Articles written by Steve Hatton

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Aaron Rand on Life After CFQR: I Don't Think I'm Done
His final morning show at 92.5 the Q will be on Thursday, but those who think that this will be the last time we hear him on Montreal radio may be wrong.
May 24, 2011 - Steve Hatton
CTV, What's Your Age Again?
Why there's a lot of contradictory information on the web regarding the exact age of the network and how a lot of it is the fault of their own PR.
Mar 14, 2011 - Steve Hatton
E! Channel Comes to Canada... Again!
CanWest Global gave it try from 2007 to 2009, now it's CTV's turn. On November 29, CTV will convert its Star! specialty cable service into E! Canada.
Nov 22, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Overdose on Access Hollywood and The Big Bang Theory, Fall 2010
TV critics like to talk about the new fall prime time line-up, but what about those shows on the fringe of prime time?
Aug 23, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Betty White and George Lopez Helping Viewers Avoid TV Reruns
Some time slots normally filled with same-old same-old repeats are suddenly airing all-new programming.
Aug 19, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Global's 2010 Fall Line-Up: Lots of Glee, Little CanCon
What's in store for viewers and why are some of the claims about the network's Canadian content misleading?
Jul 28, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Venus Williams at the 2010 Rogers Cup on CBC, TSN and ESPN2
Serena Williams and her sister may have stirred up some controversy in Canada but the event once known as The Canadian Open should still be interesting.
Jul 27, 2010 - Steve Hatton
NBC's Parenthood: The Underrated TV Drama Returns This Fall
In spite of a few kinks and a slow start, this could still be one the smartest dramas on television.
Jul 12, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Peter Anthony Holder on Misguided CJAD/CFRB Haters
In an exclusive interview, he shares how he appreciates the support from his fans, but that he holds no resentment whatsoever towards his former employer.
Jul 4, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Loophole Allows Some Canadians More FIFA World Cup Radio Coverage
Listeners in Montreal, Winnipeg, Whitehorse and Gaspé may not know it, but they can hear the games even when they're nowhere near a TV or a computer.
Jun 30, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Will Sun News Channel Become Fox News North or Just Bad TV?
Some may be worried that this proposed all-news channel will have a conservative bias, but a closer look at Quebecor's plans reveal more pressing concerns.
Jun 22, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Finding the FIFA World Cup Soccer Games on Canadian TV is Easy
Good news for viewers; all matches from South Africa will be televised. However, for those who crave the 3D hype, options may be limited.
Jun 12, 2010 - Steve Hatton
NBC Studio Tour at 30 Rockefeller Plaza Reveals a Dark Side
Its purpose is to give tourists a TV history lesson, but the visit has the added side-effect of uncovering some of the industry's dirty little secrets.
Jun 1, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Sean Penn & Bill Maher Discuss Haiti on HBO's Real Time
Where's the mainstream media, now that Haiti is at a critical crossroads?
Apr 26, 2010 - Steve Hatton
The Hidden Gems of the Montreal Radio Dial
Ted Bird may have discovered K103, but what about the other unknown secrets of local radio. Some may be surprised at what else is out there.
Apr 26, 2010 - Steve Hatton
How to Watch US DTV in Canada for Free and Without an HDTV
In cities like Montreal, Toronto and Victoria, some are paying for American TV signals, not knowing that they're already getting them for free.
Apr 22, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Now That True Blood is on Space, What's the Point of HBO?
Expensive movie network packages may not be worth it, once you consider the alternate sources for some so-called exclusives like Real Time with Bill Maher.
Apr 11, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Hallmark Hall of Fame Looks at Al-Anon
A CBS made-for-TV movie looks at alcoholism from a different perspective, that of the spouse who may often feel trapped.
Mar 30, 2010 - Steve Hatton
First TSN2, Now Make Room TVA Sports
Quebecor gets a CRTC license for a new channel. So then why are they so disappointed?
