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You Can't Do That on Television — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Roger Damon Price
• Starring: Christine McGlade, Les Lye, Adam Greydon Reid, Lisa Ruddy, Alasdair Gillis, Klea Scott, Alanis Morissette, Matthew Godfrey

You Can't Do That on Television — Series Details

You Can't Do That on Television — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Live! (1979-02-03) — The main plot for this episode is unknown, but it featured a Panasonic radio as a prize for one of the phone-in competitions, as most of the episodes from this 1979 season. This ep
• E2: Shoestring (1979-02-10) — Tim constantly tries to get a date with Cindy, but keeps looking like a fool, losing her to Jim and David. To add insult to injury, he keeps being forced into wearing a dress…and
• E3: Nickel and Dime (1979-02-17) — The main plot for this episode is unknown, but it featured kids' jokes and opinions filmed at the Winterloo slide at Ottawa's N.A.C.
• E4: Peanuts (1979-02-24)
• E5: Repeat (1979-03-03)
• E6: Ottawa Director (1979-03-10) — Only one scene remains in existence from this episode. In the scene Tim is the dungeon and is told not to pull the chains. He does not listen and gets slimed.
• E7: St. Patrick's Day (1979-03-17) — Lisa keeps scheming to get Bradfield slimed, but her plans keep backfiring and result in her getting slimed several times.
• E8: Backstage (1979-03-31) — The show is back on live after spending the previous week taping a show for network television.
• E9: Executive Washroom (1979-04-07) — The network executives have a party on the set and leave money behind. When the cast goes to pick it up, Ross quickly confiscates the cash, claiming it is useless play money. Mr. D
• E10: Boring (1979-04-14) — Features kids' jokes filmed the week before at the Bayshore Shopping Mall in Ottawa.
• E11: Straitjackets (1979-04-21)
• E12: Local Show (1979-04-28)
• E13: Sore Foot (1979-05-05) — The shows sees its last of Mr. L. Dime and all the CJOH jokes.
• E14: End of the Life (1979-05-19)

Season 2

• E1: Work, Work, Work (1981-01-24) — The Muppets Get Suffed will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine's dad makes her do work while hosting the show, so she keeps shovels a wheelbarrow full of

• E2: Transportation (1981-01-31) — The Dukes of Hazard Line Up for Gas will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross spends most of the show making Christine's life miserable by making her do many st

• E3: Strike Now (1981-02-07) — Captain Kangaroo Robs a Bank will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine goes on strike demanding a raise. She eventually gets it, but discovers that she won

• E4: Dating (1981-02-14) — Jaws meets the Love Boat will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine spends the entire show waiting for her boyfriend to call her, which he doesn't.

• E5: Fitness (1981-02-21) — The Six Million Dollar Man Rusts to Bits will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross tries to make money by collecting his family allowances. He also tries to ado

• E6: Safety First (1981-02-28) — Hit and Run on Sesame Street will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Despite her constant attempts to explain safety rules, bad things keep happening to Christine

• E7: Sexual Equality (1981-03-07) — The Dukes of Hazard Dress Up in Drag will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The rest of the cast is upset that Christine, as host, has an easier job. They trade p

• E8: Personal Hygiene (1981-03-14) — Jaws Eats Jacques Cousteau will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine hosts this episode from her bathtub at home. During the show she gets surprise visits

• E9: Smoking (1981-03-21) — Atomic Blast Levels Fantasy Island will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Jami admits that the only reason the Indians smoked was to kill the white settlers. He t

• E10: Crime & Vandalism (1981-03-28) — Mr. Rogers Vandalizes the Neighborhood will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The entire set is stolen piece by piece, including the microphones and Christine's c

• E11: Drugs (1981-04-04) — Mr. Rogers, Neighborhood Pusher will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast uses pies as a substitute for pot to demonstrate the perils of drug use.

• E12: Nutrition (1981-04-11) — Miss Piggy Eats Ham Sandwiches will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine explains the importance of a healthy diet, but ends up wearing more of the food th

• E13: Peer Pressure (1981-04-18) — Sixty Minutes will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Lisa and Rodney keep trying to get Kevin to moon the cameras, but Christine stops them.

