From a media release: Principal photography on Season 6 (10 x 30) of Mr. D – the popular CBC series starring comedian Gerry Dee – is now under way in Halifax. The new season will premiere this fall. Exploring the staff and student dynamics at a private school, Mr. D is based on the stand-up comedy act of Dee, who was a teacher … Continue reading Cameras rolling on Mr. D Season 6 in Halifax
From a media release: CBC‘s hit comedies have been renewed for 2016-17, with brand new seasons of SCHITT’S CREEK, MR. D and THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES. Also returning for its 14th season is Canada’s RICK MERCER REPORT. The four original productions currently air back-to-back on Tuesday nights. CBC recently led the way with 164 … Continue reading Mr. D, Schitt’s Creek, Rick Mercer Report and 22 Minutes renewed by CBC
Mark Little has got a lot on his comedy plate. The veteran comedian and actor figures he’s got at least a dozen projects in various stages of development at the moment. He’s just flown into Toronto after a week in Atlanta where he was performing improv with friends. Prior to that, he spent Christmas with … Continue reading Love is in the air for Mr. D’s Simon in Season 5
From Cassandra Szklarski of the Toronto Star: It’s early days for U.S. Mr. D adaptation CBC star Gerry Dee is putting his trust in Will Arnett to shepherd a proposed U.S. revamp of his Halifax-shot comedy Mr. D. But fellow Canadians who’ve been through similar adaptations warn of pitfalls that come with reworking a series for … Continue reading Link: It’s early days for U.S. Mr. D adaptation
From Jim Slotek of Postmedia Network: Gerry Dee on Mr. D, My Scottish Family and life on the road “The plan is to try to run Mr. D as long as it feels right. If you have another show and are in a position to do it, there’s a strategy there. Right now, I feel … Continue reading Link: Gerry Dee on Mr. D, My Scottish Family and life on the road
