Gone are the days when you had to wait for the morning newspaper, to know what is going all around the world. Now TV and dish cable has made life more active. You can make yourself updated with latest news for 24 hours with news channels. These news broadcasting channels have today become the primary nerve of international communication and media. You’ve got a lot to see and watch on them. Is the US president planning to go on a holiday, has Tom Cruise got a new hot girl friend, what is there about world cup cricket and much more. Let’s talk about some top rated all time news channels, maybe we can share some new things with one another:
1. CTV News
March 12, 1961: The life changing event of the history of Canadian evolution- JOH TV began broadcasting on Channel 13. Until then, television owners of Ottawa and western Quebec had a choice of broadcasting in English or French (CBC). In the early times, programs were broadcast live from a basement studio. Many programs were broadcast, including news. CTV news provides viewers with breaking news, as well as information on a 24 hour basis. The news broadcast began in 1997, and was formerly known as CTV News 1(1997-1999) and CTV NewsNet(1999-2009). The news channel is broadcasted in Toronto.
2. CNN:
CNN stands for Cable News Network. It was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner in The United States. It was the first news channel to provide news all around the world on a 24 hour basis. Through CNN International, the news broadcast can be seen in over 212 countries and territories. Through the years, CNN has expended globally, providing Satellite viewing. Programs like Larry King Live made it even more resourceful for CNN to be a success, as it is the second most watched news network.
3. CP24
CP24 is the first Canadian news channel to provide news on a 24 hour basis. The channel is based in Toronto, and focuses on new from The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Southern Ontario, but broadcasts news internationally as well. CP24 also provides what they call, “information at a glance”, showing the date, time, immediate weather conditions, the day’s forecast, a “Four-Day” synopsis, current traffic flow from live highway cameras, newswire headlines, stock market quotes and the status of key exchange indices.
4. E! News:
Who doesn’t like gossip? We all love to hear what goes on with friends, what they do in their daily lives, who they hang out with, who they are dating, etc. This is why we have something like Facebook. If you like gossip, you most likely like to hear what goes on with celebrities as well. Who could forget the scandal between Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie, that started in 2005, and just doesn’t seem to end? If you are looking for some juicy celebrity gossip, and can’t find it, we have the answer for you: E! News. It is the source for entertainment news, celebrity gossip and pictures, as well as the latest fashion trends, TV, music and movie reviews, and online videos.
5. LCN News
LCN is the short term for Le Canal Nouvelles. It is a private Canadian news channel program, broadcasted in French. It began airing its broadcast in September 1997, in Canada. LCN’s format is to broadcast two 30-minute news segments per hour with headlines scrolling at the bottom of the screen. LCN not only broadcasts news, but public affairs as well.
This show is about a genius practitioner who is a diagnostician. The story revolves around Gregory House, M.D. Gregory House. M.D. usually takes cases that he finds interesting. His diagnosis theories are different, following differential diagnosis methods. These theories are ridiculed and misunderstood by other practitioners. House usually refuses to normal diagnosed case. He picks up those cases that have been to other doctors before, but the treatment was unsuccessful. House’s diagnosis is based on details and treatment after he understands the problems of the patient accurately. The events in the series revolve around the diagnosis, which makes this medical drama very interesting.
This show is about six friends who are trying to find something in their lives. For some it is love, for others it is just about facing the real world every day. However, this becomes impossible without each other for them. ‘Friends’ is a comedy series that you won’t be able to leave for anything once you start watching it. It started in 1994 and ran for consistent 10 years, ending in 2004. The subtitle song ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’ is written by Beatles. These six friends casted in the shows live in New York, living their lives in the constant journey of joys and sorrows with each other’s help.
