SCTV (TV network)

SCTV, short for Second City Television, was a Canadian sketch comedy television series that ran from 1976 to 1984. Initially broadcast on Global Television Network in Canada and various U.S. stations, it later gained wider recognition on NBC in the United States and Super Channel in Canada.

The show was a satirical take on television itself, featuring a fictional television station, "Second City Television," and its quirky staff, personalities, and programming. SCTV was renowned for its improvisational style, character work, and sharp parodies of popular culture, films, and television genres.

Key cast members included John Candy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Harold Ramis, and Joe Flaherty. These performers often played multiple characters, both original creations and impressions of celebrities.

SCTV is considered highly influential in the history of comedy television and has been praised for its intelligent writing, innovative approach, and the remarkable talent of its ensemble cast. Its impact can be seen in subsequent sketch comedy shows and the careers of its alumni, many of whom went on to achieve significant success in film and television. The show garnered numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards.