Wednesday, February 11, 2004

This hour has 22 minutes, Made in Canada, Train 48, Corner Gas

Don't freak out, that isn't the name of one crazy movie. I decided to make an exception today to talk about something I feel is tremendously over-looked: Canadian television.

I know, everyone thinks that Canadian TV sucks, but they are wrong. Most people who have a misconception about it have never seen it. In fact, I doubt many of you have seen anything outside of Mr. Dress-up. And you are definitely missing out.

So let me give you a basic plot description of each of the aforementioned shows.
This hour has 22 minutes: satirical recap of the news event of one week. Airs Friday nights on CBC and re-runs daily on Showcase at 6 p.m.
Made in Canada: chronicling the producers of "Beaver Creek" (read: Anne of Green Gables). Just finished its five year run, re-runs on Showcase at 6:30.
Train 48: follows the lives of ten commuters to and from Toronto on the GO train. Airs on Global at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. May be on later at night as well.
Corner Gas: Revolves around a gas station and coffee shop in small-town Saskatchewan. CTV, usually Thursdays at eight, but tonight (Wednesday) at eight as well.

Alright, those four shows are the funniest I have ever, ever seen. Yes, it is true that I am prone to laughter when no one else is, but they are still hilarious. Check them out. In fact, if you can, do it right now.

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