Season 3

• E1: Cosmetics (1982-03-17) — The Incredible Hulk Runs out of Deodorant will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine brings in a box of cosmetics and explains the use of each one. She offe

• E2: Addictions (1982-03-24) — Pacman Eats General Hospital will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine plays ATARI for the entire show, thus demonstrating how video games are addictive. I

• E3: Popularity (1982-03-31) — The Most Popular Kids Show on Television will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross holds a ""phone-in"" contest to see which cast member is the most popular. Al

• E4: Fads & Fashion (1982-04-07) — Fred Sanford: World's Best Dressed Man will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast attempts to keep up with the latest fashions, which change about every two

• E5: Vacations (1982-04-14) — The Love Boat Runs Aground Fantasy Island will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine goes on a trip to the beach to relax, only to run into the entire cast

• E6: Rip-Offs (1982-04-21) — The Price is Right Raises their Prices will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Things around the set begin to malfunction. The risers collapse and the set begins t

• E7: Bullying (1982-05-05) — Mr. Rogers Bullies the Neighborhood will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine takes a self-defense class in order to protect herself from bullying from the

• E8: Culture Junk (1982-05-12) — Big Bird Dances Swan Lake will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast examines plays, literature, music, art, and theater. Christine is introduced to ""water

• E9: Television (1982-07-07) — You Can't Do That on Television cannot be seen at this time because…we couldn't do it. In its place, we present a show about television.

  Christine explains what goes on behind t

• E10: Sports (1982-07-14) — Howard Cosell Loses His Voice will not be seen because…nobody could be that lucky.

  Christine and Lisa host the show like sports commentators. Throughout the program, Christine t

• E11: Heroes (1982-07-21) — Conan the Librarian will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast takes a look at their favorite super-heroes. Lisa attempts to be Wonder Woman, but isn't very

• E12: The Not-So-Fair Show (1982-07-28) — Real People will not be seen at this time because we couldn't find any. In its place, we present the following unfair program.

  The cast complains about everything that is unfair w

• E13: Growing Up (1982-08-04) — My Three Sons of Frankenstein will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine tells us about all of her greatest fears. In the sketches, the cast talks about the

Season 4

• E1: Pets (1983-10-05) — Kermit the Frog Tries to Cross the Highway will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast looks at all of the pets people have, some normal, some very strange.

• E2: Rules & Regulations (1983-10-03) — Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will not be seen because the neighborhood has been declared unsafe.

  Ross forces the cast to follow new rules that the Union has made for child actors.

• E3: Manners or Bad Habits — Laverne and Shirley Go to Finishing School will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The show's producers have written a book of manners, which Christine tries to ex

• E4: Medicine — General Hospital will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  ""Doctor"" Lisa and ""nurse"" Luke help Christine, who has broken her leg just before show time.

• E5: Future World — Life on Earth will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine learns to tell fortunes using a crystal ball. The cast also looks at the world of computers, and ho

• E6: Media (1983-10-03) — You Can't Do That on Television will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  In a drastic effort to improve ratings, Ross has Kevin burned at the stake. In the sketches

• E7: Inequality: Kids vs. Adults — The following program contains scenes that may not be suitable for mature audiences. Juvenile discretion is advised.

  The adult dressing room catches fire, and the kids have to put

• E8: Nature — The Waltons Move to Mt. Saint Helens will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Kevin goes away on a camping trip, leaving Christine to listen to Lisa's constant chat

• E9: Cooking — The Pillsbury Dough Boy (Serves Six) will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine takes up cooking, but she isn't good at it. They end up using her muffins as

• E10: Classical Music — Pavarotti Sings the Blues will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine takes up conducting as a hobby. In the sketches, the cast examines different musical in

• E11: Rumors — Miss Piggy Sues the National Enquirer will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  After the star is taken off her dressing room door and the locks are changed, rumors

• E12: Fame — Fame will not be seen at this time, but is desperately sought after by each member of our cast.

  Kevin decides to quit the show and become a big celebrity. He changes his name to K

• E13: Priorities — You Can't Do That on Television will not be seen today in order that we may get your priorities straight.

  Ross is too busy watching a baseball game on TV to direct the show, so th

Season 5

• E1: Courage (1984-06-04) — The Smurfs Meet Godzilla will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast must be brave to overcome stage fright as the show's ratings are higher then ever.

  The k

• E2: Friends (1984-06-07) — Laverne and Shirley Kill Each Other will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  You can't put a price tag on friendship. Well, in fact, you can, as Christine sadly dis

• E3: Ambition (1984-06-12) — Dallas & Dynasty will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast explains their ambitions in life. Christine wants to grow as an actress and begs Ross to provide

• E4: Hobbies (1984-06-15) — Hobby Days will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine talks about fashion, her latest hobby.

