He died at his Winnipeg home on Sunday night, said his agent Lisa Marie Schwartz. An update on a story Adam first showed us in March. Another possible Oscar, thought Butt at the time, was Paul Soles, a well known Canadian character actor with a variety of credits. Cast Brent Butt Brent Leroy Gabrielle Miller Lacey Burrows Fred Ewanuick Hank Yarbo Eric Peterson Oscar Leroy The show also has eight other Gemini Award nominations. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Butt said Wrights health had been frail in recent years, noting her mobility was limited when they shot the Corner Gas film. At Corner Gas, Oscar critisizes Wanda for recommending the spa gift and using Emma's monkey analogy pushes Wanda over the edge. Wanda refuses to help Oscar think of another gift but Oscar's desperate, having asked Josh where Lacey is, asked for Karen's advice at the Foo Mart and a girl on the street, who suggested a spa day. [45], Corner Gas has spawned a merchandising business, with hundreds of retail items, sold-out live touring productions, and best-selling DVDs. Today, Butt cant believe how he lucked out with the perfect cast. A welcome email is on its way. So to not only get the show made, but have people respond the way they did and be here 17 years later talking about wrapping it up, its hard to ignore that blessing.. She knew a lot about the art of acting and the art of theatre as a director, Peterson said. Small-town Saskatchewan has never been so - animated. [23][25] Canada AM co-anchors Seamus O'Regan and Beverly Thomson appear, playing themselves. Mike Holmes, the star of Holmes on Homes, helps to fix Oscar's bathroom. O'Brien mixed humour and pathos in chronicling his four-year illness on his blog The Big Diseasey and had posted a meditation about faith -- or lack thereof -- just hours before his death. The series ran for six seasons from 2004 to 2009. (the story was "contunied" on page 30) or in the fourth season that "Cop nabs barely thief" (after Karen mentions that the person who was caught was 'barely a thief' for having stolen a grain truck). Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The original cast of Corner Gas - Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewaniuck, Nancy Robertson, Eric Peterson, Janet Wright, Lorne Cardinal and Tara-Spencer Nairn were consulted on the creation of their animated characters and approved their character designs. In 2005, the band was expanded to include drummer Karen Pelly, the most competent musician in the group. Her family discovered a passion for local theatre and Wright joined her sister Susan as co-founder of Saskatoons Persephone Theatre in 1974. The first two seasons having the group of the cast in front of the gas station which is in the distant background, while the third season has them in front of the grain silo. She was one of those people that, for whatever reason, she took a beating in a number of ways, said Butt. The six Gemini Awards include Best Comedy Program or Series2005, 2006, and 2007; Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Seriesfor the episode "Gopher It", 2007; Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or SeriesMark Ferrell for the episode "Gopher It", 2007; and Best Interactive2005. As a comedy writer, he was tall.". He died in 2003 from esophageal cancer at 68 years of age. Fox calls Parkinson's disease 'the gift that keeps on taking' in candid new interview, CTV National News for May 1: Remembering Gordon Lightfoot, 1938 - 2023: Remembering the legendary Gordon Lightfoot, Dramatic rescue on Lake Huron in Ont. Corner Gas - watch online: stream, buy or rent Currently you are able to watch "Corner Gas" streaming on Crave or for free with ads on CTV, Noovo. Paul Martin, we were asking him to be prime ministerial because he was giving an address to the country and I interrupt him because were supposed to be doing an episode of Corner Gas., Have we really seen the last of the characters from Dog River? "Gopher It" featured then Prime Minister Stephen Harper as himself. COPYRIGHT Bill Brioux (BRIOUX.TV) 20072022. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Trudeau, didnt he teach drama for awhile? If you are wondering, "Who are the actors from Corner Gas?" Corner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom series created by Brent Butt. (However, this was only part of Hank's fantasy sequence, and may not accurately reflect Wullerton's actual sentiment towards Dog River). to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about The popularity of the hit sitcom caused such a rush for tickets that the Globe Theatre's online ticket sales system briefly went down as a result. The first season was released on DVD in Canada on October 19, 2004. The first episode of Corner Gas aired on January 22, 2004, and attracted 1.5 million viewers. Ryan Reynolds was also on the list. Read more, Bill Brioux (While