The History of Canadian BroadcastingNetwork: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2005 Broadcast Medium: Television In partnership with its popular U.S. counterpart Entertainment Tonight (ET), Entertainment Tonight Canada (ET Canada) was an entertainment newsmagazine show that began on Global Television in fall 2005. The daily half-hour show was hosted by Global entertainment veteran reporter Cheryl Hickey, along with co-host Rick Campanelli (former MuchMusic VJ), and […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2003 to 2005 Broadcast Medium: Television Joely Fisher (Baby Bob, Ellen) returned in 2004 for a second season as Zoe Busiek, a quirky, down-to-earth insurance fraud investigator with a big heart and high-octane personality. Chris Potter (Queer as Folk, Spymate) again portrayed Dan Lennox, a hard-working, savvy fraud investigator who will do anything to […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2003 to 2005 Broadcast Medium: Television Train 48 was an innovative instant drama that blended news and current affairs, soap opera and audience interaction with the unfolding storylines of a group of train travellers as they commuted home from work. The series starred Raoul Bhaneja, Joanne Boland, Paul Braunstein, Joe Dinicol, Ingrid Hart, Andrew Martin, […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2003 to 2004 Broadcast Medium: Television Jeremiah the series was a Platinum Studio comic-book-to-film adaptation, based on the award-winning European graphic novel series by Belgian author Hermann Huppen. Set in the future, this sci-fi series focused on Jeremiah (Luke Perry from Beverley Hills 90210) who had to navigate his way through a world populated by the […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2002 Broadcast Medium: Television This outdoor adventure reality series followed a group of contestants as they braved the elements on a trek across some of North America’s most rugged terrain. Only the most resourceful would prevail, while many dropped out along the way. Broadcast: 2002Time slot: Sunday 7:00 pmRunning time: 30 […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2002 to 2003 Broadcast Medium: Television This 13-episode, half-hour television series offered a behind-the-scenes look at the daily lives of some of the Cirque’s artists, technicians and administrative staff who were involved in the preparation of the then new touring show, Varekai. Broadcast: 2002 – 2003 (with occasional reruns later)Running time: 30 minutes […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2001 Broadcast Medium: Television This reality series chronicled the cross-Canada search for a young woman to represent Canada in the Ford Models, Inc. World international model search. Broadcast: 2001Time slot: Sunday 7:00 pmRunning time: 30 minutes Production Company: Lone Eagle Entertainment in association with Global Television Network Written by Joanne Ingrassia […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2001 to 2004 Broadcast Medium: Television The “docusoap” chronicled the creation of Canadian music acts, starting with open call auditions in major cities across Canada right through the selection process. A group of judges from the music and entertainment industry made cuts based on performances as the hopefuls went through a rigorous “boot camp” to […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2001 to 2002 Broadcast Medium: Television Based upon an 1875 novel, “The Mysterious Island” by Jules Verne, this series began in 1865 in Richmond, Virginia, towards the end of the American Civil War. Six characters met in a Confederate jail, and when threatened with the firing squad, made a daring escape under gunfire, taking […]
Network: Global Television Network Broadcast Run: 2001 to 2003 Broadcast Medium: Television This action adventure series was about a group of human mutants who had been genetically altered, bonded together by their extraordinary powers. They were guided by the principles of peace and harmony between mutants and humanity. The ensemble cast was almost purely Canadian, including John Shea, Victoria […]