Peter Mansbridge interviews the sextuplets from British Columbia. Gill Deacon interviews Environment Minister John Baird. Ad for the new film The Good German Shepherd. Murhpy's Law with Rex Murphy. Myriam Bedard starts a new US Adventure Tour (daughter not included). Dealing with airport security. Great Canadian inventions. Ad Absurdum. Driving with Alan Park. Liquidation Larry's Calendar Clear-Out sale.  Craig Oliver's Three-Way with Jack Layton, Bev Ota and Wajid Khan.

January 12, 2007

Craig Lauzon

Don Ferguson

Jessica Holmes

Luba Goy

Roger Abbott

Penelope Corrin

Alan Park

January 19, 2007

December 31, 2006

The gang is back for another season of the Air Farce starting Friday, October 6th at 8pm local time!

This week:

Tie & Belinda; Liberal leadership race; Mel Gibson's comments; and more!

October 6, 2006

Kim Jong’s nuke rebuke; Maher Arar gets YouTubed; Blackberry inventor & Mario Lemieux have a communication breakdown; Rona Ambrose gets choked up over the environment.

October 13, 2006

Liberal leadership candidate Michael Ignatieff answers voters' questions. President Bush gives an address about North Korea's nuclear tests. A Liberal and a Conservative parody the "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" commercials. Etalk interviews Barbara Streisand. From the creators of Deadwood comes a new drama, Softwood. 790 AM Almost News Radio does a newscast (almost). Liberal/PC commercial #2. Farmers Ed and Flo lobby the government about ethanol and other alternative sources of energy. Space News reports on a very inconvenient space station problem. The Hour with George Strombopoulos.  Larry King Celebrity Poker with Joan Rivers, Clint Eastwood and Christopher Lloyd. Driving With Alan Park. Liberal leadership candidate Bob Rae answers voters' questions. Action News. Luba Goy talks about relaxing in her garden, although everyone has a different definition of what relaxing means. Liberal/PC commercial #3.

October 20, 2006

Peter MacKay apologizes to Belinda Stronach, or rather he tries to, sort of. Craig Oliver's 3-Way with Jack Layton, Daniel Cook and the Cheese Lady. Madonna stars in a new horror movie, The Baby Snatcher. Parliamentary Update with Sister Bessie. Chantal Hebert interviews an uncooperative Stephen Harper. Liberal leadership candidate Ken Dryden answers voters' questions. Japan sends Godzilla after Kim Jong-Il. Rona Ambrose sings about the Clean Air Act; she's really the leader of the environment pack. Britney Spears takes Kevin Federline job-hunting. Sportscap on Bravo Television. Conrad Black's new movie, Amiel Antoinette. Liberal leadership candidate Gerard Kennedy answers voters' questions.

October 27, 2006

Flaherty Income Trust 

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty talks about income trust. Phoneless Phone 

New form of wireless technology. Dave The Cabbie 

Dave the Cabbie talks about Scott Brison, Mark Foley, North Korea, Canada Post refusal to deliver hate mail, finger in Subway sandwich, Joe Volpe, St. Louis Cardinals, Kangaroo meat, infertility/cellphone, Wal-Mart, Buckingham Palace, California/Mexico border, sex with dog. A People's History: Bingo 

CBC’s latest ratings hit - A People’s History of Bingo. Ad Absurdum 

Commentary on commercials that people love to hate. Womb To Grow 

Yoga Guru takes you through a pre-natal yoga exercises. Stockwell Day: No Fly List 

Stockwell Day introduces Canada’s new “no-fly” list. Dog Day In Parliament

Matching up MP’s with their doggy look-a-likes. Telemarketers Revenge 

A guy seeks revenge on a telemarketer. Harper Holiday Inn 

Stephen Harper enjoys the comforts of a Holiday Inn. Driving With Alan Park 

Alan Park speaks about Belinda Stronach, Rona Ambrose, Kim Jong Il, and Mel Gibson. He Said She Said: Communication 

A discussion of daycare turns to global warming. Cop Cam: Wilbert 

Cop encounters the joys of a taser.Ask A Liberal: Ignatieff 

Liberal leadership candidate Michael Ignatieff answers questions from Canadians

November 3, 2006

Donut Shop

Donut shopper talk about Remembrance Day poppies, troops in Afghanistan/Sea King helicopters, KFC/Transfats, Danish cartoonist, Marmaduke, Bloc Quebecois in by-election, teens coffee drinking habits, Hubble telescope. Bush: Rumsfeld Resignation 

