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Link: Ron James Shines In His Latest CBC-TV Special

From Jim Bawden:

Ron James Shines In His Latest CBC-TV Special
Speaking about his latest New Year’s Eve Special (on CBC-TV (December 31 at 9 p.m.), Ron James chuckles that “it certainly was the hardest to write.”

When he sat down with his writers in July NDP leader Tom Mulcair was way ahead in the polls.

“But then Prime Minister Harper took the lead. And then Canadians wound up with Justin Trudeau as our new PM.” Says James: “We had to write three different beginnings. Because anything could have happened — and it did!” Continue reading.

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Link: The top 10 most irritating Canadians of 2015 (TV-related)

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From John Doyle of The Globe and Mail:

The top 10 most irritating Canadians of 2015 (TV-related)
The matter of determining the top most-irritating Canadians on TV and in the TV-related arena is vital. At this most auspicious time of the year, we are often given to declaring, “Enough already!” And we are entitled. Irritation flares up often when you watch TV and we all watch TV.

The year 2015 has been astounding. When it opened, Our Glorious Leader (OGL) was hard-nosing his way as usual. As it ends, we live in a magic kingdom, ruled by Justin the Good (JtG), who sprinkles goodness like fairy dust.

In compiling this list, my fellow Canadians, your many e-mails of snark and dissatisfaction have been taken into account. Please note, however, that each year brings a new batch of those who take the cake. Continue reading.

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Link: Rewind: Bizarre was funny in the ’80s

From Adam Proteau of the Toronto Star:

Rewind: Bizarre was funny in the ’80s
Filmed at CTV’s Agincourt studios, Bizarre featured Byner in most of its sketches, but it was also a home for notable Canadian stars, including Mike Myers (who appeared as Byner’s son in a Season 1 episode), the late Billy Van (who most memorably produced the Canadian cult hit The Hilarious House of Frightenstein), Royal Canadian Air Farce’s Luba Goy, Dave Thomas, Jayne Eastwood and Debra McGrath of SCTV, and former MuchMusic/City personality Ziggy Lorenc. It also had cameos from Americans Pat Morita (a.k.a. Arnold from Happy Days), Saturday Night Live’s Victoria Jackson and the Unknown Comic of Gong Show fame. Continue reading.

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