Plot — What is Not Necessarily the News about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1983 |
| Genre | News, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 8 (100 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 69% (6.9/10, 7 votes) |
Not Necessarily the News — FAQ
Is Not Necessarily the News worth watching? Not Necessarily the News holds a 6.9/10 rating from 7 viewers. 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
Who is in the cast of Not Necessarily the News? It stars Rich Hall.
Where can I stream Not Necessarily the News? Streaming availability for Not Necessarily the News is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Not Necessarily the News release? It first aired in 1983.