George Bush announces the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld. Cop Cam: Blind Driver 

Cop pulls over a blind driver. Osamalot

A theatrical look at the life and times of Osama bin Laden. Alberta Agriculture

Alberta agriculture spokes unveils the Bowl Disrupter. Harper's Dine Out 

While at a restaurant, Stephen Harper and wife discover same sex marriage is on the menu. Ask A Liberal: Dryden/Kennedy/Rae 

Liberal leadership candidates Ken Dryden, Gerard Kennedy and Bob Rae answer questions from Canadians. Eye On: Forecasting Fear 

The FBI finds almanacs the latest threat to national security. Anti Thong Animation 

Jean Charest passes new bill to help with Quebec’s obesity problem. Website Billionaires 

Teenage Website billionaires reveal their secret to success. Dyer Report

Gwynne Dyer discusses the beefing up Canada/US border. Limbaugh Justice Animation 

The justice gavel catches up with Rush Limbaugh after he makes crude comments about Michael J. Fox’s Parkinson’s disease. Deja Jew New Channel Promo 

New Digital channel - Deja Jew.Uke Comments: Ignatieff 

An angry Ukrainian is upset with Liberal leadership candidate Michael Ignatieff.

November 10, 2006

Inside Sports: Grey Cup 2006

Vic Taber interviews CFL Goodwill Ambassador Cueball Carter about the Grey Cup. Dion Appeal 

Liberal leadership candidate Stephane Dion comments on his fellow leadership hopefuls pension to pose nude. Rumsfeld 

New comedy show about nothing - “Rumsfeld”. Newman News 

Don Newman along with Bev Oda, John Baird and Melissa the Fast Food Server talk about new gun bill/Snoop Dogg, syringe in ham, Jack Layton calls Stephen Harper a “chicken”, Norway best place to live, Sundance Film festival, Stephen Harper in China. Drug Checkstop 

Cop pulls over women he suspects of being under the influence of narcotics. The Trans Fat Chef 

The Trans Fat Chef cooks up a dish that’s to die for. Larry King: McCartney Divorce 

Larry King interviews Paul McCartney about his pending divorce. World Watch 

Video look at Fidel Castro, Saddam Hussein and North Korean ambassador. Energy News 

Energy News team look at Canada’s military commitment to Afghanistan, American mid-term elections, Giller Prize, planet Mercury passes by the Sun, Don Cherry booed in Parliament, Ontario Lottery and Gaming introduces tough new security measure, cigarette packages. Klein Animation 

Action News exposes Ralph Klein and his “boner” comment. Bush Election Aftermath 

The Bush twins help their dad deal with the mid-term election results.

November 17, 2006

BC Weather Disaster 

Peter Mansbridge investigates the damage rainstorms are causing in British Columbia. Stroumbo & Hall Findlay 

George Stroumboulopoulos speaks with Liberal Leadership candidate Martha Hall Findlay.Flaherty

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks about Stephen Harper’s gag order. iPod Envy 

While in a gym a guy encounters iPod envy. Vic Toews Crime Time 

Justice Minister Vic Toews looks at different gun crime trends in each of the ten provinces. Pelosi Speaks 

Newly appointed Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi outlines her agenda. OJ Story 

Newsworld anchor talks to Marcia Clarke about OJ’s new book. Cop Cam Scuba 

Cop pulls over a scuba diver. Ambrose Award 

Rona Ambrose accepts her “Fossil of the Day” award. Dave The Cabbie 

Dave the Cabbie talks about Playstation Three, wild beavers at University of Waterloo, Mick Jagger’s dad dies, General in Africa, U.S. lifts ban on silicone implants, woman sues because not allowed to breast feed on plane. TomKat Animation 

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes celebrate their honeymoon in Italy.Harper's Blog 

Stephen Harper makes his latest entry in his blog.

November 24, 2006

Donut Shop 

Donut shop gang talk Quebec as a Nation, Bloc Quebecois, other “Nations” within Canada, Ralph Klein, movie about gay hockey player. Professor Ick Neanderthal 

Professor Ramona Ick investigates a bone from a 38 thousand year old Neanderthal man. Russian Spy Animation 

Everything a Russian spy needs to survive in Canada. Harper NATO Summit 2006 

Stephen Harper along with George Bush and Tony Blair meet at the NATO Summit 2006. Jack The Ripper Unveiled 

Scotland Yard unveils a new composite drawing of Jack the Ripper. Five Dollar Bill Animation 

The new $5 bill incorporates anti-counterfiting measures. Vodcast: Papal Celibacy Summit 

Report on the Pope’s summit on the topic of celibacy for priests.Martha Dearest 

New film starring Martha Stewart and her daughter Alexis. Liberal Leadership Idol 

Ben Mulroney host Liberal Leadership Idol with Stephane Dion, Michael Ignatieff and Bob Rae. Hebert & Fraser 

Auditor General Sheila Frasier releases her annual report on the Federal Government spending habits.Castro Not Dead Yet 

A look at the unstable conditions in Cuba.

