TV, eh?

From Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald:

• Rick Mercer: I like to think I’m fair
  “While his high profile on the CBC over the years is enough for some to dismiss him as chronically left-wing, Mercer likes to describe himself as an ‘equal opportunity commentator.’ This means he receives flak from both sides of the political spectrum, depending on the day. But it also puts his views in line with most Canadians, he says.” Read more.

From CBC:

• Rick Mercer Report wins Rose d’Or award
  “Canadians have made a big splash at the annual Rose d’Or festival in Lucerne, Switzerland, taking home two honourary awards and four Golden Roses, including one for The Rick Mercer Report.” Read more.

From a media release:

CBC TELEVISION ANNOUNCES PRIME-TIME PICK-UPS AND NEW ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMING FOR 2009/2010 SEASON

• BATTLE OF THE BLADES and RON JAMES SHOW headline fall schedule

CBC Television today announced its 2009/2010 Arts & Entertainment and Factual prime-time programming, featuring two new comedies, a one-hour comedy-drama and two reality-based series, in addition to popular returning series.

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From Marise Strauss in Media in Canada:

• Mercer on top, Mosque headed down
  “The Rick Mercer Report again led the pack on CBC’s prime-time schedule this season, while newcomers Being Erica and Wild Roses and the aging Little Mosque on the Prairie saw more modest numbers.” Read more.

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family, also includes ratings for Rick Mercer Report and This Hour Has 22 Minutes reruns:

• Broadcast Bailout Buzz Bizarre
  “A strong debut for Part One of their homegrown handyman special Holmes in New Orleans (825,000). Less robust was Project Runway Canada (433,000).” Read more.

From BBM Canada:

• Top Programs – Total Canada
  #14 Corner Gas (1.188 million)
  #21 Rick Mercer Report (1.095 million)

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

• Mercer: Back With Full Order Next Season
  “Despite all the slash and burn scenarios coming out of CBC, Rick Mercer says he’s back next season with a full order of 19 shows.” Read more.

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

• Mercer Looks Like a Million
  “Last night’s sixth season finale of the Rick Mercer Report drew 1,095,000 viewers according to BBM NMR overnight estimates.” Read more.

From tonight’s Rick Mercer Report – Rick goes skiing with Canada’s Paralympic team:

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

• Mercer Finale Tonight; CBC Clears House Tomorrow?
  “Tonight, Rick gets his rocks off with BC premier Gordon Campbell and members of Canada’s Paralympic Curling Team. He also braves the slopes of Whistler out west with Canada’s Para-Alpine ski team.” Read more.