You Can't Do That on Television
You Can't Do That on Television is a Canadian television program that first aired locally in 1979 before airing internationally in 1981. It featured pre-teen and teenaged actors in a sketch comedy format. Each episode had a theme. The show was notabl...
You Can't Do That on Television
You Can't Do That on Television is a Canadian television program that first aired locally in 1979 before airing internationally in 1981. It featured pre-teen and teenaged actors in a sketch comedy format. Each episode had a theme. The show was notable for launching the careers of many performers, including Alanis Morissette, and writer Bill Prady, who would write and produce shows like The Big Bang Theory, Gilmore Girls and Dharma and Greg. The show was produced by and aired on Ottawa's CTV station CJOH-TV. After production ended in 1990, the show continued in reruns on Nickelodeon through 1994, when it was replaced with the similar All That. The show is synonymous with Nick, and was at that time extremely popular, with the highest ratings overall on the channel. The show is also well known for introducing the network's iconic slime. The program is the subject of the 2004 feature-length documentary, You Can't Do That on Film, directed by David Dillehunt.
You Can't Do That on Television
You Can't Do That on Television is a Canadian television program that first aired locally in 1979 before airing internationally in 1981. It featured pre-teen and teenaged actors in a sketch comedy format. Each episode had a theme. The show was notabl...
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Episode 1: The Worst of You Can't Do That on Television
Episode 2: Whatever Turns You On (Pilot)
Episode 1: Live!
The main plot for this episode is unknown, but it featured a Panasonic radio as a prize for one of t...
Episode 2: Shoestring
Tim constantly tries to get a date with Cindy, but keeps looking like a fool, losing her to Jim and...
Episode 3: Nickel and Dime
The main plot for this episode is unknown, but it featured kids' jokes and opinions filmed at the Wi...
Episode 4: Peanuts
Episode 5: Repeat
Episode 6: Ottawa Director
Only one scene remains in existence from this episode. In the scene Tim is the dungeon and is told n...
Episode 7: St. Patrick's Day
Lisa keeps scheming to get Bradfield slimed, but her plans keep backfiring and result in her getting...
Episode 8: Backstage
The show is back on live after spending the previous week taping a show for network television.
Episode 9: Executive Washroom
The network executives have a party on the set and leave money behind. When the cast goes to pick it...
Episode 10: Boring
Features kids' jokes filmed the week before at the Bayshore Shopping Mall in Ottawa.
Episode 11: Straitjackets
Episode 12: Local Show
Episode 13: Sore Foot
The shows sees its last of Mr. L. Dime and all the CJOH jokes.
Episode 14: End of the Life
Episode 1: Work, Work, Work
The Muppets Get Suffed will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine's dad make...
Episode 2: Transportation
The Dukes of Hazard Line Up for Gas will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross sp...
Episode 3: Strike Now
Captain Kangaroo Robs a Bank will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine goes...
Episode 4: Dating
Jaws meets the Love Boat will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine spends t...
Episode 5: Fitness
The Six Million Dollar Man Rusts to Bits will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ro...
Episode 6: Safety First
Hit and Run on Sesame Street will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Despite her co...
Episode 7: Sexual Equality
The Dukes of Hazard Dress Up in Drag will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The re...
Episode 8: Personal Hygiene
Jaws Eats Jacques Cousteau will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine hosts...
Episode 9: Smoking
Atomic Blast Levels Fantasy Island will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Jami adm...
Episode 10: Crime & Vandalism
Mr. Rogers Vandalizes the Neighborhood will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The...
Episode 11: Drugs
Mr. Rogers, Neighborhood Pusher will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast us...
Episode 12: Nutrition
Miss Piggy Eats Ham Sandwiches will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine ex...
Episode 13: Peer Pressure
Sixty Minutes will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Lisa and Rodney keep trying t...
Episode 1: Cosmetics
The Incredible Hulk Runs out of Deodorant will not be seen at this time so that we may present... C...
Episode 2: Addictions
Pacman Eats General Hospital will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine play...
Episode 3: Popularity
The Most Popular Kids Show on Television will not be seen at this time so that we may present… Ro...
Episode 4: Fads & Fashion
Fred Sanford: World's Best Dressed Man will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The...
Episode 5: Vacations
The Love Boat Runs Aground Fantasy Island will not be seen at this time so that we may present... C...
Episode 6: Rip-Offs
The Price is Right Raises their Prices will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Thin...
Episode 7: Bullying
Mr. Rogers Bullies the Neighborhood will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christi...
Episode 8: Culture Junk
Big Bird Dances Swan Lake will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast examines...
Episode 9: Television
You Can't Do That on Television cannot be seen at this time because…we couldn't do it. In its plac...
Episode 10: Sports
Howard Cosell Loses His Voice will not be seen because…nobody could be that lucky. Christine and...
Episode 11: Heroes
Conan the Librarian will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast takes a look a...
Episode 12: The Not-So-Fair Show
Real People will not be seen at this time because we couldn't find any. In its place, we present the...
Episode 13: Growing Up
My Three Sons of Frankenstein will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine tel...