filming, Fred Ewanuick did his own singing as Hank, Brent Butt played all of his own guitar parts, and Nancy Robertson learned to play bass shortly before filming commenced. [16], On 28September 2014, the building that was used as the FOO[D] MAR[KE]T, the local grocery store, was destroyed in a fire. "Wedding Card" featured hockey star Darryl Sittler as himself. For US-American audiences, she is better known as Paige Collins on Royal Pains and as Kate in Two and a Half Men. .CancerSucks," Butt tweeted. [44] On 5November 2021, the grain elevator burned to the ground. TORONTO -- Mike O'Brien, a longtime CBC comedy writer and an actor who played a recurring character on "Corner Gas," has died of cancer. Early in the run of Corner Gas, Toronto Sun television critic Bill Brioux reported an unconfirmed rumour that it had been unsuccessfully pitched to CBC Television, which came to be cited as evidence that the public broadcaster was out of touch with Canadian audiences. Her sister Susan, along with her parents Jack and Ruth, died in a house fire in 1991 in Stratford, Ont. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. [6] The first season consisted of 13 episodes. He still draws, both with pen and paper and on digital boards, and was in on the design of the characters in the series. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Pamela Wallin, former CBC newscaster, later Canadian Consul General and senator, a native of Wadena, Saskatchewan, played herself. [23] Ben Mulroney, host of TV shows Canadian Idol and eTalk Daily and the son of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, parodies himself during the third season episode "Dog River Vice".[24]. The show doesn't make people from small towns look like retards or inbred freaks, but focuses on how we know everybody, and as a result, trust everybody. You never had to say, I wonder what Janets thinking. You just never had to think that, and we all loved her for it. 1 hr 40 mins. David Storey, Mark Farrell, Robert de Lint, Jeff Beesley and Brent Butt provided direction in the program.[14]. "Block Party" revealed that the town was founded in 1905, and its founder was a Mr. Harold Main after whom Main Street was named (it was later renamed Centennial Street in 2005, the origin of the name being forgotten.) presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Dog River (Rouleau, Saskatchewan) has a population of "about 500" according to "Census Sensibility". That was the goal going into it., Ryan Reynolds makes a cameo in Monday nights finale. Thats why her parts were infused with that kind of devastating honesty.. He originally developed the storyline for CTV and The Comedy Network. Brent Butt (born August 3, 1966) is a Canadian actor, comedian, and writer. Curiously, though, almost all of these episodes have never add any on-screen actor credits nor captions (such as the show's writers/directors) over any of the live action, suggesting that perhaps the DVD company had to go back to the original film elements in order to get an anamorphic picture. [48][55] Free land was awarded through the Corner Gas website which enabled a Quebec couple to move to Climax. It was like it was OK, to be crushed, but being crushed doesnt mean you have to stop, being crushed doesnt mean youre beaten. In the scene, he flip flops based on the crowd. Were the same age. An example of simply untrue reporting can be seen in the first episode, in which a headline reads "Moose Jaw Gets NBA Franchise. They were also nominated in 2005. How does it feel that its coming to an end now? All the outdoor scenes and all scenes that take place in the gas station were filmed on location in Rouleau, a small town on Highway 39 between Moose Jaw and Weyburn. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star The film was released for a limited theatrical run in December 2014.[1][2][3]. According to the Corner Gas tagline, it is 40 kilometres (25mi) from nowhere, but still within a relatively short drive to "The City", where characters are often shown going to shop or attend "support meetings", in the case of Davis and Lacey. Unlike most cameos, O'Regan and Thomson appear extensively in this episode to parody their on-screen image. If I had the recipe I would make hit show after hit show. [24] In the third season episode "Mail Fraud", Brent used the term staycation to explain the act of taking a vacation without actually leaving home. Season 5 DVD set has enclosed a $10 discount coupon towards a Corner Gas mechanic shirt. wherearetheynowguy 73.3K subscribers 9.2K views 9 years ago find out what ever happen to the 2004 TV show, Corner Gas. An adjoining diner, The Ruby, is owned by Lacey Burrows (Gabrielle Miller), who inherited it from her Aunt Ruby and moved to Dog River from Toronto. In an interview with CTV Vancouver Island, 'Corner Gas' actor Mike O'Brien spoke about making the most of the time he has left. