Chris & John to the Rescue!
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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. Chris & John to the Rescue! is the follow-up series to the hit show Chris & John's Road Trip!
.
Season one of Chris & John to the Rescue! began production in July 2006 after being delayed due to Shavick Entertainment
's acquisition as majority shareholder of OUTtv http://www.xtra.ca/public/viewstory.aspx?AFF_TYPE=4&STORY_ID=1948&PUB_TEMPLATE_ID=1. Filming locations included Toronto
, New Jersey
, Vermont
, New York City
and Hawaii
.
Season two began production in August, 2007 with most of the shooting taking place on location in Provincetown, Massachusetts
. The season premiered on OUTtv on 19 November 2007 at 10:00pm, EST
. During the commercial breaks in the season's pilot episode, clips and interviews from the premier party (held at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto
, Ontario
) were shown.
Season three began production in August, 2008. The premise for the season is a "summer camp" concept. Season three premiered on February 15, 2009 on OUTtv in Canada.
The theme song is "Do I" by The Joys.
Chris & John meet Brennan, a university student fresh out of the closet. Brennan’s way off track when it comes to all things gay, so Chris & John decide to find him a fag hag and give him a gay-over.
Episode #102: Find Me a Match!
Chris & John meet Jamie, a most eligible teen bachelor. Jamie’s way off track when it comes to love, so Chris and John decide to set him on a date with a supernatural twist.
Episode #103: Save My Pride!
Chris & John meet Adam, the coordinator of a small-town pride. Adam’s way off track when it comes to all things fundraising, so Chris & John decide to stage a series of cash grabs that go awry.
Episode #104: Write My Article!
Chris & John visit Xtra Magazine, who are in dire need of a replacement reporter to write an article on the bear community. Chris & John are the ones who are way off track when their entry in a bear film festival doesn’t exactly go over as planned.
Episode #105: Chris & John Rescue Christmas!
In this special episode, Chris & John are visited by three gurus of Christmas and attempt to bring Christmas spirit to the ultimate Scrooge, in hopes of saving his relationship with his holiday-obsessed boyfriend.
Episode #106: Make Me A Star!
Chris & John meet Brian Doyle, an aspiring Broadway diva. Brian Doyle’s way off track when it comes to pretty much everything, so Chris & John decide to give him a crash course in what it takes to become a star.
Episode #107: Show Me More!
Chris & John become camp counselors at Camp Mountain Meadow, a camp for children of gay & lesbian parents. Plus, all of the lost scenes and hilarious behind-the-scenes of the entire season of Chris & John to the Rescue!
Chris & John meet Deidra, the ultimate Fag hag, who is desperate for a new fag in her life. The dears set her up on dates with 4 potential candidates, after which one is crowned Deidra's new fag to her hag.
Episode #202: Watch My Kids! Original Air Date: 26 November 2007
Chris & John meet a gay married couple with children, who haven't had a moment to themselves in years. Thinking this is way off track, Chris & John set the two up on "The Amazing Date", while they baby-sit their two five-year-old boys.
Episode #203: Slim Down My Waistline! Original Air Date: 3 December 2007
Chris & John meet three rescue candidates who are way off track when it comes to fitness & health. After a vigorous training session, they compete against each other in a relay race, with the winner getting to fulfill their wildest dream!
Episode #204: Get Me Engaged! Original Air Date: 10 December 2007
Chris & John meet a Kendall, a lesbian who has dreams of giving her girlfriend the ultimate wedding proposal. In order to make this come true, Chris & John must call upon some old friends for some much needed assistance!
Episode #205: Make Me A Queen! Original Air Date: 17 December 2007
Chris & John meet a gay who has always aspired to be a Drag Queen. Unfortunately for him, his Drag skills are way off track, and so it's Chris & John to the rescue! But will a difference of opinion between Chris & John sacrifice the success of their most challenging rescue mission yet?
of overexhausting particular words and phrases each episode. Notable examples from Chris & John to the Rescue include:
"Always thinking, always thinking, sharp mind!"
"Exhausting!"
"That's always good to hear!"
"Exactly!"
"*Gasp!*"
"Okay, go ahead."
"What are you, nuts?"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Hi dear, how are you today?"
"You're way off track."
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 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. Chris & John to the Rescue! is the follow-up series to the hit show Chris & John's Road Trip!
Chris & John's Road Trip!
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...
.
