19 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Schitt's Creek'

Jessica BoothNov 19, 2020, 00:59 IST

Moira Rose's fashion sense played a huge role on the show.Pop TV

"Schitt's Creek" ran for six seasons on Pop TV, but even die-hard fans probably haven't heard these behind-the-scenes secrets.
Moira Rose's style was inspired by Daphne Guinness, and actress Catherine O'Hara came up with the idea for her wigs herself.
Some of the show's characters and themes were based on early-2000s reality stars and socialites.
The titular town's location is kept purposefully vague.

Pop TV's "Schitt's Creek" followed the extravagant Rose family as they lost all their money and got stuck living in a roadside motel in a small town.

The show started out as a bit of a sleeper hit in 2015, but earlier this year its sixth and final season set an Emmy record when it swept the comedy category.

Read on for some interesting things you might now know about "Schitt's Creek."

Warning: This slideshow contains spoilers for "Schitt's Creek."

Three of the main cast members are related in real life.

Eugene, Sarah, and Dan Levy all starred on "Schitt's Creek." Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Paley Center

Chris Elliott made Eugene break character all the time.

Chris Elliott played Roland Schitt on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

The role of Alexis Rose was almost played by someone else.

Abby Elliott was originally going to play Alexis Rose. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP; Pop TV

When developing "Schitt's Creek," Dan was partially inspired by "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."

Khloé Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and Kylie Jenner at Cosmopolitan's 50th birthday celebration Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

The cast didn't know what Catherine O'Hara's accent for Moira was going to sound like until the first day of shooting.

Catherine O'Hara as Moira Rose. Pop TV

To get into character as Alexis, Murphy watched old videos of early-2000s celebrities.

Annie Murphy and Catherine O'Hara as Alexis and Moira Rose on "Schitt's Creek." PopTV

Dan said it was important for him to "present a love story that's without fear of consequence" on the show.

Dan Levy and Noah Reid starred on "Schitt's Creek." PopTV

The location of the town was purposely kept vague.

Schitt's Creek doesn't have a specific location. Pop TV

Dan didn't know that Patrick would end up being David's life partner when the character first appeared on the show.

Patrick Brewer married David Rose on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

Moira's style was inspired by Daphne Guinness.

Daphne Guinness is an English socialite and fashion designer. AP Photo/Joel Ryan; Pop TV

It was O'Hara's idea for Moira to wear different wigs all the time.

Catherine O'Hara on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

Playing Sally Bowles in "Cabaret" was Emily Hampshire's lifelong dream before she got to do it on the show.

Emily Hampshire on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

Murphy cowrote the song "A Little Bit Alexis" with her husband.

Annie Murphy on "Schitt's Creek." POP TV

Reid composed Patrick's cover of "The Best."

Noah Reid on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

One of Dan's most nerve-wracking scenes was when he had to lip-sync "The Best."

Dan Levy on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

Murphy and Dustin Milligan are almost the same height, so Milligan had to stand on boxes to kiss her.

Annie Murphy and Dustin Milligan starred on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

The final season was full of little Easter eggs for day-one fans to appreciate.

Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara on season six of "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

It only took Dan half a day to write the series finale.

Schitt's Creek aired its final episode in April 2020. Pop TV

Dan called the last day of shooting "the most emotional day" of his life.

Dan Levy created, wrote, and starred on "Schitt's Creek." Pop TV

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