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.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 14 wins & 30 nominations total
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- TriviaRich 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.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Television: Comedy (1988)
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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!
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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By what name was Not Necessarily the News (1982) officially released in India in English?
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