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Most of each episode is done with rick in front of the camera displaying his unique brand of satire. Mercer is seen here on his set at the cbc broadcasting centre in toronto. The canadian comedian has decided to end the show in march after 15 seasons and 277 episodes. Rick is originally from the youngest province in canada, and the one primarily known around the world for its barbaric seal hunt. Youll download the photo and save it to your computer. It seems to be one of the favourites of rick mercer when he films his rants and rages in his inimitable style about some. Mercer uses his rick mercer report program to publicize the annual student challenge campaign, where high schools and universities accross canada compete to.
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