Entertainment, Media, and Canadian Catch-all - Page 98

harls · #**1941** Posted **Mar 2, 2009, 4:42 PM**

I laugh every time I see that Everest College commercial, with the dude giving the viewer — for "being on the phone all day, why don't you make a call that matters?" and then goes on to say, "why are you making it so hard, it's easy?" after shaking his head in disgust.

this commericial is usually on during game shows and "judge ____ " programming. at least they know who to target.

(I watch TV at work... shh they don't know)

SpongeG · #**1942** Posted **Mar 2, 2009, 10:55 PM**

i like the commercials with the university people with useless degrees - like the guy with a degree in geography driving a cab

mr.John · #**1943** Posted **Mar 3, 2009, 6:07 PM**

Clicked on the news today to watch the daily tasering of the Polish immigrant,wasn't disappointed ....todays report ran the tape 3 times in a span of less than 2 minutes,including stop action and enhanced sound. Imagine if the poor man had a wife and kids.....WIFE "kids kids come quick they're showing daddy getting killed on TV again" KIDS "ahhhhh mom to we have to, we already seen it a million times"

waterloowarrior · #**1944** Posted **Mar 3, 2009, 6:13 PM**

'A' Ottawa cancels evening newscasts, cuts staff

BY ROBERT SIBLEY , THE OTTAWA CITIZENMARCH 3, 2009 1:02 PM

OTTAWA — An Ottawa TV station, 'A' Ottawa, is laying off 30 full-time and four part-time staff and cancelling several newscasts.

"The action was necessary for business reasons," Richard Gray, vice-president and general manager of 'A' Ottawa, said Tuesday in announcing the closures and layoffs. "Simply put, the conventional TV business in Canada is 'broken.'"

The layoffs include staff — producers, reporters, camera technicians, videographers, among others — in both Ottawa and Pembroke. The cancelled newscasts, which take effect immediately, include those for 6 p.m., 11 p.m., and the weekend. As well, the Pembroke station is being shut down, except for a news videographer and a sales representative. 'A' Ottawa is part of CTVglobemedia Inc.

Gray explained the drastic measures this way: "This year, CTV is forecasting a loss approaching $100 million in local TV after seeing three quarters of the overall value of this part of our business disappear in the past few years. At the 'A' stations, which never made money, the financial situation is most grave."

Gray said he would be meeting with staff Wednesday to provide more details on Tuesday's announcements.

© Copyright (c) The Ottawa Citizen

harls · #**1945** Posted **Mar 3, 2009, 6:26 PM**

No more Bill Welychka doing the weather? maybe he can go back to being a Muchmusic VJ.

Man he sucked.

harls · #**1946** Posted **Mar 3, 2009, 6:28 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.John

Clicked on the news today to watch the daily tasering of the Polish immigrant,wasn't disappointed ....todays report ran the tape 3 times in a span of less than 2 minutes,including stop action and enhanced sound. Imagine if the poor man had a wife and kids.....WIFE "kids kids come quick they're showing daddy getting killed on TV again" KIDS "ahhhhh mom to we have to, we already seen it a million times"

I know I shouldn't be laughing, but I am.

Rathgrith · #**1947** Posted **Mar 4, 2009, 6:01 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by harls

No more Bill Welychka doing the weather? maybe he can go back to being a Muchmusic VJ.

Man he sucked.

I wish Lowell Green was being cut too.

Jay in Cowtown · #**1948** Posted **Mar 5, 2009, 12:37 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.John

Clicked on the news today to watch the daily tasering of the Polish immigrant,wasn't disappointed ....todays report ran the tape 3 times in a span of less than 2 minutes,including stop action and enhanced sound. Imagine if the poor man had a wife and kids.....WIFE "kids kids come quick they're showing daddy getting killed on TV again" KIDS "ahhhhh mom to we have to, we already seen it a million times"

lmfao

kirjtc2 · #**1949** Posted **Mar 5, 2009, 5:56 AM**

If anyone cares, CTV, Global and Citytv's licenses (among others) are all up for renewal. You have until March 30th to submit comments to the CRTC.

I'm in the midst of writing a 4-page letter about how New Brunswick gets screwed over.

vid · #**1950** Posted **Mar 5, 2009, 10:38 AM**

Tell them about how their rebroadcasts of crappy American reality shows are a breach of our constitutional rights.

LotusLand · #**1951** Posted **Mar 5, 2009, 7:29 PM**

Vancouver's Jillian Harris is the next Bachelorette.

http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2009/03/vancouvers-jillian-harris-is-new.html

Good stuff

Rico Rommheim · #**1952** Posted **Mar 5, 2009, 8:17 PM**

Why and how is that a good thing?

LotusLand · #**1953** Posted **Mar 5, 2009, 11:30 PM**

I think she's good looking that's why

MolsonExport · #**1954** Posted **Mar 6, 2009, 2:00 AM**

that show is among the most horrid manifestations of popular culture on the planet. How 'Reality'. 20 suitors/cougars line up to simultaneously fall in love with eligible guy/gal. I watched one episode once (my wife loves the show). I will never get that hour back again. lost forever in the void of horribleness.

harls · #**1955** Posted **Mar 6, 2009, 3:47 PM**

Reality TV blows. Shows like the Fattest Loser, Survivor - 'wherever', Big Brother "insert number here", and the worst: American Idol.

Can't wait for this phenomenon to end.

Rathgrith · #**1956** Posted **Mar 6, 2009, 6:03 PM**

I like The Amazing Race, its fun watching Americans try to adapt to foreign cultures under a race setting.

Rico Rommheim · #**1957** Posted **Mar 9, 2009, 6:25 PM**

Pizza Pizza has come to the mile-end!

There's a new franchise at the corner of Parc Avenue and Fairmont. I've got to say, this is the first time I see a Pizza pizza outside of ontario.

The 2 delivery cars also have ontario plates!

harls · #**1958** Posted **Mar 9, 2009, 6:38 PM**

^ there's a few locations in Gatineau, most likely because of Ottawa's influence...You have to dial 613 area code to order it.

I think there's one in Abitibi, too.

SteelTown · #**1959** Posted **Mar 9, 2009, 7:03 PM**

Pizza Pizza is all over Ontario. What about Gino's? They probably have the same number of Gino's here compared to Pizza Pizza.

Rico Rommheim · #**1960** Posted **Mar 9, 2009, 7:21 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by harls

^ there's a few locations in Gatineau, most likely because of Ottawa's influence...You have to dial 613 area code to order it.

I think there's one in Abitibi, too.

Man as long as they keep the beer store the — away from Montreal island....