Regina Leader-Post

W5 50th Anniversar­y

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A week before Canada’s preeminent investigat­ive series launches its 51st season under new host and managing editor Kevin Newman, veteran host and chief correspond­ent Lloyd Robertson takes the lead in this one-hour special that guides viewers on a nostalgic yet powerful journey through the history of this show since its premiere on Sept. 11, 1966. The special includes key moments from the W5 archives that have driven the show’s role as a vital Canadian whistleblo­wer and storytelle­r. (CTV, CTV Two)

HIGH MAINTENANC­E

Lee Tergesen (The Americans) and Amy Ryan (The Office) guest star in a new episode called Museebat, as Leo and Gigi, a jaded couple whose birthday bash for him requires a delivery from The Guy (Ben Sinclair). Unfortunat­ely, the party turns into a venue for accusation­s and recriminat­ions. Elsewhere, a girl (Shazi Raja) living with her Brooklynba­sed aunt and uncle finds their conservati­ve religious values standing in the way of enjoying a “normal” college experience. (HBO Canada)

MOVIE: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE

When his beloved red bicycle is stolen, Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) goes on a cross-country journey to find it. As director of this cartoon-like comedy, Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhan­ds, Mars Attacks!) made sure this quirky film had plenty of eye-popping visuals and genuinely funny moments. Danny Elfman (Batman) composed the score. (Much)

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Lloyd Robertson

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