From BBM Canada, Corner Gas at #18 (1.484 million), Rick Mercer Report at #29 (971,000)
Ratings: Oct. 22-28
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In the news: Canada succeeding at sitcoms
From Brendan Kelly of Variety:
- Canadian TV finds funny bone
“The sitcom may be on life-support in the U.S. but it’s the hottest thing on TV in the Great White North.” Read more.
In the news: Slings and Arrows big winner at Geminis
From CBC:
- Slings & Arrows victorious with big wins at Gemini gala
“Slings & Arrows, a Movie Network show about the goings on behind the scenes of a fictional Shakespearean theatre festival, nabbed four major awards at the Gemini gala in Regina on Sunday.” Read more.
From Tim Cook of the Canadian Press:
- ‘Slings & Arrows’ scores at Geminis
The series’ stars — and real-life husband and wife — Paul Gross and Martha Burns picked up the awards for best performance by an actor and actress in continuing leading dramatic roles. The show won the Gemini for best drama last year and Gross won the best actor award for his role in the show in 2004. Read more.
Ratings: October 15-23
Corner Gas ratings
From a CTV media release:
Canada’s home-grown comedy bests simulcasts of Heroes and Prison Break
On the eve of the Gemini Awards this Sunday, Canadian viewers have voted with their remotes, and Corner Gas is the hands down winner. CTV’s home-grown comedy series bested simulcasts of Heroes and Prison Break, data from BBM Nielsen Research confirms today. The shenanigans of the residents of Dog River attracted 1.5 million viewers on CTV, topping both Prison Break (1.35 million; FOX/Global) and Heroes (1.33 million; NBC/Global).
At 9:30 p.m., CTV’s Corner Gas became the No. 4 show of the night with 1.48 million viewers, up 14% compared to last week. Head-to-head, Corner Gas led Heroes by 11%.