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Not Necessarily the News (TV Series 1982–1990)

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Cable series took an offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary... See full summary »

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John Moffitt
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Season:

7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | unknown  | Full episode list »

Year:

1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982 | unknown  | see all »
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 12 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Anne Bloom Anne Bloom ...
Frosty Kimelman (60 episodes, 1982-1990)
Lucy Webb Lucy Webb ...
Helen St. Thomas (60 episodes, 1983-1990)
Danny Breen Danny Breen ...
Steve Casper (59 episodes, 1983-1990)
Rich Hall Rich Hall ...
Rich Hall (53 episodes, 1982-1990)
Mitchell Laurance ...
Pete Kimelman (53 episodes, 1983-1990)
Stuart Pankin ...
Bob Charles (46 episodes, 1983-1990)
Audrie Neenan Audrie Neenan ...
Jacqueline Pennell (28 episodes, 1982-1985)
Jan Hooks Jan Hooks ...
(24 episodes, 1983-1984)
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Storyline

Cable series took an offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary. The series also gave rise to 'sniglets' by Rich Hall, 'new' words for everyday things and actions that did not have words. Written by Jerry Milani <jmilani@ix.netcom.com>  

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Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

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Moffitt-Lee Productions See more »
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Connections

Featured in "I Love the 80's 3-D" (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Motherless Childrem"
(theme song)
Performed by Eric Clapton See more »