Dianne here: The only downside of owning a Tivo is that we get stuck on watching the same shows all the time because we no longer surf. We don’t really see commercials for new TV shows or catch any obscure shows that aren’t highly publicized anywhere. So when we were on vacation over the holidays, while staying in a motel, we discovered “Corner Gas,” an original CTV (Canadian) sitcom.
We immediately took to it as the humor is dry and does not rely on the typical sexual jokes, meanness, or slapstick of most Hollywood sitcoms. If you like BBC comedies, you will like “Corner Gas.” The straight guy on the show is played by Brent Butt who also created the show. He owns and runs the corner gas store. His parents are a pair of characters, his friend Hank, the mechanic, is his stupid sidekick buddy, and his employee is a college graduate know-it-all gal. Lacy runs the Ruby, the cafe next door and is from the big city, Toronto, so never fits in no matter how hard she tries. Then there are the cops, a male and female, who don’t have enough to do and get themselves in all kinds of predicaments.
With the writers still on strike, it’s a good time to check out other avenues for entertainment, so look for “Corner Gas.” We found it on WGN after “Scrubs,” I believe, and before “Becker.” If you’re like us, you’ll be laughing out loud and watching several episodes in a row, if you’re lucky enough to have Tivo. Happy New Year!
