Catherine O’Hara, a renowned Canadian actress, comedian, and writer, displayed her comedic talent in a 1978 CBC interview with Paul Soles. During the interview, she humorously presented a mock commercial for a product named “Milk of Amnesia.”
In the skit, O’Hara humorously expressed the desire to relax and forget the day’s challenges by indulging in a glass of Philips Milk of Amnesia. She humorously shared how she would unwind and let go of the day’s worries with the help of this fictional product.
O’Hara, currently 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,” showcased her early comedic brilliance in the unearthed archival footage. The video serves as a delightful reminder of O’Hara’s innate ability to bring laughter to audiences.
To explore more nostalgic content like this, viewers can delve into the CBC Digital Archives.
