Memorable moments in Canadian tv history
Had a chance to watch a bit of the East Coast Music Awards last night on CBC. It really is amazing how much great talent there is out there, including Ron Hynes, Joel Plaskett, Measha Brueggergosman, Ashley MacIsaac, and, of course, Sloan, to name but a few. As often seems to happen whenever she’s involved, however, the most memorable moment came from the inimitable Mary Walsh:
Newfoundland and Labrador comedian Mary Walsh referred to the federal Conservatives as ‘the arse-lickers of Satan’ before introducing a performer.
The cameras then focused on Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay, who had committed a faux pas earlier in the evening, when he mistakenly referred to Halifax as Toronto.
He drew a chorus of boos and was ribbed about it throughout the night.
(From the CBC’s report on the ECMA ceremonies)