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NewsRadio

  • TV Series
  • 1995–19991995–1999
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 23m
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Andy Dick, David Foley, Maura Tierney, Khandi Alexander, Phil Hartman, Vicki Lewis, Joe Rogan, and Stephen Root in NewsRadio (1995)
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The workplace sitcom "NewsRadio" explores the office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.The workplace sitcom "NewsRadio" explores the office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.The workplace sitcom "NewsRadio" explores the office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,164
79
  • Creator
    • Paul Simms
  • Stars
    • David Foley
    • Stephen Root
    • Andy Dick
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Paul Simms
  • Stars
    • David Foley
    • Stephen Root
    • Andy Dick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 115User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 14 nominations total

    Episodes97

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    What Was Maura Tierney Thinking?
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    Joe Rogan in NewsRadio (1995)
    Andy Dick, David Foley, Maura Tierney, Khandi Alexander, Vicki Lewis, and Joe Rogan in NewsRadio (1995)
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    Andy Dick, David Foley, Maura Tierney, Phil Hartman, Vicki Lewis, and Joe Rogan in NewsRadio (1995)
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    David Foley, Maura Tierney, Khandi Alexander, Phil Hartman, Vicki Lewis, Joe Rogan, and Stephen Root in NewsRadio (1995)
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    Vicki Lewis in NewsRadio (1995)
    Andy Dick and Phil Hartman in NewsRadio (1995)

    Top cast

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    David Foley
    David Foley
    • Dave Nelsonas Dave Nelson
    97 episodes97 eps • 1995–1999
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Jimmy Jamesas Jimmy James
    97 episodes97 eps • 1995–1999
    Andy Dick
    Andy Dick
    • Matthew Brockas Matthew Brock
    97 episodes97 eps • 1995–1999
    Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney
    • Lisa Milleras Lisa Miller
    97 episodes97 eps • 1995–1999
    Vicki Lewis
    Vicki Lewis
    • Bethas Beth
    96 episodes96 eps • 1995–1999
    Joe Rogan
    Joe Rogan
    • Joe Garrellias Joe Garrelli
    96 episodes96 eps • 1995–1999
    Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman
    • Bill McNealas Bill McNeal
    75 episodes75 eps • 1995–1998
    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • Catherine Dukeas Catherine Duke
    60 episodes60 eps • 1995–1998
    Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz
    • Max Lewisas Max Lewis…
    23 episodes23 eps • 1997–1999
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Johnny Johnsonas Johnny Johnson
    5 episodes5 eps • 1998–1999
    Brad Rowe
    Brad Rowe
    • Waltas Walt
    4 episodes4 eps • 1998
    Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham
    • Andreaas Andrea
    4 episodes4 eps • 1997
    Joe Furey
    Joe Furey
    • Ericas Eric…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1996–1997
    Toby Huss
    Toby Huss
    • Guard #2as Guard #2…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1999
    Steve Susskind
    Steve Susskind
    • Milosas Milos
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1996
    David Anthony Higgins
    David Anthony Higgins
    • Manageras Manager…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1995–1998
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Davidas David…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1996–1998
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Bobas Bob…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1997–1998
    • Creator
      • Paul Simms
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The filming of 'Bill Moves On (1998)' (the first episode filmed after Phil Hartman's death) had to stop several times due to the cast members crying.
    • Goofs
      Dave mentions a few times that he hails from Wisconsin. Then later in an episode it gets revealed (from his found birth certificate) that he was born in Canada. Yet, later Wisconsin keeps getting mentioned with him as if the episode never happened or the characters have all forgotten.
    • Quotes

      Bill: Oh, I remember one time my father came home from a night on the town, which of course had turned into a week, and my mother said, "John, is there anything you won't drink?" and my father shot back, "Poison! I'm saving it for you!"

      [laughs]

      Bill: And I and my brother, who's now an alcoholic himself, just about died laughing.

      Lisa: And this is a happy memory for you?

      Bill: Of course! Another time I was cut from the high school football team, and my mother said, "Central's lost a fullback, but the McNeals have gained a daughter."

      [laughing]

      Bill: In front of the other players, too! Priceless!

      [laughs]

      Bill: Good times.

    • Crazy credits
      In the poker game episode, Boba Fett is courtesy of 'J. T. Hutt'.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Newsradio Theme
      Written by Mike Post

    User reviews115

    Review
    Top review
    The Tastiest Sitcom Ever?
    Lets look at this as a recipe... (please forgive the gimmick)

    Start with a premise: A radio show. OK, so it's been done. But this isn't WKRP. This is WNYX, an all-news station. So, it's far from original; an amalgam of different sitcoms which take place in media outlets. This is our main protein source, where we get our main plotlines.

    Here's where it gets interesting. Add a former member of one of the most popular Sketch comedy shows in the world, The Kids In The Hall: Dave Foley. A gifted comedian and a very good actor as well. Probably the most versatile player out of the 5 "Kids", Foley is the base flavor that keeps the show balanced, like a carefully prepared stock.

    Add another former Sketch player from the award winning Ben Stiller Show: Andy Dick. Dick plays probably the most ridiculous character to ever be employed in any capacity. Picture a 30 year old man with the mind of a 15 year old girl. A great physical comedian, Andy Dick is an acquired taste akin to cilantro- strong, sometimes overpowering, but improves almost anything to which its added.

    What?! Another gifted comedian straight from a great sketch comedy show? Of course I refer to Phil Hartman, without question the most consistent and versatile actor ever to be featured on the uneven series Saturday Night Live. Mr. Hartman, who left the show abruptly due to his untimely demise, was the potato in this dish- so consistent you sometimes forget how amazing he could be.

    Maura Tierney and Khandi Alexander were given what were probably the most "straight" roles, usually only involved in storylines which involved sex or relationships with the men on the show. Both are very talented actresses but neither contributed nearly as many laughs as the three men above. Their roles were essentially sauces, breaking up the flavor and adding different sweet, rich notes.

    Vicky Lewis, on the other hand, was quite like the female version of Andy Dick. Instead of cilantro, however, she was the hot pepper- and not just because of her red hair. She was a foil for every character, taking no one seriously while doing as little work as possible. Again, not a favorite character for most because of her caustic screen presence. Hmmm... this tastes pretty good so far, but it needs something more... Perhaps some vegetables... well, kids don't like their vegetables and immature adults don't like to be told what to do. So Stephen Root, the hilarious Billionaire/Owner of WNYX, is the bitter vegetable- unyielding and necessary for good health.

    OK, we have our meat, our potatoes, our vegetables and our sauce as well as the important herbs and spices. But... this doesn't taste good. It tastes flat. We need something which improves every flavor it comes in contact with. Salt!

    Joe Rogan, the station electrician/conspiracy theorist, is the icing on the cake- a theoretically irrelevant yet logically important character who just happens to be funny every time he appears on screen. Possibly my favorite character.

    There... delicious! A heady mix of flavors which would conflict without the sturdy base it's built upon. I love Newsradio and although I do like Jon Lovitz, the show was never the same after Hartman's departure. Watch for reruns, as the show has been canceled, whenever possible.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 21, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dies de ràdio
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 343 Films
      • Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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