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I seriously believe that this show should come back, but even if it does, I feel that it won't have the same raw and ironic edge to it. I only wish that they filmed more episodes before it was taken off the air. The 2 episodes that were created were fabulous, giving a whole new perspective of what a altar boy does during his off hours. The reason as to it being taken down was understandable. The content was a little too "honest" and crazy for the catholic religion but it did provide a purpose - to please its viewers, and it did. When I was younger, I remember flipping through the channels when I was at home, stuck in my bedroom, and stopping at this show because of the curly haired boy which I have now discover his name as Sean. I was watching a few minutes of it and it cut to break, and coming back with the title "The Altar Boy Gang" and I knew I was hooked. Not only was it a group of seemingly cute guys on TV, but it was relatable: young catholic kids trying to live their teenage years in a religious environment. Back then I thought it was great and quirky show, adding teen angst and problems into the life of a growing up catholic kid, and I was hungry for more (sadly I was too scared that my parents would find me watching such a "blasphemous" show, so even if there was more, I couldn't watch it until the coast was clear). Today after rediscovering it and re-watching the only 2 episodes it was allowed to produce, my opinions are still strong, and I only wish that there were secretly more stowed away in the depths of the internet and I will one day find it.
I don't know if anyone watched The Altar Boy Gang last night. Probably not because CBC didn't advertise it once and didn't bother to put it in any of the TV guides or anything. But the show was sooooo great! I loved everything about it. The guys who were the Altar Boys were really good. Andy Jones was perfect as the priest. The scene where he is on acid was hilarious. Why didn't CBC advertise it? It's the best thing they've ever done and it's a show that teenagers would actually like and find funny. The show had great music in it too. I'd like to know if anyone else saw it and if there are going to be any more of them. Linda Kash was great as the mom too. And the kid playing Jose was hilarious. I hope there are going to be more episodes because it was funny and cool and I don't think CBC has ever done anything like it except for Kids in he Hall.