Colin Cunningham
Big Sound (2000)
Season 1
Big Sound was a Canadian produced television programme which aired for a run of 22 episodes. The show was set in the offices of a fictional record label, concentrating on the interactions between characters therein. It starred Greg Evigan. As a satire, its aim was to poke fun at the superficial nature of the record industry, and celebrity in general. It featured numerous guest stars well known in the music business such as Scott Stapp, Matthew Good, and Bif Naked among others. It was shot entirely in Vancouver. Other notable guest star include The Walking Dead 's actress Laurie Holden. The show was nominated for several awards including one from Directors Guild of Canada, and in 2001, two Gemini Awards.
Released Dec. 11, 2000
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.record-label, imdb.record-company, imdb.music-company, imdb.music-industry, imdb.sitcom, imdb.sitcom-comedy
Network: Global TV
S1E1 - You Bet Your Ass
Greg Evigan stars as veteran music manager Bill Sutton in the cutting new comedy series that skewers the recording industry and its eccentric and temperamental players. Set in Vancouver, the show follows the talent handlers at Big Sound, a large management company in which the roster of antics runs the gamut form unknown to superstars. In the opener, Bill tries to outdo his ex-wife on their daughter's birthday, while coping with signer Jann Arden (guest-starring as herself), who's undergoing an ""image makeover."" Future episodes will feature guest stars including Melissa Etheridge, steward Copeland, Bif Naked and Randy Bachman.
Dec. 11, 2000, midnight
S1E2 - Little Bit of Old Ultraviolet
Bill copes with assorted problems; including singer Melissa Etheridge.
Dec. 18, 2000, midnight
S1E3 - Developing the Negative
Jessie helps Bill steal a top ultraviolet photographer form behind Keecters' back.
Jan. 1, 2001, midnight
S1E4 - Bob Day Afternoon
Bill is taken hostage by an irate client protesting the use of his song in a commercial.
Jan. 17, 2001, midnight
S1E5 - Shabbas Bloody Shabbas
No write-up available at this time.
Jan. 24, 2001, midnight
S1E6 - The Day the Music Croaked
Moss forces Bill to give the eulogy for a disliked former client.
Jan. 31, 2001, midnight
S1E7 - New Dog, Old Tricks
Bill feels the leash tighten when Rebecca decides to buy a puppy.
Feb. 7, 2001, midnight
S1E8 - The Song Remains the Same
Bill suffers when he invites musician Mathew Good to stay at his apartment.
Feb. 14, 2001, midnight
S1E9 - Jam Session
Bell gets into a jam with Phoebe by interfering in her love life.
Feb. 28, 2001, midnight
S1E10 - Mother-Daughter Act
Bill struggles to keep his most successful mother-daughter act from splitting up.
March 7, 2001, midnight
S1E11 - The Power of Rock and Roll
Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.
March 28, 2001, midnight
S1E12 - Sutton Killed the Radio Star
Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.
April 4, 2001, midnight
S1E13 - Bad Words, Good Business
Bill's support of a musician is stretched to the limit over the artist's shocking lyrics.
April 18, 2001, midnight
S1E14 - Tangled Web
Bill tries to rekindle Eddie Valfur's career by distributing his music over the Internet.
April 25, 2001, midnight
S1E15 - Dire Straights
Bill tries to rescue a floundering record label.
May 2, 2001, midnight
S1E16 - Number One With a Bullet
Keester is shot, and it's his new client who's caught holding the smoking gun.
May 9, 2001, midnight
S1E17 - All About Jessie's Sister
Jessie's sister, Eve, comes to town and tries to manipulate her into Big Sound; Thomas Dolby (guest-starring as himself) tries to launch a children's astrophysics show.
May 16, 2001, midnight
S1E18 - There's a Rock Star in Your Office
Bill and the gang at Big Sound try to cure a rock star of his debilitating stage fright, while Keester capitalizes on the singer's fears to place his own clients center stage.
May 23, 2001, midnight
S1E19 - Fakin' It
Bill and Keester put their differences aside to bring down a mutual rival.
May 30, 2001, midnight
S1E20 - Fire Someone
Bruce Allen (guest-starring as himself) wants two people fired over some lost lyrics.
June 6, 2001, midnight
S1E21 - Vincent & Veronica
M.C. Hammer (guest-starring as himself) meets his stalker for breakfast.
June 13, 2001, midnight
S1E22 - In the Belly of the Beast
June 20, 2001, midnight
Network: Global TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Dec. 11, 2000
Last Air Date: June 20, 2001, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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