The Last Hours

What's coming up this week on The Hour, you ask? More re-runs? Alas yes, it's true, but fret no more friends....this is the LAST week for them & the last week for the show formerly known as:
The Hour

Monday, Sept. 13
Ugh, what can I say? It was a Monday

Tuesday, Sept. 14
Singer Rosanne Cash, director Kevin Smith & actress Saoirse Ronan

Wednesday, Sept. 15
Actor Bruce Greenwood, comedian Danny Bhoy & hip-hop group Cypress Hill

Thursday, Sept. 16
Actor Jay Baruchel, director Jacob Tierney & musician Rufus Wainwright

Friday, Sept. 17
Actor Christopher Plummer & actor Jake Gyllenhaal

Tune in next week for a blast of freshness!
New Website: Sept. 19th
New Season: #7 to be exact - Sept. 20th
New Name: George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight
New run-time: 30 minutes
New interviews: Fresh from TIFF & pre-tapes
New set? Yes, according to my TO gals
New hair? Tune in to check
New piercings? Only George can say

Who will George be wearing?

Oscars Vs. Strombo Show? Which did you partake in?
Me? Last half hour of O's, kids to bed, a bit of couch bliss, then some quality George/SS/music to accompany Blogger-time.
For anyone that hasn't, the show is definitely worth checking out on a Sunday night.

George is enlisting new troops for his Strombo Show army on Radio2, so when you go to your real & electronic pals, help spread the word.

This Week on The Hour:

Mon, Mar 8
Rufus Wainwright

Award winning singer/songwriter promoting his new album:
'All Days Are Nights : Songs For Lulu'.

*Lionel Tiger, on Monday's show, gave such an interesting interview promoting his book & theories on how our brain & it's chemical reactions are what lead us to religions. If you didn't get a chance to see it, you can watch it on The Hour's website.

Tues, Mar 9
Don McKellar

A Canadian writer, filmaker & actor promoting his new film; "Cooking With Stella", a social-satire filmed in India.

Wed, Mar 10
Greg Campbell

Author of 'Blood Diamonds: Tracing The Deadly Path Of The World’s Most Precious Stones' utilizes his knowledge of the diamond trade in his new co-authored book, 'Flawless: Inside The Largest Diamond Heist In History.'

Engelbert Humperdinck (What a name - love it!)

After 4 decades of performing, he is currently on a romantic tour-de-force promoting his new CD: “Legacy of Love”.

Thur, Mar 11
Dave Stewart

Previously the guitarist half of the Eurythmics, Stewart is currently teaming up with Bollywood super-composer AR Rahman to work on the score for an upcoming film on the street dancing scenes in Singapore and New York.

Fri, Mar 12

Lee Daniels, Mindy Cohn and Dave Stewart

*Did you catch last week's "Faith Friday"? Any thoughts on the different views & opinions of George's guests? To stay with that theme, I personally found Anne Graham Lotz from last Monday's show totally mesmerizing. Not from what she was preaching......I just couldn't stop staring at her hair!

New look! New website!

Yesterday the folks over at The Hour launched a new and improved website to promote everything associated with the TV show. You can still find all the same information about past shows and tickets, but there are a few new additions like a guest directory.

So go over to The Hour's website and take a look around. Then come back and tell us what you think!

Jack Layton on The Hour

Wednesday February 10 th
NDP leader Jack Layton will be appearing on The Hour in an exclusive TV interview.
I have been in the audience a number of times that Mr. Layton made an appearance on The Hour and today I will make no exception. He is a frank and friendly politician that is always open to talking to the media. He is a very compelling guest.

Politics aside I would say the majority of the media and the public have a great respect for Jack the man. The Hour seems to be the natural place for Jack Layton to come and talk about political and more personal matters.

Jack Layton has recently announced that he has prostate cancer and will be going through treatments now.

Many Canadian families are very familiar with dealing with cancer as it has touched many of us and we are united in support for Jack in his battle with this cancer.

Our prayers and best wishes to Mr. Layton and his family in this time.