Pop TV to Air 'Schitt's Creek' Special After Series Finale

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Pop TV will will air a documentary around its original comedy Schitt's Creek which will premiere after the series' April 7 finale, the network said Thursday.

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell will debut immediately following the series finale and will feature never-before-seen footage from the series as well as interviews with cast, creators, journalists, and fans, said the network. 

“As we celebrate the end of Schitt's Creek, we couldn’t do it without creating a special TV moment to send this historic series out on top,“ said Brad Schwartz, President, Pop TV in a statement. “This must-watch behind the scenes doc is the perfect way to honor a series that has made an impact in so many people’s lives, with enduring characters and stories filled with heart, humor and honesty that will stand the test of time.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.