Everything about Being Erica, eh?

Battle of the Blades, Being Erica, Dragons' Den, Heartland, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Rick Mercer Report, The Ron James Show, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

CBC fall scheduling details

September 16, 2009 Diane Wild 5 Comments

ronjames106 From a media release:

CBC-TV SERVES UP GREAT ENTERTAINMENT THIS FALL: NEW COMEDY, RETURNING HITS AND THE HOTTEST COMPETITION ON ICE

CBC Television today showcases highlights from its Fall 2009 Entertainment schedule, including two new series. The Ron James Show (pictured) features the uniquely funny insights into modern life from one of Canada’s favourite comedians, taped before a live audience at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre in Toronto. Two worlds collide in Battle of the Blades when eight hockey legends and eight figure skating stars compete live in front of fans at the historic Maple Leaf Gardens.

Continue reading CBC fall scheduling details →

Being Erica

Being Erica season premiere Sept. 22

September 15, 2009 Diane Wild

From a media release:

BEING ERICA RETURNS FOR A NEW SEASON OF SURPRISES AND SECRETS ON CBC TELEVISION, TUESDAY, SEPT. 22

The multiple Gemini Award-nominated series is back with star Erin Karpluk as the engaging Erica Strange, on her quest to come to terms with life and relationships – in the past and in the present. It’s a season full of surprises and secrets revealed as Erica continues her very special brand of therapy and learns more about the mysterious Dr. Tom (Michael Riley).

Continue reading Being Erica season premiere Sept. 22 →

Being Erica, Heartland, Little Mosque on the Prairie

Season finales of 5 CBC shows free on iTunes

September 15, 2009 Diane Wild

From Mike Morrison of Mike’s Bloggity Blog:

Five Free Episodes!
“The season finales included are: Being Erica, Little Mosque on the Prairie, The Tudors, Heartland, and The Border! Better yet, all the shows are available in Standard or High Definition!” Read more.

Being Erica

The Border

Heartland

Little Mosque on the Prairie

The Tudors

Being Erica

In the news: Erin Karpluk of Being Erica graduates to season 2

September 13, 2009 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Bill Harris of Sun Media:

Being Erin: Karpluk busy with Being Erica’s sophomore year
“Remember when you were going to school and you’d go away for summer vacation? Upon your return in September, everything would feel familiar, yet so, so different. That’s the emotion Erin Karpluk has felt on the set of Being Erica this fall. She’s back at the same school, but she’s in a different grade.” Read more.

Being Erica

On Being Erica – TV, eh? contest entry

September 12, 2009 Diane Wild

To celebrate the new fall season, TV, eh? has 5 prize packages to give away to 5 Canadian television fans. Winners will be chosen from a random draw of all eligible entries in each of 3 categories. Tweet, blog, or donate to the Actors’ Fund of Canada to win. Details here.

From liltinghouse:

In Praise of Being Erica: An American’s Love Affair with Canadian TV
“One of the things that I like about Canadian television is that many shows have a fantastical or absurd component. I’m not talking a trip to Narnia or anything. Just a little magical whimsy. And the best part, the shows never make any effort to explain such unexplainable events.” Read more.