Hiccups (TV series)
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| 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 |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CTV The Comedy Network |
| Original run | March 1, 2010 – August 28, 2011 |
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| 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] Hiccups returned for a second season on May 30, 2011 at 8pm ET.[6][7] CTV has not renewed Hiccups and Dan for Mayor for a third season.[8]
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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. Joyce is a serious, thriving business person surrounded by colourful characters.
- David Ingram as Taylor Rymes, Millie's literary agent. Taylor is a slick, smooth-talking, conceited guy who is more interested in women than his job.
- Emily Perkins as Crystal Braywood, Crystal is a spoiled, sarcastic rich girl who strongly dislikes her job as a receptionist for Joyce.
- Paula Rivera as Anna Dirko, Stan's loveable wife who is a professional gardener.
[edit] 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 | |
[edit] DVD release
Entertainment One released Season One on DVD in Region 1 on January 11, 2011.[9]
[edit] 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."[10]
[edit] Canadian ratings
[edit] 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[11] |
[edit] Episodic ratings
| # | Episode | Viewers (millions) |
Rank (Week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Millie, Meet Stan" | 1.90 | 15[12] |
| 2 | "Strata's Fear" | 1.16[13] | n/a |
| 8 | "Watch and Learn" | 0.49[14] | n/a |
| 10 | "Model Patient" | 0.30[15] | n/a |
| 13 | "You Schmooze, You Lose" | 0.50[16] | n/a |
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Presenter | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Canadian Comedy Awards | Best Performance By a Female - Television | Nancy Robertson - Hiccups | Pending |
[edit] References
- ^ CTV Orders New Comedy Pilot From Brent Butt
- ^ 'Gas' leads to 'Hiccups' for comedian and TV star Brent Butt
- ^ Strategic stability: CTV and 'A' Fall 2009 schedules announced
- ^ All-new original CTV programs 'Hiccups,' 'Dan for Mayor' and 'The Bridge' to premiere in March
- ^ [1] Second season to premier May 30th 2011 at 8pm ET
- ^ "'Corner Gas' creator Brent Butt puzzled by Gemini snub". CTV.ca. 2009-08-26. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090826/ENT_corner_gas_gemini_090826/20090826?hub=Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
- ^ "CTV Announces Industry-Leading 2010-2011 Canadian Television Package". StockMarketsReview.com. 2010-06-03. http://stockmarketsreview.com/pressrelease/2010/06/03/ctv-announces-industry-leading-2010-2011-canadian-television-package/. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "CTV axes 'Hiccups,' 'Dan for Mayor,' 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada'". The Canadian Press. September 13, 2011. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/ctv-will-not-order-new-season-of-so-you-think-you-can-dance-canada-129746908.html. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
- ^ http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hiccups-Season-1/14841
- ^ 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. http://www.tv-eh.com/2010/06/01/ratings-most-watched-for-2009-10/. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ http://bbm.ca/_documents/top_30_tv_programs_english/2010/nat03012010.pdf
- ^ Brioux, Bill (2010-03-10). "TV Feeds My Family: House Call Bad Medicine for Hiccups, Mayor". Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com. http://tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com/2010/03/looks-like-house-just-gave-hiccups.html. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ Brioux, Bill (2010-04-21). "TV Feeds My Family: Hockey Hammers Hiccups, Dan For Mayor". Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com. http://tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com/2010/04/hockey-hammers-hiccups-dan-for-mayor.html. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "TV Feeds My Family: Break No Boost for Hiccups, Dan For Mayor". Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com. 2010-06-08. http://tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com/2010/06/break-no-boost-for-hiccups-dan-for.html. 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. http://www.tv-eh.com/2010/06/30/ratings-hiccups-dan-for-mayor-get-12-million-for-finales/. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
