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In the news: Canadian shows thrive on publicity

From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:

Some home truths about Canadian TV
“Promotion matters more than anything. CTV knows this and has benefited enormously. It has promoted the hell out of Hiccups and Dan For Mayor. It made sure that every Canadian knew about Flashpoint and The Bridge. Maybe this was a lesson learned from the launch and success of Corner Gas, but the presence of Canadian shows on CTV is inescapable.” Read more.

From Alex Strachan of Canwest News Service:

What’s wrong with the Canadian TV dramas on the networks this fall . . . and what’s right about the comedies.
“Canadians are watching Hiccups and Dan For Mayor, in other words, because there isn’t a same-but-better version on NBC or CBS.” Read more.

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From J. Kelly Nestruck of the Globe and Mail:

A star who’s proudly from the Rock
“Republic of Doyle star Krystin Pellerin talks about her return to the stage in Waiting for the Parade.” Read more.

From Gayle MacDonald of the Globe and Mail:

If numbers are what count, CBC’s made prime-time progress
“Four of the public network’s TV shows drew million-plus audiences this season, but critics wonder if there are costs in quality.” Read more.

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

22 Minutes Down to 13 Amid CBC Cuts for Fall
“The most dramatic cut could come at the expense of the network’s longest-running entertainment series, 22 Minutes. The Halifax-based comedy may be down to a half-season, with just 13 episodes ordered, down from 18 last season and 20 the season before that.” Read more.