Mr. D goes back to school

From Justin Skinner of Inside Toronto:

  • Mr. ‘Dee’ returns to his former school
    As the star of a popular sitcom about a hapless teacher, Toronto comedian Gerry Dee returned to the midtown Toronto school that helped shape his current show. Dee both studied and taught at De La Salle College before embarking on a successful career as a stand-up comedian. On Wednesday, Feb. 29, he dropped by the midtown school and addressed the students before screening an upcoming episode of his CBC show. Read more.
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Big Decision debuts Monday

From Bill Harris of QMI:

  • Big Decision makes debut
    The Dragons’ Den spinoffs continue. What is this, Star Trek? The latest instalment is a four-episode series called The Big Decision, which features Dragons Arlene Dickinson and Jim Treliving. It debuts Monday, March 12 on CBC. Read more.

From Ashante Infantry of the Toronto Star:

  • CBC debuts The Big Decision, a new business reality show
    CBC is expanding its business reality show brand with a new program focused on existing companies struggling to stay afloat. The Big Decision, which kicks off Monday (9 p.m. NT) finds Dragon’s Den alum Jim Treliving and Arlene Dickinson offering expert advice and, if the firms make the grade, a cash injection to guarantee solvency. Read more.

From Eric Volmers of the Ottawa Citizen:

  • Arlene Dickinson’s Big Decision
    Arlene Dickinson admits she’s been asked the question before. After four seasons as the “nice” panellist with the trademark white streak in her hair on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, the Calgary businesswoman’s reality-TV profile is now firmly entrenched in the Canadian consciousness. So the cynical tend to assume there are major differences between the Arlene Dickinson shown on reality TV and the Arlene Dickinson in reality, whose staggeringly successful business career has reportedly given her a net worth of $80 million. Read more.
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New tonight: Less Than Kind, Lost Girl, Heartland, Wrath of Grapes, Million Dollar Neighbourhood, Canada’s Got Talent

Less Than Kind, HBO Canada – “The Promise Bone”
When Anne and Clara decide to sell the school they find Jim Sheridan’s buyout offer is hard to revive. Josh and Eric land an audition for their acting prodigy. When Danny goes missing Sheldon and Miriam wish they could turn the clock back.

Lost Girl, Showcase – “Truth and Consequences”
Bo confronts a very powerful Fae, uncertain whether she can trust The Ash’s counsel. The coming War takes its first casualties – literally and figuratively – which challenges Bo’s and Kenzi’s commitments to the cause and the ones they love. Written by Grant Rosenberg, directed by Lee Rose.

Heartland, CBC – “Wild Horses”
Amy and Ty join Scott on a trip back to his old reservation to save a herd of wild horses from the dangerous EHV-1 virus.

Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II, CBC
The continuation of an iconoclastic and extraordinary career as Don Cherry moves on and becomes a legendary hockey broadcaster.

Million Dollar Neighbourhood, OWN Canada – “Get On My Property”
With the help of celebrity home renovation expert Kristi Hansen, the families have one week to renovate the dilapidated home of one surprised community member, as well as increase the energy savings in their own homes.

Canada’s Got Talent, Citytv – “Vancouver: Part 1”
The West Coast talent pool runs as deep as the Pacific Ocean, with everything from contortionists to chainsaw acts vying for a “YES” to the second round.

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Make your recommendations for the TV Ehwards

If there’s one thing TV, eh? podcast hosts Anthony Marco and Diane Wild can agree on, it’s that the Gemini Awards don’t have enough categories. So to fill the gaps, we (well, mostly Anthony … well, completely Anthony) came up with this list of categories for the TV Ehwards. Make your recommendations before March 19 either by leaving a comment or filling out the survey.

Some of the categories are self-explanatory, while others may need some Anthony-to-English translation:

Continue reading Make your recommendations for the TV Ehwards

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