From BBM Canada, Corner Gas at #14 (1.609 million), Are You Smarter Than a Canadian 5th Grader at #25 (1.041 million), Rick Mercer Report at #26 (1.031 million):
Ratings: Nov. 19-25
Everything about Rick Mercer Report, eh?
In the news: 10 Canadian shows to fill the strike void
Brad Oswald of the Winnipeg Free Press gives some alternatives to American shows as the writers strike drags on:
- Canadian nights in Canada
“The U.S. writers strike is providing an opportunity to investigate homegrown TV, and you know what? Some of it is really good!” Read more.
In the news: Mercer, Mosque ratings
From the Toronto Star:
- What they don’t like
“An episode of the Rick Mercer Report Tuesday, featuring former prime minister Jean Chrétien, 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.
In the news: Chretien matches wits with Mercer
Martin Knelman of the Toronto Star:
- Chrétien plays for laughs
“Jean Chrétien’s legacy as Canada’s 20th prime minister may be iffy, but he could have a whole new career as a TV comedian. Tonight he matches Rick Mercer quip for quip and gag for gag on CBC’s Rick Mercer Report.” Read more.
In the news: Chretien visits Mercer
From Bill Harris of Sun Media:
- Mercer, Chretien talk heart to heart
“Should someone who just had heart surgery really be eating fast food?” Read more.