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[edit] Error!!

In the Episode "Block Party", they weren't celebrating the province's Centennial (as stated in the main article) they were celebrating Dog River's Centennial. So, the date it aired is moot in reference to Sa.'s Centenial. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.141.104.2 (talk) 19:34, August 30, 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Episode Articles?

I think we should start making articles for individual episodes. Who's with me? BNLfan53 03:48, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

I don't know about that. I love Corner Gas, but I don't think that each episode should have it's own article. The Simpsons does, but you have to consider the fact that The Simpsons is a well-known show, and is popular around the world. Frasier episodes don't have their own articles, and it was way more popular than Corner Gas is. Unfortunately, I have to disagree. But don't get me wrong, I am probably a bigger Corner Gas fan than most people here. User:Loghead1 20:52, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Spelling

I haven't seen it spelled any where else, but I suspect that the spelling Brent intended for the fictional town of "Wullerton" would be like Wollaston Lake, so spelled as Wollarton. --Computer_Saskboy 21:40, Jun 19, 2005 (UTC)

The official Corner Gas website uses the spelling Wullerton. 23skidoo 22:39, 19 Jun 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Coloring of the Littlest Hobo

I think it's quite appropriate on the Corner Gas site for us to have a disagreement over the coloring of the Littlest Hobo, but anyway. Go here for an image of the Littlest Hobo. He was a black and white. The dog featured on Corner Gas was golden. If all German shepherds are the same color my friend the dog breeder is in big trouble! ;-) (So who wants to be Brent and who wants to be Hank in this discussion - LOL!) 23skidoo 20:24, 19 October 2005 (UTC)

Sorry, I thought the LH looked liked the average German Shepard (goldenbrown/black colouring), not like a GS/Husky cross. Maybe I was thinking of the movie LH. JQF 3:26, 20 October 2005 (UTC)
That's very possible. I've never seen the LH movie, only the 1960s and 1980s TV series that used the same sort of dog. But as I say, this sort of discussion is very fitting for the article on Corner Gas. I wonder if I wasn't the only one that got a bit nostalgic when "Maybe Tomorrow" started playing? Cheers! 23skidoo 04:48, 20 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] LeRoy vs Leroy

Following up on an anonymous edit that changed the spelling LeRoy to Leroy, I checked the official Corner Gas website and the name is indeed spelled Leroy as far as the show is concerned. Apparently even in Saskatchewan they can't make up their minds how to spell the town's name - a Google reveals about a 50-50 split on the spelling, even among government websites. 23skidoo 00:53, 8 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Hank a mechanic?

I'm not quite sure but I believe Hank works at the gas station to as the mechanic. If so, then the his bio under the cast of charecters should be changed.

His status seems to shift. In the most recent episodes, he is clearly being depicted as unemployed and unable to hold a job for very long (paper boy, accountant for the town). He also does work for Brent but it appears to be an ad hoc type of thing. 23skidoo 19:56, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

In the video description audio track, Fred Ewanuick is credited as "Hank, the mechanic". Gridlock Joe 00:25, 10 December 2005 (UTC)

That doesn't mean too much as that could be a stock phrase dating back to earlier episodes. The recent episode in which Hank begs to fix Brent's freezer makes it pretty clear he isn't an employee of the station. 23skidoo 21:28, 10 December 2005 (UTC)
Ah, I see. I'm in the US and only current through season 2. Gridlock Joe 04:32, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
Off-topic, are you seeing it via DVD or is it being broadcast somewhere down there? I'm happy to see Corner Gas getting some exposure outside Canada. 23skidoo 04:34, 11 December 2005 (UTC)
Hank is mechanic at the gas station. Though you don't see him doing his job much. There is one episode where it shows Hank knows about gardening, building stuff, etc.. fishhead2100 June 8, 2006 1:23AM (UTC)
I don't think that Hank is employed at Corner Gas, however he is seen helping Brent in various episodes and the starting credits. Since he does get employed elsewhere (Lacey's busboy, accountant) he couldn't be employed at Corner Gas (although Corner Gas employees don't always seem to be working:) )He could be a mechanic without being employed.--Fantasylover12 21:03, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

