According to ratings gatherer Numeris, there are few surprises among the top shows in all of English Canada for the week of March 22 – 28. CTV nearly swept the Top 10 with only the Global import hour New Amsterdam breaking up the sweep in 7th spot with 1,639,000 viewers. Global fell behind without new
If you grew up in Toronto in the ’70s, 80s and ’90s, at some point you likely got your evening news from Tom Gibney. The CFTO news anchor passed away Tuesday at 84. Gibney, a Saskatchewan native, anchored the No. 1 Toronto newscast from 1973 through 2001. He retired after 27 years and was gifted
“Is regular network TV programming dead? These four Canadian broadcast execs say no, it’s evolving.” That’s the headline to a feature I wrote appearing in Saturday’s Toronto Star. Read the full story here if you’re a subscriber or, better yet, buy a copy. People have been writing the network TV obit for years. Tina Fey
It was confirmed Friday that Burden of Truth will not return for a fifth season on CBC.The drama, shot in Winnipeg and Selkirk, Man., concluded with it’s fourth-season finale which premiered Thursday. The episode can be streamed now at CBC Gem. The law drama, which also airs Stateside on The CW, co-stars Kristin Kreuk and
Possible baby names for Archie’s new sister: Betty or Veronica Steadman now 14th in line for the crown Both Meghan and Harry look uncomfortable in “Suits” Oprah spelled backwards is Harpo The Queen used to flush the palace toilet evey time Meghan took a shower Harry misses free WiFi at Buckingham palace Harry and Meghan
What did I think of the nominations announced this week for the 78th Annual Golden Globe awards? First, I was happy to see The Queen’s Gambit and brilliant young Anya Taylor-Joy get nominated. Same with The Flight Attendant and Kaley Cuoco. More award show love for Schitt’s Creek? Bring it on. I was surprised Rhea
Attention all those not downsized in Canadian Media circles this week: I’ve been asked to join my good pal John Doyle, television critic at The Globe and Mail, for a Live Webcast starting at noon Friday as part of the virtual “Globe Up Close” series. I am flattered to be asked and indebted to Mister
Come Feb. 21, Bell Media will shut down two specialty channels: Book Television and Fashion Television. The channels were holdovers from Bell Media’s 2006 acquasition of CHUM Limited. Consumer migration to streaming services was likely a factor in the decision. Certain specialty channels have limped along in this era of cord cutting, but fringe brands