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Dragons' Den, Republic of Doyle

New Wednesday: Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle

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Dragons’ Den, CBC
A six-figure ask leaves the Dragons feeling flushed, a demonstration comes to a smashing halt, and a silent skit causes confusion in the Den. Plus, a fit pitch hopes to spike some Dragon interest.

Republic of Doyle, CBC – “Firecracker”
Jake and Mal have to keep up with Sloan Daniels, a mysterious girl with an eye for trouble — and Jake’s GTO. Des feels a deep connection to the case which awakens painful memories. Guest stars: Lola Tash, Steve Bacic, Mark Critch, Jonathan Keltz, Brett Donahue, Seamus Morrison, Neil Crone.

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Industry News

Defining the line of magnificence

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From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:

The difference between good, great and magnificent TV
The response was interesting and intense. A reader suggested that CBC’s cancellation of Intelligence was the cultural equivalent of killing the Avro Arrow program in 1958. A fair point. It underlines that CBC’s dereliction of duty in airing quality, challenging TV had changed the landscape here, for worse and possibly forever. In other responses, blame was laid at the feet of Canadian TV execs, a point already made in the column. Continue reading.

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Featured, Rick Mercer Report

Rick Mercer to be awarded Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service

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From a media release:

CBC STAR RICK MERCER TO BE HONOURED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS WOODROW WILSON AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ON OCTOBER 16

  • The Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service recognizes those who have made the world a better place through thoughtful discussion, philanthropy and selfless service

Canada’s top political satirist, Rick Mercer, of CBC Television’s THE RICK MERCER REPORT will be honoured on Wednesday, Oct. 16 with the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service. Mercer was chosen for his steadfast commitment to creating social change and for empowering audiences in Canada and beyond. He’s been recognized for bringing global awareness to numerous issues, including malaria prevention and treatment his position as co-chair of Plan Canada’s Spread the Net campaign, refugee relief through the New Hope Foundation, partnering with March of Dimes and the It Gets Better Project to aid children’s health advancements and bring awareness to the effects of bullying, and for preserving and furthering Canada’s cultural identity by supporting The Victoria Foundation and the Historica-Dominion Institute.

Established in 1998 by The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service is given to individuals who work tirelessly to improve quality of life within and beyond the borders of their homeland. Candidates are chosen by the Wilson Center’s Board of Trustees based on the criteria that the individual exemplify President Woodrow Wilson’s ideals of commitment, dedication and giving back to society. Past winners of this prominent accolade include Stephen Harper, Brian Mulroney, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barbara Walters and Hilary Rodham Clinton.

St. John’s native Rick Mercer hosts the critically acclaimed CBC series THE RICK MERCER REPORT, a half-hour topical comedy series currently in its 11th season. Mercer began his career in comedy performing and writing a series of one-man stage shows. In 1993 he launched his television career as one of the creators, performers, and writers on the hit CBC series This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Since then, Mercer has been involved in numerous projects, including the satirical drama Made in Canada and renowned CBC Television special Talking to Americans.

A recipient of more than 25 Gemini Awards, Mercer received the Sir Peter Ustinov Award at the Banff Television Festival, was named Journalist of the Year at the Atlantic Journalism Awards, named Artist of the Year from the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, and has received a number of Canadian Comedy Awards. He is the sole civilian recipient of the Canadian Armed Forces Commander Land Forces, Command Commendation in recognition of his support of Canadian peacekeepers, and in 2004 he received the National Arts Centre Award at the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. In 2012 Mercer received ACTRA Toronto’s 2012 Award of Excellence and the King Clancy Award from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons. He also received a Diamond Jubilee Medal in celebration of the Queen’s 60 years on the throne.

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Rick Mercer Report, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

New Tuesday: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes

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Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Tonight Rick goes snorkelling with seals at Forillon National Park in Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula and then he’s off to the Paramedic Academy in Kelowna BC for some first responder training.

22 Minutes, CBC 
Margaret Atwood (Cathy Jones) “congratulates” Alice Munro on her Nobel Prize Award and Hockey Night in Canada’s Song Quest heats up with new tunes from  “Burton Cummings”, “Neil Young”, “Gordon Lightfoot” and “Robin Thicke” (Mark Critch).

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Cracked, Murdoch Mysteries, Package Deal

New Monday: Murdoch Mysteries, Cracked, Package Deal, The Project Guatemala

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Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “The Filmed Adventures of Detective William Murdoch”
After a man is shot in a movie house, Thomas Edison becomes a suspect and Murdoch is drawn into the behind-the-scenes drama of James Pendrick’s filmmaking venture. Guest stars: Peter Stebbings, Charlotte Sullivan.

Cracked, CBC – “The Valley”
When a schizophrenic young man living in the Rosedale Valley ravine is found murdered, Psych Crimes is called to a puzzling scene: the location has been cleaned and the body carefully posed. What starts out as a murder investigation becomes a quest to save a family and avert another disastrous outcome. Guests stars: Martha Burns, R.H. Thomson, Mayko Nguyen, Chloe Rose, Jordan Gavaris.

Package Deal, City – “I Love You???”
After uttering “I love you” to Kim (Julia Voth) without any response, Danny (Randal Edwards) is unsure about the state of their relationship. When he asks his brothers for help, they convince him to take his “I love you” back, leaving Kim feeling hurt. Meanwhile, Sheldon’s (Harland Williams) new big-and-tall coffin business sends Ryan (Jay Malone) into a pit of despair, as he is forced to confront his fear of death – and caskets.

The Project: Guatemala, OLN/City – “Inappropriate Behaviour”
In order to make a contribution to the community centre grounds, the participants work in various local industries to learn what a day’s wage can buy in Guatemala. Later, host Ray Zahab’s adventure challenge takes everyone to Monterrico to get a taste of life on the coast, including fishing in the Mangroves and climbing for coconuts. Back at Project Somos, the girls’ inappropriate behaviour lands them in hot water. Plus, catch the half-hour digital after show The Project Live online at OLN.ca/theproject following the show. Drew, Kalin, Nikki, and Tianna join co-hosts Rachel David (Rogers Your World This Week) and Adam Wylde (KiSS 92.5) to chat about what happened on The Project: Guatemala this week.

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