Season one of Chris & John to the Rescue! began production in July 2006 after being delayed due to Shavick Entertainment
Shavick Entertainment
Shavick Entertainment is a Canadian film and television production company. Owned and operated in Burnaby, British Columbia by James Shavick and his wife, former British Columbia politician Joy MacPhail, the company has primarily produced television films, as well as a few theatrical films and a...
's acquisition as majority shareholder of OUTtv http://www.xtra.ca/public/viewstory.aspx?AFF_TYPE=4&STORY_ID=1948&PUB_TEMPLATE_ID=1. Filming locations included Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
.
Season two began production in August, 2007 with most of the shooting taking place on location in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. The season premiered on OUTtv on 19 November 2007 at 10:00pm, EST
Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
. During the commercial breaks in the season's pilot episode, clips and interviews from the premier party (held at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
) were shown.
Season three began production in August, 2008. The premise for the season is a "summer camp" concept. Season three premiered on February 15, 2009 on OUTtv in Canada.
The theme song is "Do I" by The Joys.
Distribution
Seasons one and two of Chris and John to the Rescue, are now available on DVD at their website, www.chrisandjohn.com.Season One Episodes
Episode #101: Gay Me Over!Chris & John meet Brennan, a university student fresh out of the closet. Brennan’s way off track when it comes to all things gay, so Chris & John decide to find him a fag hag and give him a gay-over.
Episode #102: Find Me a Match!
Chris & John meet Jamie, a most eligible teen bachelor. Jamie’s way off track when it comes to love, so Chris and John decide to set him on a date with a supernatural twist.
Episode #103: Save My Pride!
Chris & John meet Adam, the coordinator of a small-town pride. Adam’s way off track when it comes to all things fundraising, so Chris & John decide to stage a series of cash grabs that go awry.
Episode #104: Write My Article!
Chris & John visit Xtra Magazine, who are in dire need of a replacement reporter to write an article on the bear community. Chris & John are the ones who are way off track when their entry in a bear film festival doesn’t exactly go over as planned.
Episode #105: Chris & John Rescue Christmas!
In this special episode, Chris & John are visited by three gurus of Christmas and attempt to bring Christmas spirit to the ultimate Scrooge, in hopes of saving his relationship with his holiday-obsessed boyfriend.
Episode #106: Make Me A Star!
Chris & John meet Brian Doyle, an aspiring Broadway diva. Brian Doyle’s way off track when it comes to pretty much everything, so Chris & John decide to give him a crash course in what it takes to become a star.
Episode #107: Show Me More!
Chris & John become camp counselors at Camp Mountain Meadow, a camp for children of gay & lesbian parents. Plus, all of the lost scenes and hilarious behind-the-scenes of the entire season of Chris & John to the Rescue!
Season Two Episodes
Episode #201: Find Me A Fag! Original Air Date: 19 November 2007Chris & John meet Deidra, the ultimate Fag hag, who is desperate for a new fag in her life. The dears set her up on dates with 4 potential candidates, after which one is crowned Deidra's new fag to her hag.
Episode #202: Watch My Kids! Original Air Date: 26 November 2007
Chris & John meet a gay married couple with children, who haven't had a moment to themselves in years. Thinking this is way off track, Chris & John set the two up on "The Amazing Date", while they baby-sit their two five-year-old boys.
Episode #203: Slim Down My Waistline! Original Air Date: 3 December 2007
Chris & John meet three rescue candidates who are way off track when it comes to fitness & health. After a vigorous training session, they compete against each other in a relay race, with the winner getting to fulfill their wildest dream!
Episode #204: Get Me Engaged! Original Air Date: 10 December 2007
Chris & John meet a Kendall, a lesbian who has dreams of giving her girlfriend the ultimate wedding proposal. In order to make this come true, Chris & John must call upon some old friends for some much needed assistance!
Episode #205: Make Me A Queen! Original Air Date: 17 December 2007
Chris & John meet a gay who has always aspired to be a Drag Queen. Unfortunately for him, his Drag skills are way off track, and so it's Chris & John to the rescue! But will a difference of opinion between Chris & John sacrifice the success of their most challenging rescue mission yet?
Catch Phrases
Chris and John continue the trend from Chris & John's Road Trip!Chris & John's Road Trip!
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...
of overexhausting particular words and phrases each episode. Notable examples from Chris & John to the Rescue include:
"Always thinking, always thinking, sharp mind!"
"Exhausting!"
"That's always good to hear!"
"Exactly!"
"*Gasp!*"
"Okay, go ahead."
"What are you, nuts?"
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Hi dear, how are you today?"
"You're way off track."