I think he just likes hanging out there. -a Hank Fan

Actually, I think Hank is actually a caricature of an underemployed farmer. He lives out of town on a farm and spends a lot of time hanging out at Corner Gas. -another Hank Fan

I just finished watching the first three seasons of Corner Gas, and I thought Hank was the mechanic because he's working on a truck by the gas station in the first episode, and he's always hanging around the gas station. However, the truck he's working on in the first episode is his own, and he works on it by the gas station in later episodes. The way the characters refer to Hank when he's around the gas station isn't at all as an employee, but just as Brent's friend who hangs around there and is mostly unemployed. It seems that he does the odd bit of repair work, or other work at the station, like when he tried to get Brent to "owe him one," or when he wanted to fix the cooler.

Hank is not a mechanic. He is unemployed.

Hank does not work for Corner gas, and there is no indication he is a certified mechanic. Hank seems to make money doing odd jobs and temporary employment. The only job mentioned that may be permanent is looking after the ice at the curling rink. Loghead1 14:07, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Brent is not attracted to Lacey

i just noticed that it was written that Brent is attracted to Lacey. Early in the first season and at the end it looked like they would end up together but in the brent effect episode its clear that both just want to be friends. any other thoughts?

That's part of the joke. It's been made pretty clear they are attracted to each other but the events of I Love Lacey (note the title of the episode) scared the heck out of them. It's a fair and correct comment. 23skidoo 20:19, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

I think it would probably ruin the show. The tension of the uncertainty of an on-screen relationship has been a staple of sitcoms for many decades now.Landroo 22:05, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

i dont think a romance for Brent and Lacey is out of the question. it's clear they are attracted to each other, and i think it would not ruin the show, only make it better. but it up to the writers on that one.Quez 21:37, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

I don't think it would ruin the show, but I also seriously doubt it'll happen. Perhaps as a one-episode thing, but I think it would be more to comedic effect than anything. --DearPrudence 01:51, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Alas, i think your right. But the the amount of Fan-Fic's with a Brent and Lacey Romace in it i have seen shows that the fans would not mind it. Quez 00:14, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

Agreed. The show is very character driven with simple storylines, and the writers likely wanted to avoid more complex plots such as relationships. After the first season, there was really no realationship of any attraction either way.

[edit] Tim Allen

my apologies. i didnt realize that it wasnt the same tim allen as the sitcom. ill change it back to the canadian actor.

Trust me, if Home Improvement's Tim Allen appeared on Corner Gas, we'd hear about it. ;-) 23skidoo 01:56, 16 January 2006 (UTC)

Having this little-known Tim Allen listed has been bugging me for awhile, so I attempted to find any online references to him. Other than an article about his banjo playing, I came up empty. Also, according to what was added, Allen appeared in bit parts in three episodes. That's not really the type of cameo that was intended when the article was started I mean, it's unlikely many people would jump up and say -- I know that guy! Compare to the cameos by folks like Wallin, the PM, Sittler, and even the U8TV reality star-turned-sportscaster from TSN. I also have my doubts regarding the hockey player who played Brent as a kid and might remove that one from the listing, too. 23skidoo 01:40, 27 July 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Wullerton and Melfort

I've never heard of the comparison between Wullerton (spit) and Melfort. Is there a source for this? 23skidoo 15:10, 21 February 2006 (UTC)

You can try Googling it. I tried Googling it and it came up with limited or no results when I used different words. fishhead2100 June 8, 2006 1:27AM (UTC)
I saw this on the "Behind the Scenes" on the Season 1 DVD.

--Fantasylover12 20:56, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

  • Its more of a generalisation of the hatred amonst saskachewaanian towns like Watrous and (spit) Viscount. Jamhaw 18:15, 24 October 2006 (UTC)jamhaw

[edit] Trivia and fun facts section

Well, I added a trivia and fun facts section the other day and now I see it has been removed. I am not mad or anything. I am just wondering why it was removed. I thought that it was a good thing to have. fishhead2100 April 30, 2006 7:05PM (UTC)

Nothing wrong with having a trivia section, but all you had as one, not particularly notable piece of trivia. (There are probably many gas stations named Corner Gas). I don't necessarily agree with the rationale given for deleting it (that it was unsourced - do we have to cite a phone directory?) but I probably would have deleted it because it was very much a "so what?" item. But if you can come up with (verifiable) trivia items regarding the show itself, please feel free to add the section. There are probably a number of points made in the article that can be moved to the Trivia section. BTW don't call it "Trivia and fun facts" as that's POV; just "Trivia" is sufficient. ;-) 23skidoo 02:28, 1 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] first weekly CTV show on DVD?

