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Special Features
- Cast and crew commentaries
- Short Film: One Man News Radio
- Gag reel
- Contains all 22 episodes on 3 discs: Jumper, Planbe, The Public Domain, Super Karate Monkey Death Car, French Diplomacy, Pure Evil, Catherine Moves On, Stupid Holiday Charity Talent Show, The Secret of Management, Look Who's Talking, Chock, Who's the Boss: Part 1, Who's the Boss: Part 2, Security Door, Big Brother, Beep, Beep, Balloon, Copy Machine, Monster Rancher, 4:20, Jackass Junior High, Sinking Ship
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With the departure of Khandi Alexander in the seventh episode, the radio-station sitcom became looser and wackier as the season went on. No new costar was immediately brought in, allowing other actors to do more, especially Phil Hartman as WNYX's blowhard anchor, Bill McNeil. Hartman rises to the challenge in his last season; he tragically died before the start of season 5. Bill gets to be boss for a day, works on his lounge act, interviews a jumper (fellow SNL alum Jon Lovitz, his second go-around on the show), tries to prove he can tell jokes, seeks adoption, and invents interviews with celebrities. The penultimate 22-epoisode fourth season starts off with a goody-two-shoes efficiency expert played by future Gilmore Girl Lauren Graham raising havoc: Matthew (Andy Dick) is fired (but still hangs around the station), Lisa (Maura Tierney) takes over as manager, and Dave (Dave Foley) winds up as Bill's producer. When the expert leaves, things return to relatively normal with episodes on the new security system, owner Mr. James's (Stephen Root) ballooning adventure, Joe (Joe Rogan) showing his Ultimate Fighting persona, Beth (Vicki Lewis) going British for a charity auction, and the annual fantasy-episode placing the station on the Titanic. The show seemed ready to hit the mainstream by the end of the season, even introducing a new character, Mr. James's hunk nephew (Brad Rowe) who short circuits the office romances (Dave and Lisa are still apart, despite the "help" of others). Alexander certainly didn't have enough to do on the show, but her final episode is the season's best. When she quickly states she's leaving and runs out the door, everyone has a different version of what happened, played out with hilarious results. As before, the DVD set has commentary roundtables on a few key episodes and 20 minutes of knee-slapping bloopers. --Doug Thomas
Product Description
Includes all 22 episodes on 3 DVDs. 1997-98/color/8 hrs/NR. Phil Hartman, Andy Dick, Dave Foley, Maura Tierney.
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53 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The 1990s were a notoriously bad decade for sitcoms. Hundreds of Seinfeld- and Wayans-wannabes flooded the airwaves and, in general, aside from Seinfeld and Sports Night, few had any originality or staying power. NewsRadio is a glorious exception, a bright and occasionally very biting comedy about the workplace which is kindred to Mary Tyler Moore and Newhart more so than to Just Shoot Me. NewsRadio's laughs came from brilliant observations, recurring gags, well-defined characters and logical but wacky plotlines. It was close in vein to Seinfeld's unsentimentality, but far more vicious: one example is in season 3's Daydream episode, for those who saw it, has all the characters experiencing revealing daydreams. It features a vendor whose dream is to be one of the "gang" at WNYX, but as it turns out is hardly known and barely tolerated. NewsRadio invests more in its characters than do most dramas, and never settles for the half-assed laugh-track banality of its contemporaries. This is why it developed such a following, even if it was a very small percentage of the population.
The fourth season of NewsRadio is once again a triumph. With every season, the show kept building upon itself and getting better. There were notable guest appearances: Jon Lovitz has another guest appearance, this time as a suicide jumper exactly one year before joining the cast. Additionally, a pre-Gilmore Girls Lauren Graham begins a stint in this season as an efficiency expert. There were some departures as well: first, Khandi Alexander left the show, despite the fact that her initially poorly-written character had improved a great deal; and, of course, Phil Hartman was murdered by his wife after this season. The knowledge of this invariably tints the experience of watching this season. Nevertheless, these episodes show Hartman at his imperious best: taking over the office (in Who's the Boss?), getting a butler (in The Secret of Management), and becoming a Bob Roberts-type performer (in The Public Domain). Other highlights: Matthew (Andy Dick) gets fired, Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) split again and then switch jobs, and then switch again. This doesn't stop Lisa from trying to pick the brain of the station's owner, Mr. James (Stephen Root), with hilarious results. I could go on, but ultimately, this is a sitcom that is better enjoyed the less you know going in. Even so, it rewards multiple viewings, which is surprising since many sitcoms don't even reward single viewings. With the release of this show on DVD, it will likely become more popular than ever, and hopefully take its rightful place in the pantheon of great comedy.