Mar 2, 2010 - Steve Hatton
I am CTV News Slogan Borrowed From CBS?
There just might be a TV executive out there who was hoping that viewers either wouldn't notice or would simply dismiss it as déjà vu.
Feb 17, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Nomadic Massive's Recent Haiti Relief on Live TV
The Quebec born rapper and artist of Haitian descent talks about the earthquake relief TV performance, and how they're mobilizing people through music.
Feb 10, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Lincoln Heights Season 1 DVD Review
Fans will soon be able to relive every intense moment from the very first 13 episodes, but if it's bonus material they hunger, they may be disappointed.
Feb 3, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Leno and Conan Problem Solved but Not NBC's
If you think everything at the peacock network will go back to normal tomorrow, think again.
Jan 26, 2010 - Steve Hatton
CTV's Cult Classic The Mad Dash on Game TV
From conception to lost syndication opportunities, we learn everything there is to know about the 1978 to 1986 Montreal-based TV show.
Jan 23, 2010 - Steve Hatton
TV Times and La Presse TV Listings Obsolete?
Have you read your local newspaper TV listings lately? A recent look at The Gazette and La Presse shows us that they just aren't what they used to be.
Jan 11, 2010 - Steve Hatton
Susan Gittins' CTV – The Television Wars
This 2001 book presents the entire history and the behind-the-scenes feuds of a network that was once a cooperative in which all of its local stations were part owner.
Jan 11, 2010 - Steve Hatton
CHOM, WBTZ-FM and the State of Alternative Rock
New pop music may be easy to find, but when it comes to other sounds, your radio is living in the past.
Jan 3, 2010 - Steve Hatton
The Super Bowl in Canada with US Commercials
What Canadian TV doesn't want you to know. An examination of how to deliberately avoid Canadian commercials, without having to drive all the way to the border.
Dec 18, 2009 - Steve Hatton
The Proposal of Non-Simultaneous Substitution
More Canadian ads on US TV could cool the flames of the TV debate but the logistics of how this will happen could turn out to be an even bigger headache.
Dec 2, 2009 - Steve Hatton
Cheesy Movies with Mystery Science Theater 3000
Four more episodes, from the show which has turned making fun of bad cinematography into an art form, will hit the stores on December 1st, just in time for the holidays.
Nov 25, 2009 - Steve Hatton
Canada's Local TV Solution - Blackouts
As the debate to save local Canadian TV lingers on, broadcasters propose an American-style solution which could end up creating a headache for some viewers.
Nov 4, 2009 - Steve Hatton
The Debut of CBC NN and Nickelodeon Canada
The new Canadian TV line-up could mean more American-style TV and ironically more local news as CBC Television and Corus Entertainment repackage their products.
Oct 25, 2009 - Steve Hatton
The Daily Show's Jon Stewart - He's Still Got it
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart picked up two Emmys on September 20th, one for best comedy or variety show, the other for best writing in a comedy or variety series.
Oct 7, 2009 - Steve Hatton
Understanding TV Syndication
The word is often used by TV critics and Hollywood executives, but how many of us understand exactly what it means? Well, here's a look.
Sep 27, 2009 - Steve Hatton
Watching Classic TV Online, Legally for Free
From Comedy Central to TV Land, more networks are putting their shows up online and watching those shows is easier than ever before.
Sep 26, 2009 - Steve Hatton
Debora Iyall and the Story Behind Romeo Void
She's been a struggling artist most of her life, but during the '80s, her life took an unexpected detour.
Sep 3, 2009 - Steve Hatton
A Simple Guide to TV Time Zone Conversion
You've all seen promos on TV which announce 8/7 Central Time, but what does that mean if you live in the Mountain, Pacific, Hawaiian or other time zones outside the U.S.?
Aug 30, 2009 - Steve Hatton
NBC's Community Must See This Fall
Of all the new shows coming this fall, the casting choices alone are enough to make NBC's Community an interesting show to watch.
Aug 2, 2009 - Steve Hatton