Almost four decades ago, during a 1978 interview on CBC alongside Paul Soles, the beloved Canadian entertainer Catherine O’Hara displayed her early comedic talent in a memorable skit promoting a fictional product called “Milk of Amnesia.”
“Well, the children are finally asleep, and I must admit I’m exhausted,” she jests. “After a challenging day, have you ever wished for a moment to unwind and forget the day’s struggles? I certainly have — thanks to Philips Milk of Amnesia. I simply pour myself a glass of Philips Milk of Amnesia and watch the worries of the day drift away to who knows where.”
In recognition of O’Hara’s nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role at the Canadian Screen Awards for her role as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek,” CBC Arts uncovered this archival clip. Sit back, enjoy the footage, and reminisce about why O’Hara initially captivated us with her humor.
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