From Scott Stinson of the National Post:
The Funny Pit, YTV – series premiere
The Funny Pit is a mash up composed of hidden camera gags, video gags, pranks, bloopers, family portraits, wipe outs, talking pets, fake or for real video quizzes and man on the street social experiments.
Scoring With Science, Discovery
The one-hour special features marquee NHL players including Steve Stamkos, Jake Gardiner, Stephen Weiss, former player Gary Roberts, prominent scientists, and super slow motion video. Together, they explore how the newest advancements in science and technology are aiding the NHL’s top clubs by determining how best to shoot a puck, build a better body and make top-notch skates and sticks.
Heartland, CBC – “Helping Hands”
Amy seeks out an up-and-coming show jumper (JEREMY) to learn why he’s refusing Scott and Ty’s suggested treatment for his horse.
Over the Rainbow, CBC – “Performance #8”
The remaining Dorothys compete, singing a mixture of Broadway and pop songs for a chance to star as Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz, to be staged at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto.
Just For Laughs, CBC – “American Dream?”
As Americans face an election in 2012, JFL has its finger on the pulse of America in this one-hour special of the state of The States. American Dream? is hosted by Lewis Black. Featuring Alonzo Bodden, John Wing, Kathleen Madigan, Andrew Maxwell and Al Rae.
Call Me Fitz, HBO Canada – “Are You There God? I Need To Speak To Frank”
No episode description available.
From a media release:
5 Investigates Stories of Abuse and Terror at a Nova Scotia Children’s Home, Saturday on CTV
In an all-new W5 investigation premiering this Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV, Victor Malarek investigates horrific stories of abuse and terror at a residential home that was supposed to protect vulnerable children. “THE THROWAWAY CHILDREN†explores a devastating cover-up spanning decades that includes allegations of physical, emotional and sexual abuse affecting orphaned and abandoned children.
Exclusive interviews with victims, plus documents obtained by W5, reveal that both the home and government knew about the serious mistreatment of the children.
In the hour-long investigative report, W5’s Malarek meets with former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children, set up by the province to accept orphaned and abandoned black children in 1921. The institution was intended to be a symbol of the black community’s dreams and a place for hope. However, for many former residents it will always be home of their worst nightmares.
Malarek meets with some of the approximately 100 survivors who, united in their childhood suffering, have launched a proposed class action lawsuit seeking redress for years of devastating physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. They tell shocking stories of the torment they suffered, while their pleas for help were ignored.
The most horrific allegations are those of sexual abuse, with 20 former residents alleging sexual assault by two staff members at the home. Documents obtained by W5 reveal – in the case of one brutal rape – that although the home’s management was aware of the assault and discussed reporting it to police, authorities were not informed.
Nova Scotia’s black community has long had a special, yet controversial place in the province. Many today are descendants of freed slaves given refuge at the time of the American Revolution. Despite being integrated into the province’s political and social culture, Nova Scotia has, at times, also been called “the Mississippi of the North.â€
W5 can also be seen on Investigation Discovery on Tuesdays at 11 p.m. ET, and Wednesdays at 3 a.m. ET, 6 a.m. ET and 12 noon ET; and on demand at CTVNews.ca/W5, the CTV Mobile channel on Bell Mobile TV, and through video on demand partners, such as Bell Fibe TV (visit CTV.ca for local listings).
Strip The City, Discovery World – “Earthquake City – San Francisco”
San Francisco is standing on the brink of disaster on top of one of the world’s most infamous earthquake hotspots – the San Andreas Fault. How does the city’s buildings and infrastructure survive the onslaught of a destructive earthquake? Engineers and geologists reveal the secrets inside San Francisco’s skyscrapers, what protects the city from raging fires, and what keep residents safe during the deadliest quakes.
Marketplace, CBC – “Pump Fiction”
We put claims of premium gasoline to the test.
The Fifth Estate, CBC – “Lucky 7”
Linden MacIntyre has the exclusive story of seven men who finally struck it rich against all odds in the latest chapter of fifth estate’s lottery rip-off investigation.
16×9, Global
Correspondent Sophie Lui looks at the disturbing growth of cyber-harassment against women in video game culture. Often written off as just “part of the game,†this 16×9 expose uncovers horrific abuse and bullying that happens to many women – who make up 47% of all gamers – when they venture into the male dominated on-line gaming world.
From a media release:
OLN Original Series The Liquidator Returns for a Second Season of Rock ‘em, Sock ‘em Deals, Starting Nov. 8
Get ready to wheel and deal with “Liquidation King†Jeff Schwarz when he returns to OLN in Season 2 of the fan-favourite original series, The Liquidator. Premiering Thursday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings), get ready to beg, laugh, and yell with Schwarz as he haggles his way through an endless series of questionable business transactions alongside his favourite regulars and an all-new crew of eccentric characters ready to dive into the high-stakes world of buying and selling.
Last season, viewers were introduced to Jeff Schwarz, owner of Direct Liquidation in Vancouver. Spanning an impressive 2,800-square-metres, Schwarz’s liquidation warehouse is crammed to the rafters with an ever-evolving jumble of furniture, clothing, tools, and oddities.
Now back and bigger than ever for an all-new Season 2, Schwarz is looking to find even more deals, make more money, and put up with even more crazy, off-the-cuff collaborators. In the premiere episode “Risky Business,†Schwarz rolls the dice on the biggest gamble of his career – bidding tens of thousands of dollars – sight unseen – for a truckload of high-end electronics that have been damaged in a transportation mishap. Will he end up looking like a genius or a just big-time chump?
