You Can't Do That on Television
You Can't Do That on Television is a Canadian television program that debuted in 1979 before expanding internationally in 1981. In a sketch comedy format, it featured pre-teen and adolescent actors. Every episode had a different theme. The show was notable for launching the careers of many performers, including Alanis Morissette, and writer Bill Prady, who went on to write and produce shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Gilmore Girls, and Dharma and Greg. CJOH-TV in Ottawa produced and aired the show. After production ended in 1990, the show aired in reruns on Nickelodeon until 1994, when it was replaced by the similar All That. The show is synonymous with Nick and was extremely popular at the time, receiving the highest overall ratings on the channel. The show is also well known for introducing the network's iconic slime. You Can't Do That on Film, a 2004 feature-length documentary directed by David Dillehunt, is about the program.
Released: 1979-02-03
Genre:
Comedy