George interviews singer, songwriter, record-producer Cee Lo Green.
Our Best of the Season with Deepak Chopra and Clint Eastwood.
Our Best of the Season interviews with Gen. Rick Hillier and Robert Herjavec.
Talking Season Three of 'Republic of Doyle' and Dee Rees' 'Pariah'.
In a Cosmopolis special David Cronenberg, Robert Pattinson, Paul Giamatti, and Sarah Gadon are all in the red chair.
Rick Mercer on a new season and his book, and Three Things with guest panelist Colin Mochrie.
First up this week is legendary musical theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lord Andrew has composed some of the highest-grossing theatre productions ever, including 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' But he also revolutionized cas
Comedian David Spade's in the red chair. David got famous on 'Saturday Night Live,' and went on to a long and successful career in movies and television. His latest film, the animated 'Hotel Transylvania,' opened at the Toronto International Film Festival
Marisa Tomei is in the red chair on Wednesday. She's an Academy Award-winning actress (for her performance in 1992's 'My Cousin Vinny'), and she's continued to take on powerful roles in films like 'In the Bedroom' and 'The Wrestler,' balanced with some fu
We'll have a legend of Canadian hockey in the red chair: Paul Henderson scored the game-winning goal with 34 seconds remaining in the 8th game of the 1972 Summit Series. It's a moment that will go down in history, but what is Paul up to today? He's releas
The great Alan Thicke is in the red chair. Remember when people used to gather around the TV set together and watch '80s sitcoms? (Back then they were just sitcoms). Alan was one of the great TV dads back then, and he's still a much-loved icon in Canada a
Actor Alexander Siddig joins us in the red chair. Born in Sudan and raised in the U.K., Alexander played Dr. Julian Bashir on 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and starred in the critically acclaimed Canadian film 'Cairo Time' opposite Patricia Clarkson. His l
You might have heard about talented actor and singer Darren Criss for the first time on the internethe rose to fame with his online Harry Potter spoof, 'A Very Potter Musical.' But now you know him from 'Glee.' Darren plays a gay character, and he believe
On Thursday, director Xavier Dolan sat down to talk with George. Xavier showed his talents early in life: he directed the Cannes hit 'J'ai tue ma mere' ('I Killed My Mother') at the tender age of 19. But that wasn't even his first foray into show biz. He
We kick off the week with a half hour special with one of the world's biggest (and longest) names. Arnold Schwarzenegger has gone from Mr. Universe, to one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, to being elected Governor of California. Now, he explores his o
The Dog Whisperer himself, Cesar Millan, is in the red chair. Entering the US illegally from Mexico at 21, he went on to become one of the most recognized and visible authorities on dog training. This special relationship with canines made him a celebrity
Emmanuel Lewis burst onto the Hollywood scene in the 1980s as the precocious star of 'Webster' and became one of the most recognizable people on TV. And with that came all the perks that come with superstardom, including a friendship with Michael Jackson.
TV's longest-running sidekick takes centre stage when Paul Shaffer joins us in studio. For the past 30 years (and still going strong), he has dutifully backed up David Letterman in late night, laughing at all the jokes, playing and directing the music, an
For nearly three decades, The Tragically Hip have made up the soundtrack to this country, earning their popularity the hard way, working their way out of the clubs of Kingston, Ontario to become one of this country's most-treasured bands. Their uniquely C
He's gone from Mountie to building a billion-dollar empire with such recognizable national chains as Boston Pizza and Mr. Lube. From Virden, Manitoba to his first Boston Pizza restaurant in Penticton, B.C., Jim Treliving has been on the brink of financial
