Comments on: WGA Strike Shocker: The TV Addict Watches CBC!

By: Haya

Haya — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:15:00 +0000

maybe i’ll start watching the CBC… the only thing ive ever watched on it is the hour, but this show seems above par for canadian shows.

By: scsc

scsc — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:33:53 +0000

Close TV Addict…very close!

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:18:17 +0000

You may want to check out “The Border” – its supposed to be a drama about the “significant” security threats Canada has from various border leaks. In alot of ways it reminds me of regenesis.

In the traditional Canadian way we are shown as super nice, honest and very PC. The american homeland security agent breaks all the rules is an arrogant b-i-t-c-h etc. Of course our politicians are total push overs for the americans… (this part is surpisingly true… sigh)

Its almost like watching the inner workings of ottawa err cept its based in Toronto (I think my car was in the first episode…)

Never doubt downloading is your friend.. (I keep missing it when it airs on cbc)

By: theTVaddict

theTVaddict — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:55:37 +0000

WOW Josh,

You must be the only American to pirate Canadian shows. That’s nuts! Have you tried watching online via cbc.ca?

scsc — fess up. You for sure work for CBC don’t you! Is you real name Ron MacLean?!

By: Josh Emerson

Josh Emerson — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:19:30 +0000

This American gets Canadian TV through BitTorrent downloading. And since downloading is legal in Canada, I’m just going to pretend I’m doing nothing wrong (I actually don’t know if I am or not) haha

What is Sophie about? I saw that one available but haven’t seen a description.

By: Timothy Wilkins

Timothy Wilkins — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:03:34 +0000

I want to see MVP!!!! Interesting enough promo and very footballer’s wives. I watched footballers on DVD. Loved “Tanya.” Maybe I should check for CBC programs at the video store or netflix.
How does an American get Canadian TV? lol

By: Vance

Vance — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:41:33 +0000

Apparently CBC numbers must have doubled if Josh, you and I watched because I was about to post a CBC show post about Jpod, Sophie and MVP (but in the end I forgot to tape MVP).

And yes, the lead in JPod is adorable. plus Alan Thicke! Is Alive!

By: Josh Emerson

Josh Emerson — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:53:45 +0000

The US networks should air a few Canadian shows instead of immediately turning to reality. I’ll watch them any day before turning to Dance Wars.

I’m going to check out the second ep of jPod today. I hope it holds up!

By: scsc

scsc — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:49:18 +0000

Kudos TV addict! Good on you for watching something you actually pay for on a daily basis.

Along with Jpod, you should check out Test the Nation, Dragon’s Den, Fortune Hunters, the Hour, Little Mosque on the Prairie, the Passionate Eye documentaries and of course the National!

I think you should voluntarily focus 33.33% of your content to Canadian programs(CanCon regulations). Lol.

Good luck!

By: theTVaddict

theTVaddict — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:14:04 +0000

Josh — that’s funny, I was going to mention JPOD, the first episode was interesting enough to get me asking “what’s next”. Too bad I neglected to tune in last night to find out. I suppose I can probably catch up with the show online.