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Wes Humboldt (Mike O'Brien) owns and operates the liquor and insurance store in town. 2007 was the third consecutive year that Corner Gas won the best comedy award.[60][61]. Only Tara Spencer-Nairn did not do her own playing for the episode.). She won the best actress Genie Award in 1992 for Bordertown Cafe, and won the best supporting actress in a dramatic program or miniseries award in 2003 for Betrayed. I think if youre a fan of Corner Gas, youll like how we ended the show because its got a lot of funny stuff, but it also has a bit more emotion and drama than weve seen before, the series creator and star says. Butt called her strong and true and incredibly talented, noting her infectious humour, professionalism and directness made the cast enjoy the work more. Items include everything from Brooke D'Orsay to Shirley Douglas. We were a bright blue sky show in an ocean of dreary edginess., You had three Canadian prime ministers on the show Paul Martin, Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau who should have been an actor? Butt's main co-writers were This Hour has 22 Minutes writers Mark Farrell, Paul Mather, Kevin White, and Andrew Carr. then this list will help you answer those questions. "[15] While it is not, in fact, the first Canadian-produced sitcom ever aired on CTV, having been preceded by The Trouble with Tracy, George, Snow Job, Excuse My French, and Check It Out!, it is the first CTV sitcom in which the network itself has held a primary production role, rather than acting solely as a holder of broadcast rights, and the first to postdate the network's late-1990s corporate restructuring from a cooperative of its affiliated stations into a conventional corporation. It was written by Toronto journalist Michele Sponagle and was produced in conjunction with CTV, Penguin Canada, and Prairie Pants Productions. Corner Gas (TV Series 2004-2009) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Edit Corner Gas (2004-2009) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Ken Krawczyk . When the pumps closed at 'Corner Gas' five years ago, the end of the beloved CTV sitcom was an emotional time for its close-knit cast. Acted In: Corner Gas, This Is Wonderland, Street Legal, Screech Owls document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Bill Brioux is one of the leading voices in the North American television scene. Davis and Karen are also seen on the last episode hiding behind it before tailing Brent in the final episode. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. Often she is vague and senile, but she has been known to make pointed remarks about the other characters. Tiffani Thiessen auditioned for Rachel Green on Friends. and are streaming on Crave and Amazon Prime. During episode "Physical Credit", Read receives a browbeating from Oscar (which first aired the day after closing ceremonies of the 2006 Winter Olympics). In an unusual case, WGN America picked up the fifth season's episodes while they were airing contemporaneously on the show's original network CTV. "Above all, I have faith Robin will guide Will toward a fine life," he said. Mike O'Brien has died after returning to Victoria to show his son the ocean. Get email updates from your favourite authors. But the show is taking a final curtain call with a series finale that guest stars Ryan Reynolds and finds Lacey (Gabrielle Miller) contemplating a move from Dog River leaving Brent (Butt) to decide whether he should confess his true feelings and convince her to stay. In the episode "World's Biggest Thing", she is the one who innocently suggests Dog River build the "World's Biggest Hoe" to honour Dog River's farming heritage. Corner Gas also lays claim to seven Leo Award wins. Their sound is described as similar to "a small animal caught in some kind of machinery," and their sole gig since 1986 was booked due to the humorous nature of their poor performance. Ryan Reynolds gets animated in the series finale of Corner Gas Animated. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. "That's the belief I treasure the most.". Dog River's police force, consisting entirely of veteran Davis Quinton (Lorne Cardinal) and rookie Karen Pelly (Tara Spencer-Nairn), keep the peace in the small towna very simple taskand the officers have an overabundance of free time. I love you Janet.. He would always call cities their airport names (YYC, YEG) which confused Lacey horribly. Brent Butt calls 'Corner Gas Animated' ending 'bittersweet', Bar that booted patrons over Bud Light controversy begs for business, Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot dead at age 84, Popular TSN radio host Jeff O'Neill on leave: Report, LILLEY: Ontario school board bans cops until shamed by public outrage, Megyn Kelly causes stir posing poolside in 'Make Women Female Again' MAGA-style