Backstage

7.6/10 · 123 votesSep 21, 197630 min

Ranked #20 of 26 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

The inaugural show introduces several major characters, including Johnny LaRue, Earl Camembert, Floyd Robertson and Moe Green. It features a somewhat tenuous wraparound concept involving LaRue - according to Dave Thomas' book, the running time for this episode ran well past 30 minutes, much of

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John Candy

Self - Various Characters

Joe Flaherty

Self - Various Characters

Eugene Levy

Self - Various Characters

Andrea Martin

Self - Various Characters

Catherine O'Hara

Self - Various Characters

Harold Ramis

Self - Various Characters

Dave Thomas

Self - Various Characters

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Milad Bessada

Director

Harold Ramis

Writer

John Candy

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Eugene Levy

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Joe Flaherty

Writer

Sheldon Patinkin

Writer

Dave Thomas

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Backstage" is episode 1 of Second City Television season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 123 votes, ranking #20 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Milad Bessada and written by Harold Ramis, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Joe Flaherty, Sheldon Patinkin, Dave Thomas, it aired on September 21, 1976.

Backstage

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