Rick Mercer - The Canadian Parliament's "Unofficial Opposition"
Richard Vincent "Rick" Mercer (born October 17, 1969 in St. John's, Newfoundland), is a Canadian comedian, television personality, political satirist and occasionally, a blogger. Described by Maclean's magazine as "one of Canada's most bankable television commodities," he has combined his "mutually parasitic" relationship with politicians, his ability to connect with ordinary Canadians and a mischievous, court jester perspective to become the satirical conscience of Canadian politics and culture.
That the sharp-tongued comedian should bite the hand that feeds him is hardly surprising. When it comes to humor, Mercer shows no mercy. His targets include self-absorbed baby boomers, superficial journalists and pompous politicians on both the left and the right.
Canadians each week look forward to hearing "Good Evening, I'm Rick Mercer and this is The Mercer Report".
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Rick Mercer In Summary
Rick Mercer premiered his one-man show at Ottawa's National Arts Centre (NAC) in 1990. Show Me the Button, I'll Push It became a national hit and was performed from St. John's to Vancouver.His second one-man show, the critically acclaimed I've Killed Before; I'll Kill Again opened at the NAC in 1992. It played to sold-out houses across Canada.
A third one-man show, A Good Place to Hide, premiered at the NAC in May 1995, and was met with critical praise and full houses.
He has hosted the East Coast Music Awards, The Gemini Awards, The Juno Awards, the history series It Seems Like Yesterday, the annual Canada Day show from Parliament Hill, and the CBC Television special The Next Great Prime Minister.
Time and Maclean's have published his work, and in June 1998, his first book, Streeters, was published by Doubleday and quickly rose to #1 on the Globe and Mail's National Best Seller List.
Mercer currently hosts The Rick Mercer Report, one of the CBC's most popular and acclaimed shows. A book based on the show will be released in Septermber 2007.
He co-created and was a resident performer on CBC's "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", and is now the host of "The Rick Mercer Report", the Corporation's highest-rated comedy show.
Rick is co-chair of the Spread the Net campaign, dedicated to preventing the spread of Malaria in Africa, and has also campaigned for the Canadian AIDS Society's The Walk for Life project. His many honours include 21 Geminis and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award.
He is from St. John's and currently resides in Toronto.
What does Rick Mercer Talk About?
Rick understands what amuses, delights, and occasionally enrages Canadians about our politicians, our media elite, and our great neighbour to the south.
Rick brings that same brand of humour to his live events. Drawing on the best moments from his hit television shows, he takes audiences behind the scenes of classic Canadian moments: his interview with Jean Chretien over lunch in a Harvey's restaurant, "Talking To Americans", and his visits with Canadian troops in Bosnia and Afghanistan. The result is a mesmerizing display of comedic satire that engages the mind and the funny-bone.
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In 1998, he published a book, Streeters, which compiled many of his most famous 22 Minutes rants. It quickly became a national bestseller.
On September 25, 2007, Doubleday Canada published a new book by Rick Mercer, his first since the bestselling "Streeters". "Rick Mercer Report: The Book" is described thus in a release from the publisher: "After a decade-long absence from our book stores, Canada's preeminent satirist returns with a new collection of rants, writings, and comic encounters with the great and good of politics, showbiz, and literature..
Made in Canada, this TV comedy about the trials and inner workings of a Canadian media company was broadcast on the CBC for five seasons, twice winning Genie awards for Best Comedy Series. Like Seinfeld, it was very inventive and funny for the way it dispensed with contrived sitcom plots in favor of character-driven comedy. Along with Trailer Park Boys, it represents one of the funniest and most successful home-grown Canadian TV shows.
The Latest News on Rick Mercer
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The Big Bite VideoRick gets acquainted with Blitz, the police dog, at the Peel Regional Police Canine Unit.
This one is just too funny!
Top Gun VideoRick Mercer, one of Canada's top funny guys became a "top gun" by suiting up and flying in a CF-18 fighter jet at Wing Cold Lake.
Rick Mercer Videos
I have selected a few of the funnier videos of Rick Mercer, these are absolutely must sees!
Making HIstory
In 2001, he created and co-produced a CBC special called, "Rick Mercer's Talking to Americans," which attracted 2.7 million Canadian viewers - the highest-rated comedy special in the history of CBC.
The special attracted media across the globe, featured in articles in the L.A Times, Le Monde, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and even appearances on "Nightline with Ted Koppel" and "The Today Show."
Talking To Americans Videos
Now come on, it isn't often that we can make fun of someone other than ourselves! Bring your sense of humor, these truly are funny! And we already made fun of ourselves first on the video's above!
Update: the entire series went missing, so found these two.
Rick Mercer Resources
- Rick Mercer
- The Official Website of Rick Mercer
- Rick Mercer Report
- The Rick Mercer Report Website on CBC
- Rick Mercer's Blog
- The new permanent home of Rick Mercer's Blog
- Rick Mercer Report BAck Issies
- BAck Issues of many of his shows; includes Demo Derby at Rockland Ontario (Oct 24/06), Flying in a CF-18 (Oct 31/06) and the Police Dog one is absolutely hilarious (Dec 5/06)
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