Class is in session when comedian Ron James takes on Education. A disaster specialist won’t be able to keep two trains from crashing unless he can recall his Grade 9 math homework; a school principal considers reaping the rewards of a student’s immoral but profitable science project; and L’il Ronnie goes for a joyride in Pa James’ Shriner’s car. In Ron’s Ode to the Road, he visits Owen Sound. Special guests Ellen Dubin, Joanna Bacalso, Vijay Mehta.
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Ratings: Week of September 26
From Bill Brioux at Toronto.com:
- Big Bang remains No. 1; City hits high with Terra Nova; Michael, Playboy Club down and out
Getting crushed by the competition so far this young season is CBC, which is seeing lower numbers even for its hits like Battle of the Blades, the Rick Mercer Report, Heartland and Dragons’ Den and bad starts for Being Erica and, especially, relocated comedy Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Read more.
New tonight: The Ron James Show on CBC
Comedian Ron James takes on our complex relationship with Animals. A documentary about the cattle industry puts a damper on a couple’s romantic steak dinner, an unorthodox dog breeder gives strange new meaning to the term stud service and Lil Ronnie can’t help digging to the bottom of the cereal box to get his prize. In this episode’s Ode to the Road, Ron pays salty tribute to the seaside town of St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick and helps raise money to restore their lighthouse. Special guest: Kathryn Greenwood.
Ratings: Week of September 19
From Bill Brioux at Toronto.com:
- Two and a Half Men, Big Bang Theory both blast back as new season kicks in
he brand new fall season has already seen one network blink: after two low-rated weeks, CBC has moved acclaimed but low-rated comedy Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays away from Wednesdays and over to Tuesdays. That leaves the series just a move to Thursdays away from being uncomfortably ironic. Read more.
New tonight: The Ron James Show on CBC – Traditions & Superstitions
Comedian Ron James talks Traditions and Superstitions. An annoying disciple interrupts The Last Supper, a 50/50 draw doesn’t turn out quite as the winner expected, Lil Ronnie gets in trouble for passing notes in school, and Ron pays tribute to the birthplace of Canada – Charlottetown, PEI. Special guests: Michael Therriault, Christian Potenza, Deb McGrath, Athena Karkanis.