Episode 1: Pets
Kermit the Frog Tries to Cross the Highway will not be seen at this time so that we may present......
Episode 2: Rules & Regulations
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will not be seen because the neighborhood has been declared unsafe. Ros...
Episode 3: Manners or Bad Habits
Laverne and Shirley Go to Finishing School will not be seen at this time so that we may present......
Episode 4: Medicine
General Hospital will not be seen at this time so that we may present... ""Doctor"" Lisa and ""nurs...
Episode 5: Future World
Life on Earth will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine learns to tell fort...
Episode 6: Media
You Can't Do That on Television will not be seen at this time so that we may present... In a drasti...
Episode 7: Inequality: Kids vs. Adults
The following program contains scenes that may not be suitable for mature audiences. Juvenile discre...
Episode 8: Nature
The Waltons Move to Mt. Saint Helens will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Kevin...
Episode 9: Cooking
The Pillsbury Dough Boy (Serves Six) will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christ...
Episode 10: Classical Music
Pavarotti Sings the Blues will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine takes u...
Episode 11: Rumors
Miss Piggy Sues the National Enquirer will not be seen at this time so that we may present... After...
Episode 12: Fame
Fame will not be seen at this time, but is desperately sought after by each member of our cast. Kev...
Episode 13: Priorities
You Can't Do That on Television will not be seen today in order that we may get your priorities stra...
Episode 1: Friends
Laverne and Shirley Kill Each Other will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christi...
Episode 2: ESP - Magic Astrology
The Twilight Zone Gets Redeveloped will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The crew...
Episode 3: Hobbies
Hobby Days will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine talks about fashion, h...
Episode 4: History
The Six Wives of Henry VIII will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast parodi...
Episode 5: Courage
The Smurfs Meet Godzilla will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast must be b...
Episode 6: Body Parts
Real People's Armpits will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The show's cast compe...
Episode 7: Marketing
Miss Piggy Sold to a Sausage Factory will not be seen at this time so that we may present... To rai...
Episode 8: Foreign Countries
Around the World in 80 Days will not be seen at this time so that we may present… Ross appears in...
Episode 9: Literature
Masterpiece Theater will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine tries to beco...
Episode 10: Moving
Mr. Rogers Gets Evicted will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine's family...
Episode 11: Technology
The Electric Company Blows a Fuse will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast...
Episode 12: Ambition
Dallas & Dynasty will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast explains their am...
Episode 13: Clubs
The Mickey Mouse Club will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine joins a hea...
Episode 14: Holidays
The A-Team Wreck Disneyland will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast tries...
Episode 15: Colleges
The college football game scheduled at this time between MIT and UCLA will not be seen because ""mit...
Episode 16: Halloween
Boy George Without Makeup will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine puts a...
Episode 17: Christmas
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Joins the A-Team will not be seen at this time so that we may present...
Episode 18: Politics
To Tell the Truth (with guest host Richard Nixon) will not be seen at this time so that we may prese...
Episode 19: War
The Love Boat Goes on a Cruise Missile Cruise will not be seen at this time so that we may present.....
Episode 20: Science
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Wizard will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Alasdair tries to...
Episode 21: Divorce
Family Ties Get Untied will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The show's producer...
Episode 22: Families
The Partridge Family Get Shot will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross' nephew...
Episode 23: Malls / Hangouts
The A-Team Makes One Cup of Coffee Last 5 Hours will not be seen at this time so that we may present...
Episode 24: Seasons / Weather
Mr. Wizard Shows You How to Make Rain will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Alasd...
Episode 25: Jealousy
Knight Rider Wants a Ferrari will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast is je...
Episode 26: Wealth
Dunking for Dollars will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The series is sold to v...
Episode 1: Romance and Dating
Love Connection Short Circuits will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Doug pretend...
Episode 2: Identity Crisis
Mr. T Thinks He's a Girl will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Alasdair tries out...
Episode 3: Fears, Worries, and Anxieties
Super Monster Theatre will not be seen at this time so that we may present... As everyone confesses...
Episode 4: Relatives
Family Ties Tied Much Too Tight will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross convin...
Episode 5: Pessimism / Optimism
The Wreck of the Love Boat will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Lisa thinks that...
Episode 6: Revenge
Rambo Shoots the Ayatollah will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross decides to...
Episode 7: Wildlife / Animals
Wild, Wild Kingdom will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Lisa gets made-up all fl...
Episode 8: Outer Space
Carl Segan Meets Millions and Millions of Martians will not be seen at this time so that we may pres...
Episode 9: World Records
Ripley's Incredibly Amazing Believe It or Not People will not be seen at this time so that we may pr...
Episode 10: Movies
A big time Hollywood producer plans to make a major motion picture version of the show while the kid...
Episode 1: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends
The A-Team Blows Up the Land of Oz will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast...
Episode 2: Pop Music
Bruce Springsteen Gets Laryngitis will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Alasdair...
Episode 3: Know-It-Alls
Mr. Wizard Explains the Universe will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Nerdy Matt...
Episode 4: Parties
Mr. T Goes to a Tupperware Party will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast g...
