NORTHAMPTON, Pa. — Word's been around for a while now that a new season of the Canadian comedy TV series "Trailer Park Boys" will start this month to mark the show's 25th anniversary.
But if the inhabitants of Nova Scotia's Sunnyvale Trailer Park are bringing new episodes for the first time in eight years — reportedly to air on the group’s newly launched TB+ streaming service (formerly SwearNet) — park Supervisor Randy BoBandy isn't talking.
"There could be," a non-committal actor Patrick Roach, who plays Randy on "Trailer Park Boys," said in a recent phone call from his real-life home in Halifax, Novia Scotia.
Patrick Roach's Cheeseburger Tour will stop at Gin Mill and Grille, 1750 Main St., Northampton, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Tickets, at $39.58 each, and limited VIP meet-and-greet tickets for $148.23 that include an hour hangout with Randy, "Trailer Park" question-and-answer session, photo with Randy and an autographed tour poster, remain available at eventbrite.ca.Tom Taylor Presents
Perhaps Roach will tell more when he brings his character's Cheeseburger Tour to Northampton's Gin Mill and Grille at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4.
Tickets, at $39.58 each, and limited VIP meet-and-greet tickets for $148.23 that include an hour hangout with Randy, "Trailer Park" question-and-answer session, photo with Randy and an autographed tour poster, remain available at eventbrite.ca.
"You know what? I don’t know all the ins and outs of the world," Roach said. "So sometimes there’s some things that I’m never even aware of, you know?
"I know that I’m the best Sunnyvale Trail Park supervisor in the world. But sometimes I’m too focused on collecting lot fees,” he said with a laugh.
'What makes Sunnyvale a great place'
What Roach is happy to talk about is the legacy of the TV series "Trailer Park Boys," which originally ran successfully for eight seasons on the cable network Showcase, where it was the network’s highest-rated Canadian series.
It began running on Netflix in 2014 and continued production through 2018.
Roach's character Randy and Mr. Lahey were the show’s main protagonists — the drunken superintendent and his assistant/lover at Sunnyvale Trailer Park.
"It’s best to pace yourself if you’re going to have anything from cheeseburgers to liquor. You gotta pace yourself — you don’t want to overdo it, ‘cause if you do, you’ll get sick."Actor Pat Roach, about his "Trailer Park Boys" character Randy BoBandy
The Canadian “mockumentary” series revolves around their interaction with trailer park residents Ricky, Julian and Bubbles, who try to make money through petty crimes while avoiding the police.
The 25 years since "Trailer Park Boys" started have taught him "that you’ve got to tolerate your neighbors."
“And the community is a good community," he said. "You can’t make it out there alone; you need your people. So it’s always good to be nice.
"I think the way the world operates, you gotta have your friends and your family, you know? It’s a tough world, so that’s what makes Sunnyvale a good place.”
Roach said he also has learned "that it’s best to pace yourself if you’re going to have anything from cheeseburgers to liquor. You gotta pace yourself — you don’t want to overdo it, ‘cause if you do, you’ll get sick."
After 25 years, he said, “You know what? We’ve been in Sunnyvale a long time. So it’s just that time passes — seems like it passes quicker every year.
"And it’s just nice to know that we have such a good fan base out there. And it’s just wonderful.”
'Good, loyal fans'
With or without a new season, "Trailer Park boys" continues to attract viewers, and even has expanded to spinoff shows such as "Trailer Park Boys: Jail" and "Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series" and Christmas specials.
It also has spawned four movies: "The Movie" in 2006; "Countdown to Liquor Day" in 2009, "Don't Legalize It" in 2014 and "Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties in 2024.
There's also been murmurs of another movie, but Roach also says he knows nothing about it.
Roach also has parlayed his character's popularity to other endeavors.
"It’s just nice that people are good, loyal fans. Unbelievable.”Actor Pat Roach of "Trailer Park Boys"
Roach worked on the Pat Roach Official YouTube channel, on which many episodes are dedicated to one of his biggest hobbies, fishing.
Some of the episodes got up to 25,000 views, but he has not posted in months, saying other work has kept him busy.
"I’ve been doing a few other things," he said. "I haven’t been getting out to do as much fishing as I’d like. That might be something that has to be rekindled, you know?
“So getting to go fishing in different places and just to see this great world is pretty awesome, I must say, and we live in such a good place.
"So yeah, there could be more to come. I got to work it in the program.”
Roach said he did an indie film last summer in Los Angeles called "Manhood."
"It’s coming-of-age story of some young fellas — Gen Z folks," he said. "So I got to do that, which is pretty fun for me — my first U.S.A.-filmed production.”
Roach also had success with "The Roach Approach," another TV series in which he starred that, while not playing Randy BoBandy, shared his characteristics as he guided watchers through various situations.
The show ran 130 episodes but now is on hiatus.
Asked whether it will ever come back, Roach said, “You know what? It’s got a lot of good, loyal fans, you know? I talk to a lot of people, just on some of the tours, and they said that it got them through COVID times.
"So I mean, I guess you never know. You never know what’s gonna happen. But it’s just nice that people are good, loyal fans. Unbelievable.”
'Laughs and drinky-poos'
Roach recently turned 57, but he said, “You know what? I feel like a youngster. And I am a pretty greasy guy, so my skin has stayed in good shape, at least I do try to protect myself from the sun, wear a hat, things like that, when you’re in the heat.
“But you know what? I feel pretty good, I must say. You look in the mirror and you go, ‘Oh, you are 57.’ But I kind of feel spry, I feel good. Especially fishing — I do like to fish.”
Another subject about which Roach is happy to talk is the tour show he'll bring to Gin Mill and Grille.
"Never too early in the year or too late in the year to get out and have a few laughs and have a couple drinky-poos."Actor Pat Roach, about his Cheeseburger Tour
It will offer “a comedy act filled with 'Trailer Park Boys' shenanigans, songs, contests and prizes,” a news release said.
“Well, we like to have a well-rounded show, so I do like to sing a couple tunes," he said. "And meeting fans at a cheeseburger picnic. It’s a way to get away from life a little bit, you know?"
On "Trailer Park Boys," Randy is known for his addiction to cheeseburgers.
"Never too early in the year or too late in the year to get out and have a few laughs and have a couple drinky-poos," he said. "And we have a few contests and games for the fans who are coming out."
On the show, also always is shirtless, and known for his protruding gut.
"So a lot of times [at the shows] you come across some really nice-looking bellies, so we might have to have another big belly competition at the Gin Mill," he said.
"We’ve been there a few times now, so whoever does have the biggest will win a prize."
As for his own famed gut, Roach said, “Lately, if I eat, I get heavier, you know? I was having trouble.
"I had to switch from doubles down to singles. So instead of five doubles, I eat five singles. That’s better."
