Pia Marquard, who the CBC hired to bring more reality television to the network, has been appointed managing director for CBC Québec.
Marquard has worked for public broadcasters all over the world, most notably in Sweden where, as entertainment head of the country’s national broadcaster, she green-lit Expedition Robinson, a show touted as precursor to the very successful “Survivor” phenomenon.
While the show was a huge hit in Sweden, some national media accused Marquard sharply criticized Marquard, who also received bomb threats at her house. The day after the finalé aired, Marquard quit and joined the CBC to run its the Whitehorse station.
In 2004, Marquard was formally tapped to “inject new reality-style techniques into all sorts of programming,” the Globe and Mail reported then. The first show she oversaw was a two-part series called Raging Hormones.
Rob Renaud acted as managing director while the CBC completed its recruitment process. Marquard’s home is now Montréal, having put roots there after her years of globetrotting. She speaks French fluently and starts her new job February 22.
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My favorite program was
isc drive i will always miss it(i have a couple of cd`s as souvenirs)
Bring back Nancy Wood(she was doing a great job)
ratings ratings ratings bring back the good cbc not the commercial one.
If, Ms. Marquard's – 'NO Response' Wall of Silence – to 1,000's of letters, emails and phone calls – vigorously protesting & decrying the – incredibly stupid and outrageous firing of Nancy Wood – reflects how “In Touch” she is going to be, with the community – she is working for: Then God Help Us All !! CBC Montreal's 2.5 million English speaking population – will have to demand their MONEY Back!
TWIT!
Bring back WOOD or you will see the demise of CBC radio. A bunch of stupid people work there who make decisions like that.
Jacques,
I've discovered the entire City of Montreal seems to very very upset. CBC is now claiming she has not been fired – but is misleading everyone – with a form letter stating: She was an intermittent 'Daybreak Host' – not true; and they are STILL REFUSING to discuss the 'thousands of calls, emails, etc… with anyone.
They're claiming, employee – confidentiality – nonsense, that makes no sense – whatsoever.
I'm surprised you find her 'cold'. Rest assured to date: You are one of (2) TWO people – from the many thousands, who love her.. that have said – they're not fond of her. Given that: I'd say one need NOT be a rocket scientist – to agree that her popularity is not only – overwhelmingly evident, one MUST – question WHY ON EARTH – CBC – removed her!!
What troubles me (and many others) is – CBC has clearly placed Nancy Wood's ongoing career with CBC – into a NO WIN situation for her! And it's VERY OBVIOUS – they are making her life as miserable as possible. Now WHY IS THAT? One can only – conclude – they are FORCING her into a situation – where she just can 'take anymore' and will resign!!
That is: Illegal – NO? Here's an update: http://www.bullbullet.com