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'''Earl Camembert''' is a fictional news reporter and anchorman portrayed by [[Eugene Levy]] on the highly successful [[Canadian]] sketch comedy show ''[[Second City Television|SCTV]]'', which aired in the 1970s and 1980s.

Camembert, loosely based on real-life news reporter [[Earl Cameron (Canadian broadcaster)|Earl Cameron]], was a recurring character alongside [[Joe Flaherty]]'s character of Floyd Robertson, also a fictional anchorman, based on real-life Canadian news anchor [[Lloyd Robertson]]. The two co-anchored the SCTV Network's "SCTV News" program, where Camembert and Robertson would read their respective news pieces.

Camembert always appeared with nerdy looking eyeglasses and checkered suit with matching bow tie, along with his black hair in a near-afro style do. Robertson, who was seenportrayed as the respectable, well-dressed anchorman, reported major news stories (often including wars and disasters involving the fictional [[Africa|African]] nation of Togoland) while Camembert was stuck with frivolous storiesitems.

Camembert also often presented editorials, which earned Robertson's scorn. In one episode, Robertson laughed through Camembert's entire piece. Camembert's editorials were usually followed by his signature on screen, which appeared scribbled and disorganized. Camembert headed the election campaign for SCTV personality Johnny La Rue (played by [[John Candy]]) during the Melonville town elections, ignoring the principle of journalistic neutrality. After La Rue was soundly defeated, Camembert was fired by La Rue. Robertson then informed Camembert that he would be reported for his journalistic violations.

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Camembert also has one son, Earl Junior, who tried to fill in for Camembert in one episode due to Robertson's tardiness. Typical of Robertson's crassness, upon returning to the studio, he bullied the younger Camembert, who looked identical to his father.

Levy's portrayal of Camembert made him a sympathetic figure in light of Robertson's success and his mistreatment of Camembert. Levy's body language and expressions also made Camembert one of the most favoured recurring characters on SCTV.

[[Category:Fictional reporters|Camembert, Earl]]