From Scott Stinson of the National Post:

• Patch a fallen star
  When Mark McKinney and his fellow producers began to cast for Less Than Kind, they had one person in mind for Sam, patriarch of the dysfunctional Blecher family of Winnipeg. “We knew Sam would be Maury [Chaykin]. It had to be. We actually went through a few moments of panic when we realized, what if we couldn’t get him?” Read more.

From Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press:

• HBO Canada’s ‘Less Than Kind’ returns under shadow of late star Maury Chaykin
  The made-in-Manitoba comedy “Less Than Kind” returns this weekend without the magnetic presence of star Maury Chaykin, but the bittersweet sitcom is nevertheless infused with the late actor’s infectious humour and wild spirit, says showrunner Mark McKinney. Read more.

From Sandra Thacker of CBC:

• Made in Manitoba “Less Than Kind” debuts third season
  There’s something truly unique about watching made-in-Canada television, especially when it comes to comedy. I mean, just look at this picture! I don’t watch a ton of TV, but I’m going to make a point of watching the opening segment of Less Than Kind this Sunday night at 8:00 on HBO Canada. Read more.

From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:

• ‘Kind’ actress taps into sexy side
  Brooke Palsson is starring in a heavy-metal video. At least, that’s what it looks like in the first few minutes of the third season of Less Than Kind, which returns Sunday, Jan. 15 on HBO Canada. We definitely get to see a different side of Palsson’s heretofore sweet and awkward character Miriam. A sexier side. A more aggressive side. Heck, a more disturbingly violent side. Read more.