Marchi Announcement    Immigration Minister Sergio Marchi explains his new immigration plan.    Chretien--China    Canadian moment    The doughnut shop gang discusses gun control, Mulroney and the deficit.    President Clinton Address    The President speaks out on armed aggression while dodging gunfire.    High Speed Commentary    A signing translator has trouble keeping up with the ""News For The Fast Of Hearing"" commentator.    Videopinion--Clamp    Gun Shop    A gun shop owner is robbed four times.    Well Dressed Fireman    Before taking a fire alarm call, a fireman wants to avoid any fashion faux pas'.    CBC Studio Tour    CBC executive Delbert Phipps proves that the CBC is a cost efficient organization.

Episode 2-05

Craig Lauzon

Don Ferguson

Jessica Holmes

Luba Goy

Roger Abbott

Penelope Corrin

Alan Park

Episode 2-06

Episode 2-04

O.J. Clue    New, from Parkers Brothers!    Herb Gray--CSIS    Mr. Excitment discusses CSIS while being robbed.    Betteman Hockey    NHL Commissioner Gary Betteman talks about the hockey negotiations.    Mall Mart    The employees attempt to explain how Canadian they are.    Wallin/Parizeau    News anchor Pamela Wallin interviews Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau.    Ottawa Private Eye    A private dick visits Ottawa and realizes that he's not the first 'dick' to arrive here.    The Pope    The Pope tries to modernize his image.    Canadian Moment    Sweatin' To The Top Stories    Richard Simmons exercises to the top news events.

Episode 2-01

Cult Pitch    The ""Institute for Religious Fanatics"" leader preaches about the benefits of joining a cult.    Sandi and Saddam    Sandi Rinaldo interviews Saddam Hussein about the Kuwait invasion.    Canadian Moment    Sheila Shelley    The gossip queen rants about the Madonna stamp, sex surveys, Der Nudie boys, dinosaurs and the Blue Jays exercise tape.    Koshers Korner    Royal Sentry    A Royal Sentry has a royal problem on his hands.    Prairie Movie Ban    Two farmers talk about all the movies that disgust them that they'd like to see banned.    Preston Manning Town Hall Meeting    Reform party leader Preston Manning tries to hold a televised forum that turns into a bad home shopping show.

Episode 2-02

Bouchard Debates Clark    Bloc quebecois leader Lucien Bouchard and former cabinet minister Joe Clark debate national unity.    Photo Radar    A couple get even with the new photo radar system using a camera.    Prince Charles Confesses    Charles admits he never loved Diana, and more.    Mr. Taxpayer    Sportsless Network    Two sportscasters attempt to fill half an hour with no sports news.    Atwood Commercial    Having trouble sleeping? Try a new natural sleep aid...    Aphazard Dinosaurs    Lessons on dinosaurs with a 90's twist: Don Cherry, Sharon Stone, Barney.    Tiny Mike and Paul Martin    Tiny Mike discusses Paul Martin's changes to Canada's taxes and their effect on food.    Aristide Takes Office    A mountie mocks the Haitian leader as he compliments Canada.    Supreme Court Ruling    A woman on the street reacts to a recent Supreme Court ruling that drunkenness is a defense of rape.

Episode 2-03

Queen Speaks Out    Queen Elizabeth chronicles her family's history in her new book, ""Hot, Horny and Inbred"".    Manning Hallowe'en    Preston Manning receives some trick or treaters into his home.    Pirates Canada    Three Tenors    The three tenors--Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and the other guy--sing their favourite songs.    Where Are They Now?    John Crosby, Kim Campbell and Joe Clark discuss what they miss most about being in power. Brian Mulroney pops in at the end.    Rita MacNeil and Closet Elvis    Herb Gray gets some advice from Closet Elvis and the real Rita MacNeil.    Chretien on PTN    Pamela Wallin interviews the Prime Minister and gets some surprising answers.    Hockey Withdrawal    A woman attempts to bring her husband out of a comatose state brought on by the hockey strike.

War Veteran Poppy Seller    A poppy seller makes his customers feel very guilty.    Canadian Moment    The group discusses Chretien in China, Alzheimers and the Immigration & Refugee board.    Special Bulletin--Copps    Sheila Copps becomes mad with power while Chretien is in China.    Muscle Pigs    Non-viloent pigs fight crime and replace ""power rangers"".    Parizeau Address    Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau tries to come up with a date for the Referendum.    NHL Saturday Night    The top ten things that players want are discussed.    Member For Kicking Horse Pass    The honourable member examines diced carrots, gun control and O.J. Simpson on television.    Stumpy Tom Conway    One legged Stumpy sings his song, ""I'm moving to the USA""

