Comments on: CBC shows returning in 2008/09

By: William

William — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:53:12 +0000

I remember a couple of years ago when the incoming regime at CBC dropped a number of shows and said that unless a program attracted a million viewers, it would be deemed a failure. Now, with lacklustre numbers, they renew shows with far smaller audiences and yet Ms. Layfield claims it to be a very successful year for the broadcaster. Methinks they are attempting to protects their collective asses. The best show of the lot, by far, was ‘Intelligence.’ Sad to see it go. The rest of their schedule, including ‘The Border,’ ‘Sophie,’ and ‘Heartland’ are trite and poorly executed. It’s time for the network execs to take some responsibility for the mediocrity their creating. The CBC needs to look to HBO as their model for programming. Of course, that would mean having production executives that actually knew what they were doing. I wonder if Norman Jewison would be willing to take over? But then, he’s not a lawyer or an agent or formerly worked as a programmer at the Food Network.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:49:42 +0000

I remember a couple of years ago when the incoming regime at CBC dropped a number of shows and said that unless a program attracted a million viewers, it would be deemed a failure. Now, with lacklustre numbers, they renew shows with far smaller audiences and yet Ms. Layfield claims it to be a very successful year for the broadcaster. Methinks they are attempting to protects their collective asses. The best show of the lot, by far was ‘Intelligence.’ Sad to see it go. The rest of their schedule, including ‘The Border,’ ‘Sophie,’ and ‘Heartland’ are trite and poorly executed. The CBC needs to look to HBO as their model for programming. Of course, that would mean having production executives that actually knew what they were doing.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:07:32 +0000

Yes, but what about Everest ‘82! Put it on already!