Rumours (TV series)

Rumours
Genresitcom
Starring
Country of originCanada
No. of episodes20
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
ReleaseOctober 9, 2006 (2006-10-09) –
2007 (2007)
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Rumours was a Canadian television sitcom, that aired on CBC Television in 2006 and 2007.[1] The show centred on Ben and Sarah, co-editors of a women's magazine in Toronto.[2]

Based on the successful Quebec sitcom Rumeurs, the show was produced by Moses Znaimer and written by Isabelle Langlois.[3] Twenty episodes were made, of which nine aired in 2006 before the show was cancelled due to low ratings.[4] The last 11 episodes aired in the summer of 2007.[5]

  1. ^ Stephen Hunt, "Starring role more than rumour for ex-Calgarian". Calgary Herald, October 9, 2006.
  2. ^ Brad Oswald, "Love/hate relationship lacking that vital first ingredient". Winnipeg Free Press, October 8, 2006.
  3. ^ Brendan Kelly, "Oh jeez, I revolutionized Canadian television again!". National Post, October 10, 2006.
  4. ^ Lee-Anne Goodman, "Spread Rumours, stars say; Critics love show, but where's the audience? 'Promote the hell out of it,' actor urges CBC". Toronto Star, November 13, 2006.
  5. ^ Ann Marie McQueen, "Rumours ring true for Perth actress". Ottawa Sun, June 14, 2007.