Canadian TV Shows from the 60s, 70s, & 80s
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1. The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
The TV series of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe that, more often than not, puts bizarre, unique, and insane twists in their skits.
Stars: David Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney
Votes: 11,086
2. Forever Knight (1992–1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Fantasy, Horror
800-year-old vampire Nick Knight quests for redemption as a cop in Toronto, trying to hide his vampiric nature from the rest of the world.
Stars: Geraint Wyn Davies, Catherine Disher, Nigel Bennett, Deborah Duchene
Votes: 3,059
3. Today's Special (1981–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The night staff of a major department store explore topics for young viewers.
Stars: Jeff Hyslop, Nerene Virgin, Bob Dermer, Nina Keogh
Votes: 866
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4. My Secret Identity (1988–1991)
25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a superpowered teen and his scientist friend.
Stars: Derek McGrath, Jerry O'Connell, Wanda Cannon, Marsha Moreau
Votes: 1,487
5. Street Legal (1987–1994)
50 min | Drama
The professional and private lives of a group of young, aggressive attorneys in partnership together in Toronto.
Stars: C. David Johnson, Eric Peterson, Cynthia Dale, Julie Khaner
Votes: 262
6. The Beachcombers (1972–2004)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a professional lumber salvager and his friends in Gibsons, British Columbia.
Stars: Bruno Gerussi, Robert Clothier, Rae Brown, Pat John
Votes: 652
7. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Sketch TV by young amateur actors in true classic Nick-style. But whatever you do, never admit that you don't know or ask for water.
Stars: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Votes: 2,611
9. Hockey Night in Canada (1952– )
Sport
The premiere Canadian prime time NHL ice hockey telecast program.
Stars: Pat Quinn, Tara Slone, Jarome Iginla, Ed Belfour
Votes: 425
10. Royal Canadian Air Farce (1981– )
Comedy
Stars: Luba Goy, Roger Abbott, Don Ferguson, Dave Broadfoot
Votes: 137
11. Mr. Dressup (1967–1996)
30 min | Family
An amiable man teaches preschool subjects with his puppet friends using games, songs, and the infinite number of costumes inside his tickle trunk.
Stars: Judith Lawrence, Ernie Coombs, Jani Lauzon, Jonathan Whittaker
Votes: 833
12. The Nature of Things (1960– )
60 min | Documentary
Various science documentaries are presented.
Stars: David Suzuki, Sarika Suzuki, Jennifer Gardy, Niobe Thompson
Votes: 274
13. Degrassi High (1987–1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The lives and trials of students of a city high school.
Stars: Pat Mastroianni, Stefan Brogren, Maureen Deiseach, Angela Deiseach
Votes: 3,183
14. Super Dave (1987–1999)
30 min | Comedy
Battered and abused stuntman Super Dave Osborne gets his own nighttime talk show. In between interviews Osborne, with the help of his partner and promoter, Fuji, performs his classic stunts that never quite seem to go as planned.
Stars: Bob Einstein, Art Irizawa, Mike Walden, Don Lake
Votes: 734
15. The Raccoons (1985–1992)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a family of Raccoons and their friends.
Stars: Michael Magee, Len Carlson, Marvin Goldhar, Bob Dermer
Votes: 2,252
16. Under the Umbrella Tree (1986–1993)
TV-Y | 15 min | Family
Holly and her three puppet roommates teach young children different lessons.
Stars: Stephen Brathwaite, Noreen Young, Bob Stutt, Holly Larocque
Votes: 408
17. The Littlest Hobo (1979–1985)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The wandering adventures of an intelligent German shepherd dog.
Stars: London, Harvey Atkin, Allan Royal, Ted Follows
Votes: 1,337
18. King of Kensington (1975–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Al Waxman starred as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbors solve problems.
Stars: Al Waxman, Helene Winston, Fiona Reid, Bob Vinci
Votes: 315
19. SCTV (1976–1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.
Stars: Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas
Votes: 2,878
20. The Friendly Giant (1958–1985)
15 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
In his castle, a giant and his friends tell stories and play music for the young viewers.
Stars: Bob Homme, Rod Coneybeare
Votes: 424
21. Wojeck (1966–1968)
60 min | Drama
A coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends, while trying to hold his family together.
Stars: John Vernon, Patricia Collins, Carl Banas, Ted Follows
Votes: 69
22. The Starlost (1973–1974)
60 min | Sci-Fi
A group of humans must explore a vast starship in order to find the controls to save it from destruction.
Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, William Osler
Votes: 596
23. E.N.G. (1989–1994)
60 min | Drama
The show was based in Toronto, they are a news station that go out filming news worthy stories all the while a romance brewing with the news show director & camera man, Jake.
Stars: Sara Botsford, Mark Humphrey, Art Hindle, Jonathan Welsh
Votes: 204
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