What is The Red Green Show? | Behind the Show Part 1

[@EvanEdwards]

I had watched early episodes of the Red Green Show on PBS at some point, before I moved across the country to California. I met a woman there, and rediscovered it when she was getting her PhD at Penn State and shared it with her. We binge-watched all the episodes together during that time as we got engaged and later married: the finale with the wedding was a year and five days before our wedding and she was in full wedding planning fever. Over the years we'd occasionally watch bits of it, and references of it were part of our lives together. She absolutely loved the glee of Mike, the earnest efforts of Harold, and the Possum Lodge Word Game. Cancer took her on Easter Sunday 2023. Thanks for making Sarah's life a little more fun, a little happier, and our shared life a little more tight. She always found me handy, and we lived our lives with the motto, "we're all in this together."

[@deaw87]

I’m so sorry for your great loss. ❤

[@markbirkeland5643]

Dear Evan, Your story moved me to tears. My wife couldn't get into the show, but I watched every episode and thanked her for her understanding. Your Sarah sounds like a wonderful woman. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@Acadian_Proud]

No matter how down I feel or overwhelmed, the Red Green Show always brings a smile/chuckle/laugh to me. Thank you!!

[@ericmadsen7470]

I know what you mean.

[@crazyorangefish01]

It never gets old.

[@Chris-f4n5r]

True comedy at its best, yet being more real than so-called reality tv.

[@Hybridknfgrowchannel]

The brilliance of the writing is mind blowing.

[@siku2391]

"I learn by doing, and then repairing what I've done"😂😂😂

[@Scot-p1v]

Boy oh boy, can identify with that!

[@timothybell9348]

Computer Science in a nutshell

[@KonaMark1]

“…Kept it local…like inbreeding” 🤣 Possibly Harold’s best line ever 😆

[@MadScientist267]

The show really could have done without Harold and his... input... 7:30 for an example

[@ScovaNotia]

"...with a yard full of K-cars and a few hundred rolls of duct tape.." this is The Red Green Show and it is Canadiana at its finest! This show always brings me back down to earth or it lifts my spirits way up. I particularly enjoy the poetry readings on the Winter Of Our Discount Tent segment. These recitals are always poignant and absurdly relatable in some way. The poetry reading delivery is dry, cold, deadpan and BRILLIANT, just like our Canadian winters. Nova Scotia here and I've been a fan of the show since 1991.

[@casper7295]

I am 62 years old in my children gave me your red green suspenders as a Christmas present this year❤❤

[@Chris-f4n5r]

Nice!

[@ScrizzDubb]

The best Canadian television show to ever grace the CBC. Love you Steve, your're the best handyman in Canada!

[@Chris-f4n5r]

And pbs in usa! Hail to Canada and their sovereignty!

[@paulblair8840]

or the States

[@jasonkage293]

Best show ever

[@ZainR]

I discovered this show more than 20 years ago after my parents divorced and I was suddenly away from my school and childhood home. I found this show on TV and the Red Green Show became my comfort show along with 22 Minutes and Royal Canadian Air Farce. I was so glad to have been able to meet the actor for Red Green in 2019 because I considered him my hero after I discovered the show. So much to the point that in school, when we were asked to do a speech on our favorite hero, he was going to be my topic (I hate my dad and aunt for forcing me to do a speech on Paul Martin instead - I was practically still a little kid who wasn't even into politics but I digress). This show is still a comfort to me to this day when I come back to it. Thank you to all who made the show what it was.

[@Scot-p1v]

The Red Green Show: great for rainy days & lazy afternoons

[@MsLeenite]

Thanks, guys! Nice retrospective. Harold's strange noises always make me laugh, whatever kind of mood I'm in.

[@unclebud7577]

Years ago, I was surfing the channels and came across this hilarious show about the Possum Lodge. Since then, I am really a fan. BTW. I have the hat, the shirt (birthday present from my son) and suspenders. This show and Corner Gas are favorites of mine.

[@johnsimpson4868]

this show is LEGEND

[@boathemian7694]

all time favorite show

[@--BiZ--]

So glad you posted part 1!! Thanks for keeping such a great show alive

[@standodge7687]

Just imagine how much funnier home improvement would have been if red green was tims neighbor instead of wilson

[@ryurc3033]

Red was in Springfield Missouri, doing a npr show if i remember correctly, shaking hands with people in line, and he signed my roll of duct tape.

[@Chris-f4n5r]

Npr is best am n fm broadcast for decades.

