The guy who was Puddy on Seinfeld is Jeff on Rules of Engagement (Patrick Warburton. Jeff Bingham is played by Patrick Warburton. He's married to Audrey Bingham (Megyn Price). Jeff and Audrey are one if two couples on the show. They are the "experienced" couple.
The other couple is Adam Shannon Rhodes (Oliver Hudson) and Jennifer Morgan (Bianca Kajlich). They are dating and living together. They look up to Jeff and Audrey because they've been married for some time.
The guys do stupid guy things. This is good because guys watching can take notes and not be that stupid.
Rules of Engagement
Format: Sitcom
Created by: Tom Hertz
Starring:
Patrick Warburton
Megyn Price
Oliver Hudson
Bianca Kajlich
David Spade
Adhir Kalyan
Opening theme: "How Many Ways" by Señor Happy
Composer(s): Bert Selen and George Ritter
Country of origin: United States
No. of seasons: 7
No. of episodes: 100 (List of episodes)
Production
Camera setup: Multiple-camera setup
Running time: 21 minutes
Production company(s): Game Six Productions, Happy Madison Productions, CBS Television Studios, and
Sony Pictures Television
Broadcast
Original channel: CBS
Picture format: 1080i 16:9 (HDTV)
Audio format: Dolby Digital 5.1
Original run: February 5, 2007 – May 20, 2013
Rules of Engagement is a sitcom that ran on CBS from February 5, 2007 to May 20, 2013, originally airing as a midseason replacement. The series was produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions in association with CBS Television Studios and Sony Pictures Television (SPT controls North American rights; CBS controls international rights).
Two couples and their single friend deal with the complications of dating, commitment and marriage. It looks at different relationships in various stages, starring Patrick Warburton and Megyn Price as a long-married couple, Oliver Hudson and Bianca Kajlich as newly engaged sweethearts, and David Spade and Adhir Kalyan (the latter added in season 3) as their still-single friends. They often gather to enjoy a meal at "The Island Diner". The show features writers from the Emmy Award–winning Everybody Loves Raymond
The show was heavily promoted by CBS during Super Bowl XLI and launched the following night, the first of seven episodes in its first season. The pilot episode remains the highest rated episode of the show. The series was renewed for a second season which began as a midseason replacement for The New Adventures of Old Christine on Monday, September 24, 2007, with production halted after nine episodes on November 6, 2007, in the wake of a writers' strike. After the strike ended, CBS announced that the show would return April 14, 2008, with a further six episodes.
Seasons three and four were both mid-season entries launched in March 2009 and March 2010. On May 18, 2010, it was announced that CBS had renewed Rules of Engagement for a 5th season. It was later announced that this season would start in September, in contrast to its usual midseason start, and received an expanded 24-episode order. (The fifth season was the first and only season to have a full-season order.) The first 15 episodes aired on Monday nights, usually in the 8:30 pm Eastern/7:30 pm Central time slot following How I Met Your Mother. Then on February 24, 2011, the series moved to Thursdays at 8:30 pm Eastern/7:30 pm Central, following The Big Bang Theory, after the cancellation of $h*! My Dad Says.
On May 17, 2011, the series was renewed for a sixth season to begin airing in fall 2011. One day later, CBS announced that Rules of Engagement would move to Saturday nights at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central as part of the network's new Comedytime Saturday block; the first time in six years that an original CBS program would air on that night. It also marked the fourth night that the series would air on, with it previously airing on Mondays, Wednesdays (two airings), and Thursdays.[6] On October 7, 2011, however, it was announced that Rules of Engagement would move back to its 8:30PM EST Thursday timeslot following The Big Bang Theory, replacing new sitcom How to Be a Gentleman which was moved to the new Saturday time slot.
Effective January 12, 2012, CBS removed Rules of Engagement from its Thursday lineup, replacing it with the new sitcom Rob starring Rob Schneider. Rules would return to its Thursday 8:30 PM time slot on March 29, after Rob had finished airing its 8-episode order, resulting in a total of 15 season 6 episodes.
On May 21, 2012, CBS renewed Rules of Engagement for a seventh season of 13 episodes to air midseason, bringing the total number of produced episodes to 100.[9] Season 7 began airing on Mondays at 8:30, starting February 4, 2013.
On May 10, 2013, Rules of Engagement was canceled by CBS after seven seasons and 100 episodes.The series finale episode aired on May 20, 2013.
Main characters
Patrick Warburton as Jeff Bingham, a financial manager and the overly-macho husband of Audrey since August 12, 1995. He loves sports (NY Giants, NY Mets, NY Rangers, NY Knicks), shuns anything that might resemble sensitivity and often views his marriage as a competition, refusing to let Audrey "win" the upper hand at anything. He is also very frugal and extremely careful with his money – to the extent where he will buy socks in New Jersey to avoid paying additional tax on them – and tries to discourage Audrey from overspending while planning for their future. He has also been known to use coupons from the Entertainment coupon book, as mentioned in an episode. But he had no hesitation in buying on impulse an expensive 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS. He often reminisces about his college days at Syracuse.
Megyn Price as Audrey Bingham (née Curtis), an editor at Indoor Living magazine and the assertive, modern wife of Jeff. She likes to do things on spur of the moment, such as when she buys furniture on the Internet or makes Jeff's shirts into a quilt. She tolerates her husband's insensitivities because she knows he is not malicious and will do whatever it takes to make the situation right once he realizes his mistake. Audrey does not make fun of her friends as much as her friends make fun of each other, but she will frequently save her most-biting criticisms for Russell. She often insists that she is a "people person", but her attempts to prove it usually result in embarrassment, such as having a co-worker lodge a sexual harassment complaint against her.
Oliver Hudson as Adam Shannon Rhodes, a sensitive and well-intentioned – but extremely naive – co-worker of Russell and Timmy, and Jennifer's fiancé. He is a neighbor of Jeff and Audrey, looks up to Jeff, and often acts on Jeff's relationship advice (which is hardened by years of marriage) to try to get more sex out of his relationship with Jennifer. This usually results in making the situation worse for himself. As an example, he once revealed to Jennifer his strategies for avoiding her bad moods, because he was proud that Jeff considered them to be a good idea. Sometimes because of his childlike naivete, people find it hard to explain things to him. He cannot keep secrets, and he never thinks before he speaks. He once stated that Timmy was part of an al-Qaeda group, instead of an a capella group (Season 5, Episode 15). Adam also frequently exhibits feminine or flamboyant behavior and characteristics, which make him the target of many barbs from Jeff and Russell regarding his homosexual tendencies. For example, in Season 5, Episode 13, Adam reveals he was a cheerleader in high school, leading to several "gay" jokes from Jeff and Russell.
Bianca Kajlich as Jennifer Morgan, the charismatic live-in fiancée of Adam, who endures his faults because of his good looks and underlying good nature. She is very self-conscious of his naivete, and will often try to spare him from embarrassment. She also has a need for thrills and can easily manipulate Adam into doing whatever she wants, but often feels guilty about it afterwards.
David Spade as Russell Dunbar, a shallow, womanizing single friend of the main characters and co-worker of Adam and Timmy. Russell is an eternal optimist when it comes to women, often ignoring multiple sexual harassment lawsuits leveled against him in the pursuit of sex. He is also an inept manager in his father's real estate business, and if left to his own devices and forced to fend for himself without assistance (e.g., from Timmy), he would completely destroy his offices in minutes. He is often mocked because of his height (especially by Jeff), choice of wardrobe, and his penchant for prostitutes and young women with "daddy" issues. He is also very wealthy, as a result of his father's success, and frequently acknowledges this to lure women and do whatever he wants.
Adhir Kalyan as Timir "Timmy" Patel (recurring Season 3; regular cast from Seasons 4-7), a mild-mannered immigrant of Indian heritage from South Africa (although constantly mistaken for being British) who quickly becomes jaded and sardonic once he is hired as Russell's assistant. Although he is fluent in seven languages and holds an MBA, he is often forced to do menial work or to solve Russell's trivial problems. While many of Russell's schemes disgust him, Timmy will often see them through so that he can enjoy Russell's come-uppance. Throughout the series, Russell, and occasionally others, will often relate him to something involving Native Americans and their heritage, leaving him to exclaim, "I'm not that kind of Indian."
Major recurring characters
Diane Sellers as Doreen, waitress at The Island Diner.
Wendi McLendon-Covey as Liz, an unlikeable, annoying, unattractive neighbor and friend of Audrey's who lives directly upstairs from the Binghams; for a brief story arc in Season 6 she was married to Russell, but they are now separated (although not yet divorced). In Season 7, Episode 7, she admitted to Russell that she is a sex addict and that she cheated on him multiple times (with multiple partners) during their brief marriage.
Sara Rue as Brenda, Jeff’s lesbian softball teammate who agrees to be a surrogate mother for Audrey and Jeff.
Nazneen Contractor as Suneetha, Timmy’s fiancée in an arranged marriage, who becomes an object of Russell’s affections.
Susan Yeagley as Tracy, a man-hungry co-worker of Audrey’s.
Taryn Southern as Allison, the object of Timmy's affections, which blossoms into an intra-office romance then ends when she moves and breaks up with Timmy.
Geoff Pierson as Franklin Dunbar, Russell's wealthy, lecherous father.
Orlando Jones as Brad, Jeff's gay friend from his gym who eventually makes friends with the rest of the gang.
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Monday, July 29, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
You're Funny
You're Funny
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You're funny. This is where you give stuff to the site. E-Mail your stuff to zany1968@sympatico.ca
Give me give me give me!
Send me your video, written humour, stories, pictures, or anything you think counts as comedy and would be good for this site.
This site is really your site. If I get enough feedback on a topic or idea.....etc... I will put serious thought into it and possibly make changes. Have fun.
E-Mail your stuff to zany1968@sympatico.ca
Click on the highlighted words above to go to the pages for each(video, stories, pictures).
You can submit to each page. If you don't you'll get detention or I'll make you eat a mud pie from a cow farm.
(someone whispering to me)..........You mean mud pies aren't supposed to be eaten?.......
In the words of Roseanne Rosannada....."Never mind...."---that's Saturday Night Live----Gilda Radner
Are you laughing? No. Okay I'll take a pie to the face....not a mud pie.
..........I'll wait for you to go and make the pie..........
Aw just come back with the pie when you're done.
See the videos, stories, and pictures.
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Comedy in XBOX
XBOX
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Type: Video Game Console
First Available: NA November 15, 2001, JP February 22, 2002, AUS March 14, 2002, EU March 14, 2002
CPU: 733; MHz Intel Pentium III-based Mobile Celeron
Media: DVD, CD
Units Sold: 24 Million as of May 10, 2006
The Microsoft console is a sixth generation video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed directly with Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Europe and Australia. It is the predecessor to Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.
History
The Microsoft console was Microsoft's first product that ventured into the video game console market, after having collaborated with Sega in porting Windows CE to the Dreamcast console. Notable launch titles for the console included Halo: Combat Evolved, Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding, Dead or Alive 3, Project Gotham Racing, and Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee.
Development
The Microsoft console was initially developed within Microsoft by a small team that included game developer Seamus Blackley. Microsoft repeatedly delayed the console, which was revealed at the end of 1999 following interviews of Microsoft CEO Bill Gates. Gates stated that a gaming/multimedia device was essential for multimedia convergence in the new times of digital entertainment. On March 10, 2000 the "X-box Project" was officially confirmed by Microsoft with a press release.
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Manufacturer: Microsoft
Type: Video Game Console
First Available: NA November 15, 2001, JP February 22, 2002, AUS March 14, 2002, EU March 14, 2002
CPU: 733; MHz Intel Pentium III-based Mobile Celeron
Media: DVD, CD
Units Sold: 24 Million as of May 10, 2006
The Microsoft console is a sixth generation video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console market, and competed directly with Sony's PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo GameCube. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Europe and Australia. It is the predecessor to Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.
History
The Microsoft console was Microsoft's first product that ventured into the video game console market, after having collaborated with Sega in porting Windows CE to the Dreamcast console. Notable launch titles for the console included Halo: Combat Evolved, Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding, Dead or Alive 3, Project Gotham Racing, and Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee.
Development
The Microsoft console was initially developed within Microsoft by a small team that included game developer Seamus Blackley. Microsoft repeatedly delayed the console, which was revealed at the end of 1999 following interviews of Microsoft CEO Bill Gates. Gates stated that a gaming/multimedia device was essential for multimedia convergence in the new times of digital entertainment. On March 10, 2000 the "X-box Project" was officially confirmed by Microsoft with a press release.
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Canada's Worst Handyman
Canada's Worst Handyman
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Canada's Worst Handyman is a show that is full of television comedy.
