You Can't Do That on Television ( a.k.a. YCDTOTV) is a Canadian television program that first aired locally in 1979 before ultimately airing internationally in 1981. It primarily featured early-teenage actors in a sketch comedy format in which they acted out skits based on a theme for that episode.
After production ended in 1990, the show continued in reruns on Nickelodeon through 1994. YCDTOTV is also known for cast members who became future per...
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You Can't Do That on Television ( a.k.a. YCDTOTV) is a Canadian television program that first aired locally in 1979 before ultimately airing internationally in 1981. It primarily featured early-teenage actors in a sketch comedy format in which they acted out skits based on a theme for that episode.
After production ended in 1990, the show continued in reruns on Nickelodeon through 1994. YCDTOTV is also known for cast members who became future performers including pop recording artist Alanis Morissette and prime-time actress Klea Scott.
In 2002, and again in 2004, You Can't Do That on Television cast members reunited alongside longtime fans of the show at SlimeCon, a fan-produced convention in Ottawa. Project 131, the official reunion episode, premiered during the 2004 event.
You Can't Do That on Television debuted in 1979 on CJOH-TV in Ottawa as a low-budget variety program with some segments performed live. The show consisted of comedy skits, music videos (usually three per episode)...
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