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Second City Television (1976)

S2E5 Writer's Strike

Oct 14, 1978 Season 2 Episode 5 Comedy

Episode Overview

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In a somewhat sequel-like twist from the premiere, Ernest Kirsch, the SCTV writer, decides to go on strike, throwing a wrench into the usual programming. Meanwhile, at SCTV News, Floyd and Earl find themselves scrambling to create their own material. Caballero, still in his wheelchair and clutching a phone, initiates a new tradition of addressing the camera with speeches. Throughout the episode, his verbosity would gradually increase, but in this moment, he keeps his remarks concise and straightforward.

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