We've had to go through some repairs in our own home and after watching
Canada's Worst Handyman I made sure we hired people who know what they are doing. I did find that there are a lot of idiots in the industry.
These idiots claim to know their work and they will lecture you on the work. These idiots will even tell you how many years they have been doing this kind of work. They claim that they perfected their work after all these years of figuring things out.
That means they were experimenting with people's homes. Let a person play around with your heart if you have an attack. You might live, if your lucky. After years of people dying or suffering we will have a "doctor".
Watch the show, if you can find it. I think there are some episodes here and there on the net. I'm pretty sure that they have dvds of the show. It's all entertaining and you WILL learn something.
Don't do your own repairs if you can afford to hire someone. It is worth saving up to get it done right.
I need to get some more duct tape. My wall is falling apart. My dining table has a broken leg. A little duct tape and nobody will know.
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Canada's Worst Handyman
Category: Reality Television
Developed By: Proper Television
Star: Andrew Younghusband
Narrated By: Andrew Younghusband
Country of Origin: Canada
Number of Episodes: 7
Executive Producer: Guy O'Sullivan
Producer: Amy Hosking
Original Channel: Discovery Channel Canada
Original Channel: Discovery Channel Canada
Original Run: March 13, 2006 to Present
Followed By: Canada's Worst Handyman 2
Related Shows: Canada's Worst Driver and Britain's Worst DIYer
Canada's Worst Handyman is a 2006 reality television series airing on Discovery Channel Canada, produced by Proper Television. The show and its format is based on Britain's Worst DIYer, and is considered to be a sister show of Canada's Worst Driver (itself an adaptation of Britain's Worst Driver). Two seasons have been completed, and nominations are being taken for a third season.
The show is hosted by Canada's Worst Driver host Andrew Younghusband, and shares much of its production crew as Canada's Worst Driver.
Format Like Driver, Handyman has five contestants vying to not become Canada's worst handyman. Unlike Driver, however, none of the contestants are eliminated - instead, at the end of each episode, one will be named the most improved, while another will be named the worst. Also, the time frame for Handyman is much shorter, lasting only two weeks, instead of the eight weeks for Driver; and each episode chronicled one or two days, instead of a week for Driver. On the sixth episode, the five contestants will work together to refurbish an apartment in ten hours, with the one with the worst individual performance being named Canada's worst handyman.
Like Driver, each contestant is accompanied by their nominators, who are allowed to assist the contestants in their various tasks. Each week (except the finale) also features a "yardwork challenge", which is done by the five contestants as a group. Except for the first yardwork challenge, each of the yardwork challenges has a contestant named as the project's foreman, and the foreman designation is given to the most improved contestant for the previous week; this particular twist was added when the judges saw how badly they performed at the first yard challenge without a designated leader. The contestant named the worst in each show is obligated to "hang their head in shame" and nail a picture of themselves along a "wall of shame", and be personally tutored by Younghusband on an aspect leading to their nomination.
The show takes place at the Handyman Rehabilitation Centre, a building of the Regent Park public housing complex in Toronto, Ontario. Located at the corner of Dundas and Parliament, it was demolished following the filming of the show.
Contestants The five contestants for the first season are as follows:
Darryl Andrews, a professional bodyguard from Warkworth, Ontario, who is shown to be suffering from a confidence problem after being told by relatives that he was not handy. He is nominated by wife Sara Graziano. A recurring theme in the series is the apparent marriage breakdown that ensues whenever Darryl is working, with Sara being incredibly vocal, although this has been shown by the couple to have been exaggerated by the production crew for television purposes. Merle Auger, a truck driver from Sucker Creek, Alberta, who believes that duct tape is the answer to all renovation problems. He also rarely measures or uses a level, and leaves much work around the house unfinished for years, having very little motivation to complete them. He is nominated by longtime common-law partner Shelly Willier.
Keith Cole, a performance artist from Toronto, Ontario, who lacks the motivation to do renovation work and is afraid of power tools. He has a tendency to delegate work to others while doing as little work as he can. He is nominated by friend David Hawe, a photographer for NOW Magazine.
Barry Davis, a substitute teacher from Quadra Island, British Columbia, who performs work without regards to safety, including having used a chainsaw indoors and having electrocuted himself while trying to fix a clothes dryer while standing in a puddle of water. He is nominated by Scot Hutton, a neighbor who considers Barry a danger to himself and others when renovating.
Jeannie MacCulloch, a retiree from Victoria, British Columbia, who purchased a house with the aim at restoring it, but as longtime friend and nominator Laurence Headley notes, Jeannie is unable to read and understand instructions.
Canada's Worst Handyman
Experts
The experts for the first season are as follows:
Dr. Julie Hill, a psychologist who has taught psychology in two Ontario universities. Greg House, a general contractor with international experience, having managed both residential and commercial projects over a long career
Robin Lockhart, an interior designer specializing in high-end residential and commercial design. She is a graduate of the International Academy of Design
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416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
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Canada's Worst Driver
Canada's Worst Driver
*****
(November 1, 2012 Thursday)
Wow. I'm stressed out just watching these bad drivers.
Some of them actually thing they're good drivers.
Hah. I like this show and I am also learning as I watch.
Over half the drivers and nominators are dressing like they're looking to hook up. I was embarrassed to look at the screen as the old lady with tons of cleavage showed up. I'm not into that kind.
There was an Indian guy who thought he was cool. I'm embarrassed.
In case you didn't know it I'm East Indian.
Enjoy the show. Click on a video.
Truck!!!!!!!!!!!
*****
Category: Reality
Developed By: Proper Television
Presented By: Andrew Younghusband
Narrated By: Andrew Younghusband
Country of Origin: Canada
Number of Episodes: 25
Original Channel: Discovery Channel Canada
Original Run: October 2, 2005 to Present
Followed By: There was a part 2 of the show
Related Shows: Canada's Worst Handyman and Britain's Worst Driver
This show is based on Britain's Worst Driver. .
The show is produced by Proper Television, and is hosted by Andrew Younghusband.
Format
Eight bad drivers from different parts of Canada are tested to see if their driving can be improved. If their driving doesn't improve they are advised not to drive any more. All these drivers already have their license but shouldn't have gotten licensed. Each season of the show was filmed in different locations.
1. A decommissioned air force base/airport near Picton in season 1;
2. CFB Borden in season 2;
3. Barrie, Ontario in season 3;
The drivers are partnered with the person who nominated them.
In the first week the drivers are tested. This involves driving from a starting point to the Rehabilitation Centre an hour away. In the first two seasons the drivers' keys are kept from them and in the third season their licenses are kept from them. They get their keys/license back if they win a round.
From the second to the sixth week the contestants are put through a variety of challenges. There is an expert panel of judges that decides whether the driver wins or loses or whether they should never drive again. There doesn't have to be a graduate every week.
In the last week one of the remaining contestants is awarded the title of Canada's Worst Driver.
Experts
The experts evaluate the drivers, teach them the skills that they are lacking, and finally judge whether they have improved.
The experts were the following:
Kelly Williams was a Canadian CASCAR driver and the only female to win a race in that series. She has also been the spokesperson for "Be Car Care Aware", an auto safety organization.
Jim Kenzie was an automotive journalist, reviewing vehicles for the Toronto Star. He also has a segment on TSN's Motoring 2005 program. He wrote the textbook used for advanced driver training used by the Toronto Police Service and other advanced training classes, and is widely recognized as a vehicle expert.
Scott Marshall was the Director of Training for Young Drivers of Canada. His job was to train the instructors who train drivers.
Dr. Uzma Rehman was a behavioural psychologist and a member of the faculty at Queen's University.
Cam Wooley was also one of the experts. He was the famous OPP officer that told us what was going on our Toronto, Canada roads, especially the highways.
Contestants
Each of the eight drivers had his or her own reason for being there - not all were generically incompetent drivers. Here are the contestants from the first season:
Madalena Phillips, 21 and licensed for 5 years, had been in well over 30 accidents as well as innumerable incidents she called "bumps" when there were no witnesses. Her irresponsible driving was largely due to a complete lack of concern about anything except shopping, partying, and fashion. She was by and large an incompetent driver by choice, and considered it part of her lifestyle. Madalena was nominated by her friend Jennifer.
Bob Coad, 36 and licensed for 20 years, was an otherwise excellent driver, except for a tendency towards road rage and a little freeway game he called bumper tag. This involved passing cars that he was annoyed at and suddenly slamming on his brakes in front of them, forcing them to panic brake to avoid a collision. Bob was nominated by his friend Rob.
Chris Ferguson, 31 and licensed for 13 years, was totally inexperienced behind the wheel, having driven only five times since getting his licence 13 years ago. He was insecure, and very slow while driving, creating a hazard on the road. Chris was nominated by his wife Michelle.
David Chau, 24 and licensed for 5 years, attributed his driving problems to being "unlucky" and refused to take responsibility for his incompetence on the road. His driving errors during the program often completely destroyed the cars used for the show. He would listen to, and then blame, his passengers for bad driving advice. David was nominated by his friend George.
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Toronto then go to Kim Kim's at
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416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
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(July 2013)
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*****
(November 1, 2012 Thursday)
Wow. I'm stressed out just watching these bad drivers.
Some of them actually thing they're good drivers.
Hah. I like this show and I am also learning as I watch.
Over half the drivers and nominators are dressing like they're looking to hook up. I was embarrassed to look at the screen as the old lady with tons of cleavage showed up. I'm not into that kind.
There was an Indian guy who thought he was cool. I'm embarrassed.
In case you didn't know it I'm East Indian.
Enjoy the show. Click on a video.
Truck!!!!!!!!!!!
*****
Category: Reality
Developed By: Proper Television
Presented By: Andrew Younghusband
Narrated By: Andrew Younghusband
Country of Origin: Canada
Number of Episodes: 25
Original Channel: Discovery Channel Canada
Original Run: October 2, 2005 to Present
Followed By: There was a part 2 of the show
Related Shows: Canada's Worst Handyman and Britain's Worst Driver
This show is based on Britain's Worst Driver. .
The show is produced by Proper Television, and is hosted by Andrew Younghusband.
Format
Eight bad drivers from different parts of Canada are tested to see if their driving can be improved. If their driving doesn't improve they are advised not to drive any more. All these drivers already have their license but shouldn't have gotten licensed. Each season of the show was filmed in different locations.
1. A decommissioned air force base/airport near Picton in season 1;
2. CFB Borden in season 2;
3. Barrie, Ontario in season 3;
The drivers are partnered with the person who nominated them.
In the first week the drivers are tested. This involves driving from a starting point to the Rehabilitation Centre an hour away. In the first two seasons the drivers' keys are kept from them and in the third season their licenses are kept from them. They get their keys/license back if they win a round.
From the second to the sixth week the contestants are put through a variety of challenges. There is an expert panel of judges that decides whether the driver wins or loses or whether they should never drive again. There doesn't have to be a graduate every week.
In the last week one of the remaining contestants is awarded the title of Canada's Worst Driver.
Experts
The experts evaluate the drivers, teach them the skills that they are lacking, and finally judge whether they have improved.
The experts were the following:
Kelly Williams was a Canadian CASCAR driver and the only female to win a race in that series. She has also been the spokesperson for "Be Car Care Aware", an auto safety organization.
Jim Kenzie was an automotive journalist, reviewing vehicles for the Toronto Star. He also has a segment on TSN's Motoring 2005 program. He wrote the textbook used for advanced driver training used by the Toronto Police Service and other advanced training classes, and is widely recognized as a vehicle expert.
Scott Marshall was the Director of Training for Young Drivers of Canada. His job was to train the instructors who train drivers.
Dr. Uzma Rehman was a behavioural psychologist and a member of the faculty at Queen's University.
Cam Wooley was also one of the experts. He was the famous OPP officer that told us what was going on our Toronto, Canada roads, especially the highways.
Contestants
Each of the eight drivers had his or her own reason for being there - not all were generically incompetent drivers. Here are the contestants from the first season:
Madalena Phillips, 21 and licensed for 5 years, had been in well over 30 accidents as well as innumerable incidents she called "bumps" when there were no witnesses. Her irresponsible driving was largely due to a complete lack of concern about anything except shopping, partying, and fashion. She was by and large an incompetent driver by choice, and considered it part of her lifestyle. Madalena was nominated by her friend Jennifer.
Bob Coad, 36 and licensed for 20 years, was an otherwise excellent driver, except for a tendency towards road rage and a little freeway game he called bumper tag. This involved passing cars that he was annoyed at and suddenly slamming on his brakes in front of them, forcing them to panic brake to avoid a collision. Bob was nominated by his friend Rob.
