Bill Brioux
@briouxtv.bsky.social
Bearded, left-handed typist who talks to the people who make the TV we love as host of brioux.tv: the podcast
Fifty-seven channels and nothing on? Our fearless critic Maurice Tougas boldly goes forth with four Hidden Gem suggestions for your viewing pleasure. Read his list here: tinyurl.com/58brd4pu
January 16, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Fifty-seven channels and nothing on? Our fearless critic Maurice Tougas boldly goes forth with four Hidden Gem suggestions for your viewing pleasure. Read his list here: tinyurl.com/58brd4pu
Holy pension cheques! It was exactly sixty years ago, Jan. 12, 1966, when #Batman premiered on ABC. My memories of how this was a mind-blower for eight-year-olds everywhere: tinyurl.com/3yd2wtx5
January 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Holy pension cheques! It was exactly sixty years ago, Jan. 12, 1966, when #Batman premiered on ABC. My memories of how this was a mind-blower for eight-year-olds everywhere: tinyurl.com/3yd2wtx5
This week's guests on brioux.tv: the podcast, Allan Hawco and French costar Josephine Jobert, are back with 12 new episodes of #SaintPierre. The Monday night police procedural is the highest-rated sophomore series on CBC. Link below. www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
January 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
This week's guests on brioux.tv: the podcast, Allan Hawco and French costar Josephine Jobert, are back with 12 new episodes of #SaintPierre. The Monday night police procedural is the highest-rated sophomore series on CBC. Link below. www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
#CFNY The Spirit of Radio doc rocks on #TVODocs although it also skips and pops. My review of this appropriately rough cut of a profile here: tinyurl.com/4zxn434k
January 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
#CFNY The Spirit of Radio doc rocks on #TVODocs although it also skips and pops. My review of this appropriately rough cut of a profile here: tinyurl.com/4zxn434k
I've seen both sides of #ChevyChase (and you're not). My review of the #CNN doc, but mainly memories of #TCA press tour encounters, good and bad, with the #SNL original tinyurl.com/2u3dmh7e
January 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
I've seen both sides of #ChevyChase (and you're not). My review of the #CNN doc, but mainly memories of #TCA press tour encounters, good and bad, with the #SNL original tinyurl.com/2u3dmh7e
Ratings show Canadians are still into the #WJHC. Nonetheless, did the Canadian team's opening round beligerence turn off some viewers? tinyurl.com/3whadr3k
A bronze medal finish for TSN at World Junior hockey tourney – brioux.tv
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January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Ratings show Canadians are still into the #WJHC. Nonetheless, did the Canadian team's opening round beligerence turn off some viewers? tinyurl.com/3whadr3k
At a time when all of Canada has its elbows up, Jonny Harris brings his folksy, community-first approach to towns across Canada on Still Standing. The CBC series begins its 11th season Tuesday Jan. 6 on CBC and CBC Gem. www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
Murdoch's Jonny Harris is Still Standing - brioux.tv: the podcast
One actor/comedian I have had on my most sought-after list since this venture began in 2019 is my guest this week on brioux.tv: the podcast. Jonny Harris just happens to be a busy guy, working two CBC...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
At a time when all of Canada has its elbows up, Jonny Harris brings his folksy, community-first approach to towns across Canada on Still Standing. The CBC series begins its 11th season Tuesday Jan. 6 on CBC and CBC Gem. www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
Happy New Year! Here are my picks as the Top 10 shows on television in 2025 (non documentary): tinyurl.com/4jv3s484
January 1, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Happy New Year! Here are my picks as the Top 10 shows on television in 2025 (non documentary): tinyurl.com/4jv3s484
My list, with links to full reviews, of the Ten Best Documentaries of 2025: tinyurl.com/35erxea5 @MargoSpeciale
December 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My list, with links to full reviews, of the Ten Best Documentaries of 2025: tinyurl.com/35erxea5 @MargoSpeciale
My guest this week on brioux.tv: the podcast is BC-born Kayla Wallace, burning up the screen this season on the Paramount+ drama Landman. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Xq...
December 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
My guest this week on brioux.tv: the podcast is BC-born Kayla Wallace, burning up the screen this season on the Paramount+ drama Landman. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch the video version on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Xq...
Reiner, Redford, Hackman, Keaton & Lynch among 2025 #TCARemembers salutes. See video here: tinyurl.com/vuzv8cej
December 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reiner, Redford, Hackman, Keaton & Lynch among 2025 #TCARemembers salutes. See video here: tinyurl.com/vuzv8cej
This Sunday, Dec. 28, Rick Mercer Stand up for Canada premieres on CBC. The hour-long special features Mercer along with fellow comics Sophie Buddle, Mayce Galoni and Julie Kim. Hear him now as my guest this week at brioux.tv: the podcast www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
December 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This Sunday, Dec. 28, Rick Mercer Stand up for Canada premieres on CBC. The hour-long special features Mercer along with fellow comics Sophie Buddle, Mayce Galoni and Julie Kim. Hear him now as my guest this week at brioux.tv: the podcast www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
Thank you, #CBCRadio syndication, for having me on in 14 markets across Canada yesterday to talk about the #Oscars migrating to #YouTube in 2029. Those thoughts shared now at brioux.tv: tinyurl.com/mpc8sx7n
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December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thank you, #CBCRadio syndication, for having me on in 14 markets across Canada yesterday to talk about the #Oscars migrating to #YouTube in 2029. Those thoughts shared now at brioux.tv: tinyurl.com/mpc8sx7n
Dear God no, not #RobReiner and his wife. Condolences to their family. A remembrance here: brioux.tv/blog/2025/12...
