CBC not renewing Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune

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Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, two popular U.S. game shows, will not be returning to the CBC primetime lineup in the fall of 2012.

But “Corrie” fans rest reassured: the U.K.’s beloved kitchen sink drama, Coronation Street — almost 52 years old and still going strong — is staying put.

Christine Wilson, the CBC’s director of content planning, confirmed the embattled network — facing cuts in federal funding that will rise to 10 per cent by 2014 — has decided to drop the shows from its schedule.

“Neither Jeopardy! nor Wheel of Fortune are going to be returning to our schedule. The licence fees on those programs were . . . relatively expensive,” Wilson told the Star.

Both shows began airing on CBC in the fall of 2008, reportedly costing as much as $20 million annually in broadcast licence fees, a figure a CBC spokesperson would not confirm.


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CBC not renewing Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune - thestar.com
 
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Aren't they supposed to be providing Canadian programming anyway? How have they provided that with this programing except for one ex-pat and, if you squint just right, Sajak sorta resembles Bob McKenzie in the right light.

And don't even get me started on Coronation Street.;)
 
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Some funny folk will want you to believe that the CBC creates a 'Canadian Identity'...and all that jazz.
 
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I think it's still probably a useful resource for some more remote communities. And it's not like I never watch it myself, I do like their documentaries and I'll often watch The Fifth Estate.

But obviously something needs to change.

Actually I think the whole Crown Corporation concept needs a good overhaul to tell the truth.
 
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captain morgan said:
A useful resource; Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy?

What did the folks who live up North ever do to you that you wish to punish them with WOF or Jeopardy?
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LOL. Not WOF or Jeopardy.

You know what I meant.

Good grief I wouldn't wish Pat and Vanna on my worst enemies!! ;)
 
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SLM said:
LOL. Not WOF or Jeopardy.

You know what I meant.

Good grief I wouldn't wish Pat and Vanna on my worst enemies!! ;)
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Ok, ok.. I was just poking fun your way.

How about this: CBC cuts their budget way down to accommodate Harper et al via getting rid of their transmission stations up North and providing every residence with a CBC connected satellite dish and/or satellite radio.

It'd be a lot cheaper and most importantly, these folks could watch the vast array of quality programming that CBC produces (both channels). Why, I'd bet that we triple the viewership over night to at least 300 people! It's a win-win on this, trust me
 
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captain morgan said:
Ok, ok.. I was just poking fun your way.

How about this: CBC cuts their budget way down to accommodate Harper et al via getting rid of their transmission stations up North and providing every residence with a CBC connected satellite dish and/or satellite radio.

It'd be a lot cheaper and most importantly, these folks could watch the vast array of quality programming that CBC produces (both channels). Why, I'd bet that we triple the viewership over night to at least 300 people! It's a win-win on this, trust me
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LMAO.

All this because I occasionally watch The Fifth Estate? LOL. Heaven help me.

But I wouldn't mind a satellite dish. Make it happen; you'll be my friend for life. ;)
 
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The misnomer is that the CBC is supposed to stick to Canadian programming.
Not so, they provide programs that are Canadian or of relevance to Canadians.
It is unfortunate that these two shows have to go as older people like them a
lot. Oh well something that keeps the mind sharp or where people of all ages
might learn something is of no interest to the political majority of Mr Harper.
Yes I know the CBC is a different situation, but nothing happens now that King
Harper doesn't approve of.
 
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captain morgan said:
Nah, I'd go ahead and send it... It's good for your mental health, besides, they'll probably get back to you with a 'special offer' to woo you back.
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Yeah, like I'm falling for that again.

There's always Shaw (out here at least) or Bell.
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No Shaw here. And I'm still not over my last heartbreak with Bell. Think I'll ride out the storm. lol
 
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captain morgan said:
You've been down that road then, have you?.. Sure I luvs ya baby - and I mean it this time!
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Who hasn't? And, just like with Rogers, it always costs ya in the end!
Ah well, live and learn
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They say adversity builds character. I think I have enough character, lol.

We're running out of options here.
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We've always been out of options. That's why there is rum. ;)
 
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I likes them perky CBC's gurls.




 
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