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Not Necessarily the News (shortened as NNTN) is an American satirical sketch comedy series first aired on HBO in September 1982 as a comedy special, and then as a series from 1983 to 1990.
Not Necessarily the News: Created by John Moffitt. With Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Lucy Webb, Mitchell Laurance. An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.
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- 1982
- Comedy
- Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Lucy Webb
Nov 23, 2020 · Not Necessarily the News is an early HBO program combining skits performed by an SNL-like repertory company of players, with real-life news footage that was frequently altered for comedic effect. Inspired by the British series " Not the Nine O'Clock News ," the show was a staple of HBO programming, with each new episode airing numerous times ...
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Mar 18, 2016 · Here is another old episode of the classic HBO political sketch comedy show "Not Necessarily The News." This one is the 4th episode; originally broadcast in April, 1983.
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Here is another classic episode of the HBO comedy series "Not Necessarily The News." This one was first broadcast in June, 1983. There are funny gimmicks fea...
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- Sarah Lee Donovan
HBO Comedy Show "Not Necessarily The News" From 1983
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Nov 20, 2022 · Learn about the HBO series that parodied news and politics with humor and satire, featuring future stars like Conan O'Brien and Greg Daniels. Discover its origins, influences, writers, theme songs, and characters.