hat. In the same episode Dan Matheson, a news anchor for CTV, appeared as himself. The unsuspecting duo ends up meeting on a stormy New Year's Eve. Leading up to the premiere of Corner Gas Animated Season 3 on Monday, October 12, the Corner Gas team will match. [39] In late September 2004, to promote the start of the second season, the cast members of Corner Gas travelled to cities across Canada where they pumped gas at local service stations for the day (the fuel being provided to motorists free of charge). The only song they have been heard to play is "Capital Cash" by Fast Exit, a band that Brent Butt played guitar in before he got into comedy. Please try again. In the episode "Final Countdown" actor Kiefer Sutherland makes a cameo appearance. Series creator Brent Butt has said the town lies somewhere between Regina and Saskatoon; these two cities are 257 kilometres (160mi) apart, so this fact does not contradict anything said on the series. It was nominated for an International Emmy Award in 2004. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. However, in the show itself, the second season episode "Rock On!" At CTV Inc., Susanne Boyce is President, Creative, Content and Channels and again Ed Robinson is Executive Vice-President, Programming. First, as a live-action series from 2004 to 2009 and then as a cartoon revival debuting in 2018. The Canadian Comedy Awards include Best Direction (TV Series)20042006, Best Male Performance (TV)2004 and 2005 (Brent Butt), 2007 (Eric Peterson), Best Female Performance (TV)2006 (Janet Wright) and Best Writing (TV Series)2004 and 2007. In the first season Kevin McDonald of The Kids in the Hall played Marvin Drey, a disliked Revenue Canada agent in the episode "Tax Man"'. The paper is also rife with misspellings, for example in the third season that "Hank is PHYCIC (phycic [sic])." We werent trying to be something else. Yet no one in the series mentions it, despite the town being exceptionally small. He also hosted the late night talk show Canada After Dark as well as the public affairs series Take 30. Corner Gas is Canada's #1 comedy franchise. Corner Gas E-Talk 2/3. The reason for this antipathy was never explained. An adjoining coffee shop, The Ruby, is owned by Lacey Burrows (Gabrielle Miller), who inherited it from her Aunt Ruby. Since 2004, the series' production coincided with that of another CTV program, Robson Arms in which Gabrielle Miller and Fred Ewanuick also co-starred. The surnames of all of the main characters and some recurring characters on the show (except for Mayor 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald) are names of small towns in Saskatchewan. Eric Neal Peterson (born October 2, 1946) is a Canadian stage, television, and film actor, known for his roles in three major Canadian series - Street Legal (1987-1994), Corner Gas (2004-2009), and This is Wonderland (2004-2006), as well as Corner Gas Animated (2018-present). Brent Leroy (Brent Butt) is the proprietor of the station and Wanda Dollard (Nancy Robertson) works at the station's convenience store as a retail assistant. (Torontos Smiley Guy Studios is the animation house partner). Every one of us in the cast every one of us in the cast you hear it a lot but we all truly loved her., Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. Wright endured two horrific personal tragedies that gave her a strong resolve throughout her career, said her colleagues. Pat Fiacco, then-mayor of Regina, appears in the episode "Whataphobia" as Stan, the owner of Dog River's miniature golf course. Corner Gas - The Sitcom Forty kilometres from nowhere and way beyond normal is Corner Gas, Canada's most popular comedy of all time. This practice of looking down on neighbouring towns is common in many prairie communities, primarily those in Saskatchewan and Alberta, such as Tisdale, Melfort, and Wilcox. While she eventually moved away from Saskatoon to pursue other acting roles, Wright never forgot her theatre roots, said Del Surjik, Persephones artistic director. [23] In the episode "Bed and Brake Fast" hockey player Travis Moen makes a cameo appearance with the Stanley Cup. Saskatchewan-born musician Colin James appears as a local musician (although it is implied that he's actually playing himself) who performs an audition in Brent's garage. Try this double serving of worthy sports documentaries, Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields blows up real good, AppleTV+s well-cast Shrinking will grow on you, History of the World Part II: return to a time when joke meant more than woke, Plan to watch CBCs compelling new psychological drama Plan B, Hello Tomorrow rockets back to the future as it shatters the American Dream, This week: two CBC sitcoms look for guest stars to work a little magic, The Last Movie Stars brings Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward vividly to life, If These Walls