• E5: ESP – Magic Astrology (1984-06-20) — The Twilight Zone Gets Redeveloped will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The crew fears a ghost is haunting the studio when strange things start happening. Lisa

• E6: Literature (1984-06-21) — Masterpiece Theater will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine tries to become one of the shows writers, while Justin tries to track down the great author A

• E7: Clubs (1984-06-25) — The Mickey Mouse Club will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine joins a health club, but isn't really interested in the club's healthy atmosphere and Ross

• E8: Foreign Countries (1984-06-28) — Around the World in 80 Days will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross appears interested in world travel and foreign cultures, like the rest of the cast. Actual

• E9: Marketing (1984-07-03) — Miss Piggy Sold to a Sausage Factory will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  To raise money to keep the show on the air, the cast tries to sell water and green sli

• E10: History (1984-07-11) — The Six Wives of Henry VIII will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast parodies historical events, as Alasdair traces his family history and Christine writes

• E11: Body Parts (1984-07-12) — Real People's Armpits will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The show's cast competes to see who has the perfect body.

• E12: Technology (1984-07-19) — The Electric Company Blows a Fuse will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast takes another look at computers and robots. In the process, Ross tests out an in

• E13: Moving (1984-07-20) — Mr. Rogers Gets Evicted will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine's family moves into a new house in the hills, a kid on wheels from California catches the

• E14: Halloween (1984-10-09) — Boy George Without Makeup will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Christine puts a spell on Ross that causes evil ghosts to haunt him.

• E15: Christmas (1984-12-08) — Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Joins the A-Team will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  It's Christmas on the set, but there's little peace on Earth in the studio:

• E16: Holidays (1985-01-01) — The A-Team Wreck Disneyland will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast tries to convince Ross to give them a holiday.

• E17: Colleges (1985-01-04) — The college football game scheduled at this time between MIT and UCLA will not be seen because "mitucla" is a dirty word in Arundi Barundi.

  Among the cast's plans for college, Ala

• E18: Politics (1985-01-08) — To Tell the Truth (with guest host Richard Nixon) will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Lisa is nominated by Christine to run for class president.

• E19: Science (1985-01-11) — Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Wizard will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Alasdair tries to discover the formula for the green slime.

• E20: Divorce (1985-01-15) — Family Ties Get Untied will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  During their divorce proceedings, the producer's wife takes half the show away – literally half of e

• E21: Families (1985-01-18) — The Partridge Family Get Shot will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross' nephew visits the show, but doesn't get along very well with the cast.

• E22: Malls / Hangouts (1985-01-22) — The A-Team Makes One Cup of Coffee Last 5 Hours will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The kids hang out – at the arcade, the library, malls and summer camp, afte

• E23: Seasons / Weather (1985-01-25) — Mr. Wizard Shows You How to Make Rain will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Alasdair makes a weather machine, but it doesn't work correctly.

• E24: War (1985-01-29) — The Love Boat Goes on a Cruise Missile Cruise will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Alasdair forms an anti-war group (W.I.M.P.), while Ross argues that war is a

• E25: Jealousy (1985-02-01) — Knight Rider Wants a Ferrari will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The cast is jealous of Christine after she gets a raise.

• E26: Wealth (1985-02-05) — Dunking for Dollars will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  The series is sold to various foreign countries. Adam acts as millionaire Ronald Rump.

Season 6

• E1: Romance and Dating — Love Connection Short Circuits will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Doug pretends to be Cupid and tries to fix up the entire cast with a girl/boyfriend.

• E2: Identity Crisis — Mr. T Thinks He's a Girl will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Alasdair tries out different jobs to see which one is right for him. Lisa does a paper for school

• E3: Fears, Worries, and Anxieties — Super Monster Theatre will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  As everyone confesses what he or she is afraid of, the Locker Monster attacks Vanessa.

• E4: Relatives — Family Ties Tied Much Too Tight will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross convinces Alasdair that he may be the descendant of a millionaire. Ross then sells fak

• E5: Pessimism / Optimism — The Wreck of the Love Boat will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Lisa thinks that being optimistic will save her plant from dying.

• E6: Revenge — Rambo Shoots the Ayatollah will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross decides to get rich by selling Instant Revenge to the cast members. Alasdair decides to do

• E7: Wildlife / Animals — Wild, Wild Kingdom will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Lisa gets made-up all flashy looking. When Alasdair insults her new look, she punches him, causing him t

• E8: Outer Space — Carl Segan Meets Millions and Millions of Martians will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Doug goes into outer space to meet the aliens that he'd been communicati

• E9: World Records — Ripley's Incredibly Amazing Believe It or Not People will not be seen at this time so that we may present…

  Ross plugs his new egg farm (at Route 12, King Side Road) by having Al

• E10: Movies — A big time Hollywood producer plans to make a major motion picture version of the show while the kids go through slime wrenching auditions just to get a part.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does You Can't Do That on Television have? 11 season(s) with 145 episodes.

Who created You Can't Do That on Television? Roger Damon Price.

Where can I watch You Can't Do That on Television? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.