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In the news: CBC winter shows

November 19, 2007 Diane Wild

From Marise Strauss of Playback:

CBC readies winter slate
“Potential candidates for the Tuesday 9 p.m. timeslot, which will be left vacant after Tudors airs its final ep on Dec. 4, include new 13 x 60 series The Border, an actioner from executive producer Peter Raymont, and JPod, based on the novel by Douglas Coupland.” Read more.

Little Mosque on the Prairie

In the news: American networks eye Canadian shows

November 19, 2007 Diane Wild

From Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press:

‘Little Mosque in Wisconsin?’ Strike-bound U.S. networks eye Canadian shows
“But there’s been one bright spot on an otherwise bleak horizon: American broadcasters are eagerly eyeing Canadian shows as diverse as “Little Mosque on the Prairie,” “Durham County” and “The Border,” a new CBC drama that premieres in January. Read more.

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In the news: Charlotte Sullivan of Across the River to Motor City

November 16, 2007 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From 24 Hours:

Flight back into the past
“Charlotte Sullivan never wanted to be a stewardess in the 1960s. But dressing up as one? Different story. The Toronto actress gets that chance in Across the River to Motor City, an ambitious six-part Canadian mini-series.” Read more.

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Charlotte Sullivan and David Fox. Photo by Russ Martin.

Rick Mercer Report

Ratings: Nov. 5-11

November 16, 2007 Diane Wild

From BBM Canada, Rick Mercer Report at #24 (1.109 million):

Top programs – Total Canada

Rick Mercer Report

In the news: Chretien on Rick Mercer

November 16, 2007 Diane Wild

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.