while listening to music on a portable device)
"Way to go, Townsend" guy: Internet millionaire
Samuel L. Clemens and Samuel L. Clark: Deceased
Samuel L. Jackson: Awesome
Nigeltufnel711 And Alex Trebel?
Bruce Moffat changed his name to Buzz Sherwood and became a bush pilot in Possum Lake.
LOVED you in the "documentary" about the 'Tap, Nige. 😉
Way to go Trebek!...RIP Alex
This makes me laugh as much as when I first saw it on TV! Every single one of the troupe---comic geniuses!
Back in my youth, SCTV was my finest entertainment. I laughed so much that I developed a six-pack.
Whether or not it was an urban myth,
there was an alleged claim Alex Trebek was capable of displaying a subdued edginess; that be the case, this sketch was intended to satirize that.
Nevertheless, it's still hysterical.
Funnier than any game show sketch Snl ever did!
L B Well maybe the celebrity jeopardy sketches were a bit funnier, but otherwise this one takes the prize!
SCTV was funnier than any SNL episode ever......by far
That’s not what your other said...haw haw haw.
I followed your recommendation! _"Half Wits"_ may be available on the sidebar to the right (or here: th-cam.com/video/eTDsJd1l7Aw/w-d-xo.html), and I did not think this skit was markedly funnier. (The "Pick a number between one and ten" bit at the end was probably the highlight.)
*EDIT:* I later watched the next installment, _Half Wits Semi-final_ (th-cam.com/video/WIJna_6G244/w-d-xo.html), which was a bit funnier.
I don't know. I really enjoyed Chris Farley on a Japanese gameshow. And there are a couple of family fued ones that are good.
it's really surprising how this sketch doesn't feel dated at all
+Kristina: It is dated because shows like this aren't on the air anymore in North America.
Neville6000 People are just doing it on the internet instead, I really feel that speaks more to TV it's self being dated.
Stupid people have existed for a long time 😅
"WAY TO GO TREBEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Thank you, Joe Flaherty. "Bridgeman" was perfect.
SCTV was the bomb!
COMEDY GOLD...even Alex Trebek had to laugh at this one!
I saw an interview with Trebek a few months ago and he admitted he was not amused about the end of the skit where Levy tried to pick a fight.
@@KCOliver1960 He does take himself too seriously.
This is true comedy...outstanding. We've all experienced similar behavior...HILARIOUS.
I always go back to this episode to cram for my test in life.
Catherine O'hara is adorable in this!
So cute.
The clip that helped introduce me to SCTV in 2004. I remember seeing another gameshow parody with Alex Trebel being pulled off the set by security guards. I downloaded this clip off Limewire and had a good laugh.
Love Catherine O'Hara when she gets upset and cries...
I'M DEAD when she does that.
“Let me ask the question first, and you’ll see how this works.”
Never noticed that line before. Very subtle and funny.
These guys were the funniest ever!
'Alright!! Show's over! Get out!'
I miss this show so much. Margaret Meehan lol!!
The best comic show ever.
Loved this bit
I think we all knew a Margaret Meehan in high school, the would-be valedictorian who was too eager--for her own good--to show how smart and articulate she was. I love how she looks ready to cry from all the abuse Alex is heaping on her. Two other points: Levy not only does the best Alex Trebek impression imaginable, but his gradual meltdown and his bellowing tone of voice are just hilarious; I would LOVE to see the real Trebek lose his cool in such an epic fashion (or any fashion for that matter). And lastly, who's playing the sixth contestant? He doesn't open his mouth the entire game; he's probably the smartest person on the stage!
Peter Wildman of The Frantics comedy group
Total comedic genius!
What really ties this one together is the jeering crowd: booing, hissing, mocking the kids when they get an answer wrong.
"Way to go, Bridgeman!"
I felt so bad for Margaret. Alex was yelling at her and she looked like she was going to cry.
100 times funnier than SNL.
Loved this show!
my fav sctv skit, priceless
Thanks for posting; I love this. It takes me back to my high school days and stiing up on Friday nights to watch this show.
How's this? Sitting@@Kaw-boy
It's always funny to watch Johnny Rose yell at Moira.
Love to Love You Baby, lol, I lost it.
Funny ass show.. I miss it I watched it all the time.. every person on show were geniuses and totally funny. LMAO 2
Best TV Canada ever produced by a country mile.
socksumi Codco was good, too.
by a country kilometer. eh?
The wonderful Joe Flaherty passed away recently. The world is now a less funny place without Count Floyd, Guy Caballero, Big Jim McBob and Billy Sol Hurok, and so many others. Thank you for all the laughter, Mr. Flaherty. ❤
I remember this skit from when I was a kid. I still kill myself laughing!!
LOL.. Hilarious! Used to love this show! 🤣
This cast was off the chain funny!