Eagleson Hearing    Alan Eagleson greets the investigating panel with some presents.    Washroom Ladder Rental    An entrepreneurial Canadian rents ladders in a men's washroom.    China Visitor Recovers    A hung over Chretien rants about his political colleague in his hotel room.    Tommy    A promo for the new musical.    Bouchard On Impact    Bloc Quebecois Leader Lucien Bouchard consults his good and evil sides.    Convict Boy    Nobody is better at furniture and appliances, Nooooooobody!    Queen's Luncheon Party    The Queen's mother has too much to drink at a luncheon where the Queen gives advice to her son Charles.    Pope Speech    The Pope looks back at some of the historical errors of the past like the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, etc to apologize.    Warning Label Cigarettes    Customer tries to decide on a pack of cigarettes based on its warning label.    Videopinion--Body Piercing    An old lady defends the practice of body piercing.

Episode 2-07

Quintuplets Movie    The real story of the Dionne family, when Mrs Dionne delivers 143 babies.    Manning Address    Leader of the Reform Party Preston Manning discusses the appointment of Romeo LeBlanc.    Canadian Vampire    Luba is visted by a polite, docile Canadian vampire.    Grey Cup Fans    Airborne Regiment Commercial    A member of the airborne appeals to all dysfunctional violents to join the regiment.    Rinaldo Interview Baggley    Funeral home director Hector Baggley discusses euthenasia.    Car Weasel    The ultimate in protection from car thieves.    Jock McBile    Jock weighns in on the political repression of refugees, the Via Rail flambÃ©, pensions vs gambling and ethnic groups.    Sweatin' To The Top Stories    Richard Simmons and his plump companions sweat it out over Alan Eagleson, the Grey Cup, NHL lockout, University tuitions, Immigration and refugees and Luncheon meat.    Jo Jo's Psychic Alliance    Jo Jo comes up against the toughest mind to read, Mike from Can

Episode 2-08

VIA Safety Demo    A safety instruction demonstrates that VIA Rail is not all that safe.    Canadian Moment    Straight talk on gum/gun control, US vs Canada (assassinate vs re-elect), ChrÃ©tien in France, Bruce McNall, Jeffrey Dahlmer and Toronto disaster.    Dave The Beer Guy    Dave displays his latest products--Mousse Head Beer, Pissed as a Newt Ale, etc.    This Day In History    French and English explorers arrive in the new world to find Graham Greene waiting for them.    Blind Willy Feldman    Blind Willy sings the blues because his ""toaster is broke"".    Member For Kicking Horse Pass    The member looks at the Grey Cup and our knowledge of the U.S. (Dan Quayle, Oklahoma, and Alan Eagleson).    Bosnia Hostages    Canadian peacekeepers are stuck in Bosnia without food or supplies until Hendrix saves the day--with a Christmas tree.

Episode 2-09

Chretien Travel    Chretien lets loose at ""Club Fed"".    PTN Bacteria    Pamela Wallin interviews a bacterium.    Politically Correct Christmas    The story from the ages with a new, politically-correct, twist.    News From Away With Jimmy & Seamus O'Toole    The two Newfoundlanders talk about Parizeau, Bosnia, increased interest rates, oil at Windsor castle and the Cod stocks.    Red Green Christmas Shopping    Red Green shows you how to make your own Christmas angel.    Siskel & Ebert    Season's Greeting--Sheila Copps    Sheila Copps belts out a moving rendition of ""Silent Night"".

Episode 2-10

O.J. Clue (#2-01, October 7, 1994)    High Speed Commentary (#2-05, November 4, 1994)    Three Tenors (#2-04, October 28, 1994)    Atwood Commercial (#2-03, October 21, 1994)    Queen Speaks Out (#2-04, October 28, 1994)    Cult Pitch (#2-02, October 14, 1994)    Interview With A Canadian Vampire (#2-08, November 25, 1994)    Photo Radar (#2-03, October 21, 1994)    Dionne Quintuplets (#2-08, November 25, 1994)    Washroom Ladder Rental (#2-07, November 18, 1994)

2-Instant Classics Episode #1

Betteman    ""Hackey"" negotiator Bettman is interviewed by Michael Landesberg about the end of the hockey lockout.    Canadian Moment    Around the doughnut table: Christmas, turkeys on steroids, old age security, native taxes, Lucien Bouchard's return, the new politically correct bible and anal retentives.    Mister Rogers' Cablehood    This week on Mister Rogers' Cablehood, special guest Keith ""Mr. CRTC"" Spicer explains cable monopolies.    Wendy Mesley Cable TV Report    Pirate John, president of Jolly Roger's cable, is interviewed while guest commentator Gilbert Smythe Bite-Me discusses the latest offering of specialty channels.    Chechnya    Yeltsin discovers that Chechnya wants to separate.    NHL Player Roomie    Piano barfly sings about his old love.

