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Super Dave
1987·5 Seasons·97 Episodes·★ 6.6
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.
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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
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Long-form commitment · 5 seasons
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Seasons
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Season 1
13 episodes
1987
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Season 2
21 episodes
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Season 3
25 episodes
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Season 4
25 episodes
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Season 5
13 episodes
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