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Battle of the Blades first live performance show on Sunday

From a media release:

BATTLE OF THE BLADES PAIRS READY FOR ACTION ON THE FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE SHOWS

  • Toronto Maple Leafs fan favourite Darcy Tucker announced as first guest judge

The cast of BATTLE OF THE BLADES are gearing up for the very first live performance show this Sunday, September 25 at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT) on CBC Television, followed by the second live performance episode on Monday, September 26 at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT). Joining the judging panel for the first anticipated performance episode of the season is fan-favourite ex-NHL player, Darcy Tucker.

Known for his gritty style of play, Tucker played for the Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche, but is most well-known for his time spent with the Toronto Maple Leafs. A fan-favourite in the hearts of Leafs fans everywhere, Tucker spent seven seasons with the club before announcing his retirement in 2010, to pursue a career as a sports agent.

Tucker will add colourful commentary to the insightful remarks of Head Judge Sandra Bezic and Resident Judge Jeremy Roenick as the pairs showcase their skills in the hopes of winning a $100,000 donation for their charity of choice. The first BATTLE OF THE BLADES live performances will be comprised of one-hour competitions on Sunday, September 25 and on Monday, September 26 at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT). Subsequent weeks will feature one-hour performance shows on Sunday evenings followed by the dramatic, live “skate-off” half-hour results shows on Monday nights.

Viewers that missed the first episode last Sunday can watch a special presentation of BATTLE OF THE BLADES: GAME ON this Sunday, September 25 at 2 p.m., followed by an encore presentation of COVER ME CANADA’s series premiere at 3 p.m.

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Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays and The Debaters move to form Tuesday comedy block on CBC

From a media release:

MICHAEL: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS AND THE DEBATERS JOIN CBC COMEDY TUESDAYS

  • Wednesdays get even hotter with Camelot after Dragons’ Den

CBC-TV makes the already laugh-filled Tuesdays even funnier with the addition of two of its outstanding new television comedies. Starting Tuesday, September 27, 2011, CBC-TV’s spotlight on Canadian comedy now includes MICHAEL: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS and THE DEBATERS.

Next week, CBC-TV’s clever new gem, MICHAEL: TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, the newest creation of acclaimed writer-producer-actor Bob Martin (Slings & Arrows, The Drowsy Chaperone) moves from Wednesdays to Tuesdays. Martin stars as Dr. David Storper, an Ottawa psychiatrist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He has been seeing his patient, Michael Dyer (Matt Watts) on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 15 years. Michael believes David is his key to happiness. David believes Michael is his key to a lucrative book deal. We’ll see.

Also moving from Wednesdays to Tuesdays is the hilarious and hugely popular radio hit THE DEBATERS with host Steve Patterson now on TV, teaming up with THE RICK MERCER REPORT and 22 MINUTES.

Continue reading Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays and The Debaters move to form Tuesday comedy block on CBC

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Missy Peregrym of Rookie Blue

From Lydia Jenkin of the New Zealand Herald (who seems a little confused about where Rookie Blue is set and shoots versus where Missy Peregrym is from):

  • Missy Peregrym is the new recruit
    Vancouver would not often be cited as a hotbed of crime and violence, yet there’s plenty of action going on in new cop show Rookie Blue, based around five new police recruits, explains Canadian actress Missy Peregrym, who plays lead rookie Andy McNally. Read more.
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