The article says: "The first season was released on DVD in Canada on October 19, 2004 (the first weekly CTV series to be released in the format)." Should this be changed? Degrassi: The Next Generation, a CTV weekly series, was released on DVD on September 28, 2004 in the US, and October 19, 2004 - the same day as Corner Gas - in Canada. I know this isn't very important, haha. I just wasn't sure if the release of Degrassi before Corner Gas, but in the US, would count. --Spiderdust 04:15, 3 May 2006 (UTC)

If Degrassi was released in the US first, I think that counts as beating Corner Gas to the punch, though the fact it was released the same day as Corner Gas in Canada - thereby tying as the first CTV series to be released in Canada on DVD - should be mentioned. 23skidoo 05:45, 3 May 2006 (UTC)
Actually, I just removed this reference altogether. According to amazon.ca, Cold Squad (a CTV weekly series) was released on DVD in September 2003. Spiderdust 12:33, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
It must have been a limited release -- I don't recall ever seeing that show for sale at Future Shop or Best Buy here in Calgary. Fair enough, though. Wish I could remember where I saw that reference initially so I could pass along a correction. 23skidoo 14:20, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
LOL, it was probably CTV in the press release about the DVDs for Corner Gas - "OMG buy this! Historic moment in CTV history!" :) Spiderdust 21:55, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] LaWOOT site

An anonymous user has added to the External Links a site for the "Corner Gas Gang". Although it does have a connection to the TV show, the context might be lost on people unfamiliar with who they are and the use of the term "official" suggests that it's a CTV sanctioned site. I suggest adding some reference to this group and explaining who they are, etc. 23skidoo 02:59, 31 May 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Diplomatic Immunity?

Does Brent still have his diplomatic immunity? He doesn't use it, and doesn't seem to be doing much goodwill ambassador-ing. --Fantasylover12 20:53, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't seem like it, Davis and Karen get on his case in later episodes as I recall. That part was funny though.

OH MY GOD! That was a hilarious line! One of the MOST memorable, I think. The Core-Man 19:37, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Crossovers?

Just wondering...
Do you think it would be worthwhile to mention any of the trading of cast members? For example, connections to robson arms...

Or, better yet... Brent Butt had a minor appearance in Kids in the Hall. (I don't think he even said anything, mind you) And two Kids in the Hall alumni were guest stars in Corner Gas. Is that just a coincidence?
Is it worth mentioning that Butt was on their show, and they were on his?

It's not uncommon for actors in one show to have appeared on another. Canada's talent pool isn't that big. A trivia item on the fact several actors also appeared on Robson Arms is probably worth noting since the two series ran contemporaneously, but otherwise if people want to see other work the actors have done, they can just go to IMDb (or the actor's articles). 23skidoo 20:11, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
Gabrielle Miller and Frank Ewaniuk (and Cara Pifko from This is Wonderland) were also on Da Vinci's Inquest. And Jennifer Baxter seems to be in every commercial and TV show ever made in Canada. So that's probably nothing worth special mention. Adam Bishop 22:13, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] "First original narrative comedy series"

I added to the introduction a statement from the TVShowsonDVD site (which in all likelihood came from CTV press material) that Corner Gas is CTV's first "original narrative comedy series" (as opposed to sketch comedy and variety shows). Is this indeed correct? I know companies associated with CTV have produced sitcoms in the past, but maybe it is true, that after more than 45 years on the air, CTV has only ever produced the one sitcom. Or, could CTV be referring to the first sitcom produced by them since the latest incarnation of CTV was created about a decade ago (through change of ownership)? 23skidoo 13:23, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

