Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: HBO
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.6/10
Not Necessarily the News
Overview
Not Necessarily the News is a satirical sketch comedy series that first aired on HBO in September 1982 as a comedy special, and then ran as a series from 1983 to 1990. It featured sketches, parody news items, commercial parodies, and humorous bits made from overdubbing or editing actual news footage. It was based on the British series, Not the Nine O'Clock News. Not Necessarily the News was also the birthplace of Rich Hall's sniglets.
This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the News, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 8 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within News and Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
14 Episodes • Aired 1983-08-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
10 Episodes • Aired 1984-05-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
11 Episodes • Aired 1985-01-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 1985-07-02
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
13 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
