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SCTV's Writers
Sheldon Patinkin
A director at The Second City when SCTV was conceived, he helped develop the SCTV concept and write the earliest shows.
On screen: Jesus in Ben Hur
Brian Doyle-Murray
Brought in towards the end of series 1, stayed with the show through series 2.
Some of his work includes: The Bob Hope Desert Classic, Sandwich On the Orient Express, I Cry Each Day I Die, Elvira Mad Again
Other credits
- The Second City
- National Lampoon Radio Hour
- Saturday Night Live
- Various movie and TV
Jim Fisher
Brought in with Jim Stahl to help finish the second series.
Other credits
- Big City Comedy
- The Second City
- Various movie and TV
Jim Stahl
Brought in with Jim Fisher to help finish the second series.
Other credits
- Big City Comedy
- The Second City
Series 3 saw three writers brought on board who would stay with the show to the end and have a profound impact: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty and Mike Short.
Dick Blasucci
Some of his work includes: Merv Griffins, The Godfather, Scenes From an Idiot's Marriage
On screen: Chuck, Phillip Detalia, Juul Haalmeyer Dancers, Wally Hung Trio
Other credits
- The Martin Short Show (all of them)
- Primetime Glick
- Muppets Tonight
- MadTV
Paul Flaherty
Some of his work includes: Merv Griffins, The Godfather, Scenes From an Idiot's Marriage, Rome, Italian Style
On screen: Steve the Pittsburgh Midget, Wally Hung Trio, Slim Whitman's yodels
Also directed such pieces as Oliver Grimley, Scenes From an Idiot's Marriage
Other credits
- Maniac Mansion
- The Martin Short Show (all of them)
- Primetime Glick
- Muppets Tonight
- MadTV
Mike Short
Some of his work includes: Bill Needle pieces, Charlie's Kitchen, Happy Hour
On screen: Mike the Bartender
Other credits
- Big City Comedy
- The Canadian Conspiracy
- Andrea Martin...Together Again
- Maniac Mansion
- The Martin Short Show (all of them)
- Primetime Glick
- Muppets Tonight
- MadTV
Bob Dolman, John McAndrew and Doug Steckler joined the writing team in series 4, and together with Flaherty, Blasucci and Short formed the core writing team for the rest of the run.
Bob Dolman
Some of his work includes: Libby Wolfson pieces, Frankincense, The Nutty Lab Assistant
On screen: Juul Haalmeyer Dancers
Other credits
John McAndrew
Some of his work includes: CCCP1, Street Beef Christmas
On screen: Johnny Adee, Shakespeare for College Credit, many utility roles
Other credits
Doug Steckler
Series 4 and 5. Some of his work includes: CCCP1, Love Slaves of the Southwest, The Women Donohue Forgot, Frankincense
On screen: Juul Haalmeyer Dancers
Other credits
- The Second City
- The Show Formerly Known as The Martin Short Show
During series 4 and 5, a number of other writers also worked on the show for one or more production cycles.
Jeffrey Barron
Other credits
Chris Cluess
Other credits
- Saturday Night Live
- MadTV
- Various TV
Tom Couch
Other credits
- Saturday Night Live
- Various TV
Eddie Gorodetsky
Other credits
- Saturday Night Live
- Various TV
Stuart Kriesman
Other credits
- Saturday Night Live
- Various TV
Brian McConnachie
Some of his work includes: Vikings and Beekeepers
Other credits
- Saturday Night Live
- National Lampoon Radio Hour
- National Lampoon magazine
Profile: The Review [Apr 2008]
Mert Rich
On screen: Juul Haalmeyer Dancers
Other credits
Valri Bromfield
On screen: Ruth Gordon, Skidder Ridder
Shows 6-1 to 6-4, 6-6; special guest credit on 6-4
Other credits
- The Second City
- The New Show
David Flaherty
Other credits
- Really Weird Tales
- Maniac Mansion
Judith Kahan
Shows 6-2 to 6-6
Other credits
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