I’ve been starring at a lot of screens lately trying to keep up with this summer’s virtual Television Critics Association press tour sessions. Many of the bigger names, in terms of talent, available in these zoom calls, have been showcased by a streaming service that’s been around a while but doesn’t cross the border directly
In TV ratings totals, the first week of CBC’s Summer Olympic Games coverage took the gold medal in Numeris’ weekly Top-30 program rankings. In terms of average minute audience date, CBC’s week-long, prime time average of close to 1.4 million viewers included repeats of several medal-winning highlights. Thay included Maggie Mac Neil (pictured above) and
I was still in the art department of TV Guide Canada when Night Court emerged as one of NBC’s strongest assets, along with The Cosby Show, Cheers and Hill Street Blues. There was a wide, counter top light table in the art department which illuminated dozens of slides. Pipe smoking editor Ken Larone, the one adult in an office full of twentysomethings,
Yes, Paris Hilton is back and she’s in the kitchen. Stand back and see what other stirring shows the month brings (check back all month as this page will be updated): SUN/AUG 1 FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2021 (CBC Gem). This hour-long variety special marks the historic day slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire in
Somebody needs to send a few private eyes over to Global to find out why this is the final season Private Eyes. Jason Priestley wanted to do more seasons, as he tells me in our recent brioux.tv” the podcast conversation. Canadians clearly want to see more. In its second episode back, already switched to a
What, exactly, is “Schmigadoon”? Well, it is a parody of iconic Broadway musicals from the ’40s and ’50s — big shows such as “Brigadoon” and “Oklahoma” — updated and diversified for 21st century audiences. Think of it as more of a deconstruct than a parody suggests Keegan-Michael Key, who is paired with Saturday Night Live‘s
It’s not the end of the world, Habs fans. Move on with these recommended offerings on now or coming soon on various streaming services: Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (streaming now at AppleTV+). This is a fuzzy blanket of goodness for Peanuts fans. The hour-long documentary, a seamless blend of animation, interviews, cartoon panels and
Still staying close to home? Here are some TV highlights (with updates to come as the month progresses): THURS/JULY 1 No Sudden Move (HBO Max; Crave). Another one of those big budget feature films snapped up by a streamer. Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Amy Seimetz, Jon Hamm, Ray Liotta, Kieran Culkin, and