Episode 5: Garbage
Garbage of the Rich & Famous will not be seen at this time so that we may present... After local ga...
Episode 6: TV Commercials
The Commercial Messages will not be seen at this time so that we may present... In the sketches, th...
Episode 7: Country
Walton's Mountain Becomes an Open Pit Mine will not be seen at this time so that we may present......
Episode 8: Back to School
Lassie Flunks Obedience School will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross decided...
Episode 9: Illness
St. Elsewhere will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Everyone who has green slime...
Episode 10: Enemies & Paranoia
Hulk Hogan vs. Punkey Brewster in Mismatch of the Century will not be seen at this time so that we m...
Episode 11: Savings
J.R. Ewing Saves His Money to Buy a Skateboard will not be seen at this time so that we may present....
Episode 12: Contests
Miss Ugly Teen USA will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Matthew enters a contest...
Episode 13: Censorship
Censored Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Boners will not be seen at this time so that we may present... In an at...
Episode 14: Poverty and Unemployment
Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Naida's...
Episode 15: Luck
The Wheel of Fortune Runs Over People and Flattens Them will not be seen at this time so that we may...
Episode 16: Part-Time Jobs
The A-Team Delivers Newspapers will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast tak...
Episode 17: Sleep
Algebra is Exciting! will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast has to stay a...
Episode 18: Home
Falcon Crest Eaten by Termites will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast tal...
Episode 19: Discipline
Top Gun Gets Put on Latrine Cleaning Duty will not be seen at this time so that we may present... R...
Episode 20: Mysteries and Crimes
The Greatest Detective will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Some of the cast mem...
Episode 1: Books and Reading
Reading Rambo will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The Librarian is very happy a...
Episode 2: Adoption
The Huxtables Put Their Kids Up for Adoption will not be seen at this time so that we may present......
Episode 3: City Life
Crocodile Dundee Works in a City Bank will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross...
Episode 4: Anniversaries
Santa Claus Forgets Christmas will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast beco...
Episode 5: Smells
Rambo's Armpits will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast has to test their...
Episode 1: Choice
Where No Man Has Gone Before will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ted decides wh...
Episode 2: Chores
Hulk Hogan Tidies His Room will not be seen at this time so that we may present... In order to get...
Episode 3: Communication
E.T. Phones Home and Gets a $1,000,000 Phone Bill will not be seen at this time so that we may prese...
Episode 4: Fitness
Jane Fonda Overworked will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Kevin is having troub...
Episode 5: Malfunctions
Batman's Hairdryer Fries Robin will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The studio's...
Episode 6: Cleanliness
Mr. Clean Falls Into a Tar Pit will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross makes t...
Episode 7: Security
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turkeys will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast wants...
Episode 8: Pollution
The Love Boat Becomes a Garbage Barge will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The c...
Episode 9: Fantasy
Fantasy Island Becomes a Volcano will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross has a...
Episode 10: Time
The Days of Our Lives will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The budget for the sh...
Episode 11: Mistakes
George Bush Shoots the Wrong Quail will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast...
Episode 12: Punishments
Mothers of the World Paddle Rambo will not be seen at this time so that we may present... To improv...
Episode 13: Beliefs
Elvis Presley Is Alive and Working In a Supermarket will not be seen at this time so that we may pre...
Episode 14: Age
Michael Jackson Gets Old and Wrinkled will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross...
Episode 15: Excess
The Fat Boys Eat New York will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The show deals wi...
Episode 16: Cool
Pee-Wee Herman Wins the Mr. Macho America Contest will not be seen at this time so that we may prese...
Episode 17: Lost
Superman Loses His Tights will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Nick enlists the...
Episode 18: Failure
Ross doesn't show up for work, leaving the kids to run this week's show.
Episode 19: First Times
The Wright Brothers Lost Their Luggage will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross...
Episode 20: Celebrations
Parents and Teachers Celebrate the Cancellation of You Can't Do That On Television will not be seen...
Episode 21: Effort
Rambo Thinks will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Some of the cast members try t...
Episode 22: Sports
Roseanne Barr Goes Synchronized Swimming will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ro...
Episode 23: Smoking
Green Slime is Scraped from Smokers Lungs will not be seen at this time so that we may present... T...
Episode 24: Generosity
Batman Gives Away His Batmobile will not be seen at this time so that we may present... In order to...
Episode 25: Embarrassment
Rambo Takes Ballet Lessons will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross, in an effo...
Episode 1: Blame
Doogie Howser Gets Blamed for Sawing the Wrong Leg Off a Patient will not be seen at this time so th...
Episode 2: Secrets
Tony the Tiger Really Eats Choco-Bombs will not be seen at this time so that we may present... All...
Episode 3: Learning
Alf Learns to Cook Cats will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast tries to d...
Episode 4: Privileges
Kermit Treated Like a Prince will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross gets angr...
Episode 5: Inventions
MacGyver Invents a Spaceship will not be seen at this time so that we may present... To improve the...
Episode 1: Changes aka Project 131
Because of the 25 year anniversary, the cast (having been doing the show all these years, but is so...
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