They have been referred to as "Rumblepuss," "Thunderbread," "Thunderchunks," and "Wonderface," among other names. Special guest Brent Butt was a busy stand-up comedian when he started shopping a TV show idea based on his adventures pumping gas back home in Tisdale, Sask. The series was followed by a feature film titled Corner Gas: The Movie, with the entire cast reprising their roles. He began his career as a journalist for the Medicine Hat News and Regina Leader Post and eventually switched to acting. 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[23] Two successive sitting premiers of Saskatchewan, Lorne Calvert and Brad Wall, also appeared in episodes. 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The new addition to the brand, Corner Gas Animated, is launching on The Comedy Network in Canada in 2018. Read more, Bill Brioux She was 71. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. At CTV Inc., Susanne Boyce is President, Creative, Content and Channels and again Ed Robinson is Executive Vice-President, Programming. In the same episode, Shirley Douglas' voice is heard.[23]. Deriving its name from the roadside gas station in the fictional town of Dog River, Saskatchewan. To order copies of [38] At the Canadian Entertainment Network Awards, Season one DVD was honoured as "Best Canadian DVD-English". Scarlett Johansson. Corner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom created by Brent Butt. Johnny Depp was John Hughes first choice to play Ferris Bueller. Mike Holmes, the star of Holmes on Homes, helps to fix Oscar's bathroom. You hear the term bittersweet and this is the perfect example of that. A Kickstarter campaign for Corner Gas: The Movie was successfully funded on June 19, 2014. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto O'Brien's ability to find humour in even the bleakest situation was one of his defining traits, Thompson said. O'Brien mixed humour and pathos in chronicling his four-year illness on his blog The Big Diseasey and had posted a meditation about faith -- or lack thereof -- just hours before his death. [37] In keeping with the theme of the series, each DVD set included a coupon good for a free coffee at Petro-Canada service stations. In the episode "Final Countdown" actor Kiefer Sutherland makes a cameo appearance. "That's exactly the guy that was on our set. Were the same age. On February 9, 2010, Google Street View extended its coverage of Canada, including all streets within Rouleau. Brent Butt Net Worth: Brent Butt is a Canadian actor, comedian and writer who has a net worth of $2 million dollars. 'There is definitely a sadness but these things happen and everything must come to end,' the series creator and star says. His father died saving his entire, Paul Kinistino (Mark Dieter) is the bartender at the Dog River Hotel. Brent's parents, Oscar Leroy (Eric Peterson) and Emma Leroy (Janet Wright), are lifetime residents of Dog River. Theme Song: ["Not A Lot Goin' On"] You can tell me that your dog ran away / Then tell me that it took three days / I've heard every joke / I've heard every one you'd say / You think there's not a lot goin' on / Look closer baby, you're so wrong / And that's why you can stay so long / Where there's not a lot goin' on. Small-town Saskatchewan has never been so - animated. closing credits theme with "Maybe Tomorrow", the theme song from the 1980s The gravelly-voiced performer starred as Emma Leroy on the beloved hit Canadian series, which ended its six-season run in 2009 and returned with a big-screen adaptation in 2014. Matt LeBlanc was offered the role of Phil Dunphy on Modern Family. Another possible Oscar, thought Butt at the time, was Paul Soles, a well known Canadian character actor with a variety of credits. Ryan Reynolds was also on the list. It was a show about a gas station in Saskatchewan surely no one was going to watch that. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Paul Mather, Mark Farrell, Brent Butt, Andrew Carr, Kevin White, Robert Sheridan, Norm Hiscock, Dylan "Worts" Wertz and Gary Pearson all contributed to writing the series. They say every dog has its day. The show was named ninth on Entertainment's Top 10 Greatest Canadian Television Shows. Besides all of the 19 season 5 episodes, the set includes Corner Gas character commentaries, "My Happy Place" in a music video format and bloopers. 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Re-runs still air on CTV and The Comedy Network in Canada, WGN America in the United States, and SBS in Australia. Get email updates from your favourite authors. Trudeau, didnt he teach drama for awhile? This practice of looking down on neighbouring towns is common in many prairie communities, primarily those in Saskatchewan and Alberta, such as Tisdale, Melfort, and Wilcox. "We weren't trying to please anyone. "Wedding Card" featured hockey star Darryl Sittler as himself. Even the simplest line, she thoroughly thought it through. The Surveillance Bush is a bush that is only seen in the first episode and the last episode. [39], In 2005, Corner Gas partnered with The Comedy Network to host a contest called Comic Genius. He also created the television series Hiccups and wrote the 2013 film No Clue. In Australia, only the first three series have been released. A companion book to the show, called Tales from Dog River: The Complete Corner Gas Guide, was published on November 4, 2006. ), A real-life Regina tour operator regularly takes busloads of tourists to Rouleau