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."
Showing Season 1 of 2
Season 1
1976
Teleplay (Series), whose goal was to uncover new Canadian talents through independent stories and without common links, (1976-1977) CBC.
01. 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.
02. Sam, Grace, Doug and the Dog
1976-11-04
No overview available.
03. Overlaid
1976-11-18
No overview available.
04. Friday Night Adventure
1976-12-02
A young man's confrontation with his homosexual leanings.
05. The Italian Machine
1976-12-31
Bikers plan to steal a rare motorcycle from an art collector. An early David Cronenberg work. This TV play, written and directed by David Cronenberg for the Canadian series Teleplay, whose goal was to uncover new Canadian talents through independent stories and without common links, explores one of his enduring themes: obsessive relationships with technology. A group of bike fanatics determined to get their hands on a Ducati 900 Desmo SuperSport owned by a rich guy, by any means necessary.
06. Quicksilver
1976-12-09
No overview available.
07. I've Always Been Lucky
1976-12-16
No overview available.
08. Flashes
1976-12-23
No overview available.
09. 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.
10. Herringbone
1977-01-06
No overview available.
11. Microdramas: Vignettes of Paranoia
1977-01-13
A series of short sketches -- some funny, some disturbing -- centering around anxiety, paranoia and alienation.