An American in Canada (2003)
Synopsis
Jake Crewe is an American television news host who is forced, after beating up his station manager, to accept a job in Calgary, Alberta as the host of the lowest-rated morning news program in the city.
First Air Date: 2003-02-28
Last Air Date: 2004-01-30
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 16
Networks: CBC Television
Top Cast
- Matthew Ferguson as Derrick
- Rick Roberts as Jake Crewe
- Stewart Francis as Dennis Macilvane
- Helene Joy as Judy Surgick
- Robin Brûlé as Mara
Seasons
Season 1 (2003)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Bare Naked Lady
Jake is struggling to make his Canadian paycheck meet his US alimony payments. Bill - the station manager - gives him the recently vacated 6 o'clock news anchor spot... but Jake soon discovers that it's not that simple. He has to audition for it against several of his co-workers, including the recently hired receptionist who moon-lights as a lap-dancer.
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Ep. 2: The Order of Canada
Bill wonders about his own life when he learns his brother has won the Order of Canada... while living in L.A.
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Ep. 3: Dirty Kwebeck
Jake interviews a government minister from Quebec.
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Ep. 4: Call Me Dr. Ken
As the winter blues start to take effect, everyone starts to look for help.
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Ep. 5: True North Strong and Almost Free
It's time for Jake to renegotiate his contract, so his agent comes to Calgary.
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Ep. 6: To the Good Ol' USA
Jake gets an interview in LA... with Stone Phillips!
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