Easy Ryder

Jack works as a test subject. Against the protests of his family and with the approval of his friends, Jack ingests all sorts of experimental substances. He quickly loses track of time and space, as well as his grip on fact and fiction.

Jack Ryder, Betty Styles, Bobby Lee, Dr. Murphy, Tooth Fairy, Mister Fister, Spoons Ryder, Max Ryder, Barbara "Babs" Ryder, Flo Ryder, Leopold Trench, Bobo, The Men in White, Ron Ryder, Nurse Florence, Jose Llamas

A comedy about one guy's misadventures in temporary employment and his quest to get a full-time life. Twenty-five years old and fresh out of university, Jack Ryder is decidedly unsure what he wants to do with the rest of his life. In fiscal desperation, Jack signs on at a temp agency, where he finds himself placed in a variety of usual and unusual positions. In every episode, Jack tries out a new job, from security guard to hamster wrangler, which introduces him to an array of interesting characters, unique experiences, and different perspectives on the working world.

Billed as the first TV series developed from a concept originally produced for the Web and "the world's first sit.com," simulcast on TV and the Web (www.oddjobjack.com).

Sponsored by Molson Canadian, and featuring branded content on both television and Internet platforms.

Two 10-second Molson Canadian bumpers aired in each episode, prompting viewers to visit the Web site to play episode-specific games. The bumpers were integrated into the content of the show, and were unique to the episode in which they appeared.

Series created in association with Media Edge and ninedots.

This was originally to be a six-part series.

Odd Job Jack's prototype, a new media project and broadband "experience" called "The Seen: A Night in the Life of Blake Dinken," was developed at Habitat (the new media training program division of the Canadian Film Centre) in 1997.