Articles tagged with: television
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The actor John Pyper Ferguson, who’s appeared in countless television and film roles, discusses his work and his upcoming run in the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross, with Joseph Planta.
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The author and columnist Susie Boyt discusses her critically acclaimed memoir, My Judy Garland Life with Joseph Planta, just as the book is published in soft cover. She discusses her admiration for Garland, what she’s learned about herself, and more; as well as how this book’s been received, including a meeting with a big fan of the book, Barry Manilow.
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The long-time television personality and blogger Dave Gerry talks to Joseph Planta about his current projects, his two-decade-plus career at channel 13, local television and working with Simi Sara, among other things.
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Catherine Clark, host of CPAC’s Beyond Politics, talks to Joseph Planta about the interview program, politics and youth engagement, and more.
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The journalist and media critic, Professor Joe Cutbirth from UBC’s Graduate School of Journalism, joins Joseph Planta to discuss Stephen Colbert’s recent tapings in Vancouver, satire on television, and observations on the Winter Olympic Games.
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George Froehlich, editor of the Savvy Insider, veteran journalist and former television executive talks to Joseph Planta about the Savvy Insider, the abrupt departure of Tony Parsons from Global BC, restaurants to go to, and movies to see this holiday season.
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Mike McCardell of Global BC’s News Hour, returns to the program to discuss his new book, The Expanded Reilly Method: Or Have a Great Day, Forever (Harbour Publishing, 2009), with Joseph Planta.
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The celebrity chef, television personality and bestselling author Ken Kostick talks about his newest book, The $10 Gourmet: Restaurant Quality Meals that Won’t Break Your Budget (Whitecap, 2009), with Joseph Planta; as well they discuss his television partner Mary Jo Eustace, their programs, the secret to good fried rice, and his beloved dogs and their recent wedding.
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The longtime Global BC News Hour anchor Tony Parsons talks about his career in television and his new memoir, A Life in the News (Harbour Publishing, 2009), with Joseph Planta. Also discussed, how the News Hour has remained a ratings leader in the over 35 years he’s helmed the broadcast, his drinking and depression, his marriages, Pamela Martin and their working relationship, whether Martin and Bill Good like each other at CTV, and more.
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John Ortved, formerly of Vanity Fair, discusses his new book, The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History (Greystone, 2009), an oral history of the Fox sitcom that’s in its 21st season; also discussed is the influence of The Simpsons on comedy and more, the people behind the show, Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Sam Simon, and more.