Chris Ferguson, 31 and licensed for 13 years, was totally inexperienced behind the wheel, having driven only five times since getting his licence 13 years ago. He was insecure, and very slow while driving, creating a hazard on the road. Chris was nominated by his wife Michelle.
David Chau, 24 and licensed for 5 years, attributed his driving problems to being "unlucky" and refused to take responsibility for his incompetence on the road. His driving errors during the program often completely destroyed the cars used for the show. He would listen to, and then blame, his passengers for bad driving advice. David was nominated by his friend George.
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Whose Line Is It Anyway
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Format: Improvisational Comedy
Created by: Dan Patterson, Mark Leveson
Presented by : Clive Anderson, Drew Carey
Country of origin: United Kingdom
No. of seasons : 10 UK, 8 US
No. of episodes : 142 UK, 220 US
Production
Producer(s) Hat Trick
Running time : 24 mins UK, 21-22 mins US
Broadcast
Original channel : BBC Radio 4: 1988, Channel 4: 1988 - 1998 : ABC: 1998 - 2003, ABC Family: 2004 - 2006
Picture format: 4:3
Original run : September 23, 1988 - July 2, 1998 – : August 5, 1998 - November 10, 2006
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (also abbreviated Whose Line? or WLIIA) was a short-form improvisational comedy TV show. Originally a British radio programme, it moved to television in 1988 as a series made for Britain's Channel 4. Following the conclusion of the British run in 1998, ABC began airing a version for the United States audience.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Four celebrities would act out scenarios, sometimes as other celebrities or stereotypes. Sometimes they sang. Some ideas came from the audience; other ideas were chosen by the host. The host gave out points out of the air. The special guest on the show usually was chosen as the winner.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Each episode was edited from a longer recording session (though the games themselves were usually left uncut), each of which was typically cut to create at least two episodes. In addition, both versions of the show featured compilation episodes which compiled unaired bloopers and entire games that were cut from other sessions. The host would specially tape special segments for these programs to introduce the various clips. Each series of the UK version featured two compilations per season, while the US version featured them only occasionally.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Games
The number and type of games played varied from episode to episode. However, some games became more common over time, while others faded from use. New games were created throughout the run of both series. .
After the first few seasons, recurring themes evolved around certain cast members and certain games. On both versions, it became common to poke fun at both the host and the other performers.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Opening sequence
An opening sequence used by the British version of Whose Line?, from 1994 to 1997 the British version of Whose Line? had a visual opening sequence that changed over the series. In the first series, the title sequence showed clips from the actual show under the main theme. The sequence introduced in the second series featured shots of actors in various styles of dress and activity whose exposed skin had been blackened out as a special effect. The final sequence featured a white line on a red screen, out of which a series of four characters, drawn simply as white outlines, appeared and interacted. The style is similar to that of La Linea by Osvaldo Cavandoli. The same line figures were superimposed above a picture of Los Angeles' famous Hollywood Sign for the last series. The British version's theme song was written by Philip Pope.
The U.S. version of the show never had a set opening sequence. During the opening theme, the camera would pan the audience and the performers with the show's logo superimposed. Then, the camera would cut from performer to performer as Carey introduced each one; Carey himself would then come down the stairs of the audience bleachers to his desk to start the show.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
History
Whose Line Is It Anyway? was created by Dan Patterson and Mark Leveson in 1988 as a radio show on BBC Radio 4. This early incarnation of the show is notable as being the origin of the show's tradition of having the performers read the credits in an amusing style; as it was a radio show, it was necessary for somebody to read the credits, and it was decided that it might as well be done as part of the programme proper, rather than being done by a traditional BBC Radio announcer. This approach to reading credits was pioneered by the earlier BBC radio show I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again. Indeed the title of the show itself is a comedic riposte to another radio show, What's My Line. The radio series consisted of six episodes, with Clive Anderson as host, with John Sessions and Stephen Fry as regulars.
Originally, the producers asked the BBC to move to television; however the BBC was hesitant about this move. By the time the BBC decided to move to TV, the show went to Channel 4 with little change in format. Both the British radio and television programmes were hosted by Anderson during their runs.
Original plans were to have Sessions and Fry as regulars with the rotation of two performers, however Stephen Fry and John Sessions pulled out at the last minute; nevertheless Fry convinced Sessions to continue. With the exception of Sessions in the first series, there were no fixed regulars on the show, though there were many recurring regulars. The British television programme lasted for a total of 10 series, with 142 episodes in all (including the six radio episodes) and remains one of the most famous TV shows on British TV. One of the early North American broadcasters of the British series was the Canadian youth channel YTV, though many episodes were edited for adult language and content.
The show was brought to the attention of Drew Carey, who worked with regular Whose Line? performer Ryan Stiles, a co-star on The Drew Carey Show. Carey convinced ABC to air test episodes in the United States. The show turned into an inexpensive hit (though less so than the British version) and ABC kept Carey on as host. The show ran on ABC for six seasons, benefiting from the low expectations of its Thursday-night time slot, as ABC was not expected to mount a serious threat to what was then NBC's longtime Thursday dominance in the Nielsen ratings.
The American version was cancelled by ABC in 2003 because of low ratings; the network aired the remaining unaired episodes in 2004. In that same year, the ABC Family cable network, which had been airing repeats of the show since 2002, began showing brand-new episodes. New episodes appeared into 2005. ABC Family also played episodes cobbled together from unused footage of older recordings from 2005 to 2006.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Cast
UK version From left: Stephen Frost, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles and Tony Slattery on the U.K. version.The original BBC Radio 4 broadcasts consisted of host Clive Anderson along with two guests and the two regular contestants, Stephen Fry and John Sessions.
Clive Anderson stayed on as host when the show moved to television, with John Sessions resuming his role as the only regular in the first series. He subsequently became a rotating regular in the second and third series. Stephen Fry appeared only
occasionally on the television series.
Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie first appeared in the second and third series respectively; they each gradually increased the frequency of their appearances to the point that both appeared in every episode from the eighth series on. Stiles is the most prolific performer on the show, having appeared in 76 of the series' 136 episodes (including compilations).
Many of the show's performers, including Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence and Sandi Toksvig, were regulars with The Comedy Store Players, an improvisational group based at London's Comedy Store. Other regular performers from the British version included a variety of British, American and Canadian comedians, notably:
Niall Ashdown Wayne Brady Rory Bremner Chip Esten Stephen Frost Archie Hahn Mike McShane Greg Proops Caroline Quentin Jan Ravens Brad Sherwood Tony Slattery Steve Steen Jim Sweeney Additionally, the series occasionally featured celebrity guests as performers, including:
Peter Cook Julian Clary Eddie Izzard Phil LaMarr Rory McGrath Ardal O'Hanlon Catherine O'Hara Jonathan Pryce Griff Rhys Jones George Wendt
On the original BBC Radio series, the music was provided by Colin Sell, but when the show migrated to television, Richard Vranch (also of The Comedy Store Players) became the musician until the last season of the British show, playing electric guitar and piano. For the tenth series in Hollywood, Laura Hall took over, playing mainly keyboards.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
US version Drew Carey opening an episode of the U.S. edition of Whose Line?Drew Carey hosted the U.S. version of Whose Line?. He was joined by the U.K. version's Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles as regular performers. Wayne Brady also became a regular in the second season. The fourth seat was most commonly filled by other U.K. veterans, including Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood and Chip Esten. Several newcomers joined the rotation: Denny Siegel in the first two seasons and Kathy Greenwood starting the third season after having appeared in two episodes of the previous season. Other fourth-seat performers appeared for only a few appearances (some as few as one), including Jeff Davis, Karen Maruyama, Patrick Bristow, Ian Gomez, U.K. veteran Josie Lawrence, Drew Carey Show actress Kathy Kinney and then-Daily Show correspondent Stephen Colbert.
Like the U.K. version, the show occasionally featured celebrity fourth-chairs: Robin Williams, Kathy Griffin, and Whoopi Goldberg each made appearances. Other celebrities made guest appearances for individual games, including:
Sid Caesar David Hasselhoff Florence Henderson Hugh Hefner Jerry Springer Joanie "Chyna" Laurer Richard Simmons Katie Harman Jayne Trcka Lassie
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M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
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(July 15, 2013)
Format: Improvisational Comedy
Created by: Dan Patterson, Mark Leveson
Presented by : Clive Anderson, Drew Carey
Country of origin: United Kingdom
No. of seasons : 10 UK, 8 US
No. of episodes : 142 UK, 220 US
Production
Producer(s) Hat Trick
Running time : 24 mins UK, 21-22 mins US
Broadcast
Original channel : BBC Radio 4: 1988, Channel 4: 1988 - 1998 : ABC: 1998 - 2003, ABC Family: 2004 - 2006
Picture format: 4:3
Original run : September 23, 1988 - July 2, 1998 – : August 5, 1998 - November 10, 2006
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (also abbreviated Whose Line? or WLIIA) was a short-form improvisational comedy TV show. Originally a British radio programme, it moved to television in 1988 as a series made for Britain's Channel 4. Following the conclusion of the British run in 1998, ABC began airing a version for the United States audience.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Four celebrities would act out scenarios, sometimes as other celebrities or stereotypes. Sometimes they sang. Some ideas came from the audience; other ideas were chosen by the host. The host gave out points out of the air. The special guest on the show usually was chosen as the winner.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Each episode was edited from a longer recording session (though the games themselves were usually left uncut), each of which was typically cut to create at least two episodes. In addition, both versions of the show featured compilation episodes which compiled unaired bloopers and entire games that were cut from other sessions. The host would specially tape special segments for these programs to introduce the various clips. Each series of the UK version featured two compilations per season, while the US version featured them only occasionally.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Games
The number and type of games played varied from episode to episode. However, some games became more common over time, while others faded from use. New games were created throughout the run of both series. .
After the first few seasons, recurring themes evolved around certain cast members and certain games. On both versions, it became common to poke fun at both the host and the other performers.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Opening sequence
An opening sequence used by the British version of Whose Line?, from 1994 to 1997 the British version of Whose Line? had a visual opening sequence that changed over the series. In the first series, the title sequence showed clips from the actual show under the main theme. The sequence introduced in the second series featured shots of actors in various styles of dress and activity whose exposed skin had been blackened out as a special effect. The final sequence featured a white line on a red screen, out of which a series of four characters, drawn simply as white outlines, appeared and interacted. The style is similar to that of La Linea by Osvaldo Cavandoli. The same line figures were superimposed above a picture of Los Angeles' famous Hollywood Sign for the last series. The British version's theme song was written by Philip Pope.
The U.S. version of the show never had a set opening sequence. During the opening theme, the camera would pan the audience and the performers with the show's logo superimposed. Then, the camera would cut from performer to performer as Carey introduced each one; Carey himself would then come down the stairs of the audience bleachers to his desk to start the show.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
History
Whose Line Is It Anyway? was created by Dan Patterson and Mark Leveson in 1988 as a radio show on BBC Radio 4. This early incarnation of the show is notable as being the origin of the show's tradition of having the performers read the credits in an amusing style; as it was a radio show, it was necessary for somebody to read the credits, and it was decided that it might as well be done as part of the programme proper, rather than being done by a traditional BBC Radio announcer. This approach to reading credits was pioneered by the earlier BBC radio show I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again. Indeed the title of the show itself is a comedic riposte to another radio show, What's My Line. The radio series consisted of six episodes, with Clive Anderson as host, with John Sessions and Stephen Fry as regulars.
Originally, the producers asked the BBC to move to television; however the BBC was hesitant about this move. By the time the BBC decided to move to TV, the show went to Channel 4 with little change in format. Both the British radio and television programmes were hosted by Anderson during their runs.
Original plans were to have Sessions and Fry as regulars with the rotation of two performers, however Stephen Fry and John Sessions pulled out at the last minute; nevertheless Fry convinced Sessions to continue. With the exception of Sessions in the first series, there were no fixed regulars on the show, though there were many recurring regulars. The British television programme lasted for a total of 10 series, with 142 episodes in all (including the six radio episodes) and remains one of the most famous TV shows on British TV. One of the early North American broadcasters of the British series was the Canadian youth channel YTV, though many episodes were edited for adult language and content.
The show was brought to the attention of Drew Carey, who worked with regular Whose Line? performer Ryan Stiles, a co-star on The Drew Carey Show. Carey convinced ABC to air test episodes in the United States. The show turned into an inexpensive hit (though less so than the British version) and ABC kept Carey on as host. The show ran on ABC for six seasons, benefiting from the low expectations of its Thursday-night time slot, as ABC was not expected to mount a serious threat to what was then NBC's longtime Thursday dominance in the Nielsen ratings.
