Coming Up Rosie facts for kids

Coming Up Rosie was a fun Canadian children's sitcom (a funny show about everyday situations). It aired on CBC Television. The show ran for three seasons, from 1975 to 1978. It was known for its clever humor and talented cast.

What Was Coming Up Rosie About?

The show followed the lives of people working in an office building. This building was located at 99 Sumach Street in Toronto. The main character was Rosie Tucker, played by Rosemary Radcliffe. Rosie was an aspiring Canadian documentary filmmaker. She rented an office in the building.

Famous Faces in the Cast

Coming Up Rosie featured some actors who later became very famous. These included John Candy and Catherine O'Hara. They both went on to star in the popular comedy show Second City Television (also known as SCTV). They also appeared in many well-known movies.

Dan Aykroyd played the building superintendent. At the same time, he was also becoming a big star on Saturday Night Live. It's cool that these actors were working on Coming Up Rosie while also starting their big careers!

When Did Coming Up Rosie Air?

In its first season, the show aired three times a week. You could watch it on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4:30 PM. For the next two seasons, the show aired once a week. It was on Mondays in 1976-77 and Tuesdays in 1977-78. Each episode was about 30 minutes long.

Full Cast List

Here are the main actors and the characters they played:

• Dan Aykroyd as Purvis Bickle
• Barrie Baldaro as Dudley Nightshade
• John Candy as Wally Wypyzypywchuk
• Dan Hennessey as Ralph Oberding
• Catherine O'Hara as Myrna Wallbacker
• Rosemary Radcliffe as Rosie Tucker
• Fiona Reid as Mona Swicker
• John Stocker as Dwayne Kramer