From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:
Chris Elliott happy to be part of ‘Schitt’s Creek’
Exasperation leads to hard feelings. But olive branches are received with suspicion. No matter what Eugene Levy’s character says to Chris Elliott’s character in Schitt’s Creek, it’s almost always the wrong thing.
“And that’s pretty much my real relationship with Eugene, too,†Elliott said. “So it comes pretty naturally.†Continue reading.
Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Rick goes to Calgary to spend a day with ‘the world’s best mayor’, Naheed Nenshi that includes both city hall engagements and greeting people on the street and then he’s off to singer Brett Kissel’s family farm in Flat Lake, Alberta to help with the chores and have some country fun.
22 Minutes, CBC
This week on 22 Minutes Thomas Mulcair (Mark Critch) considers political coalition; climate change investigated; and NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau.
Schitt’s Creek, CBC – “Surprise Party”
Johnny tries to arrange a surprise birthday party for Moira. Things backfire when Moira, unwittingly, takes over the planning of her own party.
Mr. D, CBC – “Teacher Conference”
Gerry meets an attractive woman at Barrel’s and drags Lisa with him to a teacher conference in Atlantic City to find her. Robert and Bobbi’s secret fling finally becomes public knowledge, while Trudy and Frank are at odds over his inappropriate phone calls in the staffroom.
From Amanda Clarke of Toronto Film Scene:
Can’t-miss Canadian cinematic television
General wisdom is that films are superior to television, but there’s no denying that television has become really good in the past few years. As the line between film and television has begun to blur, it’s the big American cable networks that have started to gain a lot of critical attention with big budget cinematic series. It could be said that Canadian television gets less attention, but Canadian television is just so good that you can barely tell the Canadian from the Hollywood on the small screen. Here is some Canadian cinematic television you should check out for the big screen experience in the comfort of your own home. Continue reading.
Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Rick finds out how to build a cardboard boat when he joins students in Waterloo, ON. for an annual race and then he’s to off to check in with athletes preparing for wheelchair races in the upcoming Parapan Am Games.
22 Minutes, CBC
Tonight on 22 Minutes, St. Patrick’s Day preview; the launch of the Apple Watch and Mark Critch dabbles in Mixed Martial Arts with Canada’s Conservative MP and MMA contender.
Schitt’s Creek, CBC – “Little Sister”
Moira’s estranged sister, Deedee, pays an unexpected visit, while David agrees to talk with one of Jocelyn’s students about being “differentâ€.
Mr. D, CBC – “Gerry’s Kid”
Gerry bumps into an old fling and her daughter and becomes convinced he’s met the child he never knew he had. Robert prepares for his chess club’s 20 year reunion.
From Nicolle Hodges of VanCity Buzz:
Interview: Meet the Canadian stars of Schitt’s Creek
This is the absolute dreamiest of dream jobs for me. I’ve been in total admiration of Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy since I was a kid, so working with them has been both surreal and a total schooling in comedy and in life in general. Continue reading.