The American version was cancelled by ABC in 2003 because of low ratings; the network aired the remaining unaired episodes in 2004. In that same year, the ABC Family cable network, which had been airing repeats of the show since 2002, began showing brand-new episodes. New episodes appeared into 2005. ABC Family also played episodes cobbled together from unused footage of older recordings from 2005 to 2006.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
Cast
UK version From left: Stephen Frost, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles and Tony Slattery on the U.K. version.The original BBC Radio 4 broadcasts consisted of host Clive Anderson along with two guests and the two regular contestants, Stephen Fry and John Sessions.
Clive Anderson stayed on as host when the show moved to television, with John Sessions resuming his role as the only regular in the first series. He subsequently became a rotating regular in the second and third series. Stephen Fry appeared only
occasionally on the television series.
Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie first appeared in the second and third series respectively; they each gradually increased the frequency of their appearances to the point that both appeared in every episode from the eighth series on. Stiles is the most prolific performer on the show, having appeared in 76 of the series' 136 episodes (including compilations).
Many of the show's performers, including Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence and Sandi Toksvig, were regulars with The Comedy Store Players, an improvisational group based at London's Comedy Store. Other regular performers from the British version included a variety of British, American and Canadian comedians, notably:
Niall Ashdown Wayne Brady Rory Bremner Chip Esten Stephen Frost Archie Hahn Mike McShane Greg Proops Caroline Quentin Jan Ravens Brad Sherwood Tony Slattery Steve Steen Jim Sweeney Additionally, the series occasionally featured celebrity guests as performers, including:
Peter Cook Julian Clary Eddie Izzard Phil LaMarr Rory McGrath Ardal O'Hanlon Catherine O'Hara Jonathan Pryce Griff Rhys Jones George Wendt
On the original BBC Radio series, the music was provided by Colin Sell, but when the show migrated to television, Richard Vranch (also of The Comedy Store Players) became the musician until the last season of the British show, playing electric guitar and piano. For the tenth series in Hollywood, Laura Hall took over, playing mainly keyboards.
Whose Line Is It Anyway
US version Drew Carey opening an episode of the U.S. edition of Whose Line?Drew Carey hosted the U.S. version of Whose Line?. He was joined by the U.K. version's Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles as regular performers. Wayne Brady also became a regular in the second season. The fourth seat was most commonly filled by other U.K. veterans, including Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood and Chip Esten. Several newcomers joined the rotation: Denny Siegel in the first two seasons and Kathy Greenwood starting the third season after having appeared in two episodes of the previous season. Other fourth-seat performers appeared for only a few appearances (some as few as one), including Jeff Davis, Karen Maruyama, Patrick Bristow, Ian Gomez, U.K. veteran Josie Lawrence, Drew Carey Show actress Kathy Kinney and then-Daily Show correspondent Stephen Colbert.
Like the U.K. version, the show occasionally featured celebrity fourth-chairs: Robin Williams, Kathy Griffin, and Whoopi Goldberg each made appearances. Other celebrities made guest appearances for individual games, including:
Sid Caesar David Hasselhoff Florence Henderson Hugh Hefner Jerry Springer Joanie "Chyna" Laurer Richard Simmons Katie Harman Jayne Trcka Lassie
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Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best Chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kim's at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
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Office: (416) 699-9292 Toll Free: 1-866-921-9292 Fax: (416) 699-8576
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(July 15, 2013)
Who's The Boss
Who's The Boss
Category: Sitcom
Created By: Martin Cohan and Blake Hunter
Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, Katherine Helmond
Number of Seasons: 8
Number of Episodes: 196
Original Channel: ABC
Original Run: September 20, 1984 to April 25, 1992
Who's the Boss? was an American television sitcom starring Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond. It was broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1984 to 1992.
Who's The Boss
Premise
Tony Danza plays the part of Tony Micelli, a widower with a young daughter. Tony takes a live-in house keeper job at Angela Bower's home (played by Judith Light). The home is in Fairfield, Connecticut, which is a better neighborhood than where the Micelli's came from (Brooklyn, New York). Tony's daughter, Samantha, is played by Alyssa Milano. Angela's mother shows up and gets involved with many situations in Angela's life. Angela's mother, Mona Robinson, is played by Katherine Helmond. Danny Pintauro plays the part of Angela's son, Jonathan. He's a bit of softie because he's missing a father figure and Angela is not really good at parenting. Tony helps with both of these situations.
We remember Tony Danza from Taxi (along with Christopher Lloyd, Danny Devito, and many other famous people). We saw Alyssa Milano in the movies with Arnold Swartzeneggar. We remember Katherine Helmond from SOAP. I don't know much about Judith Light away from Who's the Boss.
The title of the show referred to the clear role reversal of the two lead actors, where a woman was the breadwinner, while a man stayed at home and took care of the house, thus the question of who the "boss" really was.
In addition, Tony provided a much-needed male role model for geeky Jonathan, while Angela (and even Mona) gave Samantha the woman's guidance she had been missing.
The show did really well and then Tony and Angela got together. The sexual tension was gone so the show's popularity went down. I guess people took that as a signal that the show was on its way out.
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Make an appointment and don't worry about what kind of service you'll get because it's the best. I've been going there for at least 3 years. (Zane Ladhani---of Zane's Mall of Comedy www.zanesmall.com)
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best Chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kim's at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
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They are the right choice whether you're buying or selling property.
Lindsay & Melanie Wright Sales Representatives
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Brokerage 2237 Queen Street East Toronto ON M4E 1G2
Office: (416) 699-9292 Toll Free: 1-866-921-9292 Fax: (416) 699-8576
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(July 15, 2013 Monday)
(July 18, 2013 Thursday)
(July 20, 2013 Saturday)
Category: Sitcom
Created By: Martin Cohan and Blake Hunter
Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, Katherine Helmond
Number of Seasons: 8
Number of Episodes: 196
Original Channel: ABC
Original Run: September 20, 1984 to April 25, 1992
Who's the Boss? was an American television sitcom starring Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond. It was broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1984 to 1992.
Who's The Boss
Premise
Tony Danza plays the part of Tony Micelli, a widower with a young daughter. Tony takes a live-in house keeper job at Angela Bower's home (played by Judith Light). The home is in Fairfield, Connecticut, which is a better neighborhood than where the Micelli's came from (Brooklyn, New York). Tony's daughter, Samantha, is played by Alyssa Milano. Angela's mother shows up and gets involved with many situations in Angela's life. Angela's mother, Mona Robinson, is played by Katherine Helmond. Danny Pintauro plays the part of Angela's son, Jonathan. He's a bit of softie because he's missing a father figure and Angela is not really good at parenting. Tony helps with both of these situations.
We remember Tony Danza from Taxi (along with Christopher Lloyd, Danny Devito, and many other famous people). We saw Alyssa Milano in the movies with Arnold Swartzeneggar. We remember Katherine Helmond from SOAP. I don't know much about Judith Light away from Who's the Boss.
The title of the show referred to the clear role reversal of the two lead actors, where a woman was the breadwinner, while a man stayed at home and took care of the house, thus the question of who the "boss" really was.
In addition, Tony provided a much-needed male role model for geeky Jonathan, while Angela (and even Mona) gave Samantha the woman's guidance she had been missing.
The show did really well and then Tony and Angela got together. The sexual tension was gone so the show's popularity went down. I guess people took that as a signal that the show was on its way out.
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What About Mimi
What About Mimi
Category: Cartoon
Created By: Chris Bartleman and Blair Peters
Stars: Chiara Zani, Rhys Huber, Kori Cook, Saffron Henderson Carly McKillip, Peter Kelamis, Lee Tockar, Tony Sampson
Country of Origin: Canada
Original Airing: January 13, 2001
What about Mimi? was a Canadian animated series. Its main character was Mimi Mortin, a clever, red-headed girl in the sixth grade who lives in the town of Starfish Bay. The series was produced by Studio B Productions Inc. TG4 and CITV and Sky One and POP and Pop Girl It debuted in 2001 and was co-directed by Josh Mepham and Colleen Holub. It aired in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada. CSC Media Group (Fromerly Chart Show Channels Ltd.)
What About Mimi
Characters
Mimi Mortin (voiced by Chiara Zanni) - A clever, 11-year old, red-headed girl in the sixth grade who is an excellent problem-solver.
Elaine Petuskin (voiced by Kori Cook) - Mimi's friend who is of Asian descent (presumably Japanese or Chinese).
Russell Van Eden (voiced by Rhys Huber) - A sidekick of Mimi's who apparently has a crush on Sincerity.
Sincerity Travers (voiced by Carly McKillip) - A snobbish preppy teenybopper with pink hair who doesn't get along with Mimi, although she sometimes helps Mimi with some of her schemes.
What About Mimi
Brock Wickersham (voiced by Tony Sampson) - A bully who enjoys pulling pranks on various characters and is prone to male chauvinism.
Buddy Wickersham (voiced by Andrew Francis) - Brock's younger brother who is also a bully (and most probably resembles his older brother in terms of personality).
Bradley Mortin (voiced by Keith William Miller) - Mimi's younger brother who knows that Mimi's plans always have flaws.
Jason Mortin (voiced by Samuel Vincent) - Mimi's older teenage brother who thinks of himself as an on-the-edge rebel.
Saffron Mortin (voiced by Pam Ferris) - Mimi's mother.
Marv Mortin (voiced by Ray Ray F.R.) - Mimi's father.
Hayley Kitchensinker - One of Sincerity's lackeys, although she likes Mimi and Elaine and is kind.
What About Mimi
Characters continued
Herbert Finkle - A nerd at Mimi's school who is of Russian descent.
Lodeman - A student at Mimi's school who tends to make rude noises all the time.
Ms. Grindstone (voiced by Mindy Sterling) - Mimi's teacher.
What About Mimi
Mr. Petri - A science teacher who blames Brock for everything because of his state of being a bully.
Mr. Jacques - A gym teacher.
Ms. Murchison - The librarian of Starfish Bay School.
Principal Earl - The principal of Starfish Bay School.
What About Mimi
Mimi Morton is an 11 year old girl that has a plan (more than one). She things positively about everything. She's been told that she has a wild imagination. She's got two great friends, Russell and Elaine. They stand by her no matter what.
She can't stand phonies, especially Sincerity Travers. She stands up for what she believes.
Saffron Martin is Mimi's mom. She is a bit of a hippie. She has a different New Age fad every week, which usually causes Mimi much embarrassment.
What About Mimi
Marv Marin is Mimi's dad. He used to be a hippie but has grown out of it. He's a computer geek. He's a confused parent. He avoids problems by going to garage to "fix something" or he runs out to return a video. He's a true romantic and a dreamer.
Jason Martin is Mimi's 15 year old brother. He's a geek but Mimi doesn't think so. She just thinks he lacks fashion sense. He's generally behind the times. He's trying to get Courtney Lassiter, a popular girl, to notice him.
Elaine Pituskin is an Mimi's 11 year old friend. She's a bit flaky but Mimi likes that about her. Elaine doesn't care what people think about her. She's a tree hugger and loves animals, all kinds. She's one of the people who doesn't need Mimi's help. She often helps Mimi.
What About Mimi
Sincerity Travers is a popular 11 year old girl. She a popular girl that seems to get what she wants by acting innocent and by pointing out problems. She used to be Mimi's best friend but Sincerity got popular and discovered boys, makeup aand clothes. Mimi feels she and Russell and Elaine are the only ones who know the real Sincerity.
Russell Van Eden is Mimi's 11 year old friend. He is one her two best friend, the other one being Elaine. Russell has been friends with Mimi since Kindergarden and they've been neighbours since then too. Mimi feels it's her job to expose Russell's talents. He's is generally easy-going. He is great with a videocamera and Mimi thinks he'll be a "greater director than Steven Spielber" with her help, of course.
Bradley Martin is Mimi's 11 year old brother. Mimi feels that Bradley's biggest problem is his attitude. Bradley sees doom every time Mimi comes up with a plan. Mimi uses him as an assistant who's there for her when things don't go quite according to plan.
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Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best Chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kim's at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
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Office: (416) 699-9292 Toll Free: 1-866-921-9292 Fax: (416) 699-8576
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Category: Cartoon
Created By: Chris Bartleman and Blair Peters
Stars: Chiara Zani, Rhys Huber, Kori Cook, Saffron Henderson Carly McKillip, Peter Kelamis, Lee Tockar, Tony Sampson
Country of Origin: Canada
Original Airing: January 13, 2001
What about Mimi? was a Canadian animated series. Its main character was Mimi Mortin, a clever, red-headed girl in the sixth grade who lives in the town of Starfish Bay. The series was produced by Studio B Productions Inc. TG4 and CITV and Sky One and POP and Pop Girl It debuted in 2001 and was co-directed by Josh Mepham and Colleen Holub. It aired in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada. CSC Media Group (Fromerly Chart Show Channels Ltd.)
