Les Lye- comic genius

Ran into a frighteningly comprehensive fan site for "You Can't Do That On Televison". - barthsburgery.com, check it out. You can see photos of all the former cast members- including Moose, Lisa Ruddy, lil Doug, Adam and Allistair.. as well as treat yourself to several pages of Les Lye character stills- with an awesome rendition of MMMbop jammin' to keep you wondering who in hell is behind this page. And who took the time to digitize that composition....? kudos, sir or madam... I grew up being a huge fan of the show and definitley followed it through at least 10 years worth of Ottawa kids, starting out freshfaced, small and cute right up until they are removed for being too puberty-ugly. In a weird twist of fate, I actually went to school and became great friends with Les' grandson, Ben. He also has a dramatic flair but uses it only to entertain the dance floor at weddings. Also, another weird twist, one of my best friends (and an even bigger Lye enthusiast), found out his grandparents are in an old-age home with him, so he's become pals with him. I think he even created a Les Lye bobble head. (edit to add- I was wrong about the bobble head)

Les is a definite influence on my sense of humour, as well as a true cultural icon in Ottawa.. and I just wanted to take a second to give him some props.

I think the creepy father is my favorite character of his. But I also like Torture chamber guy. and Ross.