From the Toronto Star:
Dean McDermott leaves Chopped Canada
Canadian actor Dean McDermott and the TV series Chopped Canada are cutting ties. In a posting on Instagram, McDermott says he will no longer be host of the culinary competition show. Continue reading.
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:
CBC needs to make room for original, ambitious TV dramas
CBC’s cancellation of Strange Empire is more than disappointing. It’s a disgrace, an abnegation of responsibility. That responsibility – indeed it’s a promise made by CBC executives – is to make CBC-TV the home of serious-minded, provocative, cable-quality programming. Strange Empire is the only series in recent years to even approach that level. Now it’s gone. Continue reading.
Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Rick goes to Gravenhurst, Ontario, for the annual Winter Carnival and tries bed racing and puddle jumping on a frozen lake and then heads to Quebec to learn about the unique game of kin-ball where teams vie to keep a giant ball in motion.
22 Minutes, CBC
An all new episode of 22 Minutes features a toboggan ride with Toronto Mayor, John Tory; the Toronto Tunnel reviewed by “Love It or List It” hosts, Hilary and David; and Canadians joining ISIS.
Schitt’s Creek, CBC – “Carl’s Funeral”
Johnny reluctantly agrees to speak at the funeral of a local man he doesn’t really know. Alexis struggles with her new boyfriend’s love of animals.
Mr. D, CBC – “Corporal Punishment”
Gerry’s father Francis visits Xavier, and Gerry decides to take a page from his father’s book when dealing with an insubordinate student. Simon runs away from home, and Trudy uncovers another piece of Malik’s mysterious past.
Diane, Anthony and Greg recap this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, and while we’re fine with who walked away with trophies, we had a lot of criticism aimed at CBC for some extra categories and the decision to tape-delay the celebration.
Other topics covered this week include the cancellation of Strange Empire, the ongoing battle between the CRTC and Bell Media over the Super Bowl and simsub. Finally, our latest poll asks for input regarding what Canadian literature should be adapted by the CBC for their next project.
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