What About Mimi
Characters
Mimi Mortin (voiced by Chiara Zanni) - A clever, 11-year old, red-headed girl in the sixth grade who is an excellent problem-solver.
Elaine Petuskin (voiced by Kori Cook) - Mimi's friend who is of Asian descent (presumably Japanese or Chinese).
Russell Van Eden (voiced by Rhys Huber) - A sidekick of Mimi's who apparently has a crush on Sincerity.
Sincerity Travers (voiced by Carly McKillip) - A snobbish preppy teenybopper with pink hair who doesn't get along with Mimi, although she sometimes helps Mimi with some of her schemes.
What About Mimi
Brock Wickersham (voiced by Tony Sampson) - A bully who enjoys pulling pranks on various characters and is prone to male chauvinism.
Buddy Wickersham (voiced by Andrew Francis) - Brock's younger brother who is also a bully (and most probably resembles his older brother in terms of personality).
Bradley Mortin (voiced by Keith William Miller) - Mimi's younger brother who knows that Mimi's plans always have flaws.
Jason Mortin (voiced by Samuel Vincent) - Mimi's older teenage brother who thinks of himself as an on-the-edge rebel.
Saffron Mortin (voiced by Pam Ferris) - Mimi's mother.
Marv Mortin (voiced by Ray Ray F.R.) - Mimi's father.
Hayley Kitchensinker - One of Sincerity's lackeys, although she likes Mimi and Elaine and is kind.
What About Mimi
Characters continued
Herbert Finkle - A nerd at Mimi's school who is of Russian descent.
Lodeman - A student at Mimi's school who tends to make rude noises all the time.
Ms. Grindstone (voiced by Mindy Sterling) - Mimi's teacher.
What About Mimi
Mr. Petri - A science teacher who blames Brock for everything because of his state of being a bully.
Mr. Jacques - A gym teacher.
Ms. Murchison - The librarian of Starfish Bay School.
Principal Earl - The principal of Starfish Bay School.
What About Mimi
Mimi Morton is an 11 year old girl that has a plan (more than one). She things positively about everything. She's been told that she has a wild imagination. She's got two great friends, Russell and Elaine. They stand by her no matter what.
She can't stand phonies, especially Sincerity Travers. She stands up for what she believes.
Saffron Martin is Mimi's mom. She is a bit of a hippie. She has a different New Age fad every week, which usually causes Mimi much embarrassment.
What About Mimi
Marv Marin is Mimi's dad. He used to be a hippie but has grown out of it. He's a computer geek. He's a confused parent. He avoids problems by going to garage to "fix something" or he runs out to return a video. He's a true romantic and a dreamer.
Jason Martin is Mimi's 15 year old brother. He's a geek but Mimi doesn't think so. She just thinks he lacks fashion sense. He's generally behind the times. He's trying to get Courtney Lassiter, a popular girl, to notice him.
Elaine Pituskin is an Mimi's 11 year old friend. She's a bit flaky but Mimi likes that about her. Elaine doesn't care what people think about her. She's a tree hugger and loves animals, all kinds. She's one of the people who doesn't need Mimi's help. She often helps Mimi.
What About Mimi
Sincerity Travers is a popular 11 year old girl. She a popular girl that seems to get what she wants by acting innocent and by pointing out problems. She used to be Mimi's best friend but Sincerity got popular and discovered boys, makeup aand clothes. Mimi feels she and Russell and Elaine are the only ones who know the real Sincerity.
Russell Van Eden is Mimi's 11 year old friend. He is one her two best friend, the other one being Elaine. Russell has been friends with Mimi since Kindergarden and they've been neighbours since then too. Mimi feels it's her job to expose Russell's talents. He's is generally easy-going. He is great with a videocamera and Mimi thinks he'll be a "greater director than Steven Spielber" with her help, of course.
Bradley Martin is Mimi's 11 year old brother. Mimi feels that Bradley's biggest problem is his attitude. Bradley sees doom every time Mimi comes up with a plan. Mimi uses him as an assistant who's there for her when things don't go quite according to plan.
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Car Repair
For the best car repair service go
to Don't Auto Clinic at
1950 Ellesmere Rd #21 Scarborough ON, M1H 2V8 Phone: 416-438-9575
Make an appointment and don't worry about what kind of service you'll get because it's the best. I've been going there for at least 3 years. (Zane Ladhani---of Zane's Mall of Comedy www.zanesmall.com)
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best Chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kim's at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
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They are the right choice whether you're buying or selling property.
Lindsay & Melanie Wright Sales Representatives
RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd.,
Brokerage 2237 Queen Street East Toronto ON M4E 1G2
Office: (416) 699-9292 Toll Free: 1-866-921-9292 Fax: (416) 699-8576
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(July 15, 2013 Monday)
Webster
Webster
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Webster (TV series)
Format: Sitcom
Starring: Emmanuel Lewis, Alex Karras, Susan Clark, Henry Polic II
Country of origin: United States
No. of seasons: 6 No. of episodes: 150 Production
Running time: 30 minutes (per episode)
Broadcast
Original channel: ABC
Original run: September 16, 1983 – March 24, 1989
Webster was an American sitcom series that premiered on ABC on September 16, 1983, and ran on that network until September 11, 1987, but continued in first-run syndication until 1989.
Synopsis
The show, set in Chicago, revolved around Webster Long, a seven-year-old African-American orphan (Emmanuel Lewis) whose biological parents were recently killed in a car accident. He is then taken in by retired football star George Papadopolis (Alex Karras), with whom his late father played professional football in the 1970s, and his wife Katherine (Susan Clark), a blue-blooded socialite with no housekeeping skills whatsoever.
Webster also had an uncle, played by Ben Vereen, who had issues with Webster living with a white couple and sought to adopt him and take him to live in Chicago's South Side.
Shortly into the second season, Webster accidentally burned down the family's apartment with a science kit and the family moved to a large Victorian house in the suburbs. To some, the move from the city was the point where the show "jumped the shark".
However, the show continued despite some of the plots. Many of Webster's friends and classmates passed through, including Rob (Chad Allen). Bill and Cassie Parker (Eugene Roche & Cathryn Damon) leased the Victorian house to the Papadopolises during the show's second and third seasons, until George and Katherine bought it outright (this was Ms. Damon's last TV series role, as she died from cancer a year after leaving the show). Over the course of the fourth season, ratings dropped sharply. The show, which had been a Nielsen top 10 series, now ranked 50th. ABC chose not to renew Webster.
The series' popularity and interest among younger viewers prompted the show to continue in first-run syndication starting in fall of 1987. At this time, the Papadopolis household gained a new member in George's nephew Nicky (Corin Nemec), who moved in when his parents went off to work in Nigeria (on assignment for the UN). Nicky provided Webster with a sort of "brother figure", and the two got along famously. However, Nicky was gone from the show at the start of season six (Nemec would later reach greater fame as the star of Fox's Parker Lewis Can't Lose). While plots continued to mature somewhat with Webster's onset of pre-teendom, the same "cutesy factor" remained, thanks in part to Lewis' timing and portrayal. However, this was something Lewis was slowly getting tired of, despite the fact that he had more creative control over Webster at this point (with Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises co-producing with Karras and Clark's Georgian Bay Ltd.) By early 1989, with Lewis clearly outgrowing the title role, Karras and Clark also decided that the time was right to move on. The last episode was taped in March 1989 (but aired later that spring), which did not signify an end of any sort, but was played out as a high event - the cast went on a space adventure with guest star Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf, from Star Trek: The Next Generation (in the ep. titled "Webtrek").
Cast
Emmanuel Lewis as Webster Long
Alex Karras as George Papadapolis
Susan Clark as Katherine Calder-Young Papadapolis
Henry Polic II as Jerry Silver
Heather O'Rourke as Melanie (1983)
Eugene Roche as Bill Parker (1984–1986)
Cathryn Damon as Cassie Parker (1984–1986)
Ben Vereen as Uncle Phillip Long (1984–1985)
Jack Kruschen as "Papa" Papadapolis (1985–1987)
Chad Allen as Rob Whitaker/Joiner (1985–1986)
Carl Steven as Roger (1986–1987)
Danny McMurphy as Timmy (1986–1987)
Gabe Witcher as Tommy (1987)
Nick DeMauro as Benny (1987)
Corin Nemec as Nicky Papadopolis (1987–1988) (credited as Corin "Corky" Nemec)
Series Development and Changes
Alex Karras and Susan Clark were married to each other in real life, as well as on the show. After starting their own production company, Georgian Bay Ltd., ABC approached the couple about a sitcom development deal, which resulted in the proposed series titled Another Ballgame. In this, Karras was the ex-NFL player who quickly found true love on a cruise with socialite Katherine (Clark), and the premise was a raucous romantic comedy. ABC picked it up for the fall 1983 schedule, but major changes would occur before the premiere.
Comic prodigy Emmanuel Lewis, who had just gained instant fame on a series of Burger King commercials, was also sought after by ABC for a series. The trouble was, the network needed to cast Lewis in a project quickly, before he grew another inch (Ironically, like Gary Coleman, Lewis would end up as a dwarf at 4'3".), and what they had in mind was their own version of NBC's Diff'rent Strokes; the only similarity being that both shows had young black boys as leads who were very small for their age being raised by white people, and who would retain a certain amount of cuteness even as their portrayers got older. Also, with the number of comedy pilots greenlighted for that fall's schedule, it was likely that Lewis would not be able to get his own series and timeslot, unless he was worked into already existing comedy projects. So, among others, co-producers on Another Ballgame were approached about working Lewis into the show. Stars Karras and Clark liked the idea of the sudden marriage and instant adoption of a young black boy, and the Webster character was created from there.
The premise of Webster's parents' death, and his adoption into the Papadopolis household, originated with the second phase of the pilot, which had the show's title changed to Then Came You. The only other modifications to happen from here was the network's decision to have the show's major focus to be on the Webster character, instead of it being a split romantic/family comedy; and to phase out cast member Art LaFleur, who, once getting to air, only appeared in the pilot. Amazingly Karras and Clark still agreed to the changes, as creative control was still in their hands with their production company. However, Clark originally forbade their co-producers and ABC from changing the title to Webster, as she wanted to maintain the ensemble aspect of the series. While early promotions for the sitcom carried the title Then Came You, the brass ultimately settled on Webster just before its September premiere. (It is safe to assume that the show theme song, "Then Came You", originated during the second phase of the pilot.)
Even though the show was an instant hit, the result of the final product was not what Alex and Susan foresaw as their ideal starring vehicle. The first season was fraught with tension, not only between Karras and Clark but with them and Paramount. After the initial episodes that set up the show's premise (George & Katherine's wedding, Webster's arrival and the resulting adjustments), most of the plots became exclusively Webster-driven, even though it was the writer's intention to get Alex and Susan's character's own storylines in as much as possible. The couple battled all season with the brass over production, which, fortunately, never delayed taping, but caused bad vibes for everyone present, especially Lewis. It was reported that Lewis was often whisked away off the set whenever Karras and Clark argued and demanded rewrites, and it became so severe that Lewis blamed the trouble not only on his title character, but on himself. After the end of season one, things started to cool down, as the network stopped pushing hard for "all Webster, all the time", and Paramount eventually came to an agreement with Alex and Susan that they would continue to get prominent storylines for their characters - as long as Emmanuel Lewis, who ABC saw as a money maker above all else, would get production credit alongside Karras and Clark. This is what launched "Emmanuel Lewis Entertainment Enterprises, Inc."
Finally, by season three at the latest, the stormy relations of the first season disappeared on set. The main cast bonded well from then until the end, with Karras becoming a surrogate father figure to Lewis. As famed TV director Joel Zwick remarked, "as far as TV sitcom families go, it took them longer than most to acclimate to each other."
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M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
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(July 15, 2013 Monday)
Wafik Nazrella
Please note that the following content may contain swearing and sensitive material.
I recommend that you keep an open mind. If you're under 18 or have never heard a swear word or you just came out of under a rock don't look further. I have family oriented content in the sitcom and cartoon areas of the website.
I don't think the content is too bad but I just want to warn you ..... and I want to take your candy away from you.
Wafik was a personal friend of mine when I lived in Ottawa. I would like to meet him again and I sure I will.
You will learn something from his comedy.
So if you're looking for koolaid and cookies this is not the page.
If you're looking for Killer Koolaid and "special brownies" this might be the place. Bring your own munchies......
P.S. I don't do drugs but I act like I do.......Just one maaaan.....just one.
Okay now make a decision and go with it. Great comedy with a bit of swearing or koolaid?
