SCTV (Second City Television)
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SCTV (Second City Television) is a Canadian sketch comedy television series known for its satirical take on television broadcasting and for launching the careers of numerous influential comedians.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| SCTV | 11 |
| Second City Television | 5 |
| SCTV (Second City Television) canonical | 1 |
| fictional television station Second City Television | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: SCTV (Second City Television) Context triple: [The Second City (Chicago), inspired, SCTV (Second City Television)]
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A.
The Second City
The Second City is a renowned Chicago-based improvisational comedy theater and training center that has launched the careers of many prominent comedians, writers, and actors.
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B.
Second City Derby
The Second City Derby is the fiercely contested football rivalry between Birmingham City and Aston Villa, representing the major local derby in England’s second-largest city.
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C.
Avenue U
Avenue U is a major east–west commercial and residential street in Brooklyn, New York City, known for running through several neighborhoods including Sheepshead Bay and Gravesend.
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D.
Upright Citizens Brigade
Upright Citizens Brigade is an influential American improvisational and sketch comedy troupe and training theater known for launching the careers of many prominent comedians.
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E.
The Improv
The Improv is a famous American comedy club, particularly known for showcasing stand-up comedians and helping launch the careers of numerous performers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: SCTV (Second City Television) Target entity description: SCTV (Second City Television) is a Canadian sketch comedy television series known for its satirical take on television broadcasting and for launching the careers of numerous influential comedians.
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A.
The Second City
The Second City is a renowned Chicago-based improvisational comedy theater and training center that has launched the careers of many prominent comedians, writers, and actors.
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B.
Second City Derby
The Second City Derby is the fiercely contested football rivalry between Birmingham City and Aston Villa, representing the major local derby in England’s second-largest city.
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C.
Avenue U
Avenue U is a major east–west commercial and residential street in Brooklyn, New York City, known for running through several neighborhoods including Sheepshead Bay and Gravesend.
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D.
Upright Citizens Brigade
Upright Citizens Brigade is an influential American improvisational and sketch comedy troupe and training theater known for launching the careers of many prominent comedians.
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E.
The Improv
The Improv is a famous American comedy club, particularly known for showcasing stand-up comedians and helping launch the careers of numerous performers.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Canadian television series
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sketch comedy series ⓘ television series ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
The Second City comedy troupe
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linked to:
The Second City
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| basedOn | The Second City ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| createdBy |
Andrew Alexander
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Bernie Sahlins ⓘ Del Close ⓘ |
| distribution | syndication in the United States ⓘ |
| filmingLocation |
Edmonton
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Toronto ⓘ |
| firstAired | 1976 ⓘ |
| format | sketch show ⓘ |
| fullName |
Second City Television
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linked to:
SCTV (Second City Television)
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| genre |
satire
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sketch comedy ⓘ |
| influenced | North American sketch comedy television ⓘ |
| lastAired | 1984 ⓘ |
| notableCharacter |
Bob McKenzie
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Doug McKenzie ⓘ |
| notableFor |
launching the careers of numerous influential comedians
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parodies of television programs and commercials ⓘ satirical take on television broadcasting ⓘ |
| numberOfSeasons | 6 ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| originalNetwork |
CBC Television
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CTV Television Network ⓘ
linked to:
CTV
Global Television Network ⓘ NBC ⓘ Superchannel ⓘ
linked to:
Super Channel
|
| productionCompany |
Cinemetric Productions
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ITC Entertainment ⓘ Second City Entertainment ⓘ
linked to:
The Second City
|
| setting | fictional TV station Second City Television ⓘ |
| spawned |
film Strange Brew
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spin-off album Great White North ⓘ |
| spinOffFrom |
The Second City stage troupe
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linked to:
The Second City
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| starred |
Andrea Martin
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Catherine O’Hara ⓘ Dave Thomas ⓘ Eugene Levy ⓘ Harold Ramis ⓘ Jayne Eastwood ⓘ Joe Flaherty ⓘ John Candy ⓘ Martin Short ⓘ Rick Moranis ⓘ Robin Duke ⓘ Tony Rosato ⓘ |
| wonAward | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: SCTV (Second City Television) Description of subject: SCTV (Second City Television) is a Canadian sketch comedy television series known for its satirical take on television broadcasting and for launching the careers of numerous influential comedians.
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