Summary
The inaugural (pilot) show introduces several major characters of the SCTV Network TV studio in Mellonville who would be the backbone of the series. These include Johnny LaRue, Earl Camembert, Floyd Robertson and Moe Green. Featured is a somewhat primitive wraparound concept dealing with Johnny LaRue. The Sunrise Semester Show would end up appearing in every season except the last.
Segment 1: Commercial for Lasermatic Flash Camera Attachment
Turns night into day
Segment 2: Sunrise Semester: Bookkeeping with Moe Green
Tips on keeping books, and a bit of anti-capitalist ranting
Segment 3: Promo: Unnecessary Surgeon / Malpractice Lawyer
When little problems demand extreme solutions, it's Unnecessary Surgeon. And then, defending helpless doctors against greedy patients, it's Malpractice Lawyer. Back to Back!
Segment 4: The Johnny LaRue Exercise Show
LaRue crushes rumors about his being gay. Routines include the head roll, jogging on the spot, working out with the fridge door and eating a sandwich
Segment 5: SCTV A.M. News Today: Big News / Little News
Floyd has some big news items. Earl has some little local news items. Frustrated, he makes up a big item of his own.
Segment 6: Commercial: Evelyn Woods Speed Talking School
Don't waste time communicating
Segment 7: Backstage
Real life stories of the exciting people who make television. Johnny's ratings are down, his show is canceled, and his accountant Moe informs him he only has 14 cents. And, he can't get it up. Filled with self-loathing, he goes for help.
Segment 8: Public Service Announcement: Stop Those Depressing Ads
A plea to stop depressing ads
Segment 9: Masterpiece Theatre: The Girls of Vienna
Alistair Cook introduces this week's Freudian drama, by Ibsen: "The Girls of Vienna Part XII--Betty Freud." This is a drama about Sigmund Freud's wife, Betty. Her friend George is interrupted by Johnny LaRue looking for help. Johnny goes on a rampage.
Segment 10: SCTV P.M. News: Big News / Little News continued
Robertson interrupts Earl's item with news of Johnny LaRue's rampage, possibly the biggest disaster in entertainment history
Segment 11: Words To Live By: Joni Newton Buffy
We are all one.... and that sort of cosmic thing
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Eugene Levy Joe Flaherty Dave Thomas Andrea Martin
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Sep 20, 1976
Countries of origin : United States Canada
Language : English
Filming locations : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Production companies : Old Firehall Productions Second City Entertainment
Summary
The inaugural (pilot) show introduces several major characters of the SCTV Network TV studio in Mellonville who would be the backbone of the series. These include Johnny LaRue, Earl Camembert, Floyd Robertson and Moe Green. Featured is a somewhat primitive wraparound concept dealing with Johnny LaRue. The Sunrise Semester Show would end up appearing in every season except the last.
Segment 1: Commercial for Lasermatic Flash Camera Attachment
Turns night into day
Segment 2: Sunrise Semester: Bookkeeping with Moe Green
Tips on keeping books, and a bit of anti-capitalist ranting
Segment 3: Promo: Unnecessary Surgeon / Malpractice Lawyer
When little problems demand extreme solutions, it's Unnecessary Surgeon. And then, defending helpless doctors against greedy patients, it's Malpractice Lawyer. Back to Back!
Segment 4: The Johnny LaRue Exercise Show
LaRue crushes rumors about his being gay. Routines include the head roll, jogging on the spot, working out with the fridge door and eating a sandwich
Segment 5: SCTV A.M. News Today: Big News / Little News
Floyd has some big news items. Earl has some little local news items. Frustrated, he makes up a big item of his own.
Segment 6: Commercial: Evelyn Woods Speed Talking School
Don't waste time communicating
Segment 7: Backstage
Real life stories of the exciting people who make television. Johnny's ratings are down, his show is canceled, and his accountant Moe informs him he only has 14 cents. And, he can't get it up. Filled with self-loathing, he goes for help.
Segment 8: Public Service Announcement: Stop Those Depressing Ads
A plea to stop depressing ads
Segment 9: Masterpiece Theatre: The Girls of Vienna
Alistair Cook introduces this week's Freudian drama, by Ibsen: "The Girls of Vienna Part XII--Betty Freud." This is a drama about Sigmund Freud's wife, Betty. Her friend George is interrupted by Johnny LaRue looking for help. Johnny goes on a rampage.
Segment 10: SCTV P.M. News: Big News / Little News continued
Robertson interrupts Earl's item with news of Johnny LaRue's rampage, possibly the biggest disaster in entertainment history
Segment 11: Words To Live By: Joni Newton Buffy
We are all one.... and that sort of cosmic thing
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Sep 20, 1976
Countries of origin : United States Canada
Language : English
Filming locations : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Production companies : Old Firehall Productions Second City Entertainment
