The Squeaky Wheel: Canada

The Squeaky Wheel: Canada is a Canadian news parody comedy television series, which premiered June 24, 2024, on AMI-tv.[1] The show is a news satire focusing on disability-related issues, adapted from Stephen Verdile's web humour publication The Squeaky Wheel.[2]

The show stars Gaitrie Persaud and Graham Kent as anchors Arianna Salara and Grant Gewürztraminer, with reporters and sketch players including Margaret Rose, Samantha Wyss, Sivert Das, Wesley Magee-Saxton and Yousef Kadoura.[3] Courtney Gilmour also appears as producer January Knougho, and Madison Tevlin makes a guest appearance.[3]

Produced by Hitsby Entertainment, the series went into production in Hamilton, Ontario, in fall 2023.[4]

The series received two Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, for Best Sketch Comedy Program or Series and Best Ensemble Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series.

References

  1. ^ Melissa Hank, "The Squeaky Wheel: Canada looks at news with disability-first lens". National Post, June 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Kristi Alexandra, "AMI-tv greenlights satirical series The Squeaky Wheel: Canada". Playback, November 29, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Greg David, "The Squeaky Wheel: Canada set to debut June 24 on AMI-tv and AMI+". TV, eh?, April 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Greg David, "AMI and Hitsby Entertainment announce casting, writing and producing teams for The Squeaky Wheel: Canada". TV, eh?, November 29, 2023.
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