Jonovision
Jonovision was a Canadian television talk show aimed toward teenagers. The show aired for five seasons, from 1996 to 2001, on CBC Television. Jonovision was nominated for 7 Gemini Awards. It reached the top of its popularity at the beginning of its fourth season, when it hosted a Degrassi reunion. The host was Jonathan Torrens, who had previous been one of the hosts of Street Cents, and who went on to host and act in more television programs, including playing J-Roc in Trailer Park Boys.
Popularity and Impact
The show reached the peak of its popularity in its fourth season when it hosted a reunion of the cast of Degrassi, a beloved Canadian teen drama. This reunion episode is credited with contributing to the revival of the Degrassi franchise, specifically Degrassi: The Next Generation.Notable Segments
Jonovision's segments ranged from serious topics, like high-school initiation practices, to lighthearted, such as sketches involving mock dramatizations using toys.One recurring segment was Jonopalooza, an indie music showcase that featured early television appearances by bands such as Sum 41 and By Divine Right, with some members of the latter going on to form Broken Social Scene soon after.
A young Ryan Gosling was featured in a sketch on the show in which he played a character who was addicted to watching beauty pageants.