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In the news: Gary Hudson of Wild Roses

December 27, 2008 Diane Wild

wildroses3 From Ruth Myles of the Calgary Herald:

Being bad feels so good
“Wild Roses is all about the fast-paced world of oil, money, power, booze and drugs, as seen through the relationships between two families. There’s a late-night hookup in the premiere, as well as a curse or two.” Read more.

In the news: Great TV of 2008

December 27, 2008 Diane Wild

From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:

2008 Great between the crises
“Flashpoint (CTV, CBS) changed everything. It benefited from the paucity of new shows available in the United States, thanks to the Writers Guild of America strike, but as soon as it became a hit, it brought the Canadian TV industry alive with hope and ideas. It also got better, episode by episode. And it showcased great Canadian actors to Hollywood and the world.” Read more.

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In the news: Air Farce goes out in style

December 26, 2008 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press:

Air Farce goes out with style, with right balance between nostalgia and punch
“‘What a terrible time to stop doing this!’ That was Craig Lauzon’s sentiment right after he and the other six Air Farce troopers took their final bows in Toronto last week at the end of the very last “Farce taping. The Air Farce Final Flight New Year’s Eve Special airs Dec. 31 on CBC-TV.” Read more.

In the news: Beyond TV

December 24, 2008 Diane Wild

From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail. It’s not about Canadian TV, but it’s a post I want at the top of the page for Christmas:

Turn off the tube and contemplate the plight of others
“If your biggest beef in life is the changes to CBC Radio or the cancellation of your favourite TV show or what you think is lowbrow entertainment being made with your tax dollars, get over it for a while. You think you have issues with the world? You think you have a grievance? At some point over the next few days, leave the comfort of your home and the TV and take a walk outside. Not to look at nature, but to contemplate the lives of others. To consider your own place in this society of ours. After all, if you watch those favourite holiday movies tonight, you’ll know that’s what they’re really about.” Read more.

Happy holidays from TV, eh?

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In the news: Air Farce final flight

December 23, 2008 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Craig Takeuchi of the Georgia Straight:

Royal Canadian Air Farce takes its final flight on the air
“Sadly, the CBC’s comedic institution of political satire, Royal Canadian Air Farce, will be permanently grounded when its Air Farce New Year’s Eve Final Flight (Dec. 31, 8 p.m.) concludes the show’s 16 year run.” Read more.