The Trouble With Tracey was a CTV sitcom in the early 1970s. One could argue that it was not "original" since it was based on 1930s radio scripts.Ronstew 05:50, 26 August 2006 (UTC)

I can understand CTV wanting to forget that show ever existed. (For some reason I thought Trouble with Tracey was a syndicated or CBC show). That's probably why they threw in there the word "original" since as noted Tracey was just a rehash of some obscure radio show. 23skidoo 15:25, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
Just off the top of my head, CTV also did Snow Job, Excuse My French and Check it Out!. I can entirely understand why they might want to lump those in with The Trouble with Tracy in the "best to pretend they never existed" pile (honestly, would you be proud of those?), but it's certainly not true that Corner Gas is CTV's first original sitcom; it's just the first CTV sitcom that actually attracted a sizable audience. If CTV is directly involved in producing the show (I don't know if they are or not), rather than simply purchasing the broadcasting rights to a show made by a separate production company, then it might be the first time they've done that — but as written, the claim is quite ambiguous about which of those two interpretations is intended. Bearcat 19:35, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Userbox

This is my first userbox, and it's not that great, but I thought that someone might like it:

CG This user enjoys Corner Gas.

--Dani 21:22, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

Thanks! Quez 00:12, 10 April 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Small-town Saskatchewan with no Farmers?

How could a TV show be set in rural Saskatchewan, and never have a farmer appear in the cast or in any scene? Landroo 03:47, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

Well, I Love Lacey springs to mind immediately. -- Steven Fisher 06:43, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
And there are other episodes in which farmers appear. However I think it's somewhat stereotypical to assume that just because something takes place in small town Saskatchewan that it automatically has to be full of farmers. I know people who've lived in places like Rosetown who the only time they get near a farm is on the highway. A similar criticism might be why, in a series set in Sask., there are only two major First Nations characters (Davis and the fellow who tends bar). 23skidoo 11:53, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
  • Because there not that common it's rare enough to have one. I have never seen an Indian in my home town and I have lived there all my life.

Well, there are farmers in: A) Hair Loss (Season 3) Brent says their is a farmer sniffing his head. B) Demolition (Season 4) They are blowing up Farmer Cecil's barn. C) Dark Circles (Season 5) Karen burns crop circles in a farmer's farm. D) The Brent Effect (Season 2) Davis is shooting crows at someone's farm. Epass (talk) 03:02, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Episode summaries

I believe this has been copied from this site. (Although I actually think they're both cribbed from the same source, but I wasn't able to find that source or the license associated with it.) -- Steven Fisher 15:14, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

Sadly now the article is going to be pretty much out of commission for the next couple of weeks as the entire damn thing has been flagged as a copyvio despite the hard work a lot of us put into writing "original" material. 23skidoo 04:59, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
Sdfisher is perhaps a little overzealous. The entire article does not need to be flagged; he is, however, correct that the episode guide was a copyvio. Also, Wikipedia is not TV Guide, we don't even need episode summaries to begin with. The problem is easily solved by simply deleting the episode guide. Adam Bishop 05:43, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
I apologize for taking WP:COPYRIGHT seriously. I do agree it is unfortunate that policy requires it be taken offline; I put some work into the article, too. However, it seems the blame would be more fairly placed at the person who copied copyright material to wikipedia. -- Steven Fisher 17:17, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Major cleanup needed for characters section.

It seems to me that in a series that's almost completely episodic, character summaries do not need to include every little trivial detail ever relvealed in the series. For instance, claiming Lacey has an apptitude for clever schemes because something once worked. Or claiming Wanda has a nickname among her friends, which was only mentioned once on screen. Or clamining Lacey "would" passionately deny something; she either did or didn't. -- Steven Fisher 06:04, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Broadcast format

I was quite surprised to learn the Season 3 DVD set is anamorphic widescreen and clearly mastered in HD (you can instantly tell the difference because the lighting seems all different and the picture looks more cinematic). I do recall that last year Corner Gas was being shown on the HD version of CTV so they obviously decided to use that master for the DVD. My question: is Corner Gas the first CTV series (non news/sports) to be produced and broadcast in HD? Or was Degrassi, etc. also made in this format last year or earlier? If Corner Gas was first that's worth noting. 23skidoo 23:36, 2 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Merry Gasmus single

Does anyone know if the Merry Gasmus single was actually commercially released? I've heard an MP3 of it (and it's worth tracking down if you're a Brent Butt fan) and added a reference to it in the Notes, but otherwise I have no idea if this was only made available to radio stations, or the Corner Gas website, or what... if anyone knows, please add it to the note. 23skidoo 00:11, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] The Mayor's Surname

His surname was assumed by many to be Jenson, because his grandmother was referred to as "Mrs. Jenson."

