Supertown Challenge was a Canadian comedy series, which aired from 1998 to 2000 on The Comedy Network.[1] A spoof of game shows, the show featured contestants (played by actors) competing in a series of challenges for the right to have their hometown declared Canada's "supertown".[2] Real Canadian communities were used, but the portrayal of them within the series was fictionalized and parodic rather than literal.[1]

The show starred Colin Mochrie as host Dick Powell and Jenny Parsons as judge Gwen Mason.[3] The series was produced by Steve Smith's S&S Productions, and filmed at the studios of CHCH-DT in Hamilton, Ontario.[3]

Bruce Pirrie received two Canadian Comedy Award nominations for Best Direction in a Television Series, at the 1st Canadian Comedy Awards in 2000[4] and the 2nd Canadian Comedy Awards in 2001.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Bob Blakey, "Comedians poke fun at towns in new show". Calgary Herald, October 3, 1998.
  2. ^ Richard Helm, "Mochrie the best thing about Supertown Challenge". Edmonton Journal, October 3, 1998.
  3. ^ a b John McKay, "Comedy in the fast lane: Mochrie lives by lightning wit". Hamilton Spectator, October 8, 1998.
  4. ^ "Canadian Comedy Awards nominees". Toronto Star, April 1, 2000.
  5. ^ "Here are the nominees for the 2001 Canadian Comedy Awards". Canadian Press, March 6, 2001.

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