December 1, 2006

Newman Liberal Interview 

Don Newman speaks with Stephane Dion. Rod Black / Michael Jackson 

Rod Black talks to Michael Jackson about his appearance on the World Music Award. PM Antiques Animation 

Items from former Prime Ministers are put on the auction block. eBay Brothers Christmas 

The eBay Brothers peddle their Christmas merchandise. Holmes for the Holidays 

Jessica and her husband discuss how they plan to celebrate Christmas with their new baby. The Robertson Factor 

Lloyd Robertson, along with Margaret Atwood and Michael Ignatieff talk about resignation of Guilliano Zaccardelli, closure of Status of Women Colin Thatcher, Garth Turner, new Alberta premiere - Ed Stelmach, Pam Anderson divorce, Russian spy/polonium, Vladimir Putin, Michael Richards, Spam emails. Coronation Street Christmas 

Promo for new Coronation Street Christmas special. Extended Warranties 

Wilbert the pushy TV salesman won’t let up on his customer until they agree to get the extended warranty.Growing Investment Op

A pair of women prepare for their future by investing in marijuana grow-ops. New CBC Promo 

In an effort to attract more viewers CBC has come out with a new promo with a George Stroumboulopoulos feel.Santa Rap 

Santa shoots a rap video to help update his image.

December 8, 2006

Join us for our annual one hour New Year's Eve Special: 2006 Year of the Farce with special guests George Stroumboulopoulos, Evan Solomon and Gill Deacon. On the show: Chicken Cannon Target of the Year; In Clement Health with Tony Clement; Driving with Alan Park; Stephen Harper's New Year's greetings; and much more!

Ottawa Heat with Stephen Harper and Stephane Dion. CBC gets a mosque makeover after the success of "Little Mosque On The Prairie." Nancy Grace talks about Iraq with Nancy Pelosi. Medical Update on the bird flu. Labatt's advertises its new cologne. Jay Ingram talks to a climatologist. Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump are blamed for environmental problems. Dyer Report with Gwynne Dyer. Miss Potter: The Sequel. Canada AM with Jeff Hutcheson, who interviews Paula Abdul and Danny DeVito. Dave The Cabbie. A dangerous religious billboard. Positively Precise with Andrew Raymond Stickler.

Travel advertisement for "beautiful and dangerous Mexico." Wajid Khan's Middle East report, entitled "Khan Job." Dubya talks security and explains how to spot a Canadian at the border. Sneak preview of the NHL's new form-fitting uniforms. News from Away with Jimmy and Seamus O'Toole. Kyle and Wendy have a romantic dinner at Hooters. Linda Sims discusses huge buyouts for CEOs.    The latest board game is the Parliamentary Blame Game.

January 26, 2007

Parliament resumes; John Baird resumes interrupting other peoples' speeches. Stephane Dion gets attacked in television ads. A lady in a restaurant talks about rodents and Groundhog Day. A Canadian Moment. Colleen Jones reports on the upcoming Super Bowl. World Watch reports on Jack Layton. Stephane Dion gets attacked again. Air Farce FAQ with Gordon Lightfoot's musical accompaniment. Yet another attack on Stephane Dion. CTV News with Sandi Renaldo. An animation called Conservative Fighter, featuring Jack Layton. Driving with Alan Park. Ad for the Party Swingers - very erotic. Ad for the new iPhone.

February 2, 2007

Stephen Harper works on his blog. Hillary Clinton campaigns for the presidency and Bill helps. Newman News with Don "Blah Blah Blah" Newman. Critic at Large with Gilbert Smythe-Bite Me. The hazards of Breathalyzers that don't work. Bridezilla exposed. Bill Gates launches Windows Vista. MuchOnDemand with Michael Buble and the Cheese Lady. Jack Layton complains about ATM service charges and then meets a very user-unfriendly ATM. A woman talks about what women don't like to get for Valentine's Day.