While it can be seen where such assumptions might be stemmed from, a citation would definitely help to prove this is a consensus, and not just a broad statement made by one contributor. Could you please provide a citation to show that, many people think this, and not just a limited few? -Emhilradim 04:04, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

He used to be credited as "Fitzy Jenson" on the Internet Movie Database. - BNLfan53 2006-11-01 T 23:26 UTC There is however a village called Janzen in Saskatchewan.

[edit] Episode list

I just noticed that in all the concern over copyvios that the episode list itself vanished. I have put it back -- the original, non-expanded, non-ruffle-the-feathers-over-content version. There is a move afoot to make separate articles for Episode Lists, so if someone wants to do that with this one, feel free. I realized the list was gone when I went to use it so I could cite an episode for an edit -- and the list wasn't there anymore! 23skidoo 01:27, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] When does season 4 resume?

Does anyone know? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 206.116.247.111 (talk) 17:21, 10 January 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Spoilers

I noticed that Stephen Harper was put as a guest on the show and that episode hasn't aired. Wouldn't that be considered a spoiler? If so, shouldn't it be taken off? Mr. C.C. 18:40, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

Nah. It doesn't reveal anything about the plot itself. --DearPrudence 19:33, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] List of Corner Gas episodes is full of copyright violations

A lot of summaries the summaries at List of Corner Gas episodes are copied from other sites, check this out for example. Anyways, I don't want to go through them individually, so if someone could remove or rewrite the copied ones, that would be great. Otherwise, I'll probably come back and just remove them all to be sure. Don't take this the wrong way, I love creating these list of episodes pages too, but we have to do it the right way, without copyright violations. - Peregrine Fisher 18:51, 21 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] LaWOOT site (again)

I don't believe that this site should be listed as the official Corner Gas Gang's site, because it is not. www.cornergas.com is the official site. The LaWOOT site should be taken off the list.

Loghead1 19:40, 30 April 2007 (UTC)

The LaWOOT site was added once again, and once again I have removed it. I have since learned (the source is not totally reliable) that LaWOOT is the site where some people who used to be members of www.cornergas.com have gone to. This happened when the real Corner Gas site (www.cornergas.com) stopped the live chat program, and put in a forum replacing it. This angered quite a few members, and so a couple of them have since left and have gone to the LaWOOT site. The LaWOOT site, I believe, is a live chat program.

Loghead1 14:07, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

The LaWOOT! site is the official site of the Corner Gas Gang. Its members consist of people who have actually been featured on the show, have been winners of its contests, have active contacts with the cast and crew of the show, and some are actual members of the crew of Corner Gas. This website catalogues the Corner Gas Gang as featured many many times on W5, CTV News, various radio talk shows, and some are featured on the Season 3 DVD Extra: Beyond Corner Gas: Tales from Dog River. You will see one of the site's administrators (Bob LeBlanc) boldly declare on that DVD: We are the Corner Gas Gang!

Since these members are so integral to the show and are indeed a true part of Corner Gas history and crew despite what those people whom are jealous of this Gang say, their site is rightfully listed along with Corner Gas.

Loghead while your information bears resemblance to the truth, your information is both incomplete and inaccurate. The LaWOOT! site was started long before the Corner Gas Ruby Chatroom was closed down and replaced by a forum. Many LaWOOT! members are still active posters in the forum.

Your line of reasoning for removing the site from Wikipedia is therefore unjustified since it is based upon inaccurate and incomplete facts.

