Teleplay

1976 - 1977

If Wishes Were Horses

28th October 1976

Episode 1

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.

Sam, Grace, Doug and the Dog

4th November 1976

Episode 2

No overview available.

Overlaid

18th November 1976

Episode 3

No overview available.

Friday Night Adventure

2nd December 1976

Episode 4

A young man's confrontation with his homosexual leanings.

The Italian Machine

31st December 1976

Episode 5

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.

Quicksilver

9th December 1976

Episode 6

No overview available.

I've Always Been Lucky

16th December 1976

Episode 7

No overview available.

Flashes

23rd December 1976

Episode 8

No overview available.

Justify It Anyway You Like/Metamorphosis

30th December 1976

Episode 9

Discover how to speak God's Word in faith and get the same results He gets.

Herringbone

6th January 1977

Episode 10

No overview available.

Microdramas: Vignettes of Paranoia

13th January 1977

Episode 11

A series of short sketches -- some funny, some disturbing -- centering around anxiety, paranoia and alienation.

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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."

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