- Smith & Smith
"Smith & Smith" was a Canadian
sketch comedy series, which aired from1979 to1985 onHamilton, Ontario 'sCHCH-TV , and through syndication on other Canadian television stations. The show starred the husband and wife comedy duo of Steve Smith andMorag Smith .The show took a one-year hiatus in
1985 , during which the Smiths and their children Max and David starred in the family sitcom "Me & Max ". After that show ended its run, Steve and Morag revived "Smith & Smith" under the new title "The Comedy Mill ". In1991 , Morag retired from performing and Steve launched his most famous series, "The Red Green Show ". Red Green was originally created as a recurring character on "Smith & Smith".Other recurring characters included a judge, played by Morag, while Steve's characters included Shakespeare and a preacher. Sketches also included "The Kids' Show", a "
Polka Dot Door " parody in which the hosts constantly bickered and insulted each other, and a sketch set in a bakery, in which Morag played the male front counter attendant and Steve played the female baker.Each show also included a humorous musical number, performed in costume, focusing on a famous couple in history, as well as a mailbag segment. The latter was retained in "
The Red Green Show ", albeit in less earnest form."Smith & Smith" has aired in reruns on
TV Land Canada .
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