to visit "Dog River". (While filming, Fred Ewanuick did his own singing as Hank, Brent Butt played all of his own guitar parts, and Nancy Robertson learned to play bass shortly before filming commenced. When I first wrote the treatment for a gas station in Saskatchewan I just shelved it because I didnt think anybody would want to watch it let alone produce it. Tiffani Thiessen auditioned for Rachel Green on Friends. I love you Janet., And Tara Spencer-Nairn, who played Dog River police department Const. In an unusual case, WGN America picked up the fifth season's episodes while they were airing contemporaneously on the show's original network CTV. All of the major cast members returned for the film. A 13-episode animated series, titled Corner Gas Animated was announced on December 19, 2016. The cast of Corner Gas: (L-R) Tara Spencer-Nairn, Lorne Cardinal, Eric Peterson, Nancy Robertson, Janet Wright, Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller and Fred Ewanuick, Brent Butt pumping laughs on 'Corner Gas Animated' Season 3, Corner Gas' Brent Butt records first ever stand-up special in Toronto 'for posterity, tap here to see other videos from our team. Set in the Saskatchewan town of Dog River, Corner Gas follows the lives of the town's residents: Brent, the owner of the titular establishment, his parents Oscar and Emma, his assistant Wanda, his friend Hank, restaurant owner Lacey, and local police officers Davis and Karen. The main storyline usually opens and closes the episode and is most of the time driven by a single character. Karen is seen hiding behind it in the Police Cruiser in Ruby Reborn. Other Corner Gas cast members took to social media to express their condolences. Brent Butt offered the eight-city "Gassed Up" tour beginning March 21, 2004. those featured in the opening credits) appeared in every single episode. Butt called her strong and true and incredibly talented, noting her infectious humour, professionalism and directness made the cast enjoy the work more. I love you Janet.. My heart has shattered in pieces. I think the audience was able to pick up on that. Re-runs still air on CTV, CTV2, CTV Comedy Channel, Much, MTV, E! In an interview with CTV Vancouver Island, 'Corner Gas' actor Mike O'Brien spoke about making the most of the time he has left. Bob Newhart is someone I really wanted for the live-action show. [16], On 28September 2014, the building that was used as the FOO[D] MAR[KE]T, the local grocery store, was destroyed in a fire. The series features the voices of many original cast members (Corrine Koslo provided the voice of Emma Leroy, replacing the late Janet Wright). She knew a lot about the art of acting and the art of theatre as a director, Peterson said. Corner Gas has won a variety of awards since it debuted as a series January 2004 including nine Canadian Comedy Awards and six Gemini Awards. "Corner Gas" executive producer Virginia Thompson said O'Brien's blog, which included satirical observations on his condition and poignant musings about his time left, is his legacy. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. According to the Corner Gas tagline, it is 40 kilometres (25mi) from nowhere, but still within a relatively short drive to "The City", where characters are often shown going to shop or attend "support meetings", in the case of Davis and Lacey. I had this storyline where he played Oscars father, but we werent able to get him. "Poor Brent" has an appearance by long-time CTV National News anchor Lloyd Robertson, playing himself. Items include everything from Brooke D'Orsay to Shirley Douglas. The entire Corner Gas series and the movie are available to stream on Crave. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. However, the people of Wullerton may not hate Dog River, as seen in the fourth season's finale. Re-runs still air on CTV, CTV2, CTV Comedy Channel, Much, MTV, E! Brent Butt calls 'Corner Gas Animated' ending 'bittersweet', Bar that booted patrons over Bud Light controversy begs for business, Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot dead at age 84, Popular TSN radio host Jeff O'Neill on leave: Report, LILLEY: Ontario school board bans cops until shamed by public outrage, Megyn Kelly causes stir posing poolside in 'Make Women Female Again' MAGA-style hat. On November 24, 2006, it was announced that Corner Gas would air on the U.S. WGN America beginning September 17, 2007. Deriving its name from the roadside gas station in the fictional town of Dog River, Saskatchewan, Corner Gas is the only gas station for 60 kilometres (37mi) in any direction. Ones reminded how short life is.. The life, or lack thereof, of a proprietor of a gas station, which is the only stop for miles around and a hub of action on the Prairies.The life, or lack thereof, of a proprietor of a gas station, which is the only stop for miles around and a hub of action on the Prairies.The life, or lack thereof, of a proprietor of a gas station, which is the only stop for miles around and a hub of action on the Prairies. Corner Gas E-Talk 2/3. Theyre still together; Season Three of that series is airing Monday nights on CTV Comedy Channel. Dog River, the setting of Canadian TV franchise Corner Gas, has had 10 seasons. The show also has eight other Gemini Award nominations. During the fifth season three episodes bring in notable personalities. Butt tells me on the podcast that he was eternally grateful CTV gave him all the time he needed to assemble the right group of