In the news: Chretien on Rick Mercer

From the Canadian Press:

Ex-PM on ‘The Rick Mercer Report’
“A spry Jean Chretien dines on fast food and discusses his health and political career in an episode of “The Rick Mercer Report” that will air next week.” Read more.

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In the news: Brent Butt of Corner Gas

Austin M. Davis of the Regina Leader-Post profiles Brent Butt:

Butt has earned success
“It would not be far-fetched to say that Butt is the most recognizable Saskatchewan celebrity to date — the often hilarious Corner Gas reinforces his rise to fame on a weekly basis.” Read more.

John Doyle of the Globe and Mail isn’t crazy about Richard Stursberg’s CBC as coffeeshop analogy:

How do you take your CBC?
“Can it possibly be meant literally? That means humdrum-populist, rehashed and formulaic television, programming that cannot in any way be distinguished from commercial broadcasters. It means the absence of creativity and risk-taking, which are the hallmarks of public broadcasting, anywhere.” Read more.

Patricia Bailey of Playback reports on the CBC show’s arrival on Radio-Canada:

Will Mosque’s message click in Quebec?
“Following its sales to France, Israel and Turkey, Little Mosque on the Prairie will air in Quebec next spring on Radio-Canada. The pubcaster’s decision is timely, as the province is in the midst of a very public, and at times divisive, debate about the integration of religious minorities and immigrants.” Read more.

Carlo Rota is Yasir, a contractor in the small town of Mercy. Photo: Sophie Giraud

Awards

Mark Dillon of Playback wants the Geminis to focus more on Canadian TV:

Gems show needs to give more hype to Canuck shows
“There were certainly things to like about the Gemini Awards’ Regina telecast on Oct. 28, but as a vehicle to promote Canadian television, it fell short of the mark.” Read more.