''Snow Job'' was a

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television

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airing on the CTV network. The series, which ran from 1983 to 1985, was set in a

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in the

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."CTV invests big in 'hot' Snow Job". ''

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'', February 24, 1983. The series was produced by

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, the production division of

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. The show's cast included

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, Rummy Bishop, Richard Rebiere, Liliane Clune, Joanne Cote, and Gabe Cohen. Guest stars included Jack Duffy,

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Peter Keleghan Peter Keleghan (born September 16, 1959) is a Canadian actor and writer, perhaps best known for portraying Ben Bellow in the comedy series '' 18 to Life'', Clark Claxton Sr. in the comedy series '' Billable Hours'' and Ranger Gord in '' The Red G ...

, Richard Simmons,

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and

Ruth Buzzi Ruth Ann Buzzi ( ; July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025) was an American actress and comedian. She appeared on stage, in films, and on television. She was best known for her performances on the comedy-variety show ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'' from 196 ...

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also appeared as himself, in an episode in which a young woman won a date with him in a contest."Gretzky lights up tube in Hollywood soaper". ''

'', September 1, 1983.

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