Hiccups (TV series)
| Hiccups | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Brent Butt |
| Starring |
Nancy Robertson Laura Soltis David Ingram Emily Perkins Paula Rivera Brent Butt |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Brent Butt Laura Lightbown David Storey |
| Location(s) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network |
CTV The Comedy Network |
| Original release | March 1, 2010 – August 28, 2011 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Hiccups is a Canadian television series created by Corner Gas star Brent Butt, who is also the writer, show runner and executive producer of the program.[1] The series was produced by Laura Lightbown and David Storey and airs on CTV and The Comedy Network. The pilot was shot in late March 2009 with the rest of the series to begin shooting in September 2009. The show premiered on CTV on March 1, 2010; the same night as Dan for Mayor, a series starring fellow Corner Gas alumnus Fred Ewanuick.[2][3][4][5][6] Hiccups returned for a second season on May 30, 2011 at 8pm ET.[7][8] CTV has not renewed Hiccups and Dan for Mayor for a third season.[9]
Synopsis
The series stars Nancy Robertson (a Corner Gas co-star) in the role of Millie Upton. Millie is the successful author of a series of children's books about characters called "Grumpaloos". Millie has anger management issues, which are referred to as "hiccups," giant outbursts and could be described as a giant fit of depression. These outbursts are immediate, so they are prone to happen at any time. After being told that she needs some help controlling her anger issues, Millie finds a man named Stan Dirko (Butt), whom she hires as her life coach. Stan is significantly underqualified for his profession, which Millie never notices.
Characters
- Nancy Robertson as Millie Upton, a neurotic, emotionally-unstable children's author who is often happy but quick to anger.
- Brent Butt as Stan Dirko, Millie's life coach. Stan is a bit of a loveable loser, geeky, and quirky.
- Laura Soltis as Joyce Haddison, Millie's publisher; a serious, thriving businessperson surrounded by colourful characters.
- David Ingram as Taylor Rymes, Millie's literary agent; a slick, smooth-talking, conceited guy who is more interested in women than his job.
- Emily Perkins as Crystal Braywood, a spoiled, sarcastic rich girl who strongly dislikes her job as Joyce's receptionist.
- Paula Rivera as Anna Dirko, Stan's loveable wife, a professional gardener.
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season finale | |||
| 1 | 13 | March 1, 2010 | June 28, 2010 | |
| 2 | 13 | May 30, 2011 | August 28, 2011 | |
DVD release
Entertainment One released Season One on DVD in Region 1 on January 11, 2011.[10]
Reception
Rob Salem of the Toronto Star stated that, "What the network may perceive as Hiccups' greatest asset turns out to be its greatest liability. Butt's appearance onscreen – which he was, I gather, reluctantly persuaded to do by the network – is a distraction from this singular showcase for his wife's considerable comedic skills."[11]
Canadian ratings
Seasonal ratings
| Season | Timeslot | Season Premiere | Season Finale | TV Season | Viewers (100'000s) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday 8:00PM | March 1, 2010 | June 29, 2010 | 2010 | 9.72 | #1[12] |
Episodic ratings
| # | Episode | Viewers (millions) |
Rank (Week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Millie, Meet Stan" | 1.90 | 15[13] |
| 2 | "Strata's Fear" | 1.16[14] | n/a |
| 8 | "Watch and Learn" | 0.49[15] | n/a |
| 10 | "Model Patient" | 0.30[16] | n/a |
| 13 | "You Schmooze, You Lose" | 0.50[17] | n/a |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Presenter | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gemini Awards[18] | Best Photography in a Comedy, Variety, Performing Arts Program or Series | Anton Krawczyk | Nominated |
| 2011 | Canadian Comedy Awards[19] | Best Performance By a Female - Television | Nancy Robertson - Hiccups | Nominated |
| Leo Awards[20] | Best Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | Brent Butt, David Storey, Laura Lightbown, Nancy Robertson, Arvi Liimatainen | Won | |
| Best Direction in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | James Dunnison | Won | ||
| Best Screenwriting in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | David Moses | Won | ||
| Best Picture Editing in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | Lisa Binkley | Won | ||
| Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | Nancy Robertson | Won | ||
| 2012 | Leo Awards[21][22] | Best Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | Brent Butt, Nancy Robertson, David Storey, Laura Lightbown, Arvi Liimatainen | Won |
| Best Screenwriting in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | Brent Butt | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series | Nancy Robertson | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "CTV Orders New Comedy Pilot From Brent Butt" (Press release). CNW Group. October 2, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "'Gas' leads to 'Hiccups' for comedian and TV star Brent Butt". The Canadian Press. CP24. October 2, 2008. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Strategic stability: CTV and 'A' Fall 2009 schedules announced". Bell Media. June 2, 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "All-new original CTV programs 'Hiccups,' 'Dan for Mayor' and 'The Bridge' to premiere in March". CTV. February 2, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "All-new original CTV programs 'Hiccups,' 'Dan for Mayor' and 'The Bridge' to premiere in March". CTV. February 2, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Second season to premier May 30th 2011 at 8pm ET". Channel Canada. May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "'Corner Gas' creator Brent Butt puzzled by Gemini snub". CTV.ca. 2009-08-26. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ↑ "CTV Announces Industry-Leading 2010-2011 Canadian Television Package". StockMarketsReview.com. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ↑ "CTV axes 'Hiccups,' 'Dan for Mayor,' 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada'". The Canadian Press. September 13, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ↑ Lambert, David (December 23, 2010). "Hiccups - The Canadian Comedy Comes to DVD in Mid-January". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ Still a few Hiccups, Toronto Star, 01 March 2010, http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/article/773102--salem-still-a-few-hiccups-to-overcome
- ↑ Jun 01 2010 (2010-06-01). "TV, eh? » Ratings: Most-watched for 2009-10". Tv-eh.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ↑ "Top Programs – Total Canada (English) March 1 - March 7, 2010" (PDF). BBM.ca. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ Brioux, Bill (2010-03-10). "TV Feeds My Family: House Call Bad Medicine for Hiccups, Mayor". Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ↑ Brioux, Bill (2010-04-21). "TV Feeds My Family: Hockey Hammers Hiccups, Dan For Mayor". Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ↑ "TV Feeds My Family: Break No Boost for Hiccups, Dan For Mayor". Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com. 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ↑ Jun 30 2010 (2010-06-30). "TV, eh? » Ratings: Hiccups, Dan For Mayor get 1/2 million for finales". Tv-eh.com. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ↑ "2010 Winners - 25th Annual Gemini Awards". Tribute.ca. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Nominees". Canadian Comedy Awards. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "2011 Leo Awards Official Winners by Program" (PDF). Leo Awards. June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "2012 Leo Awards Official Winners by Program" (PDF). Leo Awards. May 20, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2012.
- ↑ "2012 Leo Awards Official Nominees by Program" (PDF). Leo Awards. May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2012.