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1. CBC RADIO ONE: CALL FOR DAILY ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE SHOW PROPOSALS

VALUES: Plugged-in, Canadian but with an eye on the world, Entertaining, Wide-ranging, Broad in focus, Broadcast live, Journalistic

TONE: Smart but not smart-ass, flexible, spontaneous, comfortable presenting a range of emotion. Knows when to be funny, when to be serious.

MISSION STATEMENT: Arts, culture and entertainment: it's what we cover and what we create.

FORMAT: One hour daily on Radio One.

HOST: Knowledgeable, culturally eclectic, able to handle live broadcasting. Strong personality and on-air appeal.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Listeners from 35 to 49 and beyond. It will appeal to those who not only want to follow their specific areas of interest, but also those who want to learn about what is making cultural waves in Canada and around the world. It will truly be radio for the curious mind.

WHAT YOU'D HEAR: The show would be a fast-paced exploration of all aspects of culture with a mix of interviews, documentaries, reported stories and performance. It would cover both high and popular culture in a way that no other program on CBC Radio currently does. Some examples: While it would certainly report on theatre and opera, it would also take you inside the world of video games (at which Canadians excel), graphic novels, art, the emerging rock scene in Montreal (Spin and the New York Times have both recently focused on Montreal as North America's hottest rock spot). The show would also focus on the business of arts and entertainment. It will showcase CBC journalism in this area and be an editorial leader in what it talks about and how it chooses to talk about it. Although much of the show would deal with cultural development and trends within Canada, it would not be, by definition, a CanCon show. Most importantly, to ensure a fast-paced program there would be, in every show, a range of subjects delivered through stories of varying length. Ideally at least five stories per show. Music would also play a key role in this program.

PITCH PROCESS: Please submit your proposals to radioproposals@cbc.ca and cc carolyn_warren@cbc.ca and patricia_pleszczynska@cbc.ca

DEADLINE: July 7, 2006

2. CBC RADIO ONE: CALL FOR COMEDY PROPOSALS (SERIES AND SPECIALS)

CBC Radio One's audience is asking for more comedy programming! We’re setting up a new Comedy Development Process that will be very proactive in soliciting proposals and identifying new talent.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Comedy programs that bring something, or someone, new to CBC Radio. Shows that are innovative and fresh with a new perspective. Shows that push the boundaries of what comedy can be and what it can talk about. Shows that bring new comedic voices and styles to the air. Shows that experiment with new forms for presenting comedy and shows that people will talk about. While we are mainly looking for weekly shows we are open to ideas that could be aired daily.

VALUES: Entertaining, Accessible, Diverse, Fresh, Reflect regions, Funny, High Impact

FORMAT:

A. We are looking for 30 minute programs that can be:

Ongoing programs (eg. Vinyl Café, Madly Off in All Directions*concepts that are sustainable for a long run) or Limited run series (eg. sitcoms, character based comedy, comedy tied to current events, sketch, soap opera)

B. We are looking for 3 - 6 minute programs that are:

Limited Run Series - to be run through Syndication. Short, funny, accessible for a drive home audience.

C. We are looking for 30 - 120 minute programs that are:

Specials - These could be tied to the calendar holidays, anniversary dates of important events, current affairs, special events or virtually anything else that leads you to a great idea for a comedy special.

SEND US YOUR PITCH
We welcome proposals from the independent community. Radio production experience is not a prerequisite. Proposal should include an overview of concept, style, format, length, tone and pace, audience target, preferred scheduling; suggested host and production requirements, proposed budget; availability for piloting. If we like your idea, we’ll hire you on a development contract to produce a pilot.

PITCH PROCESS:
Please submit your pitches to radioproposals@cbc.ca .
CC your proposals to carolyn_warren@cbc.ca and patricia_pleszczynska@cbc.ca

DEADLINE: July 12th, 2006

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