An American In Canada
Summary
An American TV news host, Jake Crewe, is forced to take a job in Calgary, Alberta, as the host of "Wake Up Calgary". He finds it difficult to adapt to the harsh weather conditions and the quirks of his Canadian colleagues. It is loosely based on the life of Jebb Fink, an American comedian who moved to Canada and became a host for KCAL. Sit-com, CBC, 2002-2004.
Matthew plays Derrick, the strangely charming floor director often stoned and with anger issues.
More info and quotes
The pilot episode won a Gemini Award.
"The most fun in An American in Canada comes on the fringe, especially when Derrick (Matthew Ferguson) gets all passive-aggressive and Canadian. As a sitcom, An American in Canada is pleasant, perky fluff." - John Doyle, Globe & Mail, 2003.
Cast
Created by: Howard Busgang
Helene Joy - Judy Surgick
Rick Roberts - Jake Crewe
Matthew Ferguson - Derrick
Stewart Francis - Dennis Macilvane
Timm Zemanek - Bill Robinson