All-New Original Series ACTING GOOD Sets Up With CTV Comedy Channel, October 17

TORONTO (September 27, 2022) – There’s no place like CTV Comedy this fall when the all-new original series ACT WELL raw Monday, October 17 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. The 10-episode, half-hour irreverent comedy is loosely based on the life of the Anishinaabe comedian Paul Rabliauskas. Filmed on location in Manitoba in the spring of 2022, Rabliauskas stars as Paul who, after a failed attempt to move to Winnipeg, retreats to his eccentric family in the fly-in community of Grouse Lake First Nation. ACT WELL is co-created by Rabliauskas, Amber Sekowan Daniels, Eric Tothand Pat Thorton, and produced by Kistikan Pictures Inc. and Buffalo Gal Pictures. “For a quarter of a century, CTV Comedy has proudly showcased authentic, fresh, and hilarious local talent and we’re thrilled to add ACT WELL to this legacy of stellar original comedies,” said Pat DiVittorio, Vice President, CTV and Specialty Programming. “With Paul’s relatable story and disarming wit, we know viewers will be instantly charmed by the quirky residents of Grouse Lake.” In the series premiere, “Just Fok’n Missing Her” (Monday, October 17 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT), the news of the day in secluded and secluded Grouse Lake is the Anti-Bullying Workshop, where the lure of free sandwiches guarantees decent attendance. However, the event is overshadowed by Paul’s unexpected return, as the community raises eyebrows at his social media posts about the big life in the big city. The series premiere is directed by award-winning actor, director and choreographer Michael Greyeyes. Meet the residents of Grouse Lake First Nation:

Name: Paul (Paul Rabliauskas) A witty but sensitive and spoiled mama’s boy.

Name: Brady (Pat Thorton) Director of the north store and “only white on the Ground”.

Name: Roger Laughingstick (Billy Merasty) Voice of the Ground floor and radio DJ.

Name: Joe (Roseanne Supernault) Reformed bully and band councillor.

Name: Dean (Gabriel-Daniel) Big-hearted but unreliable.

Name: Agnes (Tina Guardian) Matriarch of the family.

Name : titmouse (Avery Claudia Sutherland) Jo’s rebellious daughter.

Name: Pink (Cheyenna Sap🙂 Paul’s recurring girlfriend. Viewers can stream new episodes of ACT WELL on CTV.ca and the CTV app, which also features behind-the-scenes videos, cast highlights and more information about ACTING GOOD.

ACT WELL joins the CTV Comedy family on the 25th^e anniversary as the brand continues to reign as Canada’s #1 entertainment specialty channel with key demo A25-54 for the fourth consecutive year. Since its launch on October 17, 1997 as “The Comedy Network”, the brand has been committed to showcasing local talent, from up-and-coming comics to veteran stand-ups.

ACT WELL is produced by CTV Comedy Channel, in association with Kistikan Pictures Inc., with participation from the Canada Media Fund, Bell Fund, APTN and Manitoba Film & Music. Producers are Tina Keeper (Kistikan Pictures) and Jennifer Beasley (Buffalo Gal Pictures) with Phyllis Laing (Buffalo Gal Pictures) as executive producer and Paula J. Smith as supervising producer. Paul Rabliauskas serves as executive producer and writer, with Amber-Sekowan Daniels, Pat Thornton and Eric Toth as writers and co-showrunners. At Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is head of development, original programming; Sarah Fowlie is Production Manager, Original Programming; Chris Kelley is Senior Production Manager, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is Executive Director, Original Programming; Sarah Weaver is director of programming; Pat DiVittorio is Vice President, CTV and Specialty Programming. Justin Stockman is Vice President, Content Development and Programming, Bell Media. Karine Moses is Senior Vice President, Content Development and News, Bell Media. Source: Numeris, Years of release based on BY18/19 to BY21/22 rating, A25-54 AMA