Yearly Archives: 2012

Heartland, Less Than Kind, Lost Girl

New tonight: Heartland, Sunshine Sketches, Less Than Kind, Million Dollar Neighbourhood, Lost Girl

Heartland, CBC – “Aftermath”
In an attempt to avoid hitting a wolf, Ty is badly injured when he crashes his bike on a remote road, leaving Jack to search for help in the middle of nowhere.

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, CBC
CBC-TV celebrates Canada’s most revered humourist and one of the world’s most popular authors in this genre, Stephen Leacock, with a contemporary adaptation of his 1912 novel SUNSHINE SKETCHES OF A LITTLE TOWN, airing on Sunday, February 12 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT). This signature event marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Leacock’s most popular work, bringing together an incredible who’s who of Canada’s top actors and comedic talent for a comedy romp in the town of Mariposa.

Less Than Kind, HBO Canada – “Delirium”
A surprising goodnight kiss with Miriam makes Sheldon hopeful for a renewed relationship. But then Josh is last man standing when Sheldon, Anne and Clara fall to a vicious flu bug. Danny must come up with a plan to get out of a school project.

Million Dollar Neighbourhood, OWN Canada – “Breaking Bread & Making Dough”
Residents save money by eating inexpensively at home for a week. Later, they try to earn money by staging a five-star “Wine & Dine” with celebrity chef Anthony Sedlak.

Lost Girl, Showcase – “School’s Out”
Bo goes undercover as a high school teacher to investigate a mysterious case-Kenzi soon regrets agreeing to help her. Lauren makes a much anticipated return home from vacation.

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Dramas and Comedies

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town reviews & interviews

From Michael Oliviera of the Canadian Press:

From Rob Salem of the Toronto Star:

  • Stephen Leacock’s Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town becomes CBC TV movie
    It is shocking to learn that Sunday night’s new CBC TV-movie adaptation of homegrown humourist Stephen Leacock’s seminal Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (airing at 8 p.m.) is the only one since 1952’s Sunshine Sketches, the CBC’s first ever English-language series. How appropriate then that this new version should air during the national network’s 75th anniversary and the 100th of its inspiration’s publication. That it is as good as it is — and it is very good indeed — is the icing on those milestone birthday cakes. Read more.

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Cupid comes to 22 Minutes

From a media release:

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Whether you are head over heels, recently jilted or stubbornly single, romance breeds laughter this Valentine’s Day on This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

The 22 Minutes February 14 episode takes a light-hearted look at sappy sentiment with “Things We Hate About Valentine’s Day” and with Shaun Majumder discovering how to express love at Hallmark’s Canadian headquarters.

Watch Betty Hope (Cathy Jones) set fear into the hearts of significant exs in the Panic Room. And even impromptu Valentine’s engagements take a hit when the Rock Block is revealed over a romantic dinner.

Also in the February 14 episode the ever-popular Rex Murphy (Mark Critch) shares his heartfelt sentiments around the Queen’s proposed Diamond Jubilee celebration. And 22 Minutes parodies the new hit TV series “Smash”, with Canada’s equivalent, “Grant”.

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