Questions
Who created Corner Gas?
Comedian Brent Butt created the Canadian sitcom and also starred in it as Brent Leroy.
When did Corner Gas air?
It ran from January 22, 2004 to April 13, 2009, spanning six seasons and 107 episodes.
Where is the show set?
It takes place in the fictional prairie town of Dog River, Saskatchewan.
Where was Corner Gas actually filmed?
Filming happened entirely in Saskatchewan, with interiors shot at Canada Saskatchewan Production Studios in Regina and outdoor and gas station scenes filmed on location in the small town of Rouleau.
Did they change the town to make it look like Dog River?
Yes. The grain elevator in Rouleau was repainted to read "Dog River" instead of "Rouleau" for filming.
Who are the main characters?
They include Brent Leroy (Brent Butt), Lacey Burrows (Gabrielle Miller), Hank Yarbo (Fred Ewanuick), Wanda Dollard (Nancy Robertson), Oscar Leroy (Eric Peterson), Emma Leroy (Janet Wright), Davis Quinton (Lorne Cardinal), and Karen Pelly (Tara Spencer-Nairn).
How popular was the show?
The premiere drew 1.5 million viewers and it averaged about one million viewers per episode, making it the only Canadian-made top-20 TV show in Canada in 2006.
How many people watched the finale?
The series finale reportedly drew 3.1 million viewers.
Did Corner Gas win any awards?
Yes. It won six Gemini Awards and nine Canadian Comedy Awards, with close to 70 total nominations across various award shows.
Which celebrities guest starred?
Guest stars reportedly included Colin Mochrie, Kiefer Sutherland, and Michael Bublé.
Is there a Corner Gas movie?
Yes. A feature film premiered on December 3, 2014.
Was there ever an animated version?
An animated series debuted on April 2, 2018, with the original cast reprising their roles, except for Janet Wright, who had passed away in November 2016.
Did the sets become tourist attractions?
Yes. The set structures, built in 2003 on boggy land, became tourist draws before being demolished in 2016.
What is the story behind the production company name 335 Productions?
The name reportedly derives from Tisdale being located at the junction of Saskatchewan Highways 3 and 35.
