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COLLECTION · Series · 1976

Teleplay

Premiering in 1976, Teleplay was a Canadian anthology series designed to spotlight emerging writing talent. The show presented a diverse range of stories, encompassing everything from conventional drama to offbeat and absurdist sketch comedy. Despite its short duration on air, it garnered positive reviews for its innovative storytelling and platform for up-and-coming writers. David Cronenberg directed the episode "The Italian Machine."

Source: TMDB
* 8.0 (2)ComedyDramaCanada
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Countries
Canada
Studios
CBC Television · CBC
Release
28/10/1976
Score
8.0 / 10 (2)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
11 episodes · 1976
Episode 1. If Wishes Were Horses
1976-10-28

A nearly-destitute racehorse owner is banking on his beloved championship mare to give birth to a foal worth a fortune. But when medical complications ensue, he is forced to consider a drastic course of action.

Episode 2. Sam, Grace, Doug and the Dog
1976-11-04

No synopsis

Episode 3. Overlaid
1976-11-18

No synopsis

Episode 4. Friday Night Adventure
1976-12-02

A young man's confrontation with his homosexual leanings.

The Italian Machine
Episode 5. The Italian Machine
1976-12-31 · 24 min

A near-incomprehensible story about a dystopian state that uses mind control drugs and a rebel biker gang that opposes it.

Episode 6. Quicksilver
1976-12-09

No synopsis

Episode 7. I've Always Been Lucky
1976-12-16

No synopsis

Episode 8. Flashes
1976-12-23

No synopsis

Episode 9. Justify It Anyway You Like/Metamorphosis
1976-12-30

Discover how to speak God's Word in faith and get the same results He gets.

Episode 10. Herringbone
1977-01-06

No synopsis

Episode 11. Microdramas: Vignettes of Paranoia
1977-01-13

A series of short sketches -- some funny, some disturbing -- centering around anxiety, paranoia and alienation.

Season 2
1 episodes · 1977
Episode 1. Travels with Aunt Jane
1977-03-03

No synopsis

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