Where can I watch You Can't Do That on Television (1979)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Can't Do That on Television change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is You Can't Do That on Television worth watching?

You Can't Do That on Television holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.

When was You Can't Do That on Television released?

You Can't Do That on Television was released in 1979.

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You Can't Do That on Television (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Series · ★ 7.4

Released in 1979, You Can't Do That on Television is a comedy series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. You Can't Do That on Television stars Christine McGlade, Les Lye, Adam Greydon Reid and Lisa Ruddy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, You Can't Do That on Television has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Can't Do That on Television page.

If you liked it. Fans of You Can't Do That on Television tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

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Where can I watch You Can't Do That on Television (1979)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Can't Do That on Television change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is You Can't Do That on Television worth watching?: You Can't Do That on Television holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in You Can't Do That on Television?: You Can't Do That on Television stars Christine McGlade, Les Lye, Adam Greydon Reid, Lisa Ruddy and Alasdair Gillis.
When was You Can't Do That on Television released?: You Can't Do That on Television was released in 1979.