New Year’s Eve will look much different this year on CBC-TV.
“Unfortunately, CBC is not able to produce a live New Year’s Eve special this year due to financial pressures,” read a statement obtained by Radio-Canada from CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson and Kerry Kelly, senior manager of public relations English communications.
This year, CBC plans to air a new Just For Laughs special hosted by comedian Mae Martin on Sunday at 11 p.m. in most markets. The hour-long taped show will not include a countdown.
It will be followed at midnight by episodes of Comedy Night with Rick Mercer as the new year rolls in. The programs
