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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. Beleaguered news director Dave Nelson (Dave Foley) tries his best to manage a staff that includes egotistical anchors Bill McNeal (Phil Hartman) and Catherine Duke (Khandi Alexander), ambitious supervising producer Lisa Miller (Maura Tierney), who also happens to be his on/off girlfriend, hapless reporter Matthew Brock (Andy Dick), sardonic secretary Beth (Vicki Lewis), and tech-happy electrician Joe (Joe Rogan), while also answering to the station's intimidating and eccentric owner Jimmy James (Stephen Root).

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Dave Foley
Dave Nelson
Stephen Root
Jimmy James
Andy Dick
Matthew Brock

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Episode 1

Bill Moves On

Wed, Sep 23, 199822 mins

After Bill's funeral, the staff deals with their grief. Catherine comes back to read some private messages as part of Bill's last will. Matthew wants to believe Bill is still alive and traveling the world.

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Awards

  • 1995 - Artios Award - Best Casting for TV, Pilot - nominated
  • 1997 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Costuming for a Series - nominated
  • 1998 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Costuming for a Series - winner
  • 1998 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - nominated

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