Everything about Schitt’s Creek, eh?

Link: Eugene and Dan Levy co-star on new CBC comedy, Schitt’s Creek

From Todd Aalgaard of Post City Toronto:

Meeting Eugene Levy for the first time, the fact that you’re in the presence of one of the most brilliant comedic minds in entertainment history — to say nothing of Canadian entertainment, for that matter — doesn’t initially register. There’s the sudden welling up of hero-worship, then shortly thereafter, the realization that this is the same guy who redefined sketch comedy as a member of Second City and one of the stars of SCTV followed by his work in the acclaimed mockumentaries of filmmaker Christopher Guest. Continue reading.

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Tonight: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes, Schitt’s Creek, Mr. D

Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Rick goes to Field, BC for the annual Yoho Blow Days celebration all about having fun in the winter with human bowling, relay races, and a unique variation on cross-country skiing and then he heads to Port Elgin, Ontario and jumps in the pool for a competition with the Saugeen Shore Life Saving Club.

22 Minutes, CBC
This week on 22 Minutes fresh perspective on falling oil prices and the government gives CSIS new, disruptive powers.

Schitt’s Creek, CBC – “The Cabin”
Looking for privacy, Johnny and Moira take the Mayor up on his offer of using his cabin for a night, while Alexis and David use the opportunity to throw a party.

Mr. D, CBC – “President Jimmy”
Gerry becomes unexpectedly embroiled in the school’s student council election and is forced to seek the help of an old foe. Robert goes mad trying to quash the mock campaign of a pro baseball superstar. Lisa and the school’s new librarian don’t see eye to eye.

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Link: Schitt’s Creek loses 40% of premiere audience

From Bill Brioux:

This week’s podcast: Reege up way past his bedtime on Late Late Show
Schitt’s Creek has lost nearly 40% of its audience in two weeks according to overnight estimates. It opened close to 1.4M in the overnights and landed at 834,000 this past Tuesday night. Most shows find their level by the fourth airing. Will the Schitt hit the fan if half the audience has paddled away? Continue reading.

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Ratings: Canadian series rock the top 30 for January 12-18

In the Numeris ratings for January 12-18, Canadian scripted series earned five of the top 30 spots, including both episodes of Schitt’s Creek‘s double-header premiere:

  • # 14: Book of Negroes – 1.607 million
  • #16: Schitt’s Creek – 1.581 million
  • #17: Schitt’s Creek – 1.554
  • #19: Murdoch Mysteries – 1.387
  • #20: Saving Hope – 1.384
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