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Season 1 – NewsRadio

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"NewsRadio" showcases the hilarious antics of staffers at WNYX, the fictional No.2 news radio station serving New York. The characters are eccentric and witty, and sarcasm is the name of the game as they surprise one another with back-and-forth banter. Dave Foley stars as the level-headed news director who tries -- but mostly fails -- to keep his colleagues in line.
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NewsRadio — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

An absurdist breath of fresh air, NewsRadio's first season debuts a comic sensibility that dares to be different along with a genuinely innovative approach to the sitcom format.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Still, NewsRadio boasts a rich setting, droll characters and some fine actors... Hartman's comic brilliance will remind you how sorely Saturday Night Live misses him. Sep 14, 2018 Full Review Ramsey Ess New York Magazine/Vulture This was an ensemble with talent like no other, helmed by Paul Simms, fresh off his stint at The Larry Sanders Show. Put those forces together and you have one amazing pilot. Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Sam Adams IndieWire It was clear that NewsRadio was something special. Here was a show that, rather than expecting its audience to ignore the strangeness of a multicamera sitcom and instead played into it, crafting episodes with the breakneck absurdity of classic farce. Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com One of the reasons NewsRadio works so well is because its characters are carefully developed to offer the same kinds of contradictions and idiosyncrasies that make real people so interesting. Rated: 4/4 Jan 8, 2022 Full Review Jeff Giles Bullz-Eye.com Always had a healthy appreciation for the eccentric and the absurd, which helped the show transcend its borrowed roots. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 14, 2018 Full Review Jesse Hassenger PopMatters It's a well-oiled machine in the first season. Rated: 8/10 Sep 13, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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R B One of the very best sitcoms of the 90's. Season 1 is definitely the best season. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Easily my favorite Sitcom. Reminds me of a similar time when the writing mattered, plots were believable and acting was expected. It would be hard to determine who is the star of the show because every main character seems critical to the story. One of the few TV shows that takes a jab at both political parties. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best sitcoms of all time, NewsRadio combined hilarious physical comedy sequences with understated but sharply witty writing and superb acting from its ensemble cast. A must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dave Foley

Dave Nelson

Stephen Root

Jimmy James

Phil Hartman

Bill McNeal

Maura Tierney

Lisa Miller

Andy Dick

Matthew Brock

Vicki Lewis

Beth

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 21, 1995 Pilot The wet-behind-the-ears director (Dave Foley) of an all-news radio station must fire his predecessor. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 28, 1995 Inappropriate Dave and Lisa (Dave Foley, Maura Tierney) try to keep their after-dinner kiss a secret from the staff. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 4, 1995 Smoking Tempers and butts flare when Bill (Phil Hartman) refuses to adhere to the new no-smoking regulations. With Dave Foley. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 11, 1995 The Crisis Despite Dave's attempts to delegate duties, petty staff jealousies hinder the reporting of a news story. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 18, 1995 Big Day It's Bonus Day and the staff show just how conniving and unfriendly they all are as they compete to get the money. Details Episode 6 Aired May 2, 1995 Luncheon at the Waldorf Dave (Dave Foley) discovers unusual business expenses when Jimmy (Stephen Root) asks him to account for soaring costs. Details Episode 7 Aired May 9, 1995 Sweeps Week Dave (Dave Foley) is surprised when his ex-girlfriend (guest star Janeane Garofalo) visits him under the assumption they are still a couple. Details

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Season Info

Director
James Burrows, Peter Bonerz, Alan Myerson, Peter Baldwin
Executive Producer
Brad Grey, Bernie Brillstein, Paul Simms
Screenwriter
Paul Simms, Joe Furey, Josh Lieb, Brad Isaacs, Joe Fury
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 21, 1995