Up until his retirement last year, Stratford, Ontario's Lloyd Robertson was a nightly fixture in many a Canadian home. First at the CBC, then at CTV, Robertson was one of the longest-serving anchors in North American television history. He calmly guided g
George Hamilton may have started out as an MGM golden boy, but he developed an amazing range as an actor, all the while enjoying the high life: dating Liz Taylor, stealing girlfriends (or, rather, "borrowing") from Sinatra, and befriending Hollywood royal
Every Friday on the show, we pick the best moments and the most interesting conversations to create our Best Of The Week show. This week: Lloyd Robertson, Jim Treliving and guest panelist Jesse Camacho. It's a great way to get caught up on what you might
We kick off the week with the remarkable story of Cheryl Strayed. 17 years ago, her life was off the rails. She'd lost her mother to cancer, her marriage fell apart, and she started doing heroin. Eventually, she went on grueling three month hike along the
Arguably the most famous contractor in the country, Mike Holmes is in the red chair Tuesday. Mike has literally spent a lifetime in the home reno business (as a kid, he rewired his family's house and finished their basement) and hit it big with his TV sho
One of the finest pure actors in the world, William H. Macy sits down with George on Wednesday. With more than 35 years in the biz, he's done it alltheatre, television and feature films including 'Fargo', 'Boogie Nights', 'Magnolia', 'Seabiscuit', 'Bobby'
Thursday, the popular host of CBC's 'Q'Jian Ghomeshiis on the show. Jian has a new memoir called '1982', which goes back to his life as a 14-year-old kid of Persian heritage growing up in a largely white Toronto suburb. Much of '1982' is about the search
The week starts off with a visit from Jack McBrayer, aka Kenneth the page from '30 Rock.' Tina Fey wrote the Kenneth character with Jack in mind, and it's pretty much impossible to imagine anyone else playing the role. But he's not just a TV star: Jack ha
On Tuesday's show, director Deepa Mehta is in the red chair. She's one of Canada's most respected and critically acclaimed filmmakers. Her latest film, 'Midnight's Children,' is based on the book by Salman Rushdie. It was one of the most buzzed-about film
Talk about range: The Tenors, a group of four Canadian singers, go from Dylan to Puccini on their albums, and in the process they've won lots of fans. They've also shared the stage with Sarah McLachlan, Neil Young, Paul Anka and Paul McCartney. Their new
They're two of the most familiar faces in this country: for over 25 years, Ron MacLean and Don Cherry have teamed up on 'Coach's Corner' every Saturday night. As Hockey Night celebrates its 60th season, and a new book'Hockey Night In Canada: 60 Seasons'in
Every Friday on the show, we pick the best moments and the most interesting conversations to create our Best Of The Week show. This week, Ron MacLean and Don Cherry are in the red chair, as well as 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer. Our panel features comedian and
The hilarious Gerry Dee is in the red chair. You know him as a clueless teacher on CBC's 'Mr. D'and he came by the character honestly. In his new book, 'Teaching: It's Harder Than It Looks,' and his 'Life After Teaching' comedy tour, Gerry gets into his o
Hollywood superstar Javier Bardem is in the red chair. He'll talk about his passion for acting, but also another project that is very close to his heart: the documentary 'Sons of the Clouds: The Last Colony,' the story of the people of the Western Sahara,
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is in the red chair Wednesday. He became an international mega-star with the success of 'Achy Breaky Heart'but the backlash was intense. And now he's got a daughter who's even more famous, and who has been embroiled in a str
There are two great guests in the red chair on Thursday: Jason Priestley found fame as Brandon Walsh on 90210. Since then, he's become an accomplished director, and he's back on a regular series with 'Call Me Fitz,' now in its third season on HBO Canada.
