June 2nd, 2008

Memories of Hercules on CBC's Spark

If you live in the US, chances are you've seen the PSAs about the upcoming switch to digital broadcasting (2009).  If you're in Canada, there's a good chance you don't know too much about the switch north of the border (since it happens in Canada a couple of years later).  If you want to get all the details about the analog-to-digital television transition, check out a recent radio column I did for CBC's Spark. 

And if you were also a childhood fan of Hercules (you'll have to listen to Spark for this to make sense), here are the lyrics to the theme song and some more info about the show.  Enjoy!

June 2nd, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (15)

Posted by: melindawarren1 | around 4 months ago

OMG!! I was just talking about this show with my brother! I live in Buffalo and grow up on all Canadian shows! Yes I know all the words to the opening song!!! LOL!

Posted by: Mikey Twit | around 4 months ago

I absolutely remember watching this as a kid in the early 80's. I'm in Hamilton and I'm pretty sure it was on Global TV. I even as a kid in grade 1, made a ring like Herc's out of construction paper, and my friends and I would run around the school yard pretending to be Herc!! Wow, does this bring back memories.

Posted by: Mike Ma | around 4 months ago

Totally remember that series! I even remember that episode! What I didn't remember was that they were that short... guess they must have bunched a few of them together for one slot? I guess 5 minutes is about right for the attention span of that age group.

Posted by: David Wiser | around 4 months ago

Not sure why I remember this, as I grew up in New Jersey, USA, but that was some flashback moment. Pretty cool - thanks for posting.

Posted by: Jonathan | around 4 months ago

Ha, laughed my head off. I want my Sceptre of Medusa. Sheesh I rembered this episode. Crazy. This episode needed the requisite "Hey Herc, hey herc." from Newton. Helena -- also right up there with Betty Rubble... ;) Olym-pi-aaaaaaa!

Posted by: DigitalTerry | around 4 months ago

What a blast! I LOVED this show. I think it was on at 8am ET on Global Toronto for several years. I can remember watching it before going to school. It would be great if Teletoon Retro brought it back! Thanks for posting that Amber and for mentioning it on the podcast.

Posted by: jonson roth | around 4 months ago

Heh heh. We had our own X-rated version of Newton's warning dialog to Herc, Herc. It would be inappropriate to say it here, though.

Posted by: nick germaine | around 4 months ago

Actually it is well known (at least in nova scotia) that analogue television will cease to exist in 2011... so a year before the end of the world... convenient. :)

Posted by: Jason Dyok | around 4 months ago

Oh yeah... Hercules, Rocket Robin Hood, Thundercats and Spiderman... I think I'm going to make some kool-aid now. Ah the good ol' days...

Posted by: Mike Onyszczak | around 4 months ago

I watched this every saturday as a kid before going shopping with mom and grandma. I remember the hyrda made the same noise as all the other large monsters.

Posted by: smallduck | around 4 months ago

i <3 ambermac

Posted by: MattY | around 4 months ago

No, no.... I got one! Hammy Hamster! And don't forget that "acid trippin'" version of Pinocchio in stop animation. Dude/Dudesses, I still get freaked when I see "The Hilarious House of Frightenstein". That dancing large/bald guy still gives me the creeps.

Posted by: robert | around 4 months ago

(off topic) hello amber, next time say your watching twitlive. Where IS the hula hoop video? he he

Posted by: Jerry Brace | around 3 months ago

Holy blast from the past - that was awesome. I remember we had alternate words to the theme - too crude for a blog comment :)

Posted by: Mr Article | around 26 days ago

Jeesh, you've just made my whole year with this one Amber haha!!! OMG!!! I feel so old now watching this :( i love it though, i just sat through it 3 times over and smiled the wholeee time!!!