From Bill Brioux of TV Feeds My Family:
- V Falls Back to Earth
“Rick Mercer Report 1,084,000. … 22 Minutes clocked 597,000. Being Erica drew 537,000.” Read more.
Tuesday ratings: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes, Being Erica
Everything about Rick Mercer Report, eh?
In the news: Where’s the love for Being Erica?
From Andrew Ryan of the Globe and Mail:
- We all love Rick. But how about Erica? Two homegrown programs currently at the top of their game
“Tonight brings two homegrown programs currently at the top of their games. You’re probably already watching one, and barely aware of the other.” Read more.
New tonight: Rick Mercer Report on CBC wtih wheelchair rugby team
Tuesday, November 17 at 20:00 content for RICK MERCER REPORT, repeating Friday, November 20 at 20:30:
This week Rick is in London, ON training with members of Canada’s national wheelchair rugby team. Later, he goes to Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair and checks out some ‘super dogs’ in action — a wide variety of canines who dance, catch frisbees and perform other amazing feats.
Gemini wins for Flashpoint, Rick Mercer Report, Erin Karpluk, Enrico Colantoni
From a media release:
The 24th Annual Gemini Awards concluded this evening with the Broadcast Gala, a glitzy event held at the historic BMO Centre, Stampede Corral in Calgary, Alberta. Hosted by award-winning comedian Ron James, a total of 17 awards were presented including those for Best Comedy Program or Series and Best Dramatic Series. The gala, broadcast on Global and Showcase, also included special tributes to Corner Gas, Royal Canadian Air Farce, and Trailer Park Boys for their outstanding and enduring contributions to the Canadian television industry.
The following categories were announced:
Continue reading Gemini wins for Flashpoint, Rick Mercer Report, Erin Karpluk, Enrico Colantoni
Behind the scenes of the Rick Mercer Report
From Alex Griffith of the University of Toronto Strand:
- The Rick Mercer Report: cross-country satire
“When Rick Mercer entered the CBC studio, the first thing that caught my attention was how short he actually is. For someone who looms like the CN Tower in Canadian television, Mercer’s short stature was initially underwhelming. The surprise faded as Mercer launched his show, demonstrating why he is arguably Canada’s most popular comic.” Read more.