Episode 2-11

Dave Hodge Inside Sports    Chretien visits South America    PTN - Airborne    Ralph Klein Fireside Chat    Confidential News Network    Manning and By Election Candidate    Jock McBile

Episode 2-12

Newsworld O.J. Report    Suit analyst Nick Cadalina assesses the wardrobe of the OJ trial.    Chretien's Postcard From Argentina    Prime Minister Chretien talks trade and meets Juan Valdez.    Military Merchandising    The military's latest attempt to generate revenue (features the Chicken Cannon).    Canadian Moment    The gang discuss lotteries, the superbowl, Guy Paul Morin and DNA and Parizeau in Paris.    RSP Commercial    Newfoundland Lighthouse    Ottawa wants to automate the lighthouse keepers.    Chretien's Postcard From Chile    Jean meets a low key Chilean vice-president.

Episode 2-13

News From Away With Jimmy & Seamus O'Toole    'De bhoys' discuss Parliament tunnels, the OJ trial, the Brady Bunch and licensing fees for using the RCMP image.    Groundhog Day    Groundhog Kitchener Karen talks about her shadow.    Political Rich Couple    Bermuda residents Humphrey and Vanessa insist they have a fidelity to Canada (from abroad).    Prime Time News    Peter Mansbridge and Wendy Mesley, in a contest of literal one-up(wo)manship.    Jock McBile    Rita and Friends    Rita sings about the ""working man from the east coast"" who ""likes his eggs with juice and toast."" She's joined by special guest Luciano Pavarotti.    Member For Kicking Horse Pass

Episode 2-14

Chretien, Clinton & Yeltsin    Three leaders, in silhouette, discuss the differences in their countries.    Sally Struthers--Jobs    Tiny Mike--Parliament Resumes    Tiny Mike chats with Sheila Copps, Herb Gray and Paul Martin.    Gilbert Smythe Bite-Me    Gilbert Smythe Bite-Me demonstrates how confusing cable channels are becoming.    Canadian Moment    The gan discuss tax breaks, military cutbacks and sovereignty.    Inept Carpenter    A one armed carpenter tries to nail two pieces of wood together.    Trans Canada Debt    A majestic look at Canada's debt.    Big Bum Mountie    A clumsy overweight Mountie is untouchable, literally.    Lottery Line-Up    Some people in an unemployment lineup are preoccupied with the lottery.

Episode 2-15

Manning--National Tax Alert    Preston Manning does his best Robert DeNiro--'You taxin' me?'    CTV News--Blind Willy Feldman    Blind Willy sings the blues with news anchor Sandi Rinaldo.    Siskel & Ebert--Academy Awards    Siskel & Ebert take a look at some Academy picks--Forrest Gump, Quiz Show, Nell and a foreign italian film.    Collenette/Airborne Video    Minister of Defense David Collenette opens a video store featuring the military's greatest hazing hits.    Nursery Books Censored    Sandra Finsterwald hosts a children's show about books seized at the border.    Kosher's Korner--Brian Williams    Special Guest Brian Williams uses a telestrator to illustrate OJ Simpson's strategy using football terms.    Videopinion--Stage Fright    A man on the street is steamed about something until the camera starts rolling.

Episode 2-16

Clinton Visits Chretien    US President Bill Clinton and wife Hillary visit Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien for an afternoon jog around Ottawa.    RSP Commercial 2    Bouchard Returns    Hana Gartner interviews Bloc Quebecois Lucien Bouchard after his return to public life.    Venture--Credit Rating    Bank President Gord Thiessen and host Robert Scully chat about Canada's financial situation.    Susan Powter & Tony Little    Jock McBile--Deficit    Jock shows us how we got to our present debt-lemma from former Prime Ministers Pierre Trudeau to Brian Mulroney.    Preston Woos Elsie    Preston Manning tries to woo Conservative MP Elsie Wayne into joining the Reform Party.

Episode 2-17

Budget '95    Finance Minister Paul Martin talks about his latest federal budget.    CBC Budget Cuts Announcement    CBC Executive in Charge of Something announces the latest round of budget cuts.    CNN-Ken From Hairworld    Bobbie DiBatista and Ken assess hairstyles at the OJ Simpson trial.    Canadian Moment    On the table: Budget 1995, Air Travel agreement, President of CBC steps down.    Nunziata Rewrite    Liberal non-cabinet minister (but he's not bitter) John Nunziata looks at the retiring pensions of former MP's.    Parizeau Sovereignty Hearings    Average Quebecers speak their minds on separation, whether Jacques likes it or not.    The Loony Channel    Gender Bias Theatre    Man and woman meet on park bench and talk about the sexes in this latest instalment.

