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Vanessa Lindores
''You Can't Do That on Television'' is a Canadian sketch comedy television series that first aired locally in 1979 before airing in the United States in 1981. It featured pre-teen and teenage actors in a sketch comedy format similar to that of American sketch comedy ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'' and Canadian sketch comedy ''Second City Television''. Each episode had a specific theme normally relating to the popular culture of the time. During its original run, the show was seen as one and the same with the cable network Nickelodeon in its early years on the air, achieved high ratings, and is most famous for introducing the network's iconic green slime. The show was also notable for launching the careers of many performers, including alternative rock musician Alanis Morissette, filmmaker Patrick Mills, and television producer and screenwriter Bill Prady. The show was produced by and aired on Ottawa's CTV station CJOH-TV. Initially a local program, from its third season on, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sketch Comedy
Sketch comedy comprises a series of short, amusing scenes or vignettes, called "sketches", commonly between one and ten minutes long, performed by a group of comic actors or comedians. The form developed and became popular in vaudeville, and is used widely in variety shows, comedy talk shows, and some sitcoms and children's television series. The sketches may be improvised live by the performers, developed through improvisation before public performance, or scripted and rehearsed in advance like a play. Sketch comedians routinely differentiate their work from a "skit", maintaining that a skit is a (single) dramatized joke (or "bit") while a sketch is a comedic exploration of a concept, character, or situation. definition 3b, Merriam-Webster online. Retrieved 5/4/2019 History Sketch comedy has its origins in |
1981 In American Television
The year 1981 in television involved some significant events. Below is a list of television-related events during 1981. Events Programs *''20/20'' (1978–present) *'' 60 Minutes'' (1968–present) *'' Alice'' (1976–1985) *'' All My Children'' (1970–2011) *'' American Bandstand'' (1952–1989) *'' Another World'' (1964–1999) *'' Archie Bunker's Place'' (1979–1983) *''As the World Turns'' (1956–2010) *''Barney Miller'' (1975–1982) *''Battle of the Planets'' (1978–1985) *''Benson'' (1979–1986) *'' Candid Camera'' (1948–2014) *''Captain Kangaroo'' (1955–1984) *'' Charlie's Angels'' (1976–1981) *''CHiPs'' (1977–1983) *''Dallas'' (1978–1991) *'' Days of Our Lives'' (1965–present) *''Diff'rent Strokes'' (1978–1986) *'' Disney's Wonderful World'' (1979–1981) *''Face the Nation'' (1954–present) *''Family Feud'' (1976–1985, 1988–1995, 1999–present) *''Fantasy Island'' (1977–1984) *''Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids'' (1972–1984) *'' General H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Dillehunt
David Nelson Dillehunt (born April 5, 1984, in Charlottesville, Virginia) is an American film director, television producer and composer. Career He is best known as the director of ''You Can't Do That on Film'', the 2004 documentary about the cult-classic children's series, You Can't Do That on Television. Other notable works include his sketch-comedy series, ''Caught in the Act,'' the 2008 feature-length comedy, ''Craptastic,'' and the 2011 documentary ''We Are Astronomers'', which premiered at the Virginia Film Festival. Dillehunt has released eight albums and five EPs of original music compositions, and is a founding member of the indie rock band Butterfly Vendetta. Dillehunt is the Deputy Director of Communications & Public Engagement for the City of Charlottesville. Since joining the department in 2005, he has overseen the production of numerous local television series and civic meetings. Dillehunt now manages the PEG cable stations in Charlottesville. He was nominated fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All That
''All That'' is an American sketch comedy television series created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin. The series originally aired on Nickelodeon from April 16, 1994, to October 22, 2005, lasting ten seasons, and was produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions and by Schneider's Bakery in season ten. The pilot episode was originally shown as a special "sneak peek" on April 16, 1994, with the show officially debuting as a regular series on December 24 the same year. The series features original short comedic sketches and weekly musical guests aimed toward a young audience. Its sketches parody contemporary culture and are performed by a large and List of All That cast members, varying cast of child and teen actors. Early episodes were taped at Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Orlando Resort and then moved to Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, Hollywood at the Nickelodeon on Sunset theatre, where other Nickelodeon shows such as ''The Amanda Show'', ''Kenan & Kel'', and ''Drake & Josh'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