Could Sing takes viewers inside Abbey Road, Spend an hour with JANN Alone for the Holidays, Leafs round 1 clincher draws close to 4.4M viewers. The remnants of the Corner Gas and Ruby standing sets, along with the grain elevator labelled "Dog River" are visible from ground level at the junction of Highways 39 and 714. I will never forget her passion and forever be inspired by her commitment to our work.. [43], "Corner Gas Online" provides cast biographies, episode synopsis, bloopers, and a visit to Virtual Dog River. On his blog, O'Brien penned a largely serious post on the subject of faith in the hours before he died, downplaying the role of religion in his life and expressing more confidence in his medical team. He landed recurring roles on some prominent Canadian comedies and is best known for his portrayal of Wes Humboldt, the combination liquor store owner and insurance salesman on CTV's "Corner Gas.". Olympic medal winner Cindy Klassen makes a cameo appearance in the fourth season episode "Dog River Dave". It happens in Canadian televsion as well, as discussed in the lateat brioux.tv the podcast conversation. Genre: Comedy Original Language: English Director: David Storey Writer: Brent Butt, Andrew Carr, Andrew Wreggitt Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2018 Runtime: 1h 30m Cast & Crew Brent Butt. Actor Fred Ewanuick, who played Hank Yarbo, posted on his Twitter account: We lost a member of our family. His father died saving his entire, Paul Kinistino (Mark Dieter) is the bartender at the Dog River Hotel. Surjik remembered Wright for her ability to be upfront and outspoken with her friends and colleagues. after boat sinks, U.S. to end vaccine requirements for Canadians at land border, international air travellers: officials, What you need to know about the agreement that ended the PSAC strike, Passport services to resume following PSAC strike, longer lines expected, Florida Panthers limit non-U.S. residents from buying Maple Leafs playoff road tickets, Latest updates: Deal reached between feds, union for 120,000 striking public servants, Myles Gray died by homicide, B.C. We thought theyd decline that. She is a member of their curling team and in one episode is seen driving a large pickup truck. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. What does 'You can tell me that your dog ran away. Janet was an artist on an uncompromising search for the truth in all its unvarnished beauty, said Stratford Festival artistic director Antoni Cimolino, who directed Wright as Ma Joad in the 2011 production of The Grapes of Wrath. He recorded and sent it to us so fast. or "Who starred on Corner Gas?" Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Brent's parents, Oscar Leroy (Eric Peterson) and Emma Leroy (Janet Wright), are lifetime residents of Dog River. She was one of the truest people Ive ever met, said Butt. Eric Neal Peterson (born October 2, 1946) is a Canadian stage, television, and film actor, known for his roles in three major Canadian series Street Legal (1987-1994), Corner Gas (2004-2009), and This is Wonderland (2004-2006), as well as Corner Gas Animated (2018present). He was 51. We wanted to make a show that we cou. Re-runs still air on CTV, CTV2, CTV Comedy Channel, Much, MTV, E! CTV CEO Ivan Fecan makes a cameo appearance during the episode "Blog River". Her film credits include The Perfect Storm, opposite George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, and TV appearances on series Dark Angel, The King of Kensington and The Beachcombers. [24] Prior to the debut of Corner Gas, the cast had appeared on Gabereau's CTV talk show, during which Brent Butt promised to get the talk show host a guest appearance. He is best known for his role as Brent Leroy on the CTV sitcom Corner Gas, which he also co-created. Deriving its name from the roadside gas station in the fictional town of Dog River, Saskatchewan. The residents of Dog River have a pathological dislike of the residents of Wullerton, a neighbouring town, to the point that they spit on the ground whenever the rival town is mentioned. Two segments of production footage with time code circulated on YouTube also seemed to indicate a series finale as imminent despite the show's continued success in Canada and recent U.S. sale. Julie Stewart played a paint store clerk (parodying her role in Cold Squad) in "Grad 68". Johnny Depp was John Hughes first choice to play Ferris Bueller. The grain elevator, built in 1972, was destroyed by fire on Nov. 5, 2021. You hear the term bittersweet and this is the perfect example of that. So he was good in his thing. He is quite paranoid about losing his job and thinks that anyone will do anything for the position of mayor, although no one really wants it. Comedy Inc. star Roman Danylo makes a cameo as a passenger sitting next to Lacey on a plane from Alberta to Vancouver. Fitzy Fitzgerald (Cavan Cunningham) is the mayor of Dog River. She seemed to be able to give a straightforward line that was redolent with meaning. [40] The cast of Corner Gas crossed Canada visiting six cities in a comedy tour called CTV Presents Corner Gas Live! Republication or distribution of this content is In reality, O'Brien's resume was both more diverse and more celebrated. Facts about his life, such as his childhood spent in Victoria and Inuvik and his adult years living in Regina and Winnipeg, appeared alongside a self-deprecating summary of his professional accomplishments. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. which began September 21, 2005. I flew down to his office and I was able to record him. Award-winning stage and screen actress Janet Wright, the frank-talking and resilient comedy star best known for her portrayal of the long-suffering matriarch on Corner Gas, died Monday in. Dog River, the setting of Canadian TV franchise Corner Gas, has had 10 seasons. Bob Newhart is someone I really wanted for the live-action show. At The Comedy Network, Michelle Daly is Director of Content and Ed Robinson is the President and General Manager. Corner Gas Official 14.8K subscribers Subscribe 102 2.6K views 1 year ago Eric Peterson has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Corner Gas: Animated world on account of the "wonderful". "Merry Gasmas" features This Hour has 22 Minutes anchor Gavin Crawford as a worker in the Calgary International Airport. ), A real-life Regina tour operator regularly takes busloads of tourists to Rouleau to visit "Dog River". The majority of episodes were broadcast online, with the one-hour finale broadcast live on The Comedy Network in February 2006. [11], Corner Gas was produced by CTV and Prairie Pants Production. Millions have also heard his voice from his animation efforts. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Ill tell you though, Stephen Harpers delivery was much better than I anticipated. [24] The third-season DVD was released on October 3, 2006. [6], Corner Gas received two awards at the 7th Canadian Comedy Awards. He tends to take his position very seriously. Matt LeBlanc was offered the role of Phil Dunphy on Modern Family. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Lorne Calvert, premier of Saskatchewan, appears as himself. The show was named ninth on Entertainment's Top 10 Greatest Canadian Television Shows. The episode "An American In Saskatchewan" features Mark McKinney, a veteran of both The Kids in the Hall and Saturday Night Live as Bill, an American who visits Dog River by accident. The series completed its run following broadcast of its sixth season on April 13, 2009, with a total of 107 episodes. [9] The role of Emma is voiced in the animated version by actress Corrine Koslo. Butt tells me on the podcast that he was eternally grateful CTV gave him all the time he needed to assemble the right group of actors. Van, however, was in poor health by the time Corner Gas was about to go into production. Corner Gas has the distinction of running for 107 episodes without a single major cast change, and all of the core cast members (i.e. Brooke D'Orsay (born February 17, 1982) is a Canadian actress, best known for voicing the character of Caitlin Cooke on the Canadian animated-series, 6teen (20042010) and Brooke Mayo on King's Ransom. In order to play down this unsavoury branch of her family tree, Lacey instead used a story that Karen made upthat pioneers somehow got hold of a hot air balloon, got an aerial view of the town site, and noticed that the creek formed a shape similar to that of a dog's leg. The awards were given for best direction and to Janet Wright achieved the award for top female performer. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. Corner Gas received the WGC Award win in 2005 for Best Comedy & Variety Program. He appears three times: twice to poke fun at Sweden and once to almost get hit by a thrown newspaper during the appropriately named "Ruby Newsday". The volunteer system was reestablished after Hank, Davis, and Oscar lit an uncontrollable leaf fire and the fire department did not respond as they were chasing a stray dog (the same one Hank thought to be "The Littlest Hobo"). Michael Bubl appears in the sixth season episode "TV Free Dog River". Re-runs still air on CTV and The Comedy Network in Canada, WGN America in the United States, and SBS in Australia. Set in the Saskatchewan town of Dog River, Corner Gas follows the lives of the town's residents: Brent, the owner of the titular establishment, his parents Oscar and Emma, his assistant Wanda, his friend Hank, restaurant owner Lacey, and local police officers Davis and Karen. He brought the gang back together to voice Corner Gas Animated. Janet Wright, the actress best known to Canadians as the long-suffering matriarch Emma Leroy on the WGN America comedy Corner Gas, has died.