The Simpsons is an animated series which revolves around a family life and events. The Simpsons Family resides in the Middle American town. The family has Homer, the father and Marge Simpson, the mother and the housewife, three children, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Bart is a trouble-maker. He causes trouble in almost every situation intentionally or unintentionally. Marge is a typical Housewife. Lisa is a little activist and Maggie doesn’t communicate with family except for sucking a pacifier to express whenever she wants to say something. Homer has a very comic personality. He works as a safety inspector. The family also owns a dog and a cat. These pets have their significant roles in every season of the series. This comedy series has excelled better than any drama series on air since it has started. Its 22nd season has aired on September, 26, 2010.
This TV shows is one of the best in Horror/ Thriller series till date. The story revolves around two brothers, Sam and Dean. Both want to follow different paths in their lives where they encounter terrifying events and mysteries that they have to solve. Sam and Dean are following their father’s obsession to hunt down the Supernatural. They have been taught the same by their father to avenge their mother’s death, which resulted by an evil force itself. Sam is desperate to start a new life away from his family’s black past while Dean is interested in evil Hunt. The supernatural events revolving in the show run is a partial sequence, giving a meaning to the entire storyline and space to a new story for every episode.
This medical drama mixed with bizarre events and endless comedy is very different from any previous ones that you might have seen. The show revolves around a new intern, John Dorian and his unpredictable decisions. The strange staff adds up to the comical events to treating the patients. You will never know which events can turn up making you laugh in this TV show. The med students are focused with different motto and targets which are not exactly ethical or evil. The casts and events make this show incredibly different and refreshing.
The 6th season of How I Met Your Mother was released in the month of September this year. This series does not stop keeping its viewing happy at all. How i met your mother is still going strong with strong number of viewers as they continue to deliver this comedy filled show.
Not far behind How I Met Your Mother is The Big Bang Theory, a show about 4 science geeks and a hot feminine neighbour. This famous comedy sitcom was renewed for its fourth season and it premiered on the 4th of November. The Big Bang Theorys fourth season is considered the best among all its seasons as the comedy reaches another level.
The Walking Dead is another new television series that was released in the year 2010. It is an American post apocalyptic horror television series that was premiered on the AMC network on October.
Nikita is an all new American television drama that was released in the month of September. It airs on the CW Television Network. Nikita is about a spy and assassin who has gone rogue after finding out the true colours of the government agency she worked for. Nikita is on a mission to bring down Division, the corrupt government agency.
The famous teen drama was renewed for a third season this year. This year saw the introduction of many recurring characters in this series, which means more stories and more drama. There are many twists and turns in this season with Ryan becoming a dad, Annies mom working for Jen as an assistant, Ted turning gay, Naomis rape, etc..
The talk show hostess who started her show in 1986, has the last season is due in 2011. The actor is also a producer and a philanthropist. She is known for her philanthropy which is not just limited to the show. She has her own magazine known as the O magazine. She has been considered as one of ‘The Most Important People of the Century,’ by Time.com. She tops the list with earnings of approximately $ 315 million last year.
The show Judge Judy is a rage with the audience. This American court show features the former family court judge Judith Sheindlin. The show started off in the year 1996 and has been extended till 2013, the seventeenth season of this show. Judge Judy is known for being blunt, truthful and outspoken judge in America. She sits second on the list with earnings of $45 million.
The host of the ‘The Late Show of David Letterman,’ David Letterman, started his career as a weatherman. He started with his show in 1992. He has won several Emmy’s and other awards. He has had interviewed several eminent guests in his tenure. He sits third on this list with annual earnings of $28 million.
Ryan Seacrest is an American radio personality, television host, network producer and voice actor. He is also the host of E! News and American Idol. He started his career as the host of Radical Outdoor Challenge in 1993. He started hosting the American Idol with Brian Dunkleman in 2002. Since season two of American idol in 2003, he has been the lone host for the show. He is also the executive producer of several shows including, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Denise Richards: It’s Complicated and Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. He sits fourth on this list with annual earnings of almost $15 million.
