Dr. Zonk and the Zunkins

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Dr. Zonk and the Zunkins was a CBC children's television series which ran three afternoons a week from 23 September 1974 to 14 April 1975.

Although the show was cancelled after one season, it was notable for the number of cast members who went on to successful careers. Some of the cast members were also seen in the following season on the CBC Television series Coming Up Rosie.

[edit] Cast

• John Candy
• Robin Eveson (as Billy Meek)
• Dan Hennessey
• Bob McKenna
• Rosemary Radcliffe
• Gilda Radner
• Fiona Reid
• John Stocker

[edit] Premise

The show featured scenes of the character Billy Meek with robot/computer Zunkins named Zooey and Dunkin. The rest of the cast was featured in randomly-themed sketches that surrounded the appearances of Billy and the Zunkins.

[edit] External links

• Queen's University Directory of CBC Television Series: Dr. Zonk and the Zunkins (text link)
• Dr. Zonk and the Zunkins at the Internet Movie Database