It starred Second City Television cast members Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, and Dave Thomas with Saul Rubinek.
CBC management approved a series run, however most of the cast, still committed to their work on Second City Television, demanded various controls over the production, scheduling and creative content.
CBC's Drama department proceeded to select a new cast, retitle the series to Custard Pie, and record on videotape rather than on film as was done for the pilot.
Maggie Tucker (Nancy Dolman), besides being one of the performers, had a part-time job at Aldo Ludwit's (Les Carlson) gas station and eatery.
It was cancelled after its sole 13-week season amid negative critical reaction and the perceived inferiority of the series compared to its The Rimshots pilot episode.