She shot to limelight with the show ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ along with her family. Now she also stars in another reality show called ‘Kourtney & Kim Take New York’ alongside her sister Kourtney. She also earns handsomely with her endorsements deals Skechers sneakers, Kotex tampons and skin care brands Quick Trim with her sisters. The 30 year old has earned $6 million in 2010 alone and she charges $75,000 for an appearance.
With over 3.5 billion fans, football (or soccer) is undeniably the most watched sport in the world. Football has the maximum stadiums, greatest numbers of people buying football merchandise, number of competitions and events held – such as the world cup, UEFA League, American Cup, etc. Also there are the maximum number of teams, leagues and clubs for football all over the world. The current football world cup 2010 has about 715.1 million people who watched the final. It is the world’s most widely viewed sports event today.
Immensely popular from the beginning, since its inception in England in the 16th century. Cricket is more popular in Test playing countries, and is the second most watched sport after football. The Cricket world cup in 2007, had 672,000 spectators in the stadiums alone and about 2.2 billion TV viewers, with the matches being telecast in 200 countries. The 2011 Cricket world cup will be broadcasted in 220 countries.
Basketball has about 2 billion spectators worldwide, though most are in USA and Europe. The NBA is the most popular league with all its matches being closely watched. The NBA has a viewership of 1.5 – 2 million per match, and a total viewership of 15 million per season. The NCCA drew a viewership of 12 million viewers.
Wimbledon matches had about 2.2 million viewers per match, whereas the US Open had a viewership of 63.5 in all, with each match having 10 million viewers. The game of tennis originated in the United kingdom and spread among the English speaking population in the world and now is an Olympic sport. Tennis has some major tournaments, Grand Slam Tournaments, Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open which are widely watched.
Auto racing, also called car racing or motor racing, is one of the most televised sports. Formula One is the most popular kind of single-seat car racing tournament and is a World Championship. Single seat racing is not only about teams, there are also car racing clubs like Monoposto Racing Club. The other kind of single seat racing is Kart Racing which is on smaller machines on low cost tracks. The Grand Prix began in France in 1894, and was an endurance test for the car and driver. Grand prix evolved into formula racing and later Formula 1. Formula one championships are called Grand prix.
Horse racing is an equestrian sport, that has evolved from the ancient chariot races. Horse racing is associated with gambling and generated $ 115 billion during the last season. Horse racing can be broadly categorised into thoroughbred horses racing, endurance racing or quarter horse racing. An important race is the Kentucky Derby race. Along with others it is held in June each year. This is a sport usually associated with the elite, models and celebrities are the usual faces seen on the race-course.
The 2009 World Series, the most prestigious tournament of Baseball in the United States and Canada, had a viewership of 19.1 million viewers. Baseball was initially played in England in the mid-nineteenth century. In North America, various versions of the game developed. It is the national sport of the United States.
Athletics is a collection of running, jumping, walking and throwing games. It is inexpensive and one of the most 
Golf is a precision Club-and–Ball sport, using various types of clubs to hit balls in the holes. The golf course consists of either 9 or 18 holes. Finding its origin in Rome, China and Scotland, Golf has evolved to a spectator sport over the years. Tiger Woods was the face of Golf for a long time until his personal life dragged his career to a standstill.
Boxing is a combat sport. During the game, two people fight using their fists. Originating in 2nd and 3rd millennium BC, it was popular in Roman and Greek cultures, where the only entertainment for masses was to watch humans and animals combat. Muhammed Ali was the face of boxing. Today boxing has a viewership of over 2 million fanatics.
American Idol is a reality show that searches for the Best Singing talent in America. It debuted in 2002, and was called American Idol: Searching for a Superstar. It is an interactive talent show. American Idol has often been rated number 1 in popularity which can be gauged from the number of votes the contestants get through SMS and phone calls. It has been running for several seasons now and is as popular as before. Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul are judges on the show.
True Blood is derived from The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels. It is based on the co-existence of Vampires and Humans together, in a town called Bon Temps. True Blood is about Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress who is in love with a vampire, Bill Compton. It is now running its third season.
