You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television1979

Genre: Comedy
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 preteen and teenage actors in a sketch comedy format similar to that of American s… more »



Christine McGlade:
Some people have asked us why doesn't anyone in the studio laugh at our program like on other comedy shows. Well, the truth is they're not really laughing on other comedy shows. What you're hearing is canned laughter, like this:

[Canned laughter is played]

Christine McGlade:
They put that on there to try and make you laugh in case you don't laugh at their jokes. We, however, do not do this.

[Noble music begins to play]

Christine McGlade:
We believe comedy should stand on its own. We have faith in the determined intelligence and good taste of YOU, our viewing audience. And, also, canned laughter costs a lot and we can't afford it.

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