Rick Campanelli
Encyclopedia
Richardo Tomasso "Rick" Campanelli (born January 5, 1970) is a Canadian
television personality.
, he was first introduced to the MuchMusic viewers in 1996 as the winner of MuchMusic
's 1994 MuchTemp
contest
. Originally nicknamed "The Temp" or, famously, "Rick the Temp", Campanelli's boyish charm, personal and laid back approach made him an instant favourite among Much viewers. Campanelli has since been labeled "The Franchise" for his long tenure and high popularity while on MuchMusic. He was a MuchMusic Video Jockey, co-host of Much on Demand: Primetime, writer
of The MuchMusic Countdown and co-host of The MuchMusic Radio Countdown.
Campanelli's final appearance on MuchMusic was August 26, 2005, on MuchOnDemand. He was subsequently announced as one of the reporters for ET Canada, a new Canadian licensee of Entertainment Tonight
, which was launched on September 12, 2005.
Campanelli attended St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. He also attended Brock University
, where he earned a degree in physical education
. In the video game NHL 2005
, Campanelli is featured in the free agent
pool. Campanelli was also a game announcer for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
, a CFL team, for the 2004-2005 season.
In early 2007, Campanelli hosted the Canada's Case Game segments on Global
's Deal or No Deal Canada
, during that series' first limited run.
On May 27, 2009, he hosted the Youth Philanthropy Initiative in Toronto
. He was married to Kim Kirk from 2002–2009 and has a son named Noah.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
television personality.
Life and career
Born and raised in Hamilton, OntarioHamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...
, he was first introduced to the MuchMusic viewers in 1996 as the winner of MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
's 1994 MuchTemp
MuchTemp
MuchTemp or MuchBrass is an annual contest held across the nation of Canada by MuchMusic. The successful candidate gets an exclusive 2-month summer work experience to learn about all aspects of TV production...
contest
Competition
Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two and only two strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For...
. Originally nicknamed "The Temp" or, famously, "Rick the Temp", Campanelli's boyish charm, personal and laid back approach made him an instant favourite among Much viewers. Campanelli has since been labeled "The Franchise" for his long tenure and high popularity while on MuchMusic. He was a MuchMusic Video Jockey, co-host of Much on Demand: Primetime, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
of The MuchMusic Countdown and co-host of The MuchMusic Radio Countdown.
Campanelli's final appearance on MuchMusic was August 26, 2005, on MuchOnDemand. He was subsequently announced as one of the reporters for ET Canada, a new Canadian licensee of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight is a daily tabloid television entertainment television news show that is syndicated by CBS Television Distribution throughout the United States, Canada and in many countries around the world. Linda Bell Blue is currently the program's executive producer...
, which was launched on September 12, 2005.
Campanelli attended St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. He also attended Brock University
Brock University
Brock University is a comprehensive university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Brock offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to an enrolment of over 17,000 full-time students.The enabling legislation is...
, where he earned a degree in physical education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
. In the video game NHL 2005
NHL series
NHL is a series of professional ice hockey simulation video games developed by EA Canada and published yearly by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports brand...
, Campanelli is featured in the free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
pool. Campanelli was also a game announcer for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
, a CFL team, for the 2004-2005 season.
Global Television Network
Global Television Network is an English language privately owned television network in Canada, owned by Calgary-based Shaw Communications, as part of its Shaw Media division...
's Deal or No Deal Canada
Deal or No Deal Canada
Deal or No Deal Canada is the Canadian-English version of the show Deal or No Deal, which premiered on February 4, 2007. The show ran on the Global Television Network, and lasted 5 episodes....
, during that series' first limited run.
On May 27, 2009, he hosted the Youth Philanthropy Initiative 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...
. He was married to Kim Kirk from 2002–2009 and has a son named Noah.