J. R. Digs
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Years active | 2001-Present |
JR DiGS is a Canadian television personality who currently hosts "JR DiGS Late Night Television" that is still in post-production and will be airing nationally on Global TV in the fall of 2011. JR has been on the air since June 2001. Since then he has been the host of multiple series that have aired nationally on Global TV, E!(Formerly CHCH) MenTV and TVtropolis.
Awards and Nominations
In the summer of 2011, the "Man with a Van" series was nominated for the best talk show category in the 26th annual Gemini awards
In the fall of 2006 "Be Real with JR DIGS" aired and ran for 13 episodes on TVTropolis. The series earned JR his very first Gemini Award nomination in the category of "Best Host in a Lifestyle Series"
List of aired Series created by JR DIGS
"Man with a Van" (3 seasons)
"The JR DIGS Show" (5 Seasons)
"In the Can with JR DIGS" - Showcasing aspiring and unknown filmmakers (2 seasons)
"Another Crappy Canadian Latenight Talkshow (1 Season)
History Of JR DiGS
It all started back when the internet took 30 minutes to download a song, 10 seconds to load a thumbnail, and video was delivered at resolutions that a Gameboy Colour would laugh at. There were no consumer video cameras that you could pick up for $500 bucks... No Instead you needed to hire expensive production teams that made you choose between "Do I need a new car, or a new episode." What was I thinking to start this career just as the fear of the millennium bug passed.
Trying to figure out how to fund my future career I had a dream, or a minor stroke in my sleep. I woke up knowing what to do. Sell my business for pennies on the dollar and cash advance 20000 dollars in credit card debt. I knew my life was on the right track, because the credit card companies would call everyday to remind me of it. This was the dream.
Flash forward 6 years and I land a job on "Be Real" where I get my first nomination. Unfortunately due to the editor's love for obvious jump cuts and dull colour the show was discontinued and I was all alone again. What to do next... Well I got a nomination for best talk show host and had to drive to Regina for the award show. I bought a van to get their and the rest is history.
External links
- JR Digs on Facebook - Official Facebook
- JR Digs - Official site, includes the show history.
- BeRealTV.ca - official site of BeReal with JR DIGS
- JR DIGS: Flying Under The Radar... For Now - article from Hamilton, Ontario's View Magazine.