Boob Tube
“The CBC thinks it knows what you want: American-style trash with a Canadian twist. But its most commercial effort—a series about oversexed hockey wives—was canned after two months. What now?” Read more.
Don’t forget: tomorrow (April 20) at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern is the first live version of the TV, eh? Internet radio show. Listen live and call in at 646-200-4063 to discuss what you’re watching or join the conversation with our guests and give your opinion:
Robson Arms co-creators Susin Neilsen and Gary Harvey (about 10 minutes in)
Technogeek Steve Wild on tv on the web (about 35 minutes in)
Screenwriter/journalist Mark Leiren-Young will report on Bill C-10 (see his The Tyee article on appearing before the Senate about the controversial legislation) (about 50 minutes in)
If you can’t be there Sunday, you can still listen to the show later [Post-show update: Listen in the player below – there’s a few seconds of dead air at the beginning, but what would a first show be without technical difficulties?].
We’ve got great guests lined up in the next few weeks, too – keep checking out the upcoming show schedule for all the details.
Tales From Dog River 04.19.08: Corner Gas – Episode Nine
“Brent and Davis each get a case of “cell phone envy”, while Oscar ends up addicted to one of the most dangerous things in the world….the CLAW machine!! Tales From Dog River is back and better than ever!” Read more.
Good deal for Howie
“A new unscripted TV series starring Canadian comedian Howie Mandel is coming to Global and NBC. The series tentatively is titled Howie Do It. The show will be filmed in Canada and simulcast on Global in Canada and on NBC in the United States during the 2008-09 TV season.” Read more.