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Ratings, renewal news: CBC cuts episode orders for some series

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

  • 22 Minutes Down to 13 Amid CBC Cuts for Fall
    “The most dramatic cut could come at the expense of the network’s longest-running entertainment series, 22 Minutes. The Halifax-based comedy may be down to a half-season, with just 13 episodes ordered, down from 18 last season and 20 the season before that.” Read more.
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New tonight: Hiccups and Dan for Mayor on CTV

8 p.m. – HICCUPS – “Watch and Learn” – NEW EPISODE

Crystal (Emily Perkins) redecorates Millie’s (Nancy Robertson) condo, while Millie and Taylor (David Ingram) try and beat her neighbour at his own game. Stan (Brent Butt) tries to prove his abilities to a suddenly skeptical Joyce (Laura Soltis).

8:30 p.m. – DAN FOR MAYOR – “The Disc Compact” – NEW EPISODE

Dan (Fred Ewanuick) and Jeff (Paul Bates) get their hands on the campaign platform of their main opponent, but are faced with a moral dilemma. Also, Dan gets a new roommate.

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New tonight: Spectacle – Elvis Costello with … Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Ray LaMontagne

10 p.m. – SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH… – “Lyle Lovett, John Prine and Ray LaMontagne” – NEW EPISODE

Host Elvis Costello explores the role of the singer/songwriter with three of music’s best; the legendary and highly influential Grammy winner John Prine, four-time Grammy winner Lyle Lovett and the critically acclaimed Ray LaMontagne. Each stands alone in the spotlight to perform and sits for an intimate chat with Elvis on their craft. All three guests and Elvis come together for a stirring version of the Prine classic, “Angel from Montgomery.”

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Little Mosque on the Prairie among Banff award nominees

From a media release:

Banff World Television Festival Announces 2010 ‘Rockie’ Award Nominees at MIPTV

The 31st Banff World Television Festival (BANFF) and nextMEDIA are pleased to announce this year’s Banff World Television Award nominees, recognizing creativity and innovation from the world’s best television programming.

Chosen from 900 entries from more than 43 countries, the Banff World Television Awards, also known as the ‘Rockies’, is one of the world’s most prestigious events celebrating outstanding work by international TV creators responsible for the continuing evolution and originality in the industry. This year, pilots are also being recognized, with the inaugural Banff International Pilots Competition and Awards awarding talent and creativity in conceptualizing and creating online and television pilots.

Click here for the full media release and list of nominees.

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