Grey’s Anatomy is a Medical Drama. It is about the life of interns, resident doctors and their mentors at Seattle Grace-Mercy West Hospital. It premiered in 2005, and will air its 7th Season in 2010. Its first episode was watched by 16.5 million viewers. It has won Emmys and Golden Globes. The cast of Grey’s Anatomy is racially diverse and shows emotions that people go through while working in a stressed environment such as a hospital.
24 revolves around federal agent Jack Bauer. Each of the episodes shows one hour in the day of Agent Bauer. 24 premiered in 2001, and had Bauer being a part of Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU), and the plot is like a political thriller. Throughout most of the episodes of 24, Bauer is trying to unravel terrorist plots, nuclear, biological threats, cyber attacks. The TV series has won several awards and is among the longest running shows on television.
The show is also called House M.D. It is a medical Drama that premiered in 2004. House revolves around Dr. Gregory House, who heads a team of diagnostics doctors at the Princeton‑Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Dr. House often has disagreements with his boss, hospital administrator and Dean of Medicine, over hypotheses. House is critically acclaimed, and is watched in over 66 countries. It has won People’s Choice Award, a Peabody Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
A talking car and the Hoff himself, what more does a TV series need? K.I.T.T can drive itself using Artificial Intelligence and an alpha circuit as it’s main control system. The car could also communicate with Michael Knight using a voice synthesizer, and was fluent in French and Spanish. Other cool features included a turbo boost, a silent mode to avoid detection, oil jets to get rid of pursuing vehicles, a microwave jammer to stop electronic signals, a tear gas launcher and an eject button should the situation arise. This is easily the best car ever; however the original was sold for $150,000 in 2007. There are many replicas out there, but none will have the above mentioned features or have been driven by David Hasselhoff himself.
Dr Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown created a time machine from a Delorean DMC 12 in “Back to the Future”, which was able to travel through time once it hit 88mph which in turn activated the flux capacitor enabling the driver to travel to a specific date. The Delorean factory was closed in 1985 however there are still plenty of replicas and the odd original around.
The GMC Vandura featured disguise kits and surveillance devices but was mainly used to get B.A Baracus, Murdock, Face and Hannibal on the scene of a crime or to help someone out quickly. There are plenty of replicas of the A Team van out there so finding one should be easy.
The Ecto 1 is a 1959 Cadillac ambulance conversion Miller-Meteor, used by the Ghostbusters when they were investigating paranormal activities. Complete with a Proton Cannon mounted on the roof to take on Slimer or Staypuft, the Ecto 1 is one of the most memorable cars out there, although you’ll struggle to find one in the same 1959 model seen in the film.
The original is always the best, and the 1960s version of the Batmobile driven by Adam West is easily the best Batmobile out there. You’ll struggle to find one that has the Bat-ray, the Batsmokescreen, or the Bat-computer.
This animated show revolves around two bunnies-Ruby is Max’s elder sister. It is all very innocent till one realizes that the parents are never around. Ruby looks after Max and pretends to be his mother even though she is only seven years old. Maybe some animated social services should visit the show.
The protagonist of this show is named Stephanie and she is a human being. She visits LazyTown and decides to live with her uncle. However, everybody in the town, including her uncle, is a puppet. There is one more human who encourages the puppets to start eating junk food. Humans and puppets live around each other like it is perfectly normal and give the children serious headaches.
Even though this show is quite popular, one cannot deny the fact that it is quite bizarre and should not be watched by kids. What are these creatures meant to be? They have screens instead of stomachs and their voices are nothing if not weird.
It is difficult to describe the characters in this show. Let’s just say they are played by hands which hold up eyeballs. These hands don’t speak much- they throw about single worlds when they feel like it. If this does not give children nightmares, the Teletubbies surely will.
This show features strange looking anthropomorphic vegetables that play instruments. What’s more, they teach children all about Biblical values and morals. Why?