Wafik Nazrella
Category: Stand-up Comedy
Rating: pg 18
I originally knew Wafik in Ottawa when we lived in the same neighbourhood. "The Gardens" Wafik can E-Mail me at zany1968@sympatico.ca to talk about old times.
I have seen Wafik Nazrella on television a lot in the past few months. He has a "MySpace" page that you can check out to find out more on him.
http://www.myspace.com/wafiknasralla
He does mostly comedy dealing with his background as an Egyptian. He swears every so often so don't say I didn't warn you.
Wafik Nazrella is 39 years old. I am also 39 years old. That doesn't mean much except we are both the same age.
His musical interests are: Faith No More, Mushroomhead, Avenged Sevenfold, Duran Duran, Alice in Chains, Guns N Roses, Megadeth, Drillpoint, System of a Down, John Lennon, The Allman Brothers... way too many to list.
He is married and still lives in Ottawa. His company's name is JaWK Strap Productions, Ottawa, ON CA, CEO
Wafik Nazrella
The following is information I got from an interview on www.pulpmag.net.
Dave Merheje interviewed Wafik Nasralla.
The full interview can be read at http://www.pulpmag.net/spoild/spoild06/wafiknasralla-aug06.html
Wafik says that what got him into comedy was his brother, John, who thought he was the funniest guy he knew. His brother helps him write his material.
Dave asked Wafik Wafik Nazrella if he experienced any racial tension from audiences because of his middle-eastern background. Wafik said yes and said that both times that he remembers having a problem were in western Canada. He finds that generally he is received well. He says he was treated well especially after 9/11.
Wafik's material is about his life experiences. He says he has some "hokey jokes" which get the audience cheering but he's not too proud of those jokes. He finds that the "hokey jokes" tell the audience about his personality.
Dave asked him what he thought about the "We Ain't Terrorist" show.
Wafik Nazrella said he was honoured to be part of the show, saying that it was good for comedians and the Arab community. He said that the show gave people a chance to laugh with the comedians not at the comedians. In his opinion the show was hard to sell because of events around the world.
He gave props to Mark Breslin for taking such a chance. "I think any chance to show the world that just because we are of Arabic descent does not make us want to blow things up or harm our neighbours...that is a good message and one that I can stand behind."
Dave asked Wafik if he partied after his appearances.
Wafik says "Always..." saying it is the only thing that helps him and other comedians wind down after a show.
Dave asked if Wafik used the race card.
Wafik says he hasn't used the race card because a lot of the people don't know how to be around Arabs. He has experienced some "resentment". He says on stage he makes light of family and the colour of his skin. "I am the whitest Arab you'll meet."
Dave asked what Wafik hoped to get out of the "We Ain't Terrorist" show.
Wafik said he hopes that people will appreciate the show. He said he is hoping to make it a national tour and bring some exposure to new audiences and others that might not have had a chance to see any of the comedians in the show prior to the tour because of who they are.
Dave asked Wafik if the terrorism and infighting in the world is resulting in him getting any harrassment.
Wafik said he lives in Ottawa "...the white collar capital in Canada." He tours Canada only and the only time he felt he was being treated differently was when he dealt with the U.S. border crossing and the customs officials there. He says he can understand it "due to the distrust that has been built."
Dave asked Wafik "If Bin Laden was a comic would he be clean or dirty?"
Wafik liked the question but wasn't sure how to answer it. "I think if he was smart he would be the smae comedian as the guy he is in life and then he would come across as clean to some and dirty to others."
When Dave asked Wafik his nationality Wafik answer "I am a pure blooded Egyptian."
Get more info on Wafik Nasralla: http://www.myspace.com/wafiknasralla
(Interview information from www.pulpmag.net)
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Car Repair
For the best car repair service go
to Don't Auto Clinic at
1950 Ellesmere Rd #21 Scarborough ON, M1H 2V8 Phone: 416-438-9575
Make an appointment and don't worry about what kind of service you'll get because it's the best. I've been going there for at least 3 years. (Zane Ladhani---of Zane's Mall of Comedy www.zanesmall.com)
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best Chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kim's at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Real Estate Services
The best real estate agents in Toronto are the Wright Sisters.
They are the right choice whether you're buying or selling property.
Lindsay & Melanie Wright Sales Representatives
RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd.,
Brokerage 2237 Queen Street East Toronto ON M4E 1G2
Office: (416) 699-9292 Toll Free: 1-866-921-9292 Fax: (416) 699-8576
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(August 1, 2013 Thursday)
I recommend that you keep an open mind. If you're under 18 or have never heard a swear word or you just came out of under a rock don't look further. I have family oriented content in the sitcom and cartoon areas of the website.
I don't think the content is too bad but I just want to warn you ..... and I want to take your candy away from you.
Wafik was a personal friend of mine when I lived in Ottawa. I would like to meet him again and I sure I will.
You will learn something from his comedy.
So if you're looking for koolaid and cookies this is not the page.
If you're looking for Killer Koolaid and "special brownies" this might be the place. Bring your own munchies......
P.S. I don't do drugs but I act like I do.......Just one maaaan.....just one.
Okay now make a decision and go with it. Great comedy with a bit of swearing or koolaid?
Wafik Nazrella
Category: Stand-up Comedy
Rating: pg 18
I originally knew Wafik in Ottawa when we lived in the same neighbourhood. "The Gardens" Wafik can E-Mail me at zany1968@sympatico.ca to talk about old times.
I have seen Wafik Nazrella on television a lot in the past few months. He has a "MySpace" page that you can check out to find out more on him.
http://www.myspace.com/wafiknasralla
He does mostly comedy dealing with his background as an Egyptian. He swears every so often so don't say I didn't warn you.
Wafik Nazrella is 39 years old. I am also 39 years old. That doesn't mean much except we are both the same age.
His musical interests are: Faith No More, Mushroomhead, Avenged Sevenfold, Duran Duran, Alice in Chains, Guns N Roses, Megadeth, Drillpoint, System of a Down, John Lennon, The Allman Brothers... way too many to list.
He is married and still lives in Ottawa. His company's name is JaWK Strap Productions, Ottawa, ON CA, CEO
Wafik Nazrella
The following is information I got from an interview on www.pulpmag.net.
Dave Merheje interviewed Wafik Nasralla.
The full interview can be read at http://www.pulpmag.net/spoild/spoild06/wafiknasralla-aug06.html
Wafik says that what got him into comedy was his brother, John, who thought he was the funniest guy he knew. His brother helps him write his material.
Dave asked Wafik Wafik Nazrella if he experienced any racial tension from audiences because of his middle-eastern background. Wafik said yes and said that both times that he remembers having a problem were in western Canada. He finds that generally he is received well. He says he was treated well especially after 9/11.
Wafik's material is about his life experiences. He says he has some "hokey jokes" which get the audience cheering but he's not too proud of those jokes. He finds that the "hokey jokes" tell the audience about his personality.
Dave asked him what he thought about the "We Ain't Terrorist" show.
Wafik Nazrella said he was honoured to be part of the show, saying that it was good for comedians and the Arab community. He said that the show gave people a chance to laugh with the comedians not at the comedians. In his opinion the show was hard to sell because of events around the world.
He gave props to Mark Breslin for taking such a chance. "I think any chance to show the world that just because we are of Arabic descent does not make us want to blow things up or harm our neighbours...that is a good message and one that I can stand behind."
Dave asked Wafik if he partied after his appearances.
Wafik says "Always..." saying it is the only thing that helps him and other comedians wind down after a show.
Dave asked if Wafik used the race card.
Wafik says he hasn't used the race card because a lot of the people don't know how to be around Arabs. He has experienced some "resentment". He says on stage he makes light of family and the colour of his skin. "I am the whitest Arab you'll meet."
Dave asked what Wafik hoped to get out of the "We Ain't Terrorist" show.
Wafik said he hopes that people will appreciate the show. He said he is hoping to make it a national tour and bring some exposure to new audiences and others that might not have had a chance to see any of the comedians in the show prior to the tour because of who they are.
Dave asked Wafik if the terrorism and infighting in the world is resulting in him getting any harrassment.
Wafik said he lives in Ottawa "...the white collar capital in Canada." He tours Canada only and the only time he felt he was being treated differently was when he dealt with the U.S. border crossing and the customs officials there. He says he can understand it "due to the distrust that has been built."
Dave asked Wafik "If Bin Laden was a comic would he be clean or dirty?"
Wafik liked the question but wasn't sure how to answer it. "I think if he was smart he would be the smae comedian as the guy he is in life and then he would come across as clean to some and dirty to others."
When Dave asked Wafik his nationality Wafik answer "I am a pure blooded Egyptian."
Get more info on Wafik Nasralla: http://www.myspace.com/wafiknasralla
(Interview information from www.pulpmag.net)
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(August 1, 2013 Thursday)
Variety / Sketch Comedy
Variety / Sketch Comedy
Variety Comedy
It's funny and mocks life so check it out.
Spam, spam, spam. It's just a flesh wound. (Monty Python)
Jane you ingnorant ...... (SNL)
Homey Don't play that. (In Living Color)
Bingo..... (Mr. Bean)
Variety shows are could be seen as lab class for actors and comedians. They come up with ideas for skits and try different techniques until they find "the right stuff."
Saturday Night Live
Comedy is subjective. Not everyone likes the same thing. Somepeople love to watch people insult each other while others like to watch a guy smash fruits on stage.
MAD
Sketch comedy often makes fun of celebrities or characters that we might be able to relate to. We might have met people like that in our lives.
In Living Color
Saturday Night Live has been around for "ever". It seems that people have just found it to be as necessary as breathing. It may always be there but we don't always pay attention to it.
Politicians and singers are happy, usually, to put Saturday Night Life on their resumes.
Just For Laughs
MAD TV is similar to Saturday Night Live but it seems to rely mostly on their regular characters. In Living Colour is where we got to see Jennifer Lopez dance and Jim Carey blow him self up......... (kids might be reading this so email me if you must know what I almost said)
Mr. Bean
This kind of comedy used sketches or skits to entertain. Many famous people started this way and others are famous on these shows on an ongoing basis. When God sneezes what do you say? Would you trust Mr. Bean with your child?
Monty Python.......it's only a flesh wound ....or is it?
Just For Laughs is in the Variety Section (This Category--see top of page) because people on the show do stand up, they do skits, and the show also has pranks. One part of Just For Laughs is the Comedy Festival in Montreal where comedians from all over North America and sometimes abroad.....and there sometimes is a broad......come to tell stories, make funny faces, and just make you laugh.
Punked is a great prank show.
I put Punked in this category because there is a cast that sets up a scenario and then people act like people in a situation while they Punk a celebrity. I might just put it in the reality category later but for now it is a set up so it should be here.
href="http://www.zanesmall.com/just_for_laughs.htm">Just For Laughs is a variety show where a bunch of pranks are performed by a team of prankers. They might pretend to need help carrying something and when an unsuspecting person comes to help they pretend the thing falls and breaks.
This makes the helper feel awful until the gag is exposed. It's like being punked but the the punkees are not famous. They are just like you and me.
Click here to find out about Bing Crosby.
You Tube
Click here for a great variety comedy video clip
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416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
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Variety Comedy
It's funny and mocks life so check it out.
Spam, spam, spam. It's just a flesh wound. (Monty Python)
Jane you ingnorant ...... (SNL)
Homey Don't play that. (In Living Color)
Bingo..... (Mr. Bean)
Variety shows are could be seen as lab class for actors and comedians. They come up with ideas for skits and try different techniques until they find "the right stuff."
Saturday Night Live
Comedy is subjective. Not everyone likes the same thing. Somepeople love to watch people insult each other while others like to watch a guy smash fruits on stage.
MAD
Sketch comedy often makes fun of celebrities or characters that we might be able to relate to. We might have met people like that in our lives.
In Living Color
Saturday Night Live has been around for "ever". It seems that people have just found it to be as necessary as breathing. It may always be there but we don't always pay attention to it.
Politicians and singers are happy, usually, to put Saturday Night Life on their resumes.
Just For Laughs
MAD TV is similar to Saturday Night Live but it seems to rely mostly on their regular characters. In Living Colour is where we got to see Jennifer Lopez dance and Jim Carey blow him self up......... (kids might be reading this so email me if you must know what I almost said)
Mr. Bean
This kind of comedy used sketches or skits to entertain. Many famous people started this way and others are famous on these shows on an ongoing basis. When God sneezes what do you say? Would you trust Mr. Bean with your child?
Monty Python.......it's only a flesh wound ....or is it?
