Catherine O’Hara, the renowned Canadian actress, comedian, and writer, displayed her early comedic talent in a 1978 CBC interview with Paul Soles. During the interview, O’Hara presented a humorous skit featuring a fictitious product called “Milk of Amnesia.”
In the skit, O’Hara humorously narrated, “After a tiring day, have you ever wished to unwind and forget about the day’s challenges? I certainly do! With Philips Milk of Amnesia, I simply pour myself a glass and let all my worries drift away into the unknown.”
O’Hara, currently nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Comedic Role at the Canadian Screen Awards for her role as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek,” was celebrated by CBC Arts through the rediscovery of this archival gem. Viewers are encouraged to relish this vintage clip and appreciate O’Hara’s gift for making audiences burst into laughter.
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