So it was a pleasure to listen to him once again in this book, which is a collection of some of his rants from the 15 seasons of the show. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Please take a minute to review our Privacy Policy. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. As he stated in a video he released in September of 2017 that officially announced the final season of “The Rick Mercer Report”: “…but one thing that has always remained consistent is this: I’ve always known that I have the best job in the country. But this book will live on. Give us something new, don't just reuse material that works better delivered on camera than read in print and is, at best, a nostalgic look at political issues over the last decade. Offer valid for new subscribers only.† Conditions apply. It is very good and is absolutley hilarious. Rick Mercer after all who doesn’t love this Outstanding humanbeing! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. and we have not verified it. An excellent reminder of how little has changed over the years, and at the same time, how much has changed over the years. Son of a Critch: A Childish Newfoundland Memoir, The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir. A great way to learn a little bit about Canadian political issues over the past coup. RICK MERCER co-created and performed on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, created and starred in Made in Canada, and created and starred in Talking to Americans, the most-watched comedy special in Canadian television history. This is a very funny book and is a wonderful critique on Canadian Government. Rick Mercer can always be relied on to provoke a strong reaction--but what he said one fall day in 2017 truly shocked the nation. : Comments That Don't Help in the Aftermath of a Hurricane. The rant was my favorite thing. One of those shows was a satirical news show based out of Halifax called “This Hour Has 22 Minutes”, in which most of the cast were originally from the legendary Newfoundland comedy troupe “Codco”; the fourth member of the new “22 Minutes” cast was another comic from that same province, although not a member of Codco, his name was Rick Mercer. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In a rant posted on social media, the great Canadian satirist announced loud and clear that the current, 15th season of the Rick Mercer Report --the nation's best-watched and best-loved comedy show--would be the last. I don't like doing this but I really didn't like this book. Plus, enjoy 10% off your next online purchase over $50. We’d love your help. Can’t help but think he’s setting himself up for a political run at the federal level. It was a composition of his rants, political and otherwise. A great read. This book, which is a compilation of his RMR graffiti alley rants, are evidence that his blood still ran hot. Oct 23 , 20, Revisit Old Montreal’s rich past and discover its holidays secrets, Real Estate in winter recreational regions show strong price gains, This div height required for enabling the sticky sidebar, How to protect your information from online scammers, A guide to caring for your elderly loved ones, Montreal free parking to help struggling businesses, Tips tricks and secrets to win at Starburst Slot. Not an insult to Americans, its just some of it, you just are not going to get. Whatever's making headlines in Canada; you can be sure Rick Mercer has something to say about it. Final Report is a fitting piece of closure to how Rick Mercer used the platform of a weekly television program to entertain and inform Canadians not only on the issues and concerns of the day, but also on the magnificence and beauty of Canada from coast to coast. But if you like his shows, then this audiobook is for you. The show was called “I’ve Killed Before and I’ll Kill Again”, which was written and performed by an actor/comedian from Newfoundland named Rick Mercer. I don't know that you have to know a lot about Canada to enjoy this book. See more details at. Just one thing. When he criticizes politicians, it's not out of partisanship or to pr. I would have liked more stories. Pierre Berton--what was really in that joint he rolled? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published As soon as the young Mercer bounded onto the stage, he had the audience laughing uproariously with his biting, satirical material; however, unfortunately, I was wasn’t laughing along with them, because that material was basically geared toward things and issues that related to Newfoundland and the Maritimes. Without being an avid watcher of the Rick Mercer Report, I did really enjoy his show and would make sure to catch his rants on Youtube. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Save an extra 10% on almost everything & enjoy free shipping every day. Please see your welcome email for exclusions and details. I am one of those people who have just become jaded and feel that all politicians are useless -- Rick has inspired me to actually go do some research and vote. It was entertaining but exhausting to listen to. My prediction is that it will probably be a very popular holiday gift. by Doubleday Canada. The show was on for 15 years and so the book just regurgitates some of the rants he did over the years in reverse order from present to 2004. Sold by Quite_White and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. The majority of the book covers the best of his alleyway rants over the course of the show’s 15-year run. Each rant is only a couple pages long, so makes an ideal bed time read if you have a habit of falling asleep while reading. I wish that a few of the older rants been left out and that there had been more new material in the book. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly. We’re having technical issues, but we’ll be back in a flash. This interview originally aired on Nov. 5, 2018. A high point is his tribute to Gord Do. It is a fond look back at what made The Rick Mercer Report such a massive hit among Canadians. Great easy read with some laughs. Perfect gift for the Canadian and Rick Mercer fan in your family! Thank you. This is a must have for any Canadian -- if you do not have it -- get thee to a book store stat! I could have listened to those all day long. Throughout the book there are a few original pieces sprinkled in - behind-the-scenes looks at the show and people he got to spend time with which are GREAT - and that's what the entire book should have been. The very best parts were the lengthier essays - write more of those for the next one Rick! Meh. I was hopeful - Rick Mercer is an intelligent, thoughtful person who's known for the awesome stunts he pulls and the conversations he has with people across the country. † Conditions apply. What catastrophe took place in Norman Jewison's bathroom? Rick Mercer Final Report. come on. I love when you pick out a book and are pleasantly surprised when you discover that it’s really good. He went on to host the hugely successful Rick Mercer Report for 15 seasons. For 15 years Canadians have been entertained by Rick Mercer as he's brought all that is good and not so great about our country into our homes with his own unique style and a very solid dose of humor. Rick Mercer is hilarious and surgically incisive. The Next Chapter 16:36 Rick Mercer on Final Report. In a rant posted on social media, the great Canadian satirist announced loud and clear that the current, 15th season of the Rick Mercer Report--the nation's best-watched and best-loved comedy show--would be the last. I wished there had been more of those to break up the rants a bit more, as there's only so many rants you can listen in a row. Great! I’ve never been to Parliament hill but the trip is now on my bucket list. This book brings together never-before-published rants from the last five seasons of the show, plus a selection of the very best rants from earlier years. All this and more is revealed by Rick in some of his sharpest and funniest writing yet.