Just For Laughs is in the Variety Section (This Category--see top of page) because people on the show do stand up, they do skits, and the show also has pranks. One part of Just For Laughs is the Comedy Festival in Montreal where comedians from all over North America and sometimes abroad.....and there sometimes is a broad......come to tell stories, make funny faces, and just make you laugh.
Punked is a great prank show.
I put Punked in this category because there is a cast that sets up a scenario and then people act like people in a situation while they Punk a celebrity. I might just put it in the reality category later but for now it is a set up so it should be here.
href="http://www.zanesmall.com/just_for_laughs.htm">Just For Laughs is a variety show where a bunch of pranks are performed by a team of prankers. They might pretend to need help carrying something and when an unsuspecting person comes to help they pretend the thing falls and breaks.
This makes the helper feel awful until the gag is exposed. It's like being punked but the the punkees are not famous. They are just like you and me.
Click here to find out about Bing Crosby.
You Tube
Click here for a great variety comedy video clip
******************************************************************************
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Car Repair
For the best car repair service go
to Don't Auto Clinic at
1950 Ellesmere Rd #21 Scarborough ON, M1H 2V8 Phone: 416-438-9575
Make an appointment and don't worry about what kind of service you'll get because it's the best. I've been going there for at least 3 years. (Zane Ladhani---of Zane's Mall of Comedy www.zanesmall.com)
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best Chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kim's at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1
416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I usually have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
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Tripping The Rift (b) (May 10, 2019 Friday reedited)
Tripping The Rift
Format: Animated series, science fiction, sitcom
Created by: Chris Moeller, Chuck Austen
Starring: Stephen Root, Carmen Electra, Maurice LaMarche
Country of origin: Canada (yeah more Canadian stuff, Eh?)
No. of episodes: 39
Production
Producer(s): Andrew Makarewicz
Running time: 20 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel: Sci Fi Channel, Space Teletoon (Canada)
Original airing: March 4, 2004
Tripping the Rift is a CGI science fiction comedy television series. It is based on two short animations published on the Internet by Chris Moeller and Chuck Austen. The series aired on the Canadian speciality channel, Space, in 2004.
Canada's cartoon network Teletoon has been airing the series since August 2006. In September of 2007, Teletoon aired its third season, and a feature-length movie version was released on DVD in 2008.
Many episodes parody or allude to movies, television shows or novels, e.g. "23 1/2" makes reference to the series, 24 and "The Graduate".
Origins
In 1997 Chris Moeller, who was working on King of the Hill and who had been producing animation shorts with Dark Bunny Productions, met Chuck Austen and pitched their idea for a science fiction comedy to animation studio Film Roman. In early 1998 they launched the first pilot Love and Darph on the Internet. The Chode character first appeared in the 1994 short, Wisconsin. In 2001 Film Roman released the Oh Brother teaser for episode 2, and Chris claimed the full version was made, but its release was left up to Film Roman.
Setting
The show borrows elements from many shows like Star Trek, Star Wars, A Space Odyssey and Battlestar Galactica.
Characters
Chode McBlob (Stephen Root) -- Chode is a three-eyed, purple alien with green spots, who is the captain of the Jupiter 42, a smuggling spaceship.
He didn't like how his world determines what job an individual does so he left his planet. He is stupid and selfish and often gets his crew in trouble because of it. Chode is always horny and lets people know about it. He was raised by a promiscuous single mother. He has twin brother, Regis Filbrick, who was adopted at birth and is king of the planet Moldania. The ship's name is a reference to both the Jupiter 2 of Lost in Space and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which describes the number 42 as being "The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything."
Six of One/Six of Nine (or just Six) (Patricia Beckmann and Terry Farrell in the pilot (two versions), Gina Gershon in season 1, Carmen Electra in season 2 and Jenny McCarthy in season 3) — Six is a sexy cyborg that was designed as a sex slave. She acts as the ship's science officer, thanks to a programming upgrade by Chode; much to his chagrin, this upgrade has also given her a conscience and sense of decency (in spite of her sexual nature). She often gets the crew out of trouble by using her erotic attributes. Six's name is a parody of Star Trek: Voyager's Seven of Nine and the phrase "Six of One, Half a Dozen of the other". Six's character is also a parody of Zev the Love Slave from the Canadian Sci-fi series Lexx. The final episode of the second season revealed that she was modelled after a stripper named "Haffa Dozen".
T'Nuk Layor — (Gayle Garfinkle) T'nuk is the ship's ill-tempered, triple-breasted, quadrupedal pilot. Most other characters consider her of grotesque appearance, while she has a great libido and believes herself to be attractive. She was chosen as the pilot because she is particularly good at keeping Spaceship Bob in check; she also acts as cook. Her full name is a reverse misspelling of "Royal cunt," and the T-apostrophe at the beginning is taken from the spelling of various female Vulcan names in Star Trek shows and movies.
Whip (Rick Jones) — Whip is a bipedal alien reptile, and Chode's nephew. He serves as the ship's foreman, though he is rarely seen working, and is an impulsive, horny teenager. He is a chameleon, and is able to conceal his appearance and cling to walls, as well as regenerate lost body parts.
Gus (Chris Moeller in the pilot, Maurice LaMarche in the series) — Gus is Chode's robot slave. He is the ship's engineer and is implied to be homosexual (a running joke, he frequently denies his sexuality, often while engaging in stereotypical homosexual behavior). Though smarter than those around him, he is forced to serve them, as silicon organisms don't have the same rights as carbon-based life. He has a cynical attitude, resulting from the many failures he has experienced due to his less intelligent carbon-based bosses' actions. His appearance and voice is a parody of C-3PO.
Spaceship Bob (John Melendez) — Spaceship Bob is the A.I. that controls the ship. He suffers from agoraphobia, and often has panic attacks at inconvenient times. Only T'nuk's insults can snap him out of his panic attacks. He also desires Six, even though she says they're just friends. Bob is a parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey's Hal 9000.
Darph Bobo (Chris Moeller in the pilot, Terrence Scammell in the series) — Darph Bobo is the supreme Dark Clown. He wants to take over the universe because he was teased as a child. He attended high school with Chode, and the two also spent time in prison together. He has a belittling wife, Bernice, and a daughter, Babette. Bobo is often seen with his "clown trooper" guards - a parody of Storm Troopers. Both his name and outfit are a parody of the Darths from the Star Wars movies, as is his desire to construct a Death Orb, a deadly battle station.
Captain Adam Francis Shatner — Captain Adam is the captain of a Confederation ship. He has a domineering wife, Nancy, and a clone/son named Adam 12. He has been known to blackmail Chode into doing his dirty work. Adam's halting and exaggerated speech pattern is a parody of James T. Kirk, played by William Shatner. Adam 12 is a reference to Adam-12, the police-themed television show..
Episodes
Pilot
Love and Darph (1998) (two versions with differing dialogue for Six)
Oh Brother (Teaser) (2001)
Season 1
God is Our Pilot
Mutilation Ball
Miss Galaxy 5000
Sidewalk Soiler
The Devil and a Guy Named Webster
Totally Recalled
2001 Space Idiocies
Power to the Peephole
Nature vs. Nurture
Aliens, Guns & A Monkey
Emasculating Chode
Love Conquers All...Almost
Android Love
Season 2
Cool Whip
You Wanna Put That Where?
Honey, I Shrunk the Crew
Ghost Ship
Benito's Revenge
All for None
Extreme Chode
Roswell
Santa Clownza
Chode and Bobo's High School Reunion
Creaturepalooza
Chode's Near-Death Experience
Six, Lies and Videotape
Season 3
Chode Eraser
Skankenstein
To eBay or Not to eBay
23 ½
The Need for Greed
Chuckles Bites the Dust
Hollow Chode
Raiders of the Lost Crock
Witness Protection
The Son also Rises
Extreme Take-over
Battle of the Bulge
Tragically Whip
The writers reacted very fast in the second season, premiering with the "You want to put that where?" episode featuring a straight "Governor McJersey" on an all-gay planet, a direct take-off of disgraced New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey.
The Cuttlefish of Cthulhu from the band GWAR makes an appearance in the Power to the Peepholes episode as the head of Gus' innertube.
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M1P 2L1 416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I ususally have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
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They are the right choice whether you're buying or selling property.
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Format: Animated series, science fiction, sitcom
Created by: Chris Moeller, Chuck Austen
Starring: Stephen Root, Carmen Electra, Maurice LaMarche
Country of origin: Canada (yeah more Canadian stuff, Eh?)
No. of episodes: 39
Production
Producer(s): Andrew Makarewicz
Running time: 20 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel: Sci Fi Channel, Space Teletoon (Canada)
Original airing: March 4, 2004
Tripping the Rift is a CGI science fiction comedy television series. It is based on two short animations published on the Internet by Chris Moeller and Chuck Austen. The series aired on the Canadian speciality channel, Space, in 2004.
Canada's cartoon network Teletoon has been airing the series since August 2006. In September of 2007, Teletoon aired its third season, and a feature-length movie version was released on DVD in 2008.
Many episodes parody or allude to movies, television shows or novels, e.g. "23 1/2" makes reference to the series, 24 and "The Graduate".
Origins
In 1997 Chris Moeller, who was working on King of the Hill and who had been producing animation shorts with Dark Bunny Productions, met Chuck Austen and pitched their idea for a science fiction comedy to animation studio Film Roman. In early 1998 they launched the first pilot Love and Darph on the Internet. The Chode character first appeared in the 1994 short, Wisconsin. In 2001 Film Roman released the Oh Brother teaser for episode 2, and Chris claimed the full version was made, but its release was left up to Film Roman.
Setting
The show borrows elements from many shows like Star Trek, Star Wars, A Space Odyssey and Battlestar Galactica.
Characters
Chode McBlob (Stephen Root) -- Chode is a three-eyed, purple alien with green spots, who is the captain of the Jupiter 42, a smuggling spaceship.
He didn't like how his world determines what job an individual does so he left his planet. He is stupid and selfish and often gets his crew in trouble because of it. Chode is always horny and lets people know about it. He was raised by a promiscuous single mother. He has twin brother, Regis Filbrick, who was adopted at birth and is king of the planet Moldania. The ship's name is a reference to both the Jupiter 2 of Lost in Space and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which describes the number 42 as being "The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything."
Six of One/Six of Nine (or just Six) (Patricia Beckmann and Terry Farrell in the pilot (two versions), Gina Gershon in season 1, Carmen Electra in season 2 and Jenny McCarthy in season 3) — Six is a sexy cyborg that was designed as a sex slave. She acts as the ship's science officer, thanks to a programming upgrade by Chode; much to his chagrin, this upgrade has also given her a conscience and sense of decency (in spite of her sexual nature). She often gets the crew out of trouble by using her erotic attributes. Six's name is a parody of Star Trek: Voyager's Seven of Nine and the phrase "Six of One, Half a Dozen of the other". Six's character is also a parody of Zev the Love Slave from the Canadian Sci-fi series Lexx. The final episode of the second season revealed that she was modelled after a stripper named "Haffa Dozen".
T'Nuk Layor — (Gayle Garfinkle) T'nuk is the ship's ill-tempered, triple-breasted, quadrupedal pilot. Most other characters consider her of grotesque appearance, while she has a great libido and believes herself to be attractive. She was chosen as the pilot because she is particularly good at keeping Spaceship Bob in check; she also acts as cook. Her full name is a reverse misspelling of "Royal cunt," and the T-apostrophe at the beginning is taken from the spelling of various female Vulcan names in Star Trek shows and movies.
Whip (Rick Jones) — Whip is a bipedal alien reptile, and Chode's nephew. He serves as the ship's foreman, though he is rarely seen working, and is an impulsive, horny teenager. He is a chameleon, and is able to conceal his appearance and cling to walls, as well as regenerate lost body parts.
Gus (Chris Moeller in the pilot, Maurice LaMarche in the series) — Gus is Chode's robot slave. He is the ship's engineer and is implied to be homosexual (a running joke, he frequently denies his sexuality, often while engaging in stereotypical homosexual behavior). Though smarter than those around him, he is forced to serve them, as silicon organisms don't have the same rights as carbon-based life. He has a cynical attitude, resulting from the many failures he has experienced due to his less intelligent carbon-based bosses' actions. His appearance and voice is a parody of C-3PO.
Spaceship Bob (John Melendez) — Spaceship Bob is the A.I. that controls the ship. He suffers from agoraphobia, and often has panic attacks at inconvenient times. Only T'nuk's insults can snap him out of his panic attacks. He also desires Six, even though she says they're just friends. Bob is a parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey's Hal 9000.
