Rick Moranis remembers a comedy golden era in the trailer for SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of

Netflix has launched a trailer for the documentary SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of, chronicling "the rise, fall, and enduring legacy of one of the most influential sketch comedy series in television history." The title may be intended to provoke those familiar with the iconic TV show, but the creators assure viewers they are not purposely causing offense. To appease Canadian audiences, the trailer includes a humorous sketch starring Joe Flaherty.

Directed by Jason Hehir, the documentary features interviews with notable figures like Tom Hanks, along with archival footage and remastered sketches from SCTV regulars including John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Harold Ramis, and Dave Thomas. For those younger viewers who may not be familiar with SCTV, Netflix has enlisted Rick Moranis, a legendary performer from the series, to share his insights.

The trailer also features Bob Odenkirk, hinting at a potential future "Remember Mr. Show?" documentary. SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of joins another documentary from the same era, Nick Davis' You Had To Be There..., which explored the production of Godspell and the Canadian cast of characters, including Short, Levy, and Martin. The trailer is available for viewing on Netflix.