Canadian Comedy? Page 2

Quote: Erik @ September 13, 2007, 8:10 PM

There are schloads of Canadians in America doing comedy. In fact they are all over American comedy TV. And they all know each other.

One of my teachers at SECOND CITY LA was Deborah Theaker who is a writing partner with Scott Thompson from KIDS IN THE HALL as well as a cast member of every Christopher Guest movie. I only got a glimpse into that small world through her, but it's a very tight community.

-Erik

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Yeah, all the best American actors are Canadian. Their market is just much much bigger, so it makes sense to migrate.

The best Canadian comedy is Trailer Park Boys, from Series 1-5 that is, the last couple of series where a drop in quality but it's still a great show. It's on Paramount over here.

Quote: Mick Dolan @ September 14, 2007, 5:31 AM

Yeah, all the best American actors are Canadian.

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Mainly Elisha Cuthbert.

Yes!

And... (80's)

Quote: Martin Holmes @ September 14, 2007, 10:12 AM

The best Canadian comedy is Trailer Park Boys, from Series 1-5 that is, the last couple of series where a drop in quality but it's still a great show. It's on Paramount over here.

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trailer park boys is brilliant. is it available on dvd over here yet?

Elisha! FTW! Woo!

Quote: johnny roulette @ September 14, 2007, 5:40 PM

trailer park boys is brilliant. is it available on dvd over here yet?

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You can get Series 1&2 boxset in HMV, that's the only series released over here at the minute. Best to buy the Region 1 DVD's off Amazon.

KIDS IN THE HALL were great, why isnt that available over here?
'I had the pear dream again . . .'

Have you seen Brain Candy? One of my fave films ever.

"IT WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF FLIPPER BABIES!!!!"

Quote: RubyMae - Glamourous Snowdrop at large. @ September 14, 2007, 10:53 PM

Have you seen Brain Candy? One of my fave films ever.

"IT WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF FLIPPER BABIES!!!!"

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I sadly havent, I cant find a copy in the shops. Paramount should put this show on; id love to see it again.

Actually, Ive just looked on Amazon and theres a 'Best Of' coming out on region 2 this month!

I have to admit the only copy I have is on VHS. Love it so!

"I've invented a drug for the world to give worms to ex-girlfriends"....

Quote: Leevil @ September 14, 2007, 4:21 PM

Yes!

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Ah come on, there are much nicer pictures than that around!

Quote: Aaron @ September 16, 2007, 1:55 AM

Ah come on, there are much nicer pictures than that around!

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She is pretty. She must be stopped.

There are some good Canadian comedies but sadly we just don't have the market or budgets to compete with either the Brits or Americans on this front, hence the reason Canadian talent heads south. Nonetheless there are some and you can probably view them on YouTube!

Here are titles of shows I didn't see mentioned in this thread:

Corner Gas (very successful show with gentle humour)
Little Mosque on the Prairie (tame but cute)
This House has 22 Minutes (political satire. Of special note, see their regular bit entitled "Talking to Americans". hee-hee)
Billable Hours (only seen one episode, seemed ok...)
Rent-a-Goalie (heard it's good)
Trailer Park Boys (has strong following)
Codco (from the 1980s and based on a comedy troupe from Newfoundland which was surprisingly edgy and absurd)

And if you have never seen any SCTV I strongly urge you to check them out. The show has loads of recurring wonderful, absurd characters. The same goes for the Kids in the Hall (long live the Chicken lady!)