WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A Wilmington-born comedian and actor who worked on multiple television shows and films during the 1990s is the subject of a new multi-part interview series from the WECT Digital Studio.
Each one of these episodes can be found within the WECT Digital Studio Presents… playlist on YouTube. Direct links to each episode can be found below:
- Episode One – Discovering The Legacy Of Milton Canady
- Episode Two – The Teenage Years Of Milton Canady
- Episode Three – Milton Canady’s Adventures In Hollywood
- Episode Four – Milton Canady’s Hollywood Photo Collection
- Episode Five – “Home Improvement” & The Lasting Legacy Of Milton Canady
Additionally, we’re including our on-air segments that summarize what each episode covers. They’re smaller, bite-size clips that will hopefully entice viewers to check out the longform content. In the videos listed below, you’ll find
- How WECT’s Scott Pachilis initially discovered Milton Canady and was able to track down a family member to interview
- Looking back at when Milton showcased his mother (Doris Canady) on daytime television, and how that love relates to his appearances on early 90’s dating shows
- Previewing Milton’s personal photo collection by seeing how many celebrities we can list in under 30 seconds
- Wrapping up our week-long coverage by talking about “Home Improvement” and the impact Milton had on his peers
Thank you for going down this internet rabbit hole of an individual who’s life and career deserve to be remembered. If someone you know has an interest in comedy, acting, film/tv production, or a nostalgia for archival footage from the 90’s, we hope you’ll share these videos and stories with them.
From the WECT Digital Studio, this is Scott Pachilis…signing off.