C-TV hook

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:00 pm

C-tv that's Canadian tv... and I'm HOOKED..... Y'all got me- hook, line, and sinker..
There are a few select shows that do air in the US but thanks to a friend ( no names given) above the northern border... I'm being converted...

the hook = Heartland
the line = Being Erica
the sinker = The Border

My hats off to y'all, there's some good TV up there. Could y'all share a little wee bit more of the gems like these?
This tv addict can't get enough.

Rwrwalker · **Posted:** Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:05 pm

But those are just works of fiction. You need to watch the documentaries to catch the true sense of Canada. Try Corner Gas, Trailer Park Boys, or the Red Green Show, for example.

TheHarperdragon · **Posted:** Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:55 am

I'm not so sure about Trailer Park Boys (unless you live in Alberta) but RWalker is right -- definitely Red Green and Corner Gas - you might also want to check out Robson Arms for a taste of Toronto! :mrgreen:

Rwrwalker · **Posted:** Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:28 am

TheHarperdragon wrote:

you might also want to check out Robson Arms for a taste of Toronto! :mrgreen:

Or for a historical point of view, King of Kensington - if you can find it. All about the old royals in Canada. And if you want Canadian ancient history, look for Wayne and Shuster.

For good Canadian fiction, and a theme song every Canadian immediately recognizes, try http://www.hww.ca/media_viewer2.asp?id=230&Language=E.

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:38 am

Rwrwalker wrote:

But those are just works of fiction. You need to watch the documentaries to catch the true sense of Canada. Try Corner Gas, Trailer Park Boys, or the Red Green Show, for example.

Yup- that's what I'm talking about- good fiction TV. I'm not much in to sitcoms these days, I do like documentary shows (especially on the sciences), and I love science fiction. Thanks for the recommendation- I'll check them out.

Right now- need Heartland Se 3 Ep 6 - can't seem to find it. ( last weeks ep) They're usually available within 2 days.
I hope ep 7 doesn't get skipped- Jessica Steen's supposed to be in it.

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:18 am

Found another one... ReGenesis airs locally for me Sundays on the CW at 12am - good thing I'm nocturnal

LePandaRoux · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:56 pm

Rwrwalker wrote:

a theme song every Canadian immediately recognizes, try http://www.hww.ca/media_viewer2.asp?id=230&Language=E.

I know this theme song too! Very funny stuff!

TheHarperdragon · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:01 pm

OOOO - OOOO OOOO .... and never forget The Beachcombers!!!!

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:46 am

Isn't it amazing how emotionally attached we become to our favorite TV shows? We become so drawn in to the fictional worlds created for our entertainment and when we can't see new episodes.... I found out that I'm not the only one jonezing for new episodes of Heartland.
With all the complaining people do down here about a lack of 'good quality tv' I don't understand why it's not aired in the US- clearly it falls in to this category. There are other shows we receive from Canada- I think it would do rather well here.

Season 1 DVDs are on Amazon and they are US region compatible- so that works for me. Still, I'm hoping for some new stuff.

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:38 am

Apparently those who were uploading the Heartland episodes have decided not to do so any longer- I'll have to wait until the DVDs hit amazon. Sad yes but I think I can wait.

Rwrwalker · **Posted:** Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:16 am

For the serious Beachcomber fans: here is a link that blew me away when I first saw it. Does the third guy from the right look familiar?

http://www.lancastermuseum.ca/s,robertclothier.html

Flight · **Posted:** Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:29 am

Another show you might enjoy is called Flash Point ( Made in Toronto ) here is the web site http://www.cbs.com/primetime/flashpoint/

About

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FLASHPOINT is a drama that depicts the emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the SRU (inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force). It's a unique unit that rescues hostages, busts gangs, defuses bombs, climbs the sides of buildings and talks down suicidal teens. Members of a highly-skilled tactical team, they're also trained in negotiating, profiling and getting inside the suspect's head to diffuse the situation to try and save lives.

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:26 pm

Yes I know the show well- my favorite Canadian Jessica Steen stepped in for 6 eposides while the lead female who was out on maternity leave. A very good show. Glad it's one of those we get down here.

And psyched- Heartland is back up with new epis available

Pawly · **Posted:** Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:48 am

I still catch myself whistling this every now and then. :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFZKlfRrGbw

WereChild · **Posted:** Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:32 am

*shakes fist at Pawly for the nostalgic flashback*

Had a pair of dogs that couldve been used as doubles for "Hobo" when the show was on the air.
Got stopped quite often for photo opps

WereChild · **Posted:** Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:57 pm

Now look what you made me dig up Pawly!!

http://watch.ctv.ca/the-littlest-hobo/#clip241991

Rwrwalker · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:31 am

Always watched this as a kid. Didn't they make a second batch of shows in the 1980s, with another dog? To me, the difference between this show and Lassie really summed up the difference between Canada and the US.

WereChild · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:53 am

Not that i know of.
The first run was in from '63 to '65 and the second from '79 to '85.
Kinda wish they would make a third run.

Then again, the current trend is to reboot stuff 25years later so it might be in the works

Pawly · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:21 pm

WereChild wrote:

............
Then again, the current trend is to reboot stuff 25years later so it might be in the works

Been there, done that. lol
From the makers of "The New Beachcombers" comes ..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1FCDCiosk

Rwrwalker · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:54 pm

OMG. Is nothing sacred anymore?

WereChild · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:38 pm

..expectations.. crushed..

Meanie!

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:17 am

Pawly wrote:

I still catch myself whistling this every now and then. :lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFZKlfRrGbw

OMG!!! I need a copy of 'Torque' 1985 (Season 6, Episode 13) - it's the Jessica Steen episode!!!!

As usual we in the US cannot view show episodes on Canadian sites.

BruceH · **Posted:** Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:31 pm

As usual we in the US cannot view show episodes on Canadian sites.

Yes I understand your frustration, the same thing happens to me when I try to view some of the programs at PBS even though it is a Canadian affiliated station( Studios in Toronto and Buffalo).

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:57 am

This is BS... I just learned- literately within the last 5 minutes, that the US is getting "Being Erica" beginning January 20th.

The 1st part of the BS- it's only available on soapnet- the soap opera network. This means that we US fans have to pay more money to add this channel to our cable line up.

The 2nd part of the BS- it's the same deal as The Sci-Fi channel had done with Stargate SG1- claiming that it's "An Original" Soapnet production. And we KNOW that this is not true.

The 3rd part- they're starting off with season two. It makes more sense to begin with Se 1 Ep 1 - doesn't it?

I prefer watching without those pesky gnats (commercials) So, does anyone know when this show is or if it will be released on DVD ?

MzSnowleopard · **Posted:** Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:57 pm

nice- not even a month later and Amazon has Being Erica Season 1 I'm buying it from my local FYE though- free shipping

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