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Not Necessarily the News

  • TV Series
  • 1982–1990
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7.5/10
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Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Mitchell Laurance, Stuart Pankin, and Lucy Webb in Not Necessarily the News (1982)
Comedy

An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.

  • Creator
    • John Moffitt
  • Stars
    • Anne Bloom
    • Danny Breen
    • Lucy Webb
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    526
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    • Creator
      • John Moffitt
    • Stars
      • Anne Bloom
      • Danny Breen
      • Lucy Webb
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 14 wins & 31 nominations total

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    Anne Bloom
    Anne Bloom
    • Frosty Kimelman
    Danny Breen
    Danny Breen
    • Steve Casper
    Lucy Webb
    Lucy Webb
    • Helen St. Thomas…
    Mitchell Laurance
    Mitchell Laurance
    • Pete Kimelman
    Rich Hall
    Rich Hall
    • Rich Hall
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Bob Charles
    Audrie Neenan
    Audrie Neenan
    • Jacqueline Pennell
    Bill Martin
    • Announcer
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    • Annabelle Gurwitch
    Tom Parks
    Tom Parks
    • Tom Parks
    Merrill Markoe
    Merrill Markoe
    • Merrill Markoe
    Jon Ross
    Jon Ross
    Joe Guppy
    • Commentator
    Jan Hooks
    Jan Hooks
    Richard Rosen
    Richard Rosen
    • Commentator
    Michael Hanks
    • Announcer
    Will Durst
    Will Durst
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    Erv Immeman
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    • Creator
      • John Moffitt
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    • Trivia
      Rich Hall left in 1984 to star in Saturday Night Live (1975), but he only remained on that show for one season. He gradually returned to this show, making guest appearances before he was reinstated as a regular cast member.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989)
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      Motherless Childrem
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      Performed by Eric Clapton

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    10/10
    Excellent political satire without the bias!
    Political satire of today has much to learn from Not Necessarily The News. The humor is generally steeped in topical humor pertaining to the politics of the Regan White House era, yet there are no golden calves, as they're not afraid to poke silly fun at both sides of the political aisle. They focus on being funny, rather than remaining politically correct.

    Some of the highlights are Mitchell Laurance in his Phil Noir sketches, Rich Hall with his sniglets, and the many and sundry "commercials" the entire crew put together to break up the news stories. All of it wrapped up in a mock-up of serious newscasting. Brilliant stuff!
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    • Release date
      • 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • No necesariamente las noticias
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Moffitt-Lee Productions
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      • 1.33 : 1

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