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Check It Out

  • TV Series
  • 1985–19881985–1988
  • 30m
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6.2/10
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Don Adams in Check It Out (1985)
  • Comedy
The misadventures of the staff of a supermarket.The misadventures of the staff of a supermarket.The misadventures of the staff of a supermarket.
IMDb RATING
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114
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  • Creator
    • Brian Cooke(story)
  • Stars
    • Don Adams
    • Dinah Christie
    • Jeff Pustil
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  • Creator
    • Brian Cooke(story)
  • Stars
    • Don Adams
    • Dinah Christie
    • Jeff Pustil
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    • 4User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Don Adams
    Don Adams
    • Howard Bannisteras Howard Bannister
    66 episodes66 eps • 1985–1988
    Dinah Christie
    • Edna Moseleyas Edna Moseley
    66 episodes66 eps • 1985–1988
    Jeff Pustil
    • Jack Christianas Jack Christian
    66 episodes66 eps • 1985–1988
    Kathleen Laskey
    Kathleen Laskey
    • Marlene Weimaraneras Marlene Weimaraner
    66 episodes66 eps • 1985–1988
    Aaron Schwartz
    Aaron Schwartz
    • Leslie Rappaportas Leslie Rappaport
    66 episodes66 eps • 1985–1988
    Gordon Clapp
    Gordon Clapp
    • Vikeras Viker…
    49 episodes49 eps • 1985–1988
    Simon Reynolds
    Simon Reynolds
    • Murray Amherstas Murray Amherst
    38 episodes38 eps • 1985–1987
    Tonya Williams
    Tonya Williams
    • Jennifer Woodsas Jennifer Woods
    22 episodes22 eps • 1985–1986
    Henry Beckman
    Henry Beckman
    • Alf Scullyas Alf Scully
    22 episodes22 eps • 1985–1986
    Jason Warren
    • Marvinas Marvin…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1985
    Barbara Hamilton
    Barbara Hamilton
    • Mrs. Cobbas Mrs. Cobb
    6 episodes6 eps • 1985–1986
    Sean Roberge
    • Bradas Brad
    5 episodes5 eps • 1987–1988
    Elizabeth Hanna
    Elizabeth Hanna
    • T.C. Collingwoodas T.C. Collingwood
    4 episodes4 eps • 1987
    Heather Smith
    • Lilaas Lila…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1986–1988
    Grant Cowan
    Grant Cowan
    • Corbinas Corbin…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985–1986
    Laura Dickson
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    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1988
    Victoria Snow
    Victoria Snow
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    2 episodes2 eps • 1985–1986
    Gene Mack
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      • Brian Cooke(story)
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    The misadventures of the staff of a supermarket.
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    • Connections
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    3/10
    Would You Believe ... A Bad Career Move?
    I think the original idea for this sitcom was "M*A*S*H in a grocery store" and under different circumstances it really could've worked, too. They had one of the funniest, most versatile comic actors in the lead role. The setting, a supermarket, was one most North Americans were keenly familiar with. However, they could never really pull this off.

    Don Adams was cast as floor manager of a lovely bunch of coconuts...produce department, who envisioned themselves as nuttier than fruitcakes...bakeshop. His assistant Edna (Dinah Christie) was the voice of sanity amid the clamor of doofus-ness...next aisle, Ma'am. The cast was bolstered by veteran Canadian comics Henry Beckman, Barbara Hamilton, as well as the pure, but hot (kid's show "Polka Dot Door" star) Tonya Lee Williams.

    The problem with C.I.O. was probably not so much the mediocre writing, but in the production values. It just looked cheap right from the opening credits, until the last groan-worthy excuse for a punchline. Perhaps the Canadian producers hadn't yet heard that cardboard sets were meant for high school musicals, not internationally syndicated sitcoms.

    I shouldn't pan the show entirely. Don Adams was a brilliant comic actor who went on to better things, managing to overcome this turkey...meat department. His co-star Dinah Christie was OK in this show, too. Who didn't love Henry Beckman, veteran of Canadian commercials and sitcoms? Tonya Williams got edgier as she grew older, becoming a star of character roles and soaps...aisle 7. Arguably the most successful actor of the supporting troupe. To me, however, she'll always remain that pure young thing behind the Cobb's cash register.
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    • Release date
      • October 2, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Il supermercato più pazzo del mondo
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • DLT Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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