Every Friday on the show, we pick the best moments and the most interesting conversations to create our Best Of The Week show. This week, Gerry Dee and Billy Ray Cyrus are in the red chair, and our guest panelist is Ron Sparks. It's a great way to get cau
directing legend Spike Lee is in the red chair. Since his first feature, 'She's Gotta Have It,' Spike's directed some downright classics: 'Do The Right Thing,' 'Jungle Fever,' 'Malcolm X'... the list goes on. And he's not slowing down: Spike recently rele
We've got singer Nelly Furtado on the program. From high-flying pop to folk music inspired by her Portuguese heritage to club anthems like 'Maneater,' Nelly's style is all over the map. But it's working out great for her: the Canadian singer has become an
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On Monday, we've got a Canadian legend in the red chair. Gordon Pinsent is known for his brilliant work as an actor, but his greatest character may just be himself. From his beginnings in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, Gordon has gone on to be a world-renowne
Today's show features two awesome guests: first up, Amanda Lang. As co-host of the 'Lang & O'Leary Exchange,' Amanda helps Canadians make sense of their money. Her new book 'The Power of Why' helps us make sense of much more: like how asking the right que
World-famous author Salman Rushdie sits down for an interview. After the 1988 publication of his novel 'The Satanic Verses,' Salman had a very real reason to fear for his life: a fatwa was issued, ordering Muslims to kill the author. In his new memoir, 'J
Fred Penner is an iconic Canadian children's entertainer. His CBC show 'Fred Penner's Place' ran from 1985 to 1997, and became a big part of kids' lives. But Fred's next event is for adults: he's hosting 'Fred Penner's Grown-up Show,' a pub-style sing-a-l
Every Friday on the show, we pick the best moments and the most interesting conversations to create our Best Of The Week show. This week it's Salman Rushdie and Amanda Lang in the red chair. It's a great way to get caught up on what you might have missed,
Best-selling author Mitch Albom is in the red chair. Mitch is always willing to ask the big questions about life, death and faith (and yes, sports). His books have sold millions of copiesin fact 'Tuesdays With Morrie' is considered the most-successful mem
Two very talented women will be in the red chair. First up: Kristin Kreuk. Kristin's acting career got started on CBC's 'Edgemont', and it hasn't stopped growing since. She played Lana Lang for seven years on 'Smallville', and now she's starring in 'Beaut
Wednesday, the great Margaret Atwood is in the red chair. She's one of Canada's most important (and most prolific) writers, and she's currently celebrating the fortieth anniversary of a book that helped define Canadian literature. It's called 'Survival,'
She's an icon of Canadian music: Rita MacNeil was born in Big Pond, Cape Breton County, and she's done a pretty great job of putting her community on the map. Rita's best known for her many albums of country and folk. She's a had Top 40 hits in North Amer
Every Friday on the show, we pick the best moments and the most interesting conversations to create our Best Of The Week show. This week, Mitch Albom and Margaret Atwood are in the red chair, and Fraser Young joins the Panel. It's a great way to get caugh
Two great guests join us. Carol Off is the host of CBC Radio One's 'As It Happens', and she has had a long career in journalism, something she brings to the table in her work with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. She'll get into some of the stories she's covered over the years. Plus, IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe sits down with George to talk about his ambition for his career in racing. He took over from Danica Patrick, and won the opening race of the 2013 season. The future looks bright. Our Panel features the very funny Inessa Frantowski.
For the first show of our 10th season, Russell Peters is in the red chair. And The Panel kicks off the season right with special guest Ron James.
Actor, writer and director Joseph Gordon-Levitt sits down with George for an in-depth chat about his feature debut 'Don Jon', and how he got here.
One of Canada's most decorated authors, Margaret Atwood, contemplates some very dark things in her latest novel, MaddAddam. The final part in a trilogy which also included Oryx and Crake and The Year of the Flood, MaddAddam inhabits a post-plague world where the few surviving humans need to find their way. Atwood has also been commissioned to adapt The Tempest, the last play Shakespeare ever wrote. Our Thursday Panelists are Emma Hunter, Mark Forward and Arthur Simeon.
Xavier Dolan is the boy wonder of Canadian cinema at the relatively young age of 24. With four feature films already under his belt, his 2010 film Heartbeats premiered at Cannes. Dolan's latest film Tom At The Farm, which screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, features the Montrealer directing, producing and acting as the titular Tom character. He talked to George about being a gay teen, bullying and pushing the envelope in Canadian cinema. Plus, George sits down with director Ron Howard, and we reach into our 10th anniversary vault and revisit George's interview with Mr. Tom Cruise.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s Nia Vardalos talks about adoption and her new book, Instant Mom. Also on the show are Jason Priestley plus the Panel with Elliotte Friedman, Fraser Young and Jennifer Botterill.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has weathered union-management strife, three work stoppages during his tenure, but TV ratings, attendance and revenues are all well up since his first day on the job in 1993. We talk puck with North American hockey's top boss. Also, Ali Hassan, Ron Sparks, and Noami Snieckus shoot it out on the Panel.
When rock band Guns n' Roses imploded amidst a tsunami of egos, drugs and debauchery, guitarist Slash looked forward with the band Velvet Revolver and his own solo records. And now Slash, a longtime horror-film fan, has become a horror-film producer. His first film is a creepy chiller called Nothing Left To Fear. He talked to George about it. Also on this episode: Michael Palin's best story ever and Marc Maron, Carla Collins and Christina Walkinshaw rock The Panel.
