Hiccups (TV series) explained

Genre:Sitcom
Runtime:30 minutes
Creator:Brent Butt
Executive Producer:
  • Brent Butt
  • Laura Lightbown
  • David Storey
Starring:
Country:Canada
Language:English
Network:
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:26 (and 10 webisodes)

Hiccups is a Canadian television sitcom 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 did not renew Hiccups and Dan for Mayor for a third season.[8]

Synopsis

The series stars Nancy Robertson (a Corner Gas co-star and Butt's wife) 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

Episodes

Webisodes

A series of 10 webisodes was produced and premiered on the official Hiccups YouTube channel.

Home release

Entertainment One released Season One on DVD in Region 1 on January 11, 2011.[9]

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]

Canadian ratings

Episodic ratings

EpisodeViewers
(millions)		Rank
(Week)
1"Millie, Meet Stan"1.9015[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

Awards and nominations

Year Presenter Award Work Result
2010Gemini Awards[17] Best Photography in a Comedy, Variety, Performing Arts Program or SeriesAnton Krawczyk
2011Canadian Comedy Awards[18] Best Performance By a Female - TelevisionNancy Robertson - Hiccups
Leo Awards[19] Best Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesBrent Butt, David Storey, Laura Lightbown, Nancy Robertson, Arvi Liimatainen
Best Direction in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesJames Dunnison
Best Screenwriting in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesDavid Moses
Best Picture Editing in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesLisa Binkley
Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesNancy Robertson
2012Leo Awards[20] [21] Best Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesBrent Butt, Nancy Robertson, David Storey, Laura Lightbown, Arvi Liimatainen
Best Screenwriting in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesBrent Butt
Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesNancy Robertson
Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 14-17Donnie MacNeil

External links

Notes and References

  1. CTV Orders New Comedy Pilot From Brent Butt . CNW Group . October 2, 2008 . May 27, 2012.
  2. Web site: 'Gas' leads to 'Hiccups' for comedian and TV star Brent Butt . October 2, 2008 . The Canadian Press . CP24 . May 27, 2012.
  3. Web site: Strategic stability: CTV and 'A' Fall 2009 schedules announced . June 2, 2009 . Bell Media . May 27, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120216011015/http://ctvmedia.ca/ctv/releases/release.asp?id=11414&yyyy=2009 . February 16, 2012 .
  4. Web site: All-new original CTV programs 'Hiccups,' 'Dan for Mayor' and 'The Bridge' to premiere in March . February 2, 2010 . CTV . May 27, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120224212537/http://shows.ctv.ca/TheBridge/article/All-new-original-CTV-programs-Hiccups-Dan-for-Mayor-and-The-Bridge-to-premiere-in-March#c_1 . February 24, 2012 . dead .
  5. Web site: Second season to premier May 30th 2011 at 8pm ET . May 9, 2011 . Channel Canada . May 27, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120404072243/http://www.channelcanada.com/Article5683.html . April 4, 2012 .
  6. Web site: 'Corner Gas' creator Brent Butt puzzled by Gemini snub. CTV.ca. 2009-08-26. 2009-08-26. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20090828020550/http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090826/ENT_corner_gas_gemini_090826/20090826?hub=Entertainment. 2009-08-28.
  7. Web site: CTV Announces Industry-Leading 2010-2011 Canadian Television Package. StockMarketsReview.com. 2010-06-03. 2010-06-13.
  8. Web site: CTV axes 'Hiccups,' 'Dan for Mayor,' 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada'. The Canadian Press. September 13, 2011. September 13, 2011.
  9. Web site: Hiccups - The Canadian Comedy Comes to DVD in Mid-January . Lambert, David . December 23, 2010 . TVShowsOnDVD.com . May 27, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121019140131/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Hiccups-Season-1/14841 . October 19, 2012 .
  10. Still a few Hiccups, Toronto Star, 01 March 2010, https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/article/773102--salem-still-a-few-hiccups-to-overcome
  11. Web site: TV, eh? » Ratings: Most-watched for 2009-10 . Tv-eh.com . 2010-06-01 . 2010-08-05.
  12. Web site: Top Programs – Total Canada (English) March 1 - March 7, 2010 . BBM.ca . May 27, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120302193109/http://bbm.ca/_documents/top_30_tv_programs_english/2010/nat03012010.pdf . March 2, 2012 .
  13. Web site: Brioux . Bill . TV Feeds My Family: House Call Bad Medicine for Hiccups, Mayor . Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com . 2010-03-10 . 2010-08-05.
  14. Web site: Brioux . Bill . TV Feeds My Family: Hockey Hammers Hiccups, Dan For Mayor . Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com . 2010-04-21 . 2010-08-05.
  15. Web site: TV Feeds My Family: Break No Boost for Hiccups, Dan For Mayor . Tvfeedsmyfamily.blogspot.com . 2010-06-08 . 2010-08-05.
  16. Web site: TV, eh? » Ratings: Hiccups, Dan For Mayor get 1/2 million for finales . Tv-eh.com . 2010-06-30 . 2010-08-05.
  17. Web site: 2010 Winners - 25th Annual Gemini Awards . Tribute.ca . May 27, 2012 . May 25, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120525183750/http://geminiawards.tribute.ca/2010winners.asp . dead .
  18. Web site: Nominees . Canadian Comedy Awards . May 27, 2012.
  19. Web site: 2011 Leo Awards Official Winners by Program . June 7, 2011 . Leo Awards . May 27, 2012.
  20. Web site: 2012 Leo Awards Official Winners by Program . May 20, 2012 . Leo Awards . May 27, 2012.
  21. Web site: 2012 Leo Awards Official Nominees by Program . May 4, 2012 . Leo Awards . May 27, 2012.

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