Darph Bobo (Chris Moeller in the pilot, Terrence Scammell in the series) — Darph Bobo is the supreme Dark Clown. He wants to take over the universe because he was teased as a child. He attended high school with Chode, and the two also spent time in prison together. He has a belittling wife, Bernice, and a daughter, Babette. Bobo is often seen with his "clown trooper" guards - a parody of Storm Troopers. Both his name and outfit are a parody of the Darths from the Star Wars movies, as is his desire to construct a Death Orb, a deadly battle station.
Captain Adam Francis Shatner — Captain Adam is the captain of a Confederation ship. He has a domineering wife, Nancy, and a clone/son named Adam 12. He has been known to blackmail Chode into doing his dirty work. Adam's halting and exaggerated speech pattern is a parody of James T. Kirk, played by William Shatner. Adam 12 is a reference to Adam-12, the police-themed television show..
Episodes
Pilot
Love and Darph (1998) (two versions with differing dialogue for Six)
Oh Brother (Teaser) (2001)
Season 1
God is Our Pilot
Mutilation Ball
Miss Galaxy 5000
Sidewalk Soiler
The Devil and a Guy Named Webster
Totally Recalled
2001 Space Idiocies
Power to the Peephole
Nature vs. Nurture
Aliens, Guns & A Monkey
Emasculating Chode
Love Conquers All...Almost
Android Love
Season 2
Cool Whip
You Wanna Put That Where?
Honey, I Shrunk the Crew
Ghost Ship
Benito's Revenge
All for None
Extreme Chode
Roswell
Santa Clownza
Chode and Bobo's High School Reunion
Creaturepalooza
Chode's Near-Death Experience
Six, Lies and Videotape
Season 3
Chode Eraser
Skankenstein
To eBay or Not to eBay
23 ½
The Need for Greed
Chuckles Bites the Dust
Hollow Chode
Raiders of the Lost Crock
Witness Protection
The Son also Rises
Extreme Take-over
Battle of the Bulge
Tragically Whip
The writers reacted very fast in the second season, premiering with the "You want to put that where?" episode featuring a straight "Governor McJersey" on an all-gay planet, a direct take-off of disgraced New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey.
The Cuttlefish of Cthulhu from the band GWAR makes an appearance in the Power to the Peepholes episode as the head of Gus' innertube.
Advertisement*******************************
Car Repair
For the best car repair service go
to Don't Auto Clinic at
1950 Ellesmere Rd #21 Scarborough ON, M1H 2V8 Phone: 416-438-9575
Make an appointment and don't worry about what kind of service you'll get because it's the best. I've been going there for at least 10 years. (Zane Ladhani---of http://www.zanesmall.com/index.htm and https://zanestv.blogspot.com)
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Advertisement********************************
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kims at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1 416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I ususally have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
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The Tofus
The Tofus ---- Environment 1 .......Polution 0
The Tofus
From left to right: Mom, Lola and Chichi, with Curly the Sheep in the background.
This is a great family story.
It has great values. It does deal with relationships that teenagers have. There is no swearing. There is no scene that would make you change the channel if the kids are watching.
This is a good wholesome show with great lessons.
You might even learn about the environment. If not it's just fun. I have one regret----there are only two video clips from the show on the net and one of them doesn't work.
I guess the show didn't catch the attention of enough people but I'm sure if you see it on dvd or video or in a dark alley you will like it.
It's Canadian so that means you should give it a chance. I know the world of television is tough so getting a show the audience it deserves means appealing to people who wouldn't give it a second look and then when their caught you show the regular, quality stuff.
Read on and learn about a show I would show my children.....If I knew where they were......I don't have children so that's not a problem for now.
If you do find out more about the show or if you find video clips I can use tell me. Use the form at the bottom of the page to send me the info.
Category: Animation, Children's Television Comedy
Voices Of: Aaron Grunfeld, Brigid Tierney, Maria Bircher, Marcel Jeannin, Sonja Ball, Harry Standjofski, Pauline Little, Daniel Brochu, Kayla Grunfeld, Michael Yarmush, Jesse Vinet
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 26
Executive Producers: Olivier Dumont, Jacques Pettigrew, Jacqueline Tordjman, Michel Lemire
Producers: Danielle Marleau and Bruno Bianchi
Original Channel: Teletoon
Original Run: September 1, 2004 to January 1, 2007
The show (French: Les Tofou) is an animated French and Canadian sitcom created by Fabrice de Costil and Bertrand Victor for Teletoon as one of its original productions. It is a satirical parody of the environmentalist lifestyle epitomized by its title family, which consists of Mom, Pop, Chichi, Lola, and Buba. The show is set in the fictional town of Beauvillage, and lampoons many aspects of the environmental movement, including environmental organizations, animal rights, and pacifism.
Since its debut on September 1, 2004, the program has aired twenty-six episodes over two seasons.
Production
The show was co-produced by SIP Animation and CinéGroupe. It was directed by Bruno Bianchi with the assistance of Danielle Marleau and several other executive producers out of Maple Pictures Corp., and scripted by twenty-six writers, including series creators Fabrice de Costil and Bertrand Victor. Original music was composed by Alain Garcia and Noam Kaniel.
Each episode of the show was budgeted at US$230,000, and each thirty-minute time block was divided into two fifteen minute-long episodes. Production of the show began one year before it was incorporated into Teletoon's schedule, first airing in Canada on September 1, 2004. In addition to Teletoon Canada, SIP Animation also presold the series to the France 3, CITV, and Fox Kids Europe networks.
The first episode of France 3's French-language version of The Tofus premiered on January 3, 2005. As Fox Kids was sold to The Walt Disney Company in 2002, the program was broadcast under the new brand Jetix when it arrived in other European countries in 2006.
There were five main cast members who voiced the characters in the show. Aaron Grunfeld performed the voice of Chichi, while Brigid Tierney performed the voice of Lola. Maria Bircher played Mom, Marcel Jeannin voiced Pop, and Sonja Ball took the role of Buba. Additional voices were provided by Daniel Brochu, Harry Standjofski, Pauline Little, Kayla Grunfeld, Michael Yarmush, and Jesse Vinet. Script direction was overseen by Florence Sandis.
Story
Environmental activists Mom and Pop Tofu, concerned that their family is suffocating from urban routine, decide to move to a farmhouse in the town of Beauvillage and embrace a more natural way of life, much to the horror of their pre-teen children, Chichi and Lola, who would rather watch TV and go shopping than amuse themselves with Grandma Buba's animals: Curly the Sheep, Crackers the Rooster, and Suzie the Goat. The siblings must cope with their parents' ecology-friendly world vision and the humiliation that results from their efforts to encourage others to protect the environment.
The neighborhood that the family settles in is filled with electronically-able individuals, contrasting the Tofus' all-organic lifestyle. Unlike her brother Chichi–who believes in peace within the family–Lola is more cynical and averse to being deemed oddballs in their new home, but occupies herself with her attraction to Billy Hubbub, the boy next door.
Reception
The Tofus was generally well-received by viewers. It has been called "a modern gloss on the classic family sitcom [that] aptly skewers the granola-munching righteousness of the eco-hippie archetype," and has been commended for its use of ecology as a unique background theme. The Tofus also received top audience ratings among the France 3 Youth Programs in 2005.
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The Tofus
From left to right: Mom, Lola and Chichi, with Curly the Sheep in the background.
This is a great family story.
It has great values. It does deal with relationships that teenagers have. There is no swearing. There is no scene that would make you change the channel if the kids are watching.
This is a good wholesome show with great lessons.
You might even learn about the environment. If not it's just fun. I have one regret----there are only two video clips from the show on the net and one of them doesn't work.
I guess the show didn't catch the attention of enough people but I'm sure if you see it on dvd or video or in a dark alley you will like it.
It's Canadian so that means you should give it a chance. I know the world of television is tough so getting a show the audience it deserves means appealing to people who wouldn't give it a second look and then when their caught you show the regular, quality stuff.
Read on and learn about a show I would show my children.....If I knew where they were......I don't have children so that's not a problem for now.
If you do find out more about the show or if you find video clips I can use tell me. Use the form at the bottom of the page to send me the info.
Category: Animation, Children's Television Comedy
Voices Of: Aaron Grunfeld, Brigid Tierney, Maria Bircher, Marcel Jeannin, Sonja Ball, Harry Standjofski, Pauline Little, Daniel Brochu, Kayla Grunfeld, Michael Yarmush, Jesse Vinet
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 26
Executive Producers: Olivier Dumont, Jacques Pettigrew, Jacqueline Tordjman, Michel Lemire
Producers: Danielle Marleau and Bruno Bianchi
Original Channel: Teletoon
Original Run: September 1, 2004 to January 1, 2007
The show (French: Les Tofou) is an animated French and Canadian sitcom created by Fabrice de Costil and Bertrand Victor for Teletoon as one of its original productions. It is a satirical parody of the environmentalist lifestyle epitomized by its title family, which consists of Mom, Pop, Chichi, Lola, and Buba. The show is set in the fictional town of Beauvillage, and lampoons many aspects of the environmental movement, including environmental organizations, animal rights, and pacifism.
Since its debut on September 1, 2004, the program has aired twenty-six episodes over two seasons.
Production
The show was co-produced by SIP Animation and CinéGroupe. It was directed by Bruno Bianchi with the assistance of Danielle Marleau and several other executive producers out of Maple Pictures Corp., and scripted by twenty-six writers, including series creators Fabrice de Costil and Bertrand Victor. Original music was composed by Alain Garcia and Noam Kaniel.
Each episode of the show was budgeted at US$230,000, and each thirty-minute time block was divided into two fifteen minute-long episodes. Production of the show began one year before it was incorporated into Teletoon's schedule, first airing in Canada on September 1, 2004. In addition to Teletoon Canada, SIP Animation also presold the series to the France 3, CITV, and Fox Kids Europe networks.
The first episode of France 3's French-language version of The Tofus premiered on January 3, 2005. As Fox Kids was sold to The Walt Disney Company in 2002, the program was broadcast under the new brand Jetix when it arrived in other European countries in 2006.
There were five main cast members who voiced the characters in the show. Aaron Grunfeld performed the voice of Chichi, while Brigid Tierney performed the voice of Lola. Maria Bircher played Mom, Marcel Jeannin voiced Pop, and Sonja Ball took the role of Buba. Additional voices were provided by Daniel Brochu, Harry Standjofski, Pauline Little, Kayla Grunfeld, Michael Yarmush, and Jesse Vinet. Script direction was overseen by Florence Sandis.
Story
Environmental activists Mom and Pop Tofu, concerned that their family is suffocating from urban routine, decide to move to a farmhouse in the town of Beauvillage and embrace a more natural way of life, much to the horror of their pre-teen children, Chichi and Lola, who would rather watch TV and go shopping than amuse themselves with Grandma Buba's animals: Curly the Sheep, Crackers the Rooster, and Suzie the Goat. The siblings must cope with their parents' ecology-friendly world vision and the humiliation that results from their efforts to encourage others to protect the environment.
The neighborhood that the family settles in is filled with electronically-able individuals, contrasting the Tofus' all-organic lifestyle. Unlike her brother Chichi–who believes in peace within the family–Lola is more cynical and averse to being deemed oddballs in their new home, but occupies herself with her attraction to Billy Hubbub, the boy next door.
Reception
The Tofus was generally well-received by viewers. It has been called "a modern gloss on the classic family sitcom [that] aptly skewers the granola-munching righteousness of the eco-hippie archetype," and has been commended for its use of ecology as a unique background theme. The Tofus also received top audience ratings among the France 3 Youth Programs in 2005.
Advertisement********************************
Car Repair
For the best car repair service go
to Don't Auto Clinic at
1950 Ellesmere Rd #21 Scarborough ON, M1H 2V8 Phone: 416-438-9575
Make an appointment and don't worry about what kind of service you'll get because it's the best. I've been going there for at least 3 years. (Zane Ladhani---of Zane's Comedy Warehouse www.zanes-comedy-warehouse.com)
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Chinese Food
Chinese Food is great and there are a lot of restaurants but if
you want to go to one of the best chinese food restaurants in
Toronto then go to Kim Kims at
Kim Kim Hakka Chinese Restaurant
1188 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON
M1P 2L1 416-757-8300 (Near Kennedy and Lawrence)
I ususally have the Curry Chicken on Rice but you'll be happy with whatever you order.
If you can't handle spicy food tell them when you order.
Don't ask for a discount because you won't need one.
Real Estate Services
The best real estate agents in Toronto are the Wright Sisters.
They are the right choice whether you're buying or selling property.
Lindsay & Melanie Wright Sales Representatives
RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd.,
Brokerage 2237 Queen Street East Toronto ON M4E 1G2
Office: (416) 699-9292 Toll Free: 1-866-921-9292 Fax: (416) 699-8576 Advertisement*******************************
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