Now that Dexter has finished off his final victim, Michael C. Hall has the knife turned on him in a movie called Kill Your Darlings about the earliest days of Ginsberg, Kerouac, and Burroughs and the murder that helped shape their art. Also on the show: Something About Canada with Russell Peters and Greg Proops, Don Ferguson and Pay Chen on The Panel.
He's best known as True Blood's often-shirtless police officer Jason Stackhouse but Ryan Kwanten also takes acting roles with less blood splatter. Like his new film The Right Kind Of Wrong. Also on the show: we dig into the vaults and share George's interview with Hillary Clinton, and Guillermo del Toro shares his best story ever.
Our collective love and affection for the Muppets is a very real, and the feelings are a testament to the vision and heart of their late creator Jim Henson (1936 - 1990). His son, Brian Henson, who essentially grew up alongside Kermit and Miss Piggy, was tasked with overseeing the Muppet revival. Although the Muppets were sold to Disney in 2004, Brian is still pulling the strings with the Jim Henson Company. They’ve got a new stage show that features sort of anti-hero Muppets. It’s called Puppet Up: Uncensored!, a live improv show that’s definitely not for kids. Also on the show: Robbie Robertson provides some Thanksgiving food for thought and Georgina Reilly, Fraser Young and Luba Goy rock The Panel.
A little kid with a crush on Tarzan grew into our most passionate advocate for not only animals but our whole planet. Jane Goodall left England in her 20s on an adventure that found her studying and living among chimpanzees in Tanzania. She was the one who discovered that they use tools, have relationships and, most importantly, emotions. Now, the Jane Goodall Institute is connecting the technology we use every day – our cell phones and laptops – to coltan mining and its impact on civil war and conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo. Their "One Click Can Bring Peace to Africa" shows how we can ALL make a difference by paying close attention. And Jane, on the eve of her 80th birthday, shows no signs of slowing down. Bamming the show up a notch, Donal Logue will teach us something about Canada, then Alan Cross, Evan Carter and Jennifer Goodhue will make their marks on The Panel.
It hasn’t always been easy being Vanilla Ice. It’s true that at one point, he was probably the biggest pop star on the planet. But with the fame and fortune came a serious backlash. He has since reinvented himself and has enjoyed a successful second act as a reality TV star and home reno guru, and now has a new venture, Vanilla Ice Goes Amish. Also on this episode Grant Lawrence, Arthur Simeon and Rebecca Kohler rock The Panel.
Michael Bolton signed his first record deal at 16 and it was 18 long, hard, hungry years before he had his first hit covering the Otis Redding classic, “Sittin’ On The Dock By The Bay.” It was all up from there. A new book, The Soul of it All, explores his life and his career including a candid look at his most recent success – a collaboration with The Lonely Island. This show's Panel will feature Steve Patterson, Scott Montgomery, Jennifer Goodhue. Oh, and there'll be some Ralph Nader.
William Shatner beams himself into the red chair to talk about receiving the Stratford Festival's legacy award and other career accomplishments. Also on this episode: An appearance by Phil LaMaar (Mad TV) and Ryan Belville, Evan Carter and Tara Spencer-Nair are on The Panel.
Keanu Reeves makes his directorial debut with Man of Tai Chi starring former Matrix stuntman Tiger Chen and featuring fight choreography by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping. Reeves and Chen kick off Monday in fighting form. We'll also have Jackie Chan's Best Story Ever.
Commander Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian astronaut who was the first Canadian to walk in space. He also made a viral video covering David Bowie's "Space Oddity" while circling over Earth. Down here in the muck we'll also have a segment with Steven Stamkos.
You know Chuck Palahniuk from Fight Club, but his latest project is the book, Doomed, the second in a series about the afterlife adventures of a 13-year-old girl name Madison Spencer. This spooktacular episode will also feature William Shatner's Best Halloween Story Ever, Ryan McMahon's Scariest Story and a ghoulish Panel of Patrick Bristow, Kathryn Greenwood and Ali Hassan.
