From BBM Canada, Corner Gas at #14 (1.609 million), Are You Smarter Than a Canadian 5th Grader at #25 (1.041 million), Rick Mercer Report at #26 (1.031 million):
Ratings: Nov. 19-25
In the news: Interview with Corner Gas star/writer Brent Butt
From the Canadian Press:
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Corner Gas doesn’t need to keep waving flag
“We’ve relied too much on Canadiana,” says [Brent] Butt, who created the irreverent CTV hit four years ago. “And I don’t think people want to see that all the time. People are proud Canadians — I know I am — but when you go out of your way to make something really Canadian, there’s an air of sad desperation to it.” Read more.
In the news: 10 Canadian shows to fill the strike void
Brad Oswald of the Winnipeg Free Press gives some alternatives to American shows as the writers strike drags on:
- Canadian nights in Canada
“The U.S. writers strike is providing an opportunity to investigate homegrown TV, and you know what? Some of it is really good!” Read more.
In the news: Da Vinci movie not scheduled
From Bill Harris of Sun Media:
- Dominic Division
“A made-for-TV movie based on the character of Dominic Da Vinci — formerly the central character in Da Vinci’s Inquest and Da Vinci’s City Hall — is complete and in the can, but it has not been given an air date yet by the CBC.” Read more.
In the news: France buys The Border
Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press reports on The Border’s sale to France:
- France buys rights to CBC drama
“The gods seem to be smiling upon “The Border” – not only has it attracted attention from international buyers like France’s Neutra Production, it’s also set to air in January when the big U.S. television blockbusters that routinely brutalize the CBC in the ratings will likely be in reruns thanks to the ongoing screenwriters’ strike.” Read more.