So as a child I didn't have cable television which made me behind the times when it came to keeping up with the Jones' (ie. my 9 year old friends). They were discussing what happened on Saved By the Bell while I asked if anyone had seen the latest Beachcombers or Neon Rider episode (I secretly wanted to become a troubled teen so I could go to the ranch on Neon Rider).
It was always a treat to go to one of my friends homes after school to do homework (watch t.v. and rummage through their parents closets). This meant I could see what all the hype was about and honestly, I prefer that good 'ol Canadian programing on my dial television.
It was always a treat to go to one of my friends homes after school to do homework (watch t.v. and rummage through their parents closets). This meant I could see what all the hype was about and honestly, I prefer that good 'ol Canadian programing on my dial television.
Last night I was discussing, with my friends over beer and nachos, the many Canadian gems that were on our televisions, that at the time, we didn't realize were super awesome until we were older. From television series to Canadian Vignettes produced by the National Filmboard of Canada these are some of my favorites.
The Log Driver's Waltz - easily the most memorable Canadian Vignette and the one that stands out the most for me.
The Edison Twins - this beauty had a catchy opening and those Edison Twins were always solving something. Corey Haim was in an episode, before the drama.
You Can't Do That On Television - it had green slime, a gross cook and everything else foul a kid could ask for.
Anne of Green Gables - love Anne, love Mirilla and her cranky attitude and absolutely adored Matthew. Favorite part was when Anne smashed Gilbert over the head with a slate. I took this advice once and did the same to a boy in my grade one class...but I used a math book.
Mr. Dress Up - what Canadian child could ever forget this iconic figure. He was awesome and I love this man like he was my grampy. He could draw, had a ton of costumes in his Tickle Trunk, a kid named Casey and his dog Finnegan who pretty much lived in the tree house outside. Thankfully this was just a show, because if I had a neighbour who had random kids in and out of his house, dressed up in costume a lot and had a kid and dog living in the tree house in his backyard I'm pretty sure I would have called the cops.
Sorry for the crappy video, but all the rest were like 6-10 minutes long.
I'm pretty sure that Ernie Coombs could kick Mr. Rogers ass.
I would love to list more freakin' fantastic Canadian TV shows but my list would go on and on. Here's a link I found that you can look through shows by the decade. I found a few that I had forgot about.
Canadian programing was great as a kid...except on Sundays it sucked, because all that was on was Adrienne Clarkson Presents.
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Beachcombers and Neon Rider were staples of my tv diet -- and we had cable (I think we got it when I was nine or so). I forget about Danger Bay sometimes, though it was definitely also one of my favourites. I think I also had a little crush on Doc Roberts. And it probably won't surprise you to find out that I was a fan of Adrienne Clarkson Presents.
It doesn't surprise me in the least actually. Doc Roberts was pretty hot, for a dad. I wonder what he's up to these days?
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