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz and evangelist Jefferson Bethke close out the week with their turns in the red chair. In addition, we'll go back into the tenth anniversary season vaults for a classic Brian Mulroney interview.
The Right Honourable Joe Clark kicks off the week to talk about politics and his new book How We Lead: Canada In A Century Of Change.
Pastor Joel Osteen takes to the red chair to talk about controversies, contemplations and his conversations with god.
For a special George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight Late treat, here's an extended version of our Jeremy Irons interview from earlier in the week.
Author Malcolm Gladwell's new book David and Goliath; Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants examines underdogs and the disadvantaged to show that sometimes things aren't always as they seem. Also on this episode: Unsolicited Advice from Scott Russell and Gilbert Gottfried, Ryan Belleville and Pay Chen on The Panel.
Douglas Coupland, one of Canada's favourite writers and social commentators, is in the red chair to talk about his latest novel, Worst. Person. Ever. Also: why George Carlin matters, and Scott Thompson, Zabrina Chevannes and K. Trevor Wilson on The Panel.
Amy Tan is in the red chair talking about new novel, The Valley of Amazement. Plus: panelists Tony Hinchcliffe, Gilson Lubin and Ashley Botting tackle the topic of privacy, and there's another edition of Baffin Island Books.
George Chuvalo, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the world, talks about his toughest bouts — inside and outside the ring — as well as his new book Chuvalo: A Fighter's Life. Then Jonny Harris, Arthur Simeon and Nicole Callender take to The Panel to talk holiday parties and we learn a little something about John Lennon.
First up, The Debrief. Then funnyman Will Ferrell stays classy as he tells us about his long career in comedy and his latest film, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
In the red chair: Idris Elba, star of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Also, a special red chair tribute to Nelson Mandela
The Daily Show's "Most Senior Correspondent" Samantha Bee is in the red chair. Also: a look at some words of wisdom from our guests this season.
Writer, filmmaker, podcaster and avid conversationalist Kevin Smith is in the red chair. Elsewhere on the show, the best scientific discoveries of 2013 and some of our favourite moments of the year in which George surprises a guest.
On May 28, 2014, the prolific author, educator, historian and civil rights activist Maya Angelou died at the age of 86. In tribute to Angelou, one of the great voices in contemporary literature, we rebroadcast George's wide-ranging conversation with her, which originally aired New Year's Eve 2013.
Hill Harper, best known for his nine seasons on CSI: New York, is in the red chair to talk about the new movie 1982. Also on the show, snowboarder Mark McMorris and Panelists Grant Lawrence, Paul Bates and Naomi Snieckus riffing on the topic "Strategic Friendships."
In the red chair, Bitten star Laura Vandervoort talks werewolves and karate and writer Ishmael Beah talks about his new book Radiance of Tomorrow. Also: a special 10th season look back at George's interview with Michael Douglas.
Yannick Bisson, star of Murdoch Mysteries and the forthcoming The Adventures of Napkin Man, is in the red chair. Elsewhere on the show, Kim Cattrall talks about her defining moment and Debra DiGiovanni, Kurt Smeaton and Arthur Simeon contemplate the pros and cons of convenience on The Panel.
One-time teen star James Van Der Beek is in the red chair talking about his post-Dawson's Creek career and his role in the new Jason Reitman film Labour Day. Also on the show: appearances from Hayley Wickenheiser and Peter Keleghan and a Panel on Old Man Winter with Pay Chen, Ron Pederson and Mark Forward.
Anna Maria Tremonti, host of CBC Radio One's The Current, is in the red chair talking about her journalism career. On The Panel, Aisha Alfa, Ryan Belleville and Pete Zedlacher consider the question, "What’s news?”
In the red chair is actor Aaron Eckhart, who plays a particularly well-spoken monster in the new film I, Frankenstein. Also we get some unsolicited advice from Allan Hawco
In the red chair, an interview with Canada's 20th prime minister, the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien. Also in the episode, Jonas Chernick on something you might not know about Canada.
Hockey player Hayley Wickenheiser, Canada's flag-bearer at the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympic Games, is in the red chair. Also: Olympic Dos & Don’ts from Mark Tewksbury, and a Panel on stats from Scott Thompson, Ren Bostelaar, Allana Harkin and Pay Chen.
