This is a joint byline for the Ryerson Review of Journalism. All content is produced by students in their final year of the graduate or undergraduate program at the Ryerson School of Journalism.
April 28, 2011
Dominique Lamberton
Newsroom Tour: CTV’s Canada AM
Former intern Dominique Lamberton takes us on a behind the scenes look at CTV’s Canada AM studio and newsroom.
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The CTV headquarters in Scarborough, Ont., is home to Canada AM, Canada’s only national morning show.
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The Canada AM studio bustling with cameras shooting a Royal Wedding design segment with host Beverly Thomson and Canada AM’s home and decor expert Karl Lohnes.
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Cameraman Glen perfects his shot.
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Host Seamus O’Regan cooks with guest chef, Mary Jo Eustace.
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The CTV makeup room gets hosts and guests camera ready.
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The Canada AM hall of fame featuring past guests ranging from Hulk Hogan to pop sensation Nick Lachey to Lionel Richie.
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A homemade sign on host Jeff Hutcheson’s office hangs proudly in the newsroom.
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The Canada AM team meets every morning shortly after 10 a.m. to discuss the next day’s show.
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Intern Mark Berkovich shotlists footage from the UK in preparation for the Royal Wedding.
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Books Producer Katie Johnson and her many titles, some still to be read.
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It’s all fun and games on Entertainment Producer Karning Hum’s cluttered desk.
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Better act fast, things don’t stay in the ‘Free’ box for long.
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The show airs live from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Usually it ends with a live musical performance or a cooking segment. Here, the hosts sign-off from the AM kitchen. The food then gets devoured in the newsroom.
This is a joint byline for the Ryerson Review of Journalism. All content is produced by students in their final year of the graduate or undergraduate program at the Ryerson School of Journalism.