[@Shawna-x2b]

👋

[@travelchannel304]

Don't go chasing a thing! Love this show !!

[@trinitytoo]

These Behind the Scenes are just as funny as the shows - thank you for making and posting them! Thoroughly charming and wonderful. 🇨🇦

[@TheSuzberry]

What about Rick Green? He was part of the start up crew. His “Adventures with Bill” should be on the vaudeville stage, if that stage was in the woods.

[@FifiKitty]

Yes!

[@PhillipArthur-yn2ld]

And Edgar Montrose kaboom!

[@trinitytoo]

Part 2.

[@nursenurse3577]

This show is hilarious.

[@cabincreekzeke6257]

I love the Red & Green Show! I watch it every night just before bed. I turn it on and fall asleep sometimes if I'm lucky while the opening credits are rolling. I'm pulling your leg. This show takes me back to my childhood watching on PBS. Using my VCR to record shows and watch them. Friday and Saturday nights, we would gather around the TV with a bowl of popcorn and laugh as we watched Red and the guys at the lodge. Thank you for putting all of the episodes on the youtubes and thanks for all the laughs over the years.

[@siku2391]

@@cabincreekzeke6257 Ditto!!

[@androidphone1901]

yay!

[@teddybeer6206]

I discovered this show on YTV of all places. But I got hooked on this show on CBC.

[@Billy-yj2kn]

Yes! Oh my God I especially have great memories of watching this after school. 🥺 Speaking of CBC, I am not sure if I was imagining things but I could've sworn they showed The Simpsons on there years ago. 🤔

[@Video81501]

What a great show!

[@Tairygreen]

What a show! I watched it as a kid back in the early 90s. I’m into season 8 in the rewatch. Beauty

[@Electronzap]

Good stuff :)

[@ianlewis5385]

This is a re-edit of the special Red Green's Hindsight is 20/20.

[@lechatbotte.]

Red green good for what ails you no matter what it is lol

[@sangredelic]

I thought Harold was in the later seasons, cool that he was there from the start

[@pkuudsk9927]

Every day at lunch for 6 years I watched, then one summer day on Charterhouse crescent London ont I found the van parked. I kept a eye to see if anyone ever came around. Sadly I never got to meet you Steve or any of the cast. The wholesome clean way you made the show with a slight twist it could be #1 show again. Thanks for all the laughs and simple life lessons.

[@Chris-f4n5r]

I dnt wanna be too mean, but tbh if you ever wished to meet either of them you had numerous opportunities to do so. You could pay money for vip meet n greet or just hang out by their hotels/bus/studios. Its really not hard. Ppl like you lie that you wish to meet this, that or the other. You just didn't care or try. Bc every musician I set out to meet in reality I did. It's not hard. And I was doing that as a 14 to 18 yr old metal music fanatic.

[@pkuudsk9927]

@@Chris-f4n5r I never stalked people, I did end up as a Rodie for Kim Mitchel by moving a amp in as I was walking by and lifting it into the Ridout.. 6 months later I got home. Still got the t shirts. RAW RAW OLE' shaking. Met George Carlin, David Wilcox ,on that tour.As well as others I didn't even know who they wre as a kid.

[@ChibiPanda8888]

I love this And now there's a podcast!

[@DanWick26]

I always wanted to see a Making of the Red Green show in a more serious tone. Get to know the actors and how the show is put together.

[@drewster34]

They did one! I hope the channel will upload it someday.

[@mellissadalby1402]

I LOVE this show! Keep your stick on the ice. Remember we're all in this together, and I'm pulling for you!

[@shadypfuqur2709]

Keep your stick 🏒 on the ice

[@haroldconover5221]

Great TV show 👏 😅

[@bluebear1985]

I remember coming across some clips where PBS did a behind-the-scenes special. It looked like it was close to a time where they were doing some of their fundraising.

[@Chris-f4n5r]

Im proud to say i have done every destructive act red green has without knowing they did 1st. Call it collective northern memory i guess....but im proud to have seen this show as i accomplished the same insane antics in relatively close times.

[@blainebishop5913]

“Harold always wanted to see himself on television because he wasn’t doing so well in real life I guess.”

[@robinlmorgan1]

I have these episodes on VHS tapes, I'd fit right in.