The fourth season of NewsRadio is once again a triumph. With every season, the show kept building upon itself and getting better. There were notable guest appearances: Jon Lovitz has another guest appearance, this time as a suicide jumper exactly one year before joining the cast. Additionally, a pre-Gilmore Girls Lauren Graham begins a stint in this season as an efficiency expert. There were some departures as well: first, Khandi Alexander left the show, despite the fact that her initially poorly-written character had improved a great deal; and, of course, Phil Hartman was murdered by his wife after this season. The knowledge of this invariably tints the experience of watching this season. Nevertheless, these episodes show Hartman at his imperious best: taking over the office (in Who's the Boss?), getting a butler (in The Secret of Management), and becoming a Bob Roberts-type performer (in The Public Domain). Other highlights: Matthew (Andy Dick) gets fired, Dave (Dave Foley) and Lisa (Maura Tierney) split again and then switch jobs, and then switch again. This doesn't stop Lisa from trying to pick the brain of the station's owner, Mr. James (Stephen Root), with hilarious results. I could go on, but ultimately, this is a sitcom that is better enjoyed the less you know going in. Even so, it rewards multiple viewings, which is surprising since many sitcoms don't even reward single viewings. With the release of this show on DVD, it will likely become more popular than ever, and hopefully take its rightful place in the pantheon of great comedy.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A. Venn
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Newsradio is a prime example of a great cast having a great time on a great show.
In a word?
Great.
Its also a fitting tribute to the genius of Phil Hartman, an
amazing actor, comedian & allround good guy who met a tragic end.
Buy them for the memories, remember how funny every cast member was & pay your respects to the unforgettable Phil.
10 Stars out of 5.
In a word?
Great.
Its also a fitting tribute to the genius of Phil Hartman, an
amazing actor, comedian & allround good guy who met a tragic end.
Buy them for the memories, remember how funny every cast member was & pay your respects to the unforgettable Phil.
10 Stars out of 5.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Laura Wulff
Format:DVD
Just my favorite show of all time. Unfortunately overlooked by audiences, but it's comedic genious is in every episode which is just so rare in today's comedy arena. Sometimes you miss jokes because you are still laughing from the last joke, which means the episodes have multiple watches. I hope you enjoy!
I just wanted to add to the one's review who did not have information on episode 63.
Episode 63. Look Who's Talking. Dave and Lisa are surprised to learn that Bill is looking into adopting a baby.
I just wanted to add to the one's review who did not have information on episode 63.
Episode 63. Look Who's Talking. Dave and Lisa are surprised to learn that Bill is looking into adopting a baby.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
An all-time great
I resent having to write a specific amount of words as part of my review. I don't want to!!!! I just want to rate by stars and get out!!!!!!!!!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by cheryl renee pitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Great season of News Radio. I never cared for the show when it was on TV, but now it is a great comedy.
Published 3 months ago by Guy M. Bouchard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Changes from third season don't add. Prophetic last episode.
It is satisfying to read about the "Newsradio" fourth season, and to see many of one's hunches confirmed. Read more
Published 8 months ago by B. Marold
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the greatest shows!
I love this show! All the characters are unforgettable and hilarious. I still to this day am so sad and upset at the loss of Phil Hartman. He was a great actor and comedian. Read more
Published 12 months ago by T.B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great series
If you liked the first three seasons, you'll love this one too. It's the last season with the amazing Phil Hartman. It's hilarious, especially the Door episode. Read more
Published on September 29, 2010 by eliza
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this show!
I absolutely love newsradio. Phil Hartman was the heart and soul of the show and his death marked the end of it. This last season with Phil Hartman is one to be remembered. Read more
Published on August 16, 2009 by Jayple
5.0 out of 5 stars
It just can't get funnier than this show!!!
This has to be the funniest sitcom EVER! Every single episode is hysterical. We watch it over and over, and never tire of it. Read more
Published on August 29, 2008 by Constant Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't get enough!
I have the entire collection, and I can't stop watching them. I miss News Radio so much. In my opinion, it was, and is, in reruns, STILL the funniest show on TV. Read more
Published on August 12, 2008 by Jennifer T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent and I love this show!
I got it in a timely fashion and no errors in the dvd. Great condition!!!
Great great great!!!!
Great great great!!!!
Published on February 8, 2008 by Lora Josic
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best
Hilarious, always! not one bad episode. This is probably the funniest show that ever hit television. The writing is phenomenal, and the characters are the best!!! RIP Bill McNeil. Read more
Published on January 17, 2008 by gemini