In the red chair, prolific singer and activist Angelique Kidjo. Plus, a special 10th season lookback at George's classic interview with Jackie Chan.
In the red chair, Haven star Adam Copeland, who talks to George about transitioning to acting after decades (and 31 titles) in professional wrestling. There's also a guest appearance from George's beloved Montreal Canadiens and on The Panel, Patrick McKenna, Brendan McKeigan and Anna Gustafson tackle mental health.
Comedian and actor Gerry Dee is in the red chair talking about the third season of his show Mr D. Also: Some Unsolicited Advice from Adam "Edge" Copeland and Something You Might Not Know About Canada with Sasha Roiz.
In the red chair, Stedman Graham, author of You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan For Success, and Mark McMorris, who recently won bronze in the slopestyle snowboard event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
In the red chair, platinum-selling children's entertainer Raffi and 3 Night Stand actress Meaghan Rath. Also: a special 10th season look back at George's interview with Alan Alda.
Reading Rainbow and Star Trek: The Next Generation's LeVar Burton is in the red chair talking about his career and Reading Rainbow's new kids app. Also: Ask An Expert with space entrepreneur Bob Richards.
Canadian screen and stage legend Colm Feore is in the red chair. Elsewhere on the show, Ron James, Leslie Seiler and Marty Adams talk award shows on The Panel and Yannick Bisson teaches us something about Canada.
In the red chair, Corner Gas star Brent Butt, who's taking his comedy to the movies with No Clue. Also, Gerry Dee pays tribute to John Candy, and Mike MacDonald, Pay Chen and K. Trevor Wilson talk medical phobias on The Panel.
Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal, whose latest film is Denis Villeneuve's Enemy, returns to the red chair. Also on the episode, Cas Anvar teaches us something about Canada.
In the red chair: author, intellectual, broadcaster, educator and activist Dr. Cornel West, who joined George for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from hip-hop to his favourite republicans. Also a new segment called Intelligentsia vs. Entertaintsia and archival footage of Malcolm X on Front Page Challenge.
Former Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul joins George to talk about this new film, Need For Speed. After that, Richard Dreyfuss shares his Best Story Ever.
Current Reign star (and one-time Anne of Green Gables) Megan Follows is in the red chair, followed by Pretty Little Liars' Shay Mitchell. And to celebrate George's tenth season, we take a look back at his interview with Matthew McConaughey from the vaults.
George flew to British Columbia's beautiful Pacific Rim National Park for a special on-location interview with singer Michael Bublé. Also, Jessica Paré tells us something about Canada.
Now in its sixth season, Republic of Doyle is a clear hit show. It's had Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe as a guest star and Newfoundlander Gordon Pinsent has been one of the show's villains. Throughout, the show's star Allan Hawco has showcased Newfoundland and Labrador community and culture by basing the show in St. John's. There is, however, more to Newfoundland and Labrador. So Hawco and George travelled to Gros Morne National Park in western Newfoundland to talk about the province, his show and more.
Martin Katz, Chair of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, is in the red chair to talk about the recent Canadian Screen Awards. And Miss Piggy's here too, talking about her new movie Muppets Most Wanted.
Former Kids In The Hall star Dave Foley talks about his new sitcom, Spun Out. Also, Brent Butt on Something You Might Not Know About Canada and a classic interview with Larry King.
In this special figure skating-themed episode, Sochi silver medal-winning ice dancing pair Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir join George in the red chairs. Then it's Elvis Stojko, another former Olympic medalist, talking about his career and his move from the arena to Broadway, with the musical Chicago.
Celtic musician and member of the Order of Canada Loreena McKennitt is first up in the red chair. Then it's Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy, who's currently on tour across Canada.
In the red chair, American writer Gary Shteyngart, who talks about his new memoir Little Failure. Also, Noah director Darren Aronofsky joins George via satellite link-up.
Justin Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, is in the red chair to talk politics with George.
Olympic gold medal-winning curler Jennifer Jones and silver medal-winning figure skater Patrick Chan take turns in the red chair.
Canadian actor Enrico Colantoni joins George to talk about his latest film, Veronica Mars. Then it's Toronto FC star Jermain Defoe.
