If you’re not familiar with Corner Gas you’re missing something. It’s a great comedy that is filmed in Rouleau, SK, just half an hour from my house. (One of my headers features the set). They recently did an episode on blogs. The other neat thing is that CTV is now offering the episodes online. Watch it here. Corner Gas is also being distributed in the US. I know many CBS is offering shows online but as Canadians, we can’t access them. I’m hoping some of my US readers will let me know if they are able to view the episodes.
Pass along a review of the Blog Episode.
Update: As Michael points out in the comment below, it has to be a Canadian IP to view the videos. So CBS isn’t the only one who believes in protectionism. Watch for it in the US soon on Chicago’s WGN.
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As an ex-pat Canadian living in the US (Tucson, AZ), I was excited by the possibility of seeing an entire Corner Gas episode for the first time.
Alas, CTV’s computer noted that my IP originated outside Canada so I was denied access. I will have to be satisfied with clips I have been able to find on YouTube.
I curious to know how Rouleau was picked as the town site for filming Corner Gas.
I haven’t been there yet but hope to go there one day.
Were the buildings (gas station and Ruby’s) already there?
Is the elevator an original building and is Dog River painted on it or this a studio produced image?
Wayne
Wayne,
Those buildings were built for the show. The Ruby is just a dummy store…all footage inside the Ruby is taken at the Regina SoundStage. The elevator is original and they painted Dog River on it as well. I’m not sure if the elevator is functional, but I doubt it.
I love Corner Gas. They don’t insult the viewers with a laugh track.