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Add the andPOP Facebook Application(andPOP) - George Stroumboulopoulos launched the 22nd annual Gemini Awards Sunday with a sketch poking fun at host province Regina. The skit followed Stroumboulopoulos getting hounded by various TV personalities for calling Saskatchewan flat.
The cast of Little Mosque on the Prairie, Peter Mansbridge from The National and even Jeopardy's Alex Trebek made appearances in the sketch but the funniest run-in goes to Corner Gas creator, writer, and star Brent Butt.
The funnyman's hit comedy went on to take home awards for Best Comedy Series, Best Writing In A Comedy Program or Series, and Best Ensemble Cast In A Comedy Program or Series.
Slings & Arrows, a show revolving around a Shakespearean troupe, was also a big winner. The program picked up five awards including Best Drama for the second year in a row and series lead Paul Gross won his sixth Gemini. Costar Martha Burns nabbed the coveted award for best performance by an actress in a leading dramatic role.
In the evening's highlight for dedicated online voters, Howie Mandel won the Viewers' Choice Award for favourite Canadian-born TV performer in a program or series not eligible for a Gemini.
"This is so amazing," Mandel joked in his acceptance speech. "Tonight has been about rewarding people for their artistry and for their skill. And I think it's much more important to be popular."
Here's the full list of winners:
Best Dramatic Series
Slings & Arrows (Movie Network)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Paul Gross, Slings & Arrows
Best Actress in a Drama Series
Martha Burns, Slings & Arrows
Best Direction in a Drama Series
Chris Haddock, Intelligence (CBC)
Best Comedy Series
Corner Gas (CTV)
Best Ensemble in a Comedy
Brent Butt, Lorne Cardinal, Fred Ewanuick, Gabrielle Miller, Eric Peterson, Nancy Robertson, Tara Spencer-Nairn, Janet Wright, Corner Gas
Best Writing in a Comedy
Mark Farrell, Corner Gas
Best Writing in a Drama
Susan Coyne, Bob Martin, Mark McKinney, Slings & Arrows
Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program
Ron MacLean, Hockey Night in Canada (CBC)
Best News Anchor
Gord Martineau, CityNews at Six - Toronto
Best Music or Variety Program
2006 MuchMusic Video Awards
Best Social/Political Documentary
Fatherland