In the red chair, The Double and Night Moves star Jesse Eisenberg. Also on the show, an appearance from retired Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey and some unsolicited advice from Laura Vandervoort.
In the red chair, two actors branching off from Hollywood. First, Molly Ringwald, who's making a name for herself as a jazz singer with her new album Except Sometimes. Then it's Judy Greer, who played Kitty Sanchez in Arrested Development and has a new book called I Don’t Know Where You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star.
Two exciting Canadian actors in the red chair: first up it's Jessica Paré, the star of the Mad Men, which starts its 7th and final season on April 13. An then it's Devon Bostick, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid star who's all grown up in his new movie Small Time, opening April 18.
Juno Award-winning duo Tegan and Sara stop by George's house to play a few songs and talk about their music, their careers, and what's in George's fridge.
Canadian musician (and avid fan of putting photos of her dog on the internet) Jann Arden is in the red chair. After that, The Grand Seduction star Brendan Gleeson talks about his Canadian experience.
Dallas Green, better known as City And Colour, makes camp at George's place for another edition of The Strombo Home Sessions.
Tatiana Maslany, the star of Orphan Black, joins George to talk about the hit series. Then it's Indian yogi, mystic and philanthropist Sadhguru.
Peter Mansbridge was the first person George ever interviewed on The Hour, 10 seasons back. CBC News's chief correspondent returns to the red chair to talk news gathering and to look back on the legacy of the show. After Mansbridge, a Best-Of segment looking at George's ten seasons on the public broadcaster.
English-Canadian actor Kim Cattrall joins George to talk about her career post-Sex and the City, and her return to television with the new Canadian series Sensitive Skin.
Two actors take turns in the red chair: Revolution star Giancarlo Esposito and Under The Dome's Rachelle Lefevre.
Taking turns in the red chair: Lost Girl star Kris Holden-Ried and Third Person director Paul Haggis.
First up, it's Canadian actor R.H. Thomson, talking with George about his career and his latest effort, The World Remembers, an ambitious project to honour each of the more than nine million soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Then it's Canadian author Miriam Toews, whose sixth novel All My Puny Sorrows is about a woman trying to come to grips with her sister's deeply felt desire to die.
First off, it's TV contractor and real estate pro Scott McGillivray, talking about his new book How To Add Value To Your Home — and his boy band past. Then Zoe Kazan, who comes from a family of writers and filmmakers, talks about her new film The F Word, in which she stars opposite Daniel Radcliffe.
TV handyman Mike Holmes joins George in the red chair to talk about his new book, The Holmes Manual (he also fields a very important question from fellow TV home improvement expert Scott McGillivray). Elsewhere on the show: Ron James explains what happened to Canada's $1,000 bill, a mysterious hawk with a voice suspiciously like that of Gilbert Gottfried issues a complaint and Gabor Forgacs talks animal-free leather.
A pair of actors take turns in the red chair: Missy Peregrym, the star of Global's Rookie Blue, and Lance Corporal Cassidy Little, a Canadian-born British Royal Marine who turned to acting after being wounded in combat. This year, he starred in the title role of the play The Two Worlds of Charlie F.
Veteran British screen actor Tom Wilkinson joined George to reflect on his long career — ranging from Shakespeare in Love to Batman Begins — and his latest film, Felony, in which he stars alongside the movie's writer and producer, Joel Edgerton. And later in the episode, Rookie Blue's Missy Peregrym offers Abigail Breslin a little Unsolicited Advice.
In the red chair: The F Word star Adam Driver and Against Me! lead singer Laura Jane Grace.
Actress and director Helen Shaver talks about Down River, her first major film appearance in a decade. Then it's Canadian rocker Sam Roberts, whose eponymous band's new album is Lo-Fantasy (tour dates).
George speaks with Rush drummer Neil Peart about how he's grown as a musician, motorcycle culture and how he deals with bad reviews.
Brilliant writers and sharp wits.
Smooth voices, great guys... George talks to the Crooners.
The Holiday Music Special is back for its fourth year rocking households coast to coast with a top-notch line up.
Guys who steal scenes and hearts.
George talks to those who helped make the world a better place in 2011.
These women are at the top of their game.
Always a command performance.Always a command performance.
Three people who've carved out their own path.