From Jim Slotek of Postmedia Network: CBS signs rights deal for CBC’s ‘Mr. D’ Turns out CBS likes the CBC classroom sitcom Mr. D – a lot. They just want to American it up a bit. Comedian Gerry Dee, the creator of the sitcom, told Postmedia he’d signed a deal Thursday with CBS for the format rights … Continue reading Link: CBS signs rights deal for CBC’s ‘Mr. D’
From Metro: ‘There’s so much talent out here:’ On the set of Mr. D in Halifax “We love the city so it works out quite well,†he said, wearing a tight blue polo shirt and black pants, a typical ensemble for his character. “It’s a treat for us. There’s so much talent out here.” Continue reading.
You could win a season four Mr. D script signed by the cast as wll as a limited edition Mr. D Under Armour Men’s XL hoodie, courtesy of Mr. D. All proceeds from the TV, eh? charity auction will go to Kids Help Phone — a free, anonymous and confidential phone and on-line professional counselling … Continue reading Bid now: Mr. D hoodie and autographed script
Mr. D is headed into its fifth season on CBC, and series creator and star Gerry Dee isn’t messing with success. He’s sticking with the formula that keeps viewers coming back every week: keeping it real. “I always try to bring authenticity to the show,” Dee told Sirius XM radio hosts Humble & Fred during … Continue reading Gerry Dee keeps it real in Season 5 of Mr. D
From CBC: Casey and Finnegan of Mr. Dressup alive and well on Hornby Island Iconic puppets Casey and Finnegan starred alongside the late Ernie Coombs on one of the longest-running Canadian children’s shows, CBC Television’s Mr. Dressup. But while the treehouse in which Casey and Finnegan lived can be found in the CBC Museum in … Continue reading Link: Casey and Finnegan of Mr. Dressup alive and well on Hornby Island