Episode 2-18

Sweatin' To The Top Stories    Richard Simmons shakes his booty to the following tunes:    Sheila Copps--Story Time    Storyteller Sheila Copps reads a children's book entitled ""The Liberals little red book of lies"".    Amazing Discoveries--2000 Flushes    2000 Flushes inventor Al Eisen displays his tasteless wares on Mike Levy's ""Amazing Discoveries"".    Ottawa Private Eye    Member For Kicking Horse Pass    Memory Lapse Talk Show    Host Carson Dial has a few guests whose names he can't seem to remember who are there to talk about.... something.    Mr. Grimble    A man tries to call 911 with a bottle stuck on his finger and comes up against the dreaded voice messaging service.    The Canadian Way

Episode 2-19

News From Away With Jimmy & Seamus O'Toole    Current events discussed include Turbot, Mike Harcourt and the new upcoming $2 coin.    Stan's Long Distance Co.    Tired of paying those monopolies through the nose? Try Stan's Long Distance!    Chretien's Corner    Mr. ""fer sure on dat"" talks tough with Ron Maclean.    Manning--Postcard    Mr. Manning goes to Washington.    PTN--Tobin Patrol    Pamela Wallin interviews Brian Tobin in a trawler as he prepares to deal with Spanish overfishing in Canadian waters.    Stumpy Tom Sings Again    Stumpy Tom is ""inbred and worry free.... just like the Royal family"".    Church Of The Holy Pistol    The good reverend thinks that true believers should pack a pistol.    Headache Sufferers    Headache suffers group meet to find some relief from the noisy world.

Episode 2-20

Canadians In Spain    An isolated Canadian couple return from a long trip and stop by in a Spanish restaurant, unawares of the current tension between Canada and Spain.    CNN Headline News--2025    Ongoing coverage of the OJ Simpson trial.    Canadian Moment    For the last time this season, the gang gathers to talk about the rail system, Michael Jordan, Silken Laumann and the Queen in South Africa.    House Of Commons Awards    Hosts Sheila Copps and Herb Gray present golden doughnut awards to outstanding MPs in Parliament.    Gilbert Smythe Bite-Me--Academy Awards    Gilbert tries to come up with some deserving nominees, but just can't seem to find any.    And It Was Good    A holy man preaches about St. Jean of Chretien from atop a mountain.    Spanish Fishing Chicken Cannon    The chicken cannon takes aim at some Spanish fishing trawlers. (bowling for trawlers)

Episode 2-21

Parizeau State Of Province Address (#2-, , 1995)    Sally Struthers--Jobs (#2-15, February 10, 1995)    Siskel & Ebert--Academy Awards (#2-16, February 17, 1995)    Mister Rogers' Cablehood (#2-11, January 13, 1995)    PTN--Bacteria (#2-, , 1995)    Newfoundland Lighthouse (#2-13, January 27, 1995)    Political Rich Couple (#2-14, February 3, 1995)

2-Instant Classics Episode #2

CNN--Ken From Hairworld (#2-02, , 1995)    Jock McBile--The Deficit (#2-07, , 1995)    Car Weasel (#2-06, , 1995)    Ottawa Private Eye (#2-07, , 1995)    RSP Commercial (#2-13, January 27, 1995)    Blind Willy Feldman (#2-16, February 17, 1995)

2-Instant Classics Episode #3

Air Farce Live, also credited as Air Farce, previously Royal Canadian Air Farce, and Air Farce—Final Flight! for the final season, was a Canadian sketch comedy series starring the comedy troupe Royal Canadian Air Farce, that previously starred in an eponymous show on CBC Radio, from 1973 to 1997. The top-rated television show was broadcast on CBC Television, beginning in 1993 and ending in December 2008. The Air Farce Live name was adopted in October 2007. For the show's final season which began October 3, 2008, the series was renamed Air Farce—Final Flight!.

The show was a weekly topical sketch comedy series focusing on political and cultural satire and was one of the most popular Canadian television shows. It was initially aired as a radio series beginning in 1973, and on radio, Air Farce continued for 24 seasons through 1997. In terms of the troupe's TV career, the first Air Farce TV special aired in 1980. A short-lived Air Farce TV series was broadcast in 1981, and further TV specials aired in 1982, 1983, and 1984. After a long hiatus from TV, a 1992 New Year's Eve special for CBC-TV was well received, and a new Air Farce TV series began in October 1993. The TV series was retitled Air Farce Live beginning with the October 6, 2007 broadcast and was the first Canadian sketch comedy series to be broadcast in HD. The show was broadcast live in the Atlantic time zone and tape delayed in the other time zones.

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