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1976- 1977

2 Seasons

12 Episodes

8.0(2 votes)

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Overview

A Canadian anthology series designed to spotlight emerging writing talent, presenting a diverse range of stories and encompassing everything from conventional drama to offbeat and absurdist sketch comedy.

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