[@lise1255]

Learn by doing - and then repair what I have done 😂. That could have been my motto in life 🤔

[@b_uppy]

Was there a Red Green Show predecessor called Smith and Smith? I want to see it. Love these shorts that extend the fun of watching Red Green. I am disappointed that Prime's showings of the Red Green Show took out a lot of the Adventures with Bill segments. Those segments are great, too! Love the reference to the stove converted to a recliner with a built-in bun-warmer. Still haven't re-seen the one where Red makes a girl's bed out of recycled tires...

[@lucky43113]

You do know every episode is on this channel

[@midwestmatthew9752]

Yes, and it's great! Many episodes are here on KZbin. I think those from season 5 were best.

[@b_uppy]

@@lucky43113 Yes, but it's easier to pick up where I left off on Prime. That said I do miss watching adventures with Bill but they doe feature Wayne Robson, who I dearly enjoy watching. Wish the CBC posted his comedy shows Wayne did.

[@josephknowlton7246]

Liked, shared and commented 🍻🤴🏻🗽 13:46

[@brandonhoefer6151]

Harold is my favorite character... After Red himself of course.

[@mellissadalby1402]

Steve Smith is certainly brilliant, but I must say that Patrick McKenna is one hell of a good actor. In real life if is nothing like the Harold character he portrays so comprehensively on the show. I also always love Graham Greene and really the entire cast as well.

[@cameronneveu7277]

Was there ever a Handyman's corner or similar build that you were actually surprised how well it worked?

[@steve-175]

Now it's time for the "RedGreen Sr. Citizens edition" showing how they do things and cope as Sr's and how to deal with Grand Nieces & Nephews (Bonnie&Harolds kids) Grandkids , and kids at the Possum Lodge.😊😊😊😊😊😊 hint, hint. Please please😅😅😅😅

[@ChibiPanda8888]

Well, they have the podcast now. Kinda like the show, but with more characters.

[@steve-175]

Didn't know that, thank you 😀

[@Chris-f4n5r]

Wtf is a grand niece or nephew? If you goto reach that far, your reaching too far. Get a friend.

[@steve-175]

Harold is his nephew, so Harold's son or daughter would be Reds grand niece/ nephew. Like you have a son, and he has kids they are your grand kids

[@JohnLeePedimore]

God bless Lee Iacocca.

[@phoschnizzle826]

Among the important things I learned from the Red Green Show: "If you can't fix it, duck it." "If the women don't find ya handsome, they should at least find ya handy." And of course - "Keep yer stick on the ice."

[@70stunes71]

👍💯

[@TheMovieUniverse]

I wondered if this would ever come up

[@FifiKitty]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@radionoakmont7756]

i got a Peter Keleghan ref the TNA letters that Winston Rothschild said in about his business card, for Taft and Adams high school in the movie Screwballs Peter Starred in very funny raunchy movie too love it,

[@gabedom_]

9:46 She doesn't really like tea either; she says its not her cup o gin.

[@kenshindalee4900]

Is it me or is Walter a younger version of bill lol he wears same as bill lol

[@charliet.278]

Was a good semi-clean show, 💩 😆. Just kidding 😂. Or am I ? Eh !

[@marcpeterson1092]

Animated Red Green? I am skeptical.

[@GrymsArchive]

After it went to &The NEW Red Green Show* I lost interest. Very predictable. Insult Harold ✔ The "I'm a moron Handyman" bits ✔ Word Game ✔ Shit jokes ✔ "I don't know" ✔ Mentally ill man in a tower ✔ Larger cast was more interesting than what we eventually got. First few seasons: Gold The rest, A cash grab if I ever saw one.

[@samuelbarrett5701]

can you put duct tape forever on here next?

[@Chris-f4n5r]

Can you learn to create a sentence?

[@samuelbarrett5701]

@Chris-f4n5r duct tape forever is a film. I'm asking them to put the film duct tape forever on here, here being the channel, duct tape forever being the film. So sorry you were inconvenienced by you not knowing I was referring to a film by that title. Hopefully this tragedy is now resolved. If not, I recommend using duct tape. :)

[@curt8652]

Peaked at season 4

[@Chris-f4n5r]

Judge....yest ye be.

[@Video81501]

Nah, kept getting better with time!

[@PennywiseThedancingclown-ws1lh]

Love thos show wish I could have went amd seen them live

[@blackmaxima]

Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati. siddown.

[@scottmcintosh4397]

This seems less like a mini-documentary & more like membership recruitment 📺 🪪 I've been a card-carrying member of Possum Lodge since the early 1990's. --Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati 《If all else fails, play dead》🦦 🌌🔭

[@Chris-f4n5r]

Really? For a free video?