Almost four decades ago, Catherine O’Hara, a beloved Canadian actor, comedian, and writer, showcased her early comedic talent in a 1978 interview with Paul Soles on CBC. One of her favorite skits from the interview was a spoof commercial for a product called “Milk of Amnesia.”
In the skit, O’Hara humorously describes the product as a solution for those wishing to unwind and forget the stresses of the day. She explains, “After a hard day, do you ever wish you could just sit back, relax, and forget the trials and tribulations of the day? Well, I do — with Philips Milk of Amnesia. I just pour myself a snifter of Philips Milk of Amnesia and let the cares of the day float off to I don’t know where.”
In recognition of O’Hara’s talent, she has been nominated 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 footage as a tribute to O’Hara’s comedic brilliance that has brought laughter to many.
Take a moment to enjoy this vintage clip and reminisce about the humor that first endeared O’Hara to audiences. For more nostalgic content like this, explore the CBC Digital Archives.
