From Bill Brioux of the Toronto Star:
For three seasons now, “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” comedian Critch has been writing, executive producing and starring in the show about growing up and finding his career path in St. John’s — it’s CBC’s top scripted comedy. Continue reading.
From Heidi Ulrichsen of Bay Today:
Link: We catch up with ‘the other Son of a Critch,’ Sudbury’s Colton Gobbo
As Sudbury’s Colton Gobbo quips, he’s the “other Son of a Critch.”
Since 2022, Gobbo has appeared in the CBC television series “Son of a Critch,” the semi-autobiographical series created by Canadian comedian Mark Critch (who you may know from “This Hour has 22 Minutes”). Continue reading.
From Dana Gee of the Vancouver Sun:
Link: North Vancouver actor Sophia Powers grows up on hit TV series Son of a Critch
“This was my first job when I was 11, so I think it was a lot of learning on the go. And then not really knowing what to expect and just trying to take it day by day, and figure it out and kind of find my footing with it… This show has given me so many opportunities to just grow, as an actor and as a person.” Continue reading.
From Bill Brioux of Everything Zoomer:
“I remember when I first read it, and I talked to Mark and I said, ‘You better concentrate on finding this boy, because we live or die by his performance.’ You have to get the best you can find and they did.” Continue reading.
From Jim Moodie of The Sudbury Star:
Link: At just 24, Sudbury’s Colton Gobbo becoming an acting veteran
“For Mike Jr., he’s spent the last few years trying to get out of his dad’s shadow. The struggle for Mike has been that he has the same passion but doesn’t want to be handed things. This season it’s really exciting because he really goes off on his own.” Continue reading.
From Rudy Blair of Rudy Blair Entertainment Media:
Link: Intv w Actor Colton Gobbo Mike Jr The CBC/CBC Gem Comedy Series “Son Of A Critch Season 4”
The comedy series based on the award-winning, best-selling memoir from Mark Critch (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) on his hilarious and very real coming of age story growing up in St. John’s, Newfoundland returns Tuesday, January 7th at 8:30 p.m. (9 NT) on CBC/CBC Gem. Rudy Blair Entertainment Media speaks with Actor Colton Gobbo (Mike Jr) on “Son of a Critch Season 4. Continue reading.
From Tara Bradbury of The Telegram:
Link: Rick Mercer joins ‘Son of a Critch’ cast as car salesman-turned-VOCM boss
Mercer, best known for his work on “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” and “The Rick Mercer Report,” says he’s been a fan of “Son of a Critch” since the first episode.
It’s also been about that long since Critch has wanted him to be a part of it. Continue reading.
