From Bill Brioux of TV Feeds My Family:
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18 to Life deserves another look
From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:
- Worth another look: CBC’s 18 to Life
Some might think this sitcom has bottomed out or is sunk to toilet humour but really, 18 to Life shines when it explores the everyday, relatable things. Brent Butt always said Corner Gas was at its best when it was about the “finding my pencil” moment, some little thing that allowed each character to rise to the bait. 18 to Life has that same comedy-in-the-character DNA. Read more.
New tonight: 18 to Life on CBC – “The Flushing Point”
A row over toilet seat etiquette escalates into an all-out war of the sexes. Judith wants to re-enter the workforce. Phil disguises a turkey fryer as a coffee urn.
18 to Life stars go retro
From Rita Zekas of the Toronto Star:
- An archeological dig through Badlands
“Marriage is so retro,†says Farber, who is in a relationship. “Our generation suffers from ADD and we have commitment issues.†“Initially, people our age wanted to distinguish themselves and getting married young is shocking,†says Seater. “Dating is more of a group hang. As Stacey would say, I never take a girl out on a proper date.†Read more.
CBC’s dreary new season
From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:
- A few bright hopes in CBC’s otherwise dreary season
Poring over the statement and still managing to stay awake, I did note that This Hour Has 22 Minutes will return. Any mild enthusiasm that ensued was soon squished by the revelation that Being Erica and Little Mosque on the Prairie will also return. The sound of cheering by the shows’ hard-core fans was heard, somewhere, by somebody, later revealed to be a person who had failed to take their anti-delusion medication. Read more.