Super Dave
Series Overview
Super Dave is a Canadian/American variety show starring and hosted by the fictional character Super Dave Osborne. It ran from 1987 to 1991 on Showtime in the US and the Global Television Network in Canada. Super Dave was spun off from the sketch comedy series Bizarre, which featured Bob Einstein in recurring roles, including Super Dave. Super Dave made his first appearance on the 1972 TV series The John Byner Comedy Hour. Einstein then regularly played the character on the short-lived 1976 variety show Van Dyke and Company starring Dick Van Dyke.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 97 Episodes
1987 – 1988
Premiered: Fri, Nov 27, 1987
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Chapel”
Super Dave talks to Leo Thompson, a "Kiss Doctor" who improves people's lives simply by kissing them. He tries it on audience members and it seems to work, but when he tries it on Super Dave, the Super one is less than pleased! Super Dave holds the Million Dollar Contest where a "Mystery Superstar" comes out and plays a song, and viewers have to phone in and guess the title and the artist. At the Super Dave Chapel, Super attempts to do a concentration exercise where Super will tell a joke and Fuji will keep trying to distract him.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Blye, Bob Einstein
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Super Dave about?
Super Dave is a Canadian/American variety show starring and hosted by the fictional character Super Dave Osborne. It ran from 1987 to 1991 on Showtime in the US and the Global Television Network in Canada. Super Dave was spun off from the sketch comedy series Bizarre, which featured Bob Einstein in recurring roles, including Super Dave. Super Dave made his first appearance on the 1972 TV series The John Byner Comedy Hour. Einstein then regularly played the character on the short-lived 1976 variety show Van Dyke and Company starring Dick Van Dyke.
How many seasons does Super Dave have?
Super Dave comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Super Dave?
Key cast members in Super Dave include Bob Einstein, Art Irizawa, Mike Walden, Don Lake.
Who created or directed Super Dave?
Super Dave was developed and directed by Not specified.