This NBC series – styled as TN-2 in the show’s graphics – was a feeble attempt to deal with the news of the last seven days in a spoof of television newscasts and their preparation.
Produced by Herb Sargent (who was the original head writer for Saturday Night Live and also produced the US version of That Was The Week That Was), the live program was broadcast from NBC Studio 8-G in New York City in June and July 1983.
The cast included Simon Jones, Charlotte Moore, Trey WIlson, Lynne Thigpen and juggler Michael Davis. Former Monty Pythonstar Michael Palin featured as the London Correspondent.
Savaged by critics (“the Battle of Gallipoli was funnier”, “an awkward semi-amusing outing that was amateurish and boring”), the show was cancelled after only four of its eight episodes aired.
Newscasters Simon Jones
Michael Davis
Charlotte Moore
Lynne Thigpen
Trey Wilson London Correspondent
Michael Palin Announcer
Karen Dale Orchestra
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