Degrassi

In the news: Cassie Steele of Degrassi

October 14, 2008 Diane Wild

From CallmeMaddy at Blogcritics:

Degrassi’s Cassie Steele Talks About the Show, Her New Album, and Life in L.A.
“In the eight years Degrassi has been around, Cassie’s character has transformed from a nice, lovable girl to a smart and independent woman who has made good and bad decisions. Cassie also has an album out and a new one on the way.” Read more.

Degrassi, Heartland, Ratings

Ratings: Degrassi, Heartland

October 14, 2008 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

Wheels Fall Off Degrassi
“Degrassi continues to sink into the abyss at CTV. A record low 220,000 bothered to check out Sunday’s second episode of the new season … Heartland on CBC was no hell, either, drawing 371,000.” Read more.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Tonight on This Hour Has 22 Minutes

October 14, 2008 Diane Wild

This week on 22 Minutes …

This week on 22 Minutes the â€˜Election Special’ featuring Rex Murphy (Mark Critch) and Ian Hanomansing (Shaun Majumder). And Geri Hall catches up with the Leader of the Green Party of Canada Elizabeth May.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes with audience favorites Cathy Jones, Gavin Crawford, Mark Critch, Geri Hall and Shaun Majumder airs on CBC Television, Tuesday, October 14 (please check local listings).

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is produced by Halifax Film, a DHX Media company in association with CBC Television.

www.cbc.ca/22minutes

Degrassi

In the news: Degrassi cast on youth advocacy

October 14, 2008 Diane Wild

From Nick Aveling of the Toronto Star:

Teen TV stars talk about joys, lessons of serving others
“Five cast members from Degrassi: The Next Generation talk about their summer trip to Ecuador before heading to the Ricoh Coliseum to join 8,000 students at the Me to We conference on youth advocacy and empowerment organized by Free the Children.” Read more.

Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

In the news: Mercer, 22 Minutes on the election tonight

October 14, 2008 Diane Wild

From Alex Strachan of Canwest News Service:

While the votes are counted, let Rick Mercer sum up the election
“The votes will already have been cast in many regions by the time CBC’s comedy duo of Rick Mercer Report and This Hour Has 22 Minutes air their final pre-election shows, but no matter. Mercer and friends could provide some much-needed laughs on what is likely to be an unfunny evening.” Read more.