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In the news: Advertisers optimistic about CBC

Marise Strauss of Playback reports on the CBC’s winter season and its appeal to advertisers:

Buyers upbeat on CBC
“The longer U.S. writers remain on the picket lines, the better for CBC, according to media buyers, who are optimistic about the new offerings on the pubcaster’s winter slate, which were unveiled last week.” Read more.

Photo courtesy CBC. Natalie Brown as Sophie.

Little Mosque on the Prairie, Rick Mercer Report

From the Toronto Star:

What they don’t like
“An episode of the Rick Mercer Report Tuesday, featuring former prime minister Jean ChrÃ©tien, got an overnight rating of 1,031,000 viewers on CBC-TV. The Little Mosque on the Prairie show that followed got 853,000.” Read more.

Guy Dixon and Kate Taylor of the Globe and Mail contradict the theory that US networks are looking north:

Windfall unlikely for Canadian shows: producers
“In other words, shows that already have deals in the works, such as Intelligence or CBC’s Little Mosque on the Prairie, will see continued interest Stateside. But there isn’t a sudden demand.” Read more.

Vinay Menon of the Toronto Star interviews producer/writer Mark Farrell, who explains the mysteries of CBC’s scheduling:

Where Did 22 Minutes Go?
“No, This Hour Has 22 Minutes has not been cancelled. And, no, Little Mosque on the Prairie will not be running seven days a week. But if you were watching the CBC last night, you could be forgiven for coming to both conclusions.” Read more.

From Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press:

‘Little Mosque in Wisconsin?’ Strike-bound U.S. networks eye Canadian shows
“But there’s been one bright spot on an otherwise bleak horizon: American broadcasters are eagerly eyeing Canadian shows as diverse as “Little Mosque on the Prairie,” “Durham County” and “The Border,” a new CBC drama that premieres in January. Read more.