Network: CBC Television Network
Broadcast Run: 1996 to 1997
Broadcast Medium: Television
Aired weekly from October 2, 1996 to November 10, 1997 [with repeats]
This half hour comedy series was produced by Sig the Goat Ltd. in association with CBC and the participation of Telefilm Canada, and Enterprise Newfoundland and Labrador. The first season had six episodes and the second season had 12. It was a situation comedy based in Newfoundland about a taxi company called Gullage’s. The lead was Bryan Hennessy as Calvin Pope, the straight man to all the odd characters who either worked for the taxi service or used it regularly. He lived with his mother and daughter, while his ex-wife lived next door.
Cast:
Frank Barry as Little Jimmy Gullage
Mercedes Barry as Mrs. Clancy
Brian Best as Russell
Brenda Devine as Iris Hussey
Philip Dinn as Bert
Ray Guy as Mr. Clancy
Bryan Hennessey as Calvin Pope
Elizabeth Pickard as Dolly Pope
Jody Richardson as Eugene “Nuts” O’Neil
Janis Spence as Angora Pope
Michael Wade as Pis Parsons
Written by John Corcelli – April, 2006