"Monday Report" (2004) TV series 2004-????

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Writer:

Daryn Jones (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | unknown

Release Date:

12 January 2004 (Canada)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Watch this show. It's good for you.

Plot:

Rick Mercer travels around Canada giving a weekly satirical political commentary on the state of the country

Plot Keywords:

Political | Canada | Satire

Awards:

4 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

Rick Mercer

...

Himself - Host / ... (72 episodes, 2004-2009)

Also Known As:

Rick Mercer's Monday Report (Canada: English title) (complete title)
The Rick Mercer Report (Canada: English title) (new title)

Runtime:

Canada:30 min (including commercials)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

Canada:PG

Filming Locations:

25 John Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Island Edge Inc.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Greatest Canadian" (2004)

Half-hour current-events comedy show that really seems like it's 22 minutes long

From the man show made Stockwell Day and Doris Day synonymous, "Monday Report", is one of those rare shows that seems to pass by in less time than advertised. In tandem with "This is Wonderland", made CBC's Monday-night line-up true must-see TV during their premiere season and are poised to repeat the feat this season. Rick Mercer zeros-in on current-affairs and skewers them with laser-like precision as well as poking fun at Canadian foibles. Darren Jones' segments are also a treat and his style is an interesting counterpoint to Mercer. No cow is too sacred or too elusive to escape. The show is coming back as of October 18th for another season and is definitely worth checking out if you haven't already.