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Switchback
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Switchback (1981) — AI TV series analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Switchback (1981) — a TV series tagged as Reality with balanced tone moods and fast-paced pacing.
Story & themes: "Switchback" was an hour-long interactive show for teens and preteens, featuring viewer calls, music videos, guest artists, and cartoons. Initially hosted by Stan Johnson in Halifax, it expanded to other cities, highlighting both regional talents and international acts. Airing from 1981 to 1990, it aimed to engage y… Our models also surface themes such as ai from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for casual background watching. Expect fast-paced storytelling across 1 season.
Community signal: TMDb members rate Switchback 70% (1 votes) — solid community ratings for this TV series.
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Synopsis
"Switchback" was an hour-long interactive show for teens and preteens, featuring viewer calls, music videos, guest artists, and cartoons. Initially hosted by Stan Johnson in Halifax, it expanded to other cities, highlighting both regional talents and international acts. Airing from 1981 to 1990, it aimed to engage young audiences. In 1985, host Shawn Thompson faced arrest for throwing a doll named Kendini over Niagara Falls, in a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket during a show segment. (He used cole slaw to cushion the doll's fall.) This act resulted in charges by Niagara Parks Police for park dumping and attracting a crowd. Thompson intended to spotlight neglected toys in a parody titled 'Doll Aid.' By 1988, the series cut some editions and faced controversy by removing its cherished long-term host, Stan Johnson. By early 1990, all editions of the program concluded due to CBC's budget reductions.
Quick facts
- Type
- Series
- Status
- Returning Series
- Release date
- 1981-11-01
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 1
- TMDB rating
- 7.0
- TMDB ID
- 241087
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What is Switchback about?
"Switchback" was an hour-long interactive show for teens and preteens, featuring viewer calls, music videos, guest artists, and cartoons. Initially hosted by Stan Johnson in Halifax, it expanded to... This is the official synopsis available via TMDb community metadata.
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How many seasons of Switchback are there?
There are currently 1 seasons of Switchback documented in the community database.
Cast & crew
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Directors & writers
Cast
- S
Stan Johnson
Host (Halifax)
- R
Rick Scott
Host (Vancouver)
- R
Richard Newman
Host (Vancouver)
- A
Andrew Cochrane
Host (Vancouver)
- S
Stu Jeffries
Host (Vancouver)
Shawn Thompson
Host (Toronto)
- H
Howard Busgang
Host (Toronto)
- D
Dale Martindale
Host (Toronto)
- E
Eric Tunney
Host (Toronto)
- L
Laurie Mustard
Host (Winnipeg)
- J
Jim Ingebritsen
Host (Winnipeg)
- H
Howard Glassman
Host (Calgary)
- I
Ian MacGillvray
Host (Calgary)
- K
Keith Sandulak
Host (Calgary)
- B
Brigette Robinson
Host (Ottawa)
- T
Tom New
Host (Ottawa)
- J
Johnson Moretti
Host (Ottawa)
- N
Natalie Gray
Host (Ottawa)
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