Marketplace (TV series)
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Marketplace is a Canadian television series, broadcast on CBC Television
. Launched in 1972, the series is a consumer advocacy newsmagazine
, which shows investigative reports on issues such as product testing, health
and safety
, fraud
ulent business practices and other news issues of interest to product and service consumers.
The program was influential in the banning of urea formaldehyde foam insulation
and lawn darts
in Canada, the legislation of warnings on exploding pop bottles, successful prosecution of retailers for false advertising
, new standards for bottled water
and drinking fountains, new regulations to make children's sleepwear less flammable, and the implementation of safer designs for children's cribs.
Marketplace was originally hosted by Joan Watson and George Finstad. Other hosts have included Bill Paul, Harry Brown
, Norma Kent, Jacquie Perrin
, Christine Johnson
, Jim Nunn and Wendy Mesley
. The program's current hosts are Tom Harrington and Erica Johnson
.
Early seasons of the series had a theme song, "The Consumer", which was written and performed by Stompin' Tom Connors
. For several years, every episode would begin with Connors singing the song, which became a hit.
"Marketplace" is unaffiliated with Marketplace (radio program)
.
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
. Launched in 1972, the series is a consumer advocacy newsmagazine
Newsmagazine
A news magazine is a typed, printed, and published piece of paper, magazine or a radio or television program, usually weekly, featuring articles or segments on current events...
, which shows investigative reports on issues such as product testing, health
Health
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain...
and safety
Safety
Safety is the state of being "safe" , the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be...
, fraud
Fraud
In criminal law, a fraud is an intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual; the related adjective is fraudulent. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, and also a civil law violation...
ulent business practices and other news issues of interest to product and service consumers.
The program was influential in the banning of urea formaldehyde foam insulation
Urea-formaldehyde
Urea-formaldehyde, also known as urea-methanal, named so for its common synthesis pathway and overall structure, is a non-transparent thermosetting resin or plastic, made from urea and formaldehyde heated in the presence of a mild base such as ammonia or pyridine...
and lawn darts
Lawn darts
Lawn darts is a lawn game for two players or teams. A lawn dart set usually includes four large darts and two targets. The game play and objective are similar to both horseshoes and darts. The darts are similar to the ancient Roman plumbata...
in Canada, the legislation of warnings on exploding pop bottles, successful prosecution of retailers for false advertising
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
, new standards for bottled water
Bottled water
Bottled water is drinking water packaged in plastic or glass water bottles. Bottled water may be carbonated or not...
and drinking fountains, new regulations to make children's sleepwear less flammable, and the implementation of safer designs for children's cribs.
Marketplace was originally hosted by Joan Watson and George Finstad. Other hosts have included Bill Paul, Harry Brown
Harry Brown (journalist)
Harold Andrew Brown was a Canadian radio and television host, who was associated with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation...
, Norma Kent, Jacquie Perrin
Jacquie Perrin
Jacquie Perrin is a Canadian journalist. She was host of the CBC's Saturday Report and now current host of the Sunday 5:00 p.m. edition of CBC News: Today on CBC Newsworld. Her broadcast career began at CKWS radio in Kingston, Ontario where she hosted a daily TV talk show. She also put her...
, Christine Johnson
Christine Johnson
Christine Johnson is the name of:*Christine Johnson , member of the Utah House of Representatives*Christine Johnson , actress and vocalist of the 1940s-See also:...
, Jim Nunn and Wendy Mesley
Wendy Mesley
Wendy Mesley is a host and reporter for CBC Television's consumer investigation series Marketplace. She is also a frequent back-up anchor for CBC's flagship evening news program The National. She also co-hosts Test the Nation with Brent Bambury...
. The program's current hosts are Tom Harrington and Erica Johnson
Erica Johnson
Erica Johnson is a Canadian broadcast journalist who hosts the TV series Marketplace on CBC Television....
.
Early seasons of the series had a theme song, "The Consumer", which was written and performed by Stompin' Tom Connors
Stompin' Tom Connors
Charles Thomas "Stompin' Tom" Connors, OC is one of Canada's most prolific and well-known country and folk singers.He lives in Wellington County, Ontario.- Early life :...
. For several years, every episode would begin with Connors singing the song, which became a hit.
"Marketplace" is unaffiliated with Marketplace (radio program)
Marketplace (radio program)
Marketplace is a radio program that focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, the show is produced and distributed by American Public Media, in association with the University of Southern California...
.