Gastown Gamble puts real in reality

From Mia Stainsby of the Vancouver Sun:

  • Gastown Gamble: Putting the real back in reality
    This reality show makes up for the monumental stupidity of shows like Keeping Up with The Kardashians. Gastown Gamble premieres on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network Wednesday. Cameras went behind the scenes last year as owners Mark and Nico Brand struggled to reopen Gastown’s iconic Save-On-Meats. No ordinary butcher shop and diner, the business serves the hybrid neighbourhood of the very poor and the condo class. Read more.
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New tonight: Less Than Kind on HBO Canada – season premiere

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Opening with three back-to-back episodes on Sunday, January 15 at 8 p.m. ET/MT, the premiere will also include a special Memories of Maury featurette celebrating the late Maury Chaykin and his contributions to the series. Following its debut, new episodes premiere in their regular time slot, Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET/MT on HBO Canada.

“Fugue State” season premiere – Anne can’t deal with a horrifying late night discovery. Sheldon anxiously awaits Miriam’s return from Europe. Clara uncovers Josh and Sandra’s secret plan to escape to Los Angeles. Peter Keleghan guest stars.

“Play It Again, Sam” – Sam’s funeral brings Sheldon face-to-face when Rabbi Rabinowitz delivers a half-hearted eulogy. Clara’s ex-husband Jack makes a surprise visit to pay his respects. An exiled Shandra attempts to support the living daylights out of Josh. Anne is numb as Shiva begins at the Blecher house. Daniel Kash and John Piper Ferguson guest star.

“I’m Still Me” – With Anne lost to an ever more debauched Shiva, Clara must struggle with a big decision about the future of the driving school alone. Josh needs sex to keep away the sad. Sheldon learns the truth about Miram’s adventures abroad when Danny unwittingly drops some clues.

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