The Missus Downstairs is a Canadian comedy web series, which premiered in 2021 on Bell Fibe's TV1. The series stars Dave Sullivan as John, a shy loner whose complicated relationship with his chatty downstairs neighbour (Mary Walsh) evolves into an unlikely friendship.
Sullivan created the series based on his own real-life relationship with Elsie Higgins, a woman who lived downstairs from him after he moved into a new residence in Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cast also includes Renée Hackett, Andy Jones, Darryl Hopkins, Phil Churchill, Ruth Lawrence, Wendi Smallwood and Justin Simms.
Walsh received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.
References
- Morgan Mullin, "5 new Nova Scotian and Canadian TV shows to watch now". The Coast, January 4, 2023.
- Tara Bradbury, "How an oddball friendship between a quiet Newfoundland man and his chatty neighbour turned into award-winning comedy series starring Mary Walsh". SaltWire Network, December 9, 2022.
- Elizabeth Whitten, "Remembering the real Missus Downstairs, Elsie Higgins". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, January 7, 2024.
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