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Sid Dithers: Private Eye

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The setup

A father’s missing-daughter case sends Sid Dithers through a trail of misheard clues and reluctant informants.

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The premise

Here’s the bit.

Wes Steele hires private detective Sid Dithers to find his missing daughter. Sid is easily distracted by his own family troubles and has difficulty following even the simplest part of the client’s story. An encounter with Maxine in a bar leads him to her son Bobby, who is coaching Steele’s daughter for work on the street. Sid brings the case to a close with a brisk rescue, though his hearing has not improved by the time Steele thanks him.

The funny people

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Say it with us

Highly quotable.

You hear the man?

You must be crazy, Sid.

A little extra

Notes from the archive.

This sketch reappeared in SCTV Network 90’s “Southside Fracas” episode as a repeat from Series 2.

The rabbit hole continues

One more couldn’t hurt.

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