As the Corner Gas Gang is not mentioned at all in the article, the link should be removed. --Steven Fisher 15:41, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

As I did mention in my previous post, the source was not the reliable. I am not too knowledgable about the subject, and I know only what I have read in the Ruby Forum. I do believe that the "Corner Gas Gang," that was featured in the Season 3 feature, "Beyond Corner Gas: Tales From Dog River," had met in the Ruby Chatroom. It may be possible that they have left to LaWOOT, or they may have started there, but the official Chatroom/Forum (it is a forum now) is the Ruby in www.cornergas.com.

And a reminder, to please, in the future, leave your username at the end of your post so that then we don't have to discuss this in Corner Gas' "talk-page."

Loghead1 19:56, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

I removed that link again, but some anonymous poster(s) keep putting it back. Maybe a spam warning on their talk page would help, because looking at the site there doesn't seem to be much about Corner Gas on it that makes it relevant to this article.--Boffob (talk) 20:23, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

As you can very well see, I was against allowing it to be posted on the article, however if you look into the site with as much detail as I did it is pertaining to the show. If you have watched the W5 special "Tales From Dog River" you will see that there is a "Corner Gas Gang" that met on the Ruby chat site. They are the same people, so due to the fact that it is pertaining to the W5 Special ON Corner Gas, it has to do with Corner Gas. I would now like to ask if it would be alright if I removed my comments from these discussions. Thank you. Loghead1 (talk) 05:04, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

The question is not whether it is related to Corner Gas as much as is it relevant to be linked? You have to dig pretty deep to find really useful information about Corner Gas. It looks more like a social networking site for a very specific group of people with a side of fan site elements. Per WP:EL, it has very little reason if any to be linked at all. As for removal of comments, it's not really proper on article talk pages, but old discussions can be archived.--Boffob (talk) 05:59, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

I agree. It is not really relating to the article, but the W5 special. You are correct about the fact that it is a social networking site. The site may have put it there for promotional advertisement. Is promotional advertisement allowed as long as it is pertaining to something relating to the article (even though it is not that relative to the subject)?

Loghead1 (talk) 17:09, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

Promotional links are not allowed, period. The petition link probably shouldn't be here either. See WP:SPAM. --Steven Fisher (talk) 00:17, 18 April 2008 (UTC)

I disagree that it is a promotional link. It is for reference to the season 3 DVD W5 special. LaWOOT! is non-profit, therefore why would it need promoting on a Wikipedia article? Just let it be; it's not promoting anything. Also, the petition link is not spam. It is a site for people who read the page who disagree with the ending of Corner Gas. Have you ever looked at either of these two sites? I made the petition one and I tried out (more than just tried out) LaWOOT! Look at things more and try to learn more about something before stating an opinion, like I should have done in the first place. That is my advice to you. By the way, when "The Ruby" forum had a link there, couldn't that have been declared as promotional advertising?

Loghead1 (talk) 00:21, 19 April 2008 (UTC)

If you want LaWOOT in the External Links, find some way to that makes sense for it to be mentioned in the text. I could create the greatest site actually on Corner Gas and it wouldn't belong here if it didn't somehow fit. The LaWOOT site obviously doesn't belong: it adds no value (not little value, but none) to this article. And so it doesn't belong. This is not a link directory. Step back from this and realize you're biased. Steven Fisher (talk) 15:02, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

I added the bit referring to the season 3 W5 special, therefore people would know and understand that that was the reason why it was placed there. Previously this was not clearly defined; however now it is and it seems perfectly reasonable to keep it there. I see know reason to delete it. How am I biased? I was originally on your side until I checked out the site. As soon as you arrive into the site (the front page) it says, "The Official Site of the Corner Gas Gang". Even on the link I gave a reference to people of the "Tales From Dog River: Beyond Corner Gas" W5 special. Clearly you do not get any of this and you are going to stick to your guts no matter what anybody says. I don't know why I'm even bothering telling you this when you have no idea what you're talking about.

