In 1996, Bublé appeared in TV's "Death Game" (aka "Mortal Challenge") as a Drome Groupie. Also in 1996, he appeared (uncredited) in two episodes of "The X-Files" as a member of a submarine crew. His first national TV performance was on a 1997 award-winning Bravo! documentary titled "Big Band Boom!", directed by Mark Glover Masterson. Beginning in 1997, he became a frequent guest on Vicki Gabereau's national talk show on the CTV network. During its first season, the Vancouver-based programme aired live, which ultimately worked in Bublé's favour. When a scheduled guest was forced to cancel, the show's music producer often asked Bublé to fill in at the last minute. The Gabereau appearances provided Bublé with great exposure, but they also helped the singer hone his television skills as a performer and as an interview guest. In a mutual show of gratitude, Bublé appeared on the final Gabereau show in 2005, along with Jann Arden and Elvis Costello.