December 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Dear God no, not #RobReiner and his wife. Condolences to their family. A remembrance here: brioux.tv/blog/2025/12...
If you grew up in the '60s or '70s you may know him as Dave Thomas. Real name: David Boreanaz Sr, host of #WKBW's #Rocketship7. My podcast guest this week talks all about Mr. Beeper, Promo the Robot, and others from a more innocent time. Watch here on YouTune: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LF...
Rocket Back to Rocketship 7 with David Boreanaz
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December 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
If you grew up in the '60s or '70s you may know him as Dave Thomas. Real name: David Boreanaz Sr, host of #WKBW's #Rocketship7. My podcast guest this week talks all about Mr. Beeper, Promo the Robot, and others from a more innocent time. Watch here on YouTune: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_LF...
On the occasion of his 100th birthday, here is a story I wrote for #LateNighter on the time #DickVanDyke subbed for Jack Paar for two weeks on #TheTonightShow. "I bored myself to death," was Van Dyke's harsh assessment, Full story here: tinyurl.com/z4ehezhy
Dick Van Dyke Revisits 'Awful' Tonight Show Audition to Replace Jack Paar
Ahead of Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday, here's the truth about his 'Tonight Show' audition to succeed Jack Paar, and Johnny Carson's bid to play Rob Petrie.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
On the occasion of his 100th birthday, here is a story I wrote for #LateNighter on the time #DickVanDyke subbed for Jack Paar for two weeks on #TheTonightShow. "I bored myself to death," was Van Dyke's harsh assessment, Full story here: tinyurl.com/z4ehezhy
Home movies from #TheDickVanDykeShow in actual colour!? Don't miss tonight's @PBS #AmericanMasters salute to #DickVanDyke on the eve of his 100th birthday The two hour special begins at 9 pm ET/PT. Details here: tinyurl.com/5n6x5xmp
December 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Home movies from #TheDickVanDykeShow in actual colour!? Don't miss tonight's @PBS #AmericanMasters salute to #DickVanDyke on the eve of his 100th birthday The two hour special begins at 9 pm ET/PT. Details here: tinyurl.com/5n6x5xmp
Are there any funny new sitcoms on broadcast network TV today? Our reviewer Maurice Tougas searched and came back with three answers: tinyurl.com/yckfwnrp #DMVCBS #ThePaper #stumble
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Are there any funny new sitcoms on broadcast network TV today? Our reviewer Maurice Tougas searched and came back with three answers: tinyurl.com/yckfwnrp #DMVCBS #ThePaper #stumble
#DickVanDyke turns 100 this coming Saturday! Take a jolly holiday as we celebrate at brioux.tv: the podcast with guests Bill Carter, David Van Deusen and Stan Taffel, plus an archived interview I did in 2004 with the man himself. www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
December 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#DickVanDyke turns 100 this coming Saturday! Take a jolly holiday as we celebrate at brioux.tv: the podcast with guests Bill Carter, David Van Deusen and Stan Taffel, plus an archived interview I did in 2004 with the man himself. www.buzzsprout.com/1529933/epis...
Not so fab: the new, 9th episode of @AppleTV's update of #TheBeatlesAnthology. My review here: tinyurl.com/mws76mbz
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Not so fab: the new, 9th episode of @AppleTV's update of #TheBeatlesAnthology. My review here: tinyurl.com/mws76mbz
Man, those #Shoresy dudes sure can sell hockey sweaters. Notes from a fun night of hockey against the #LeafsAlumni Friday night at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto: tinyurl.com/yc7yh5h9 #newmetricmedia
November 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Man, those #Shoresy dudes sure can sell hockey sweaters. Notes from a fun night of hockey against the #LeafsAlumni Friday night at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto: tinyurl.com/yc7yh5h9 #newmetricmedia
If you've been holding off until now, time to hop on the bus. As in #Pluribus. My review of AppleTV's eerie fifth episode here: tinyurl.com/mry42kbc
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you've been holding off until now, time to hop on the bus. As in #Pluribus. My review of AppleTV's eerie fifth episode here: tinyurl.com/mry42kbc
Why should Americans -- and Canadians -- watch #KenBurns 12-hour, 6-part history lesson, #TheAmericanRevolution? My review here: tinyurl.com/5n6watwm #PBS
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Why should Americans -- and Canadians -- watch #KenBurns 12-hour, 6-part history lesson, #TheAmericanRevolution? My review here: tinyurl.com/5n6watwm #PBS
Over 4.6M on @TSN and @CTV see Saskatchewan defeat Montreal in Sunday's 112th #GreyCup CFL championship. See how that compares with last year's tally here: tinyurl.com/3myvju39
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Over 4.6M on @TSN and @CTV see Saskatchewan defeat Montreal in Sunday's 112th #GreyCup CFL championship. See how that compares with last year's tally here: tinyurl.com/3myvju39
OK all you WTF-ers --my review on the new #marcmaron documentary #AreWeGood, streaming now on AppleTV: tinyurl.com/ysfwtzuv
November 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
OK all you WTF-ers --my review on the new #marcmaron documentary #AreWeGood, streaming now on AppleTV: tinyurl.com/ysfwtzuv