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In the news: Ex-PMs gather for Next Great Prime Minister

March 17, 2009 Diane Wild

From of the Toronto Star:

Everybody knows their names: It looks like a Cheers cast reunion as older, mellower ex-PMs gather for CBC’s TV contest
“I love the premise of Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister (8 p.m. tomorrow on CBC): assemble four jowly former PMs â€“ two failed, one compromised and one who holds the distinction of being the most reviled political leader in Canadian history â€“ and have these former arch-rivals oversee a national competition pitting four fresh-faced college kids against each other for the dubious title accolade and a $50,000 windfall.” Read more.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Video: This Hour Has 22 Minutes – Geofence sitting

March 17, 2009 Diane Wild

From tonight’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes – “Sitting on the Geofence”:

Degrassi, Heartland, Ratings, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Support for 22 Minutes, ratings for Heartland, Degrassi

March 17, 2009 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

Single Female Voter Wins in a Landslide
“This Hour Has 22 Minutes executive producer Mark Farrell says Hall’s Avery Adams character won’t be back this season (including tonight’s second last show at 8:30 on CBC), but ‘not because we’re gun shy; there just doesn’t seem to be an opportunity.'” Read more.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

New tonight: This Hour Has 22 Minutes on CBC

March 17, 2009 Diane Wild 1 Comment

This Week on 22 Minutes â€¦

This week on 22 Minutes Computer Corner, with Gunther Wilson (Gavin Crawford) discusses â€˜Geo Fencing’ and introduces his younger brother, Aalto (Nathan Fielder). And Geri Hall brings a report from the Brier.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes featuring audience favorites Cathy Jones, Mark Critch, Gavin Crawford, Geri Hall and Shaun Majumder airs on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 8:30 pm on CBC Television.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is produced by Halifax Film, a DHX Media company in association with CBC Television.

www.cbc.ca/22minutes

Flashpoint

Interview: Enrico Colantoni of Flashpoint

March 16, 2009 Diane Wild

From Randy Cordova of the Arizona Republic:

Flashpoint star right at home in role, setting
“Since debuting less than a year ago, the police drama Flashpoint has been a solid hit for CBS. Even a recent rerun nabbed 9 million viewers, making it Friday’s most watched show. Enrico Colantoni stars in the fast-paced program, which is filmed in his hometown of Toronto. ‘It’s a dream come true,’ Colantoni says during a break in filming. ‘I always wanted to play a cop, and I’m having a great time being at home.'” Read more.