Paul Jeffries wrote:

North of 60 is a show that is long overdue for a DVD/Blu-ray release.

Agreed, but I don't think it will ever happen. There was a group dedicated to the show (I think it was in Yahoo Groups or Google Groups), dunno, can't remember now. But they contacted the rights holders and asked for a DVD release, but nothing ever happened. There were lots of fervent fans in that group.

EDIT: And they were American fans, the group starter was an American who'd grown to love the show. They used to keep tabs on where it could be seen, as it moved around on the US satellite channels.

It's been a long time since I've seen an episode, but I definitely recall the actors.

August Schellenberg was hilarious as a visting rogue. Gordon Tootoosis was wonderful as Albert. Robert Bockstael as the cop who slowly went insane. Many more, too many to mention here. And Tina Keeper, who became the lead, did a terrific job. It was a damn good show.

 

Here's a vote for "North of 60".  Started out as kind of a semi-comedy but became quite serious as it moved along. Many terrific actors appeared on that show, and most (but not all) episodes were well written.

It's perfect timing. The Brittney Griner story, plus Caitlin Clark, put them front & centre. But it will die out. Remenber when Eric Lindros was a big deal?

Interest in individual players is not enough to keep a league alive. The WNBA would have disappeared a long time ago without the support of the NBA.

Larry has done a lot for sports in Toronto. Good on him!

I think the current hype on the WNBA is going to die out. There aren't many Caitlin Clarks around. I'd put this in the Toronto Rock category. They're not exactly big news these days.

Same with the women's hockey league, anyone want to bet they don't last five years?

When I was in junior high, they used to give out free Marlies tickets, and I think that's the only way, after the hype dies down, these women's leagues can put bums in seats.

Not saying this is good, just that it's reality.

Fun thread, thanks guys, keep 'em coming.

Years ago, they sent me a diary. I was a big CFNY fan at the time, but I resisted the urge to push my favourite station and filled it out honestly.

I could have lied through my teeth.

Why are these books considered reliable?

Where's Dave Hodge?

Got my glasses. Make sure you have some. A mistake can be very costly.

mace wrote:

The above photo shows the post 1967 redesigned Promo the Robot. The original 1962 version was much more boxy looking.

Now I was already feeling old, but you are REALLY old. Hee!
 

mike marshall wrote:

We’re with you. We believe in God and Environment Canada....Quick and easy-peasy.

Struth!

They nailed it yesterday, as they almost always do. I can't imagine why anyone would rely on TV weather forecasts over what's available every day from many reliable sources.

But then again, lots of people pay premium prices for vinyl records.
 

I'm so disappointed. Taylor Swift is not there.

But Jack Armstrong is. Get dat gahbidge outta heah!! 

It's the sound of freedom.

Tomas Barlow wrote:

Green Day would cancel a performance rather than lip sync.

I would hope any legitimate artist would do the same. The Stupor Bowl has a long history of lip synch performances.

I'm not a Green Day fan, and I thought going in they were going to be embarrassing, but they did a good set and gained my respect. The telecast was very well done.
 

RadioActive wrote:

The fact is the Grey Cup can't be watched by anyone without cable in this country. There's simply no other way to legally receive it.

I watched it legally, and I haven't had cable for many years. I have TSN+.
 

Oh, in this particular case I quite agree. Where it gets expensive is if you have a large property up north with lots of weeds. Compared to what a litre of concentrate used to cost, premix is outrageously expensive.