Loghead1 (talk) 00:26, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia is still not a web directory. Unless it's integrated into the article, it doesn't belong. We've had a ruling on this before; see above. --Steven Fisher (talk) 23:52, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
You seem to be misunderstanding me, over and over. I would be fine with the link being added if it was a reference to something in the article. The solution is not to repeatedly add the link back in isolation or to try to explain it in the external links section. Instead, if you really want the link just add something to the article that references it. Then I'm happy because it's on topic for the article (though I still think its significance is highly questionable), and you're happy because you get to link to it. At least until the next time it gets noticed and the page protected. Steven Fisher (talk) 23:59, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

See, you never said that did you? Well, all is well. I will add something to the article. Loghead1 (talk) 20:45, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Nope, I didn't exactly. I think we both got entrenched there and thought we were being understood. Sorry if I was a little rude when I finally really outlined my thought process. Have a good day. :) Steven Fisher (talk) 21:25, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
Sorry to get involved here, but I had to revert this section about the Corner Gas Special, it was large, straying from the topic (too much anecdotes on something only loosely related to Corner Gas) and full of external links in the text violating the external link guidelines. I also removed the link to a petition about saving Corner Gas, as it also does not provide useful information about the topic and is pretty much certain to be temporary.--Boffob (talk) 22:27, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I apologize, I wrote that one up really quick. I was writing it using tv.com as a reference. Should it belong, but in a much smaller form? Loghead1 (talk) 03:07, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

I still don't see why it should be linked at all. But if you're so eager to put a link, as Steven Fisher mention, you could use it as a reference (using proper ref tags), but you'd need information that is relevant, not just loosely tied to Corner Gas and not provided elsewhere in the article. As this LaWOOT site is actually mostly a social networking website, you'll probably have to dig deep, but it should be feasible. Once you have found such info that could be referenced, post it on the talk page first, so as to discuss if, how much and where it could be integrated into the article. Remember that you don't need to source an extensive paragraph, so ideally it could be something short that flows well into an existing section.--Boffob (talk) 06:13, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] The Door Episode

I wanting to know which season the door episode is in. It's just want to make sure I got the correct season as I am thinking it is in the fourth season.

Mr. C.C. 00:58, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Episode List

I am wondering if there should be an episode list for easy reference?

Mr. C.C. 00:58, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

There already is one- List of Corner Gas episodes

CORNER GAS RULES 19:13, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Outdated info?

Under the Miscellaneous header, there's an item that says: The only current top-20 Canadian show in all of Canada (other than hockey)—the rest being American imports, Corner Gas debuted in January 2004, outperforming all U.S. sitcoms in the territory among adults 25-54. This originates from a year-old source, however I do believe Little Mosque on the Prairie has since also become a Top-20 show (according to an article the Canadian Press put out this past weekend it scores more than a million viewers a week, so that should put it in the Top 20 though still behind Corner Gas). Can someone with more knowledge or access to sources check this? 68.146.8.46 22:54, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

If you look at the BBM ratings archive... Corner Gas is the only Canadian show consistently in the top 30... I failed to see Little Mosque on the Prairie at all. Jazznutuva 09:26, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
I never saw Mosque in the top 20, and I only saw it in the top 30 on one list (at 29). I didn't look at all the lists, though. Still, the claim seems valid to me. --Steven Fisher 16:42, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Little Sally Smarty Pants"

In Nancy Robertson's character's description, it has been written that Wanda Dollard has earned the nickname "Little Sally Smarty Pants" among her peers. "Little Sally Smarty Pants" is not her nickname. In fact, Wanda Dollard doesn't have a nickname. She is just Wanda. The name "Little Sally Smarty Pants" has come up in ONE show, and it was only used ONCE. It was used to criticize her in Season Two's Security Cam episode (the one where Brent buys a security camera, and he learns a thing or two about his friends). I will be erasing the sentence that states that Wanda's nickname is "Little Sally Smarty Pants".

Loghead1 13:57, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Character detail removal

I'm removing some details about the characters that only affected a single episode. There's a couple reasons for this: First, it's actually a spoiler for that episode. Secondly (and most importantly, I think), the detail doesn't really tell the reader anything about the character. For instance, Brent's cartooning abilities in season 3 have no impact on the character before or since. Likewise, the "shirt powers" claim only lasted a single episode. On the other hand, if these were listed as examples of personality traits of the characters (for instance, Emma's reaction to Karen cutting Brent's hair being a sign of being reluctant to let go), or otherwise establishes some detail pertinent to the character over the whole series (Karren's apnea and being in better shape than the rest of the characters), it's useful. So if there's a particular fact I've removed that was your favorite, let's discuss here how we can put it back and make it mean something instead of being a piece of trivia. --Steven Fisher 00:41, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

I, too, have been deleting certain details about the characters, but somewhat more than you have. I have noticed, like you, that people have added details that only have affected a single episode.

