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On the Rocket Genre Transit News in Toronto Starring Adam Giambrone Country of origin Canada Language(s) English Production Location(s) Toronto Broadcast Original channel CablePulse 24 Original airing November 5th, 2009 External links Website On The Rocket is a monthly television talk show that is aired on CP24 in Toronto, Canada. It broadcasts live on a chartered TTC streetcar. The program was first hosted by Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) chair and Toronto City Councillor Adam Giambrone. During the January 21, 2010 broadcast Giambrone revealed that he would no longer be the host due to the upcoming municipal election. At the time of that broadcast a new host had not been named, and the future of the program is unknown. In March 2010, Giambrone remained the host of On The Rocket and it continues to air on CP24.
The route the streetcar takes varies and viewers are invited to get on and off for a free ride and to participate in the live broadcast. The streetcar departs from the McCaul loop on McCaul Street, north of Queen Street (near CP24's headquarters at 299 Queen Street West) at 8 p.m. EST on the night of the broadcast. The program first aired on November 5, 2009.
External links
- CP24 Launches Innovative New Show ON THE ROCKET hosted by TTC Chair Adam Giambrone – Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m. CTVglobemedia press release
- CP24 launches 'On The Rocket' broadcast from streetcar CP24.com
- On The Rocket With CP24.com
Categories:- Canadian television talk shows
- Non-fiction television series
- Canadian television program stubs
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