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An American in Canada

An American in Canada

★ 9.0/10•2003•30m•Comedy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 28, 2003

Episodes

E130m

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.

Feb 28, 2003

E230m

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.

Mar 7, 2003

E330m

Dirty Kwebeck

Jake interviews a government minister from Quebec.

Mar 14, 2003

E430m

Call Me Dr. Ken

As the winter blues start to take effect, everyone starts to look for help.

Mar 28, 2003

E530m

True North Strong and Almost Free

It's time for Jake to renegotiate his contract, so his agent comes to Calgary.

Apr 4, 2003

E630m

To the Good Ol' USA

Jake gets an interview in LA... with Stone Phillips!

Apr 4, 2003

Actors

Matthew Ferguson

Matthew Ferguson

Derrick

Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts

Jake Crewe

Stewart Francis

Stewart Francis

Dennis Macilvane

Helene Joy

Helene Joy

Judy Surgick

Robin Brûlé

Robin Brûlé

Mara

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Similars

Cheers
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3rd Rock from the Sun
The European Side
Night Court
A Different World
Cory in the House
Andy Capp
To the Manor Born
Ink
Saved by the Bell
One-Upmanship
Are You Being Served?
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All Along the Watchtower
All Our Saturdays
All in Good Faith
What I Like About You
Keeping Up Appearances
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