Loghead1 23:15, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

Sort of along these lines I have added the phrase "Oscar also has a tendency to exclaim "Holy hell!" upon encountering something new." since I feel there are multiple episodes where this happens and adds to his character. Doctoroxenbriery (talk) 20:13, 21 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Brent Leroy Description

I ended up erasing most of the information about the character Brent Leroy's description because of the amount of information that affects only one episode. We need to add more information into this part of the article, and better information.

Loghead1 23:15, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Article image

The image in the infobox is 40 kilometres from useless. Can't we replace it with a screen capture of the show's logo, perhaps taken from the opening credits, without making the Fair Use Gestapo excited? 23skidoo 00:28, 29 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:CSI1.jpg

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BetacommandBot 20:25, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Character Descriptions

I think that we should start creating separate articles for each character. Tell me what you think.

Loghead1 (talk) 00:16, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

I don't think so: there is currently only one paragraph for each character, not enough to separate them into their own articles. I also doubt that there are enough verifiable sources to make good articles on each character. Remember, no original research: every fact in Wikipedia must be published elsewhere first. Indefatigable (talk) 19:02, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Then possibly could we begin to expand the paragraphs?

Loghead1 (talk) 03:29, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Wanda Dollard description

Not sure about this but the comment the Wanda is the only native resident go to university seems to contradict the fact that Paul Kinistino holds a masters degree in history, i dont belive there has been any statement in the show saying he was not from dogriver. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jolandry (talk • contribs) 09:56, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I agree with you. It has also never been said that Wanda is a native Dog Riverite. It would be a good idea to get rid of thiss innaccurate information. I will check and see if it has been fixed.

Loghead1 (talk) 17:05, 27 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Opening Sentences

Can we please remove the point of view stating that the programme is "hilarious". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.143.134.254 (talk) 10:34, 3 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes, it does seem like it is a point of view, but it could be looked upon as a review of the show. I don't think that it is necessary to remove it. If it was something like, "This is the best show on Canadian televsion", then I would agree, but it is a simple word describing the comedic genre.

Loghead1 (talk) 14:02, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Controversy?

In researching the announcement of Corner Gas coming to an end (sob!) I'm seeing some references to controversy over the appearance of Dog the Bounty Hunter in one episode which, presumably, was produced prior to Dog's phone message fiasco. Is anyone aware of any actual (i.e. media-cited) controversy, or is this just folks who are following the "tar with the same brush" philosophy? If the controversy is legitimate, it probably should be mentioned. 23skidoo (talk) 00:45, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

Yes, but you maybe referring to a discussion topic that someone brought up. It is not a controversy, really, and I don't think it should be brought up because Corner Gas had nothing to do with it and it may look bad on the show. It has not been brought up, nor should it be.

Loghead1 (talk) 14:01, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Movie

It's best this go go out on a high note while it is still good, not drag on for years and decline in quality untill it is eventually Cancelled due to low ratings. You would be suprised that not many shows make it to 100 epsiodes. Well, there is always the possibility of a Corner Gas Movie!

Quez (talk) 14:58, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

  • I added a new header to your comment because it didn't have anything to do with Dog. The movie idea has been mentioned in some media coverage, and I added a reference from Butt that was made after the Trailer Park Boys film came out. But it's definitely worth noting if any serious ideas come about. If the show continues to grow in popularity in US syndication, the chances of a movie will probably increase, along with the chances of an American version being produced. 23skidoo (talk) 14:59, 9 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Other Characters

I was wondering if we should add characters like Mrs. Jensen and Myrtle to the recurring characters as they are now in more and more episodes. Thornclaw (talk) 18:19, 7 June 2008 (UTC)