Chris & John's Road Trip!
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Chris & John's Road Trip! is a reality television
series originally broadcast on OUTtv
in 2005 and subsequently aired in Australia on SelecTV in 2006 and here! in 2008. The series chronicles best friends and self-proclaimed "culture aficionados", Chris and John, on a summer long road trip adventure for a lifetime.
The theme song is "Do I" by The Joys.
originally broadcast on PrideVision (now OUTtv). Each episode chronicles Chris and John as they ambush and interview unsuspecting pedestrians.
The series was created by John Simpson and developed with Chris Carter in 2004. Ten episodes were produced but only seven were broadcast. Currently, The Chris & John Show airs between programming on HARD on PrideVision.
In February 2007, Chris & John appeared on Naked News on a Schmooze segment hosted by Dale Danforth.
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"Oh dear"
"Geez!"
"Okay, go ahead!"
"What are you, nuts?"
"We're not in that type of category."
"Hi huns!"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Hi dear, how are you today?"
"Pardon me."
"Ooohmygoodness"
"What's the dill?"
Chris and John are affectionately referred to as "the dears".
), a man twenty years his junior.
Episode #1.02: London Pride - Chris and John assist a crazed fashion show organizer by appearing as go go dancers.
Episode #1.03: The Cedars - Chris and John campaign manage for contestants in the Miss Cedars Pageant at the Cedars Camp Ground in Milgrove, Ontario.
Episode #1.04: The Trek - Chris and John crown one lucky person "Chris & John's Trekkiest Trekkie" at the Toronto Trek
Episode #1.05: Ottawa - John sets Chris up on a date.
Episode #1.06: [Weddings] Kingston - Chris and John help Chaplain Connie plan a lesbian wedding.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series originally broadcast on OUTtv
OUTtv
OUTtv is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel that airs entertainment and lifestyle programming for LGBT audiences.OUTtv's licensee is OUTtv Network Inc. which is 55.9% owned by Shavick Entertainment, 24.94% owned by Pink Triangle Press, 15% owned by Peace Point Entertainment...
in 2005 and subsequently aired in Australia on SelecTV in 2006 and here! in 2008. The series chronicles best friends and self-proclaimed "culture aficionados", Chris and John, on a summer long road trip adventure for a lifetime.
The theme song is "Do I" by The Joys.
The Chris & John Show
The Chris & John Show is a five minute interstitial seriesInterstitial program
In television programming, an interstitial program refers to a short program which is often shown between movies or other events, e.g. a cast interview after movies on premium channels...
originally broadcast on PrideVision (now OUTtv). Each episode chronicles Chris and John as they ambush and interview unsuspecting pedestrians.
The series was created by John Simpson and developed with Chris Carter in 2004. Ten episodes were produced but only seven were broadcast. Currently, The Chris & John Show airs between programming on HARD on PrideVision.
Chris & John, the brand
After the success of The Chris & John Show and Chris & John's Road Trip!, Chris and John began hosting a series of special events including Coming Out Day, OUTtv's Queer Fright Fest and OUTtv's 2005 Fall Preview Special.In February 2007, Chris & John appeared on Naked News on a Schmooze segment hosted by Dale Danforth.
Chris & John to the Rescue!
In 2006, OUTtv greenlit a second series of the Chris & John half-hour reality franchise called Chris & John to the Rescue!Chris & John to the Rescue!
Chris & John to the Rescue! is a reality television series originally broadcast on OUTtv in 2006. The series follows best friends and self-proclaimed "culture aficionados" Chris Carter and John Simpson as they come to the rescue of people in need of their unique services...
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Catch Phrases
Chris and John often cycle through the following catch phrases, regardless if whether or not their meaning applies in the context of the scene:"Oh dear"
"Geez!"
"Okay, go ahead!"
"What are you, nuts?"
"We're not in that type of category."
"Hi huns!"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Hi dear, how are you today?"
"Pardon me."
"Ooohmygoodness"
"What's the dill?"
Chris and John are affectionately referred to as "the dears".
Episodes
Episode #1.01: Erie, PA - Chris and John set up Dan, a figure skating veteran, with his soul-mate, Tim (referred to by the stars as Clay, due to his resemblance to Clay AikenClay Aiken
Clayton Holmes "Clay" Aiken is an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer and author who began his rise to fame on the second season of the television program American Idol in 2003. RCA Records offered him a recording contract, and his multi-platinum debut album Measure of a Man was released...
), a man twenty years his junior.
Episode #1.02: London Pride - Chris and John assist a crazed fashion show organizer by appearing as go go dancers.
Episode #1.03: The Cedars - Chris and John campaign manage for contestants in the Miss Cedars Pageant at the Cedars Camp Ground in Milgrove, Ontario.
Episode #1.04: The Trek - Chris and John crown one lucky person "Chris & John's Trekkiest Trekkie" at the Toronto Trek
Episode #1.05: Ottawa - John sets Chris up on a date.
Episode #1.06: [Weddings] Kingston - Chris and John help Chaplain Connie plan a lesbian wedding.