subject: DirecTV To Premiere Hit Canadian Series 'Call Me Fitz' on The 101 Network on April 21 [print this page] DirecTV To Premiere Hit Canadian Series 'Call Me Fitz' on The 101 Network on April 21
DirecTV has announced that it will launch the hit Canadian series 'Call Me Fitz' on The 101 Network on Thursday, April 21 at 9:00 PM ET.
Jason Priestley (My Name is Earl, Beverly Hills 90210) stars as Richard "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, a morally bankrupt, yet charismatic, used-car salesman who is forced to become business partners with his inner "conscience" - a lanky do-gooder named Larry.
Priestley has earned rave reviews for his performance as Fitz, the handsome, substance-abusing scoundrel who torments his naive co-workers, stoops to shameful lows to get the best of the competition and sleeps with any woman who has a pulse.
The 13-part half-hour comedy series debuted on HBO Canada in Fall 2010 and became an instant success, drawing high ratings and garnering glowing reviews. Call Me Fitz has been sold to fourteen international broadcasters and will be seen in over 60 countries world-wide.
The series was developed by Amaze Film + Television and is produced by Amaze Film + Television, Big Motion Pictures and Entertainment One, with the financial participation of The Movie Network and Movie Central. Executive produced by Sheri Elwood, the show was filmed in New Minas, Nova Scotia and boasts a strong ensemble cast including Ernie Grunwald (Weeds, Grey's Anatomy) as Larry, Donovan Stinson (Reaper), Peter MacNeill (Rookie Blue), Kathleen Munroe (CSI: NY), Brooke Nevin (Breakout Kings), Husein Madhavji (Star!), Phyllis Ellis (Three Chords from the Truth), Joanna Cassidy (Six Feet Under), Rachel Blanchard (Flight of the Concords) and Jonathan Torrens (Trailer Park Boys).
Peter Emerson, President, eOne Television International said "We're thrilled to be teaming up with DIRECTV for the first time. DIRECTV's The 101 Network is a great example of a new and exciting platform for delivering original content to audiences and we think that Fitz' charm will win over DIRECTV's customers across the U.S."
Patty Ishimoto, Vice President Entertainment DIRECTV and General Manager of The 101 Network said "Call Me Fitz is shockingly addictive and a perfect addition to The 101 Network's programming line-up. Our viewers will relish this clever comedy series and thoroughly enjoy experiencing Jason Priestley like we've never experienced him before as the outrageous 'Fitz'."
"I'm excited for Americans to meet Richard Fitzpatrick," said Priestley. "He is like no other character on television. And Call Me Fitz is like no other show on television? that's why it belongs on DIRECTV."