February 9, 2007

The Royal Canadian Mint introduces new commemorative board games; the first is House of Commons Chess. Astronaut Lisa Nowak gets a new endorsement deal. The Confused Philosopher. The National with Peter Mansbridge at a piano. A guy in line at the bank can't get away from annoying people on cell phones. A police officer pulls a guy over for watching a movie and eating popcorn while driving. Stephane Dion welcomes turncoat MP Garth Turner to the Liberal party. ING Bank animation. A guy needs an intervention after becoming addicted to his backyard ice rink. The hit TV show "House" gets a new spinoff called "House, MP." Gilbert Smythe-Bite Me discusses the Oscar nominees for Best Actress. Driving with Alan Park.

February 16, 2007

Critic at large; Gilbert Smythe-Bite Me talks about the Oscar nominees for Best Picture. Bloomberg Hughes introduces the Christian Debt Trust Company. Health Minister Tony Clement goes to the gym. Hockey player Doug Bradford films a promo for a television station, but he can't stick to the script and he seems to think he's Sidney Crosby. Kevin Newman talks about global warming with Stephen Harper's assistant. The new million-dollar coin and which Canadian millionaire might be on it. Office worker Jenkins gets a new Easy Button. Mike Duffy Live with the leader of the Green Party. TV's suspenseful drama "Psychic Emergency Doctor Cops." All about Tritium. A woman picks up her Employment Insurance and talks about her various anxieties.

February 23, 2007

Newly-bald Britney Spears can't decide whether to stay in rehab or check out. Politics with Don "Blah Blah Blah" Newman, who talks to Justin Trudeau. Al Gore faces a recount at the Oscars. Feng Shui with Master Irene. Dave the Cabbie talks about James Cameron, the upcoming Quebec election, the Canada Winter Games, Stephen Harper's apologies, Fox's new game show, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and Anna Nicole Smith's baby. Health concerns at Coffee Time Donuts. Ad Absurdum. Sister Bessie talks about the environment. News on the Hour with Kevin Strumpel, who talks to Prince Harry.

March 2, 2007

Jeff Foxworthy's new game show, Are You Smarter Than A Cat? A big oil company starts some fires at refineries because they need more money. Nancy Grace talks to George W. Bush and his wife Laura. A line-up to identify the Picasso thief. David Suzuki recaps his latest trip and introduces his new game, Suzoku. A Canadian Moment at the donut shop. The CIA investigates new JFK motorcade footage. Jay Ingram talks to Ramona Ick about the decreasing honeybee population. The Cuban news reports that Fidel Castro is feeling not so dead lately. Air Farce FAQ. Jack Layton holds a press conference.

March 9, 2007

An urgent message from the Canada Revenue Agency about their recent computer glitches. Tonight on Jeopardy!, it's the crazy world leaders edition with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Hugo Chavez and Kim Jong-Il. Liberal versus PC commercial. Jim Flaherty talks to Chantal Hebert about the upcoming budget. Liquidation Larry's St. Patrick's Day clearout sale. Craig Oliver's Three-Way with Bev Ota, naked Bob Rae and Sleep Country's Christine McGee. Alan Park talks about Conservative Accountability Credibility Deficit Disorder. Stephen Harper uses his MySpace page for character assassinations. Don Ferguson talks about Hollywood mug shots. Another Liberal versus PC commercial.

March 16, 2007

March 30, 2007

Air Farce Live, also credited as Air Farce, previously Royal Canadian Air Farce, and Air Farce—Final Flight! for the final season, was a Canadian sketch comedy series starring the comedy troupe Royal Canadian Air Farce, that previously starred in an eponymous show on CBC Radio, from 1973 to 1997. The top-rated television show was broadcast on CBC Television, beginning in 1993 and ending in December 2008. The Air Farce Live name was adopted in October 2007. For the show's final season which began October 3, 2008, the series was renamed Air Farce—Final Flight!.

The show was a weekly topical sketch comedy series focusing on political and cultural satire and was one of the most popular Canadian television shows. It was initially aired as a radio series beginning in 1973, and on radio, Air Farce continued for 24 seasons through 1997. In terms of the troupe's TV career, the first Air Farce TV special aired in 1980. A short-lived Air Farce TV series was broadcast in 1981, and further TV specials aired in 1982, 1983, and 1984. After a long hiatus from TV, a 1992 New Year's Eve special for CBC-TV was well received, and a new Air Farce TV series began in October 1993. The TV series was retitled Air Farce Live beginning with the October 6, 2007 broadcast and was the first Canadian sketch comedy series to be broadcast in HD. The show was broadcast live in the Atlantic time zone and tape delayed in the other time zones.

January 12, 2007

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