actors. By the halfway point of the promotion, more than 40,000 litres of free gasoline had been pumped. He was 51. Were sad to see it go, but on the other hand, weve had this show going for so long, Butt, 55, says in a video interview from Vancouver. Mike O'Brien has died after returning to Victoria to show his son the ocean. What makes Corner Gas special? In Summer 2006, the cast of Corner Gas presented a fund-raising benefit event for Regina's Globe Theatre called Corner GasLive, in which the cast presented a live episode of the TV series. In summer 2021, the police station building collapsed, and the debris was removed. The series was carried by WGN America during the 20082009 television season; it was not broadcast in Chicago on WGN-TV. All the outdoor scenes and all scenes that take place in the gas station were filmed on location in Rouleau, a small town on Highway 39 between Moose Jaw and Weyburn. briouxtv[at]rogers.com or "Who starred on Corner Gas?" Its so hard to figure that out. Early on, he considered a career in animation and even (briefly) attended Ontarios famed training centre, Sheridan College. [11], Corner Gas was produced by CTV and Prairie Pants Production. This list includes all of the Corner Gas main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. See production, box office & company info. Now that 'Corner Gas: The Movie' is set to hit theatres, its . Al Pacino had first shot at being Han Solo in Star Wars. Corner Gas - watch online: streaming, buy or rent Currently you are able to watch "Corner Gas" streaming on Freevee for free with ads or buy it as download on Amazon Video. [17], On 4November 2016, the site that was used for both Corner Gas and the Ruby was demolished due to the foundations sinking.[18]. Ill tell you though, Stephen Harpers delivery was much better than I anticipated. You never had to say, I wonder what Janets thinking. You just never had to think that, and we all loved her for it. Lorne Calvert, premier of Saskatchewan, appears as himself. [24] (The episode aired the same day Goodale filed a "mini-budget" in the House of Commons.) Corner Gas was promoted by CTV as the network's "first original narrative comedy series. CTV CEO Ivan Fecan makes a cameo appearance during the episode "Blog River". In Rouleau, a local resident started a "Ruby" caf. The series ran for six seasons from 2004 to 2009. Fox calls Parkinson's disease 'the gift that keeps on taking' in candid new interview, CTV National News for May 1: Remembering Gordon Lightfoot, 1938 - 2023: Remembering the legendary Gordon Lightfoot, Dramatic rescue on Lake Huron in Ont. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Gabrielle Sunshine Miller (born November 9, 1973) is a Canadian actress who, since the start of her career in 1993, has appeared in many television films and series episodes, including leading roles in two of Canada's most popular concurrently-running series, the sitcom Corner Gas (2004-09) and the comedy-drama Robson Arms (2005-08). Main also constructed Dog River's first building, a wooden shack that would later be burned down by Hank Yarbo a century later in order to maintain the accuracy of his Lego scale model of the town (he ran out of blocks and could not make a replica of the shack. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. So to not only get the show made, but have people respond the way they did and be here 17 years later talking about wrapping it up, its hard to ignore that blessing.. Wes Humboldt (Mike O'Brien) owns and operates the liquor and insurance store in town. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. The secondary plots are sometimes slightly intertwined with the other stories. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. [24] Prior to the debut of Corner Gas, the cast had appeared on Gabereau's CTV talk show, during which Brent Butt promised to get the talk show host a guest appearance. Dog River's police force, consisting entirely of veteran Davis Quinton (Lorne Cardinal) and rookie Karen Pelly (Tara Spencer-Nairn), keep the peace in the small towna very simple taskand the officers have an overabundance of free time. However, by 2016, the Ruby and Corner Gas sets had once again fallen into disrepair and, due to being built on a bog, had begun to sink and were declared unsafe. Leafs finally get past Round 1. An adjoining diner, The Ruby, is owned by Lacey Burrows (Gabrielle Miller), who inherited it from her Aunt Ruby and moved to Dog River from Toronto. The fourth season was released on DVD on September 18, 2007. I had one goal in mind, both with the live-action and the animated series I wanted it to end in a way that you could imagine that life goes on in Dog River as you remember it and weve just stopped rolling the cameras. CTV National News reporter Rosemary Thompson appears, playing herself in a scrum with the Prime Minister at the gas station. You can various bits of trivia about these Corner Gas stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. The cover art for the seasons differ from the Region 1 releases. Well into his 80s, he collected a Canadian Screen Award for his hilarious role on the CBC digital series My 90-Year-Old Roommate. The original cast of Corner Gas - Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewaniuck, Nancy Robertson, Eric Peterson, Janet Wright, Lorne Cardinal and Tara-Spencer Nairn were consulted on the creation of their animated characters and approved their character designs. Singer Jann Arden appears as herself in "Fun Run". [40] The cast of Corner Gas crossed Canada visiting six cities in a comedy tour called CTV Presents Corner Gas Live! wherearetheynowguy 73.3K subscribers 9.2K views 9 years ago find out what ever happen to the 2004 TV show, Corner Gas. In "Safety First", he temporarily quits his job and first speaks, telling Lacey he wants to become a. Helen Jensen (Jean Freeman), the mayor's grandmother, is also known as "Fitzy's Grandma". [6], Corner Gas received two awards at the 7th Canadian Comedy Awards. The rival town of Wullerton is "just down the road". Back before those actors were assembled, however, others were considered. