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Intelligent romantic comedy satirising American television news. A highly-strung producer is attracted to an anchorman, even though she loathes everything he personifies.

Intelligent romantic comedy which satirises American television news.

A highly-strung news producer finds herself strangely attracted to a vapid anchorman, even though she loathes everything he personifies. To make matters worse, her best friend, a talented but unphotogenic news reporter, is secretly in love with her.

2 hours, 11 minutes

Last on

Mon 26 Jan 2009 23:55

Credits

Role Contributor
Tom Grunick William Hurt
Aaron Altman Albert Brooks
Jane Craig Holly Hunter
Director James L Brooks
Ernie Merriman Robert Prosky
Jennifer Mack Lois Chiles
Blair Litton Joan Cusack
Bill Rorish Jack Nicholson
Martin Klein Robert Katims
George Wein Ed Wheeler
Angry Messenger John Cusack
Producer James L Brooks

Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 May 2006 23:00
  • Sat 29 Mar 2008 23:30
  • Mon 26 Jan 2009 23:15
  • Mon 26 Jan 2009 23:45
  • Mon 26 Jan 2009 23:55