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. It includes cast interviews, an episode guide, insider jokes, bloopers, best lines, a look at the real Dog River (Rouleau, Saskatchewan), and a chronology on how the show was created from inception to debut episode. The grain elevator, built in 1972, was destroyed by fire on Nov. 5, 2021. But it was radio where he spent the better part of his later career, working largely as a comedy writer for the CBC. The series completed its run following broadcast of its sixth season on April 13, 2009, with a total of 107 episodes. His delivery was good and natural. Vicki Gabereau appears as herself during a fantasy sequence in the same episode. 2007 was the third consecutive year that Corner Gas won the best comedy award.[60][61]. The Virtual Dog River features The Howler providing the latest news about the television series. Her death was confirmed by CTV, which aired the long-running sitcom. The first episode of Corner Gas aired on January 22, 2004, and attracted 1.5 million viewers. In the episode "World's Biggest Thing", she is the one who innocently suggests Dog River build the "World's Biggest Hoe" to honour Dog River's farming heritage. (Torontos Smiley Guy Studios is the animation house partner). A number of notable Canadian celebrities and politicians appeared as guest stars or in cameo roles on Corner Gas. For US-American audiences, she is better known as Paige Collins on Royal Pains and as Kate in Two and a Half Men. Davis, 23, was leaving the club at the time and intervened to protect a teen boy from being assaulted by a group of men. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. [26][27] Many components of Dog River are, in fact, real attributes of Rouleau, notably the combined liquor and insurance store.[28]. "The thing about people that truly understand comedy is they have a way of twisting things so that we can see things in a different light. June 30, 2022 Corner Gas FAST Channel on Amazon Freevee brings a whole lot of Canada to the US, just in time for Canada Day Channel features all 151 Episodes of the Iconic Canadian Comedy, including "Corner Gas" Live Action Series, "Corner Gas Animated" and [] Read More September 21, 2021 Corner Gas Animated Season 4 Available NOW on Crave! Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Award-winning stage and screen actress Janet Wright, the frank-talking and resilient comedy star best known for her portrayal of the long-suffering matriarch on Corner Gas, died Monday in. TORONTO -- Mike O'Brien, a longtime CBC comedy writer and an actor. Not a lot is revealed about his personal life; however, several episodes imply that he may have a son. Pamela Wallin, former CBC newscaster, later Canadian Consul General and senator, a native of Wadena, Saskatchewan, played herself. From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun. Facts about his life, such as his childhood spent in Victoria and Inuvik and his adult years living in Regina and Winnipeg, appeared alongside a self-deprecating summary of his professional accomplishments. She was one of those people that, for whatever reason, she took a beating in a number of ways, said Butt. Paul Martin, we were asking him to be prime ministerial because he was giving an address to the country and I interrupt him because were supposed to be doing an episode of Corner Gas., Have we really seen the last of the characters from Dog River? The surnames of all of the main characters and some recurring characters on the show (except for Mayor 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald) are names of small towns in Saskatchewan. The third season episode, "Fun Run" has one character drive to Weyburn for a lark, suggesting Dog River is probably closer to Regina than it is to Saskatoon. [45], Corner Gas has spawned a merchandising business, with hundreds of retail items, sold-out live touring productions, and best-selling DVDs. It first premiered in January 2004, outperforming all U.S. sitcoms among adults aged 2554.[31]. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Ive always had a list of dream gets and sometimes you get them and sometimes you dont. It was like it was OK, to be crushed, but being crushed doesnt mean you have to stop, being crushed doesnt mean youre beaten. He calls in (unseen at first) to Davis's jazz radio program, requesting a song from Michael Bubl. Visiting the Ruby will provide an online chat room. There was part of that attitude that reminded me of my mom in real life. All Where's Lacey? A professional actor for over two decades, she is widely recognized for her lead roles on two of Canada's most successful series: the runaway hit CTV series Corner Gas (6 seasons), which inspired a feature film in 2014, as well as an animated series, and the critically acclaimed series Robson Arms (3 seasons).