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  • Not Necessarily the News (1982–1990)
  • TV Series | Comedy
Not Necessarily the News (1982–1990)
TV Series | Comedy

An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.
Seasons
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Creator
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 31, 1982

Release date (First episode)
1982 (United States)

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Cast

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137 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Anne Bloom
Frosty Kimelman Frosty Kimelman   See fewer
61
Danny Breen
Steve Casper Steve Casper   See fewer
60
Lucy Webb
Helen St. Thomas / Various Characters Helen St. Thomas / Various Characters   See fewer
57
Mitchell Laurance
Pete Kimelman Pete Kimelman   See fewer
54
Rich Hall
Rich Hall Rich Hall   See fewer
53
Stuart Pankin
Bob Charles Bob Charles   See fewer
47
Audrie Neenan
Jacqueline Pennell Jacqueline Pennell   See fewer
26
Bill Martin
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
22
Annabelle Gurwitch
Annabelle Gurwitch Annabelle Gurwitch   See fewer
13
Tom Parks
Tom Parks Tom Parks   See fewer
12
Merrill Markoe
Merrill Markoe Merrill Markoe   See fewer
10
Jon Ross
Actor Actor   See fewer
10
Joe Guppy
Commentator Commentator   See fewer
9
Jan Hooks
Actress Actress   See fewer
9
Richard Rosen
Commentator Commentator   See fewer
7
Michael Hanks
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
7
Will Durst
Commentator Commentator   See fewer
4
Erv Immeman
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
4
Larry Van Nuys
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
4
Harry Shearer
Congressman Jim Wright / Jerry Falwell / Self Congressman Jim Wright / Jerry Falwell / Self   See fewer
3
Sam Chew Jr.
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
3
Steve Bean
Actor Actor   See fewer
3
Don Lake
Andy / Dr. Harold Becker Andy / Dr. Harold Becker   See fewer
3
Paul Engman
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
3
Rod Britt
Sketch Sketch   See fewer
3
Damon Wayans
Damon Wayans Damon Wayans   See fewer
2
Don Novello
Father Guido Sarducci Father Guido Sarducci   See fewer
2
Polly Draper
Debbie Debbie   See fewer
2
2
2
John Harlan
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
2
Jayne Modean
Actress Actress   See fewer
2
David Workman
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
2
2
Julia Sweeney
Actress Actress   See fewer
2
2
Frankie Verroca
Nerd on the Beach / Student Reporter Nerd on the Beach / Student Reporter   See fewer
2
Toni Sawyer
Sketch Sketch   See fewer
2
2
David Graf
Officer Officer   See fewer
1
Robert Wuhl
Commentator Commentator   See fewer
1
Paula Poundstone
Commentator Commentator   See fewer
1
Elayne Boosler
Jennifer Jennifer   See fewer
1
1
Beau Weaver
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
1
1
Janice Davies
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Joy Pankin
Woman on Plane Woman on Plane   See fewer
1
Jennie Moffitt
Girl on Beach Girl on Beach   See fewer
1
Sissy Cargill
Woman (segment: The Windy War) Woman (segment: The Windy War)   See fewer
1
1
Aldo Ray
The President The President   See fewer
1
Jay North
Jay North Jay North   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Al Kahn
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
Don King
Don King Don King   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Hans Anderson
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
1
1
1
Lisa Dinkins
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Nancy Harris
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Carrie Freeman
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Julie Payne
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Suanne Spoke
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Lee Ann Martin
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Sherri Stoner
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Pamela Brull
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Kim Lonsdale
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Ann Nelson
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Patty Toy
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Jim Ward
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Jack Angel
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
1
Lisa Cavanaugh
Teenager Teenager   See fewer
1
Sam McMurray
Various Various   See fewer
1
Rob Steinberg
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
1
Tommy Koenig
Various Various   See fewer
1
Peter Vogel
Classroom Projector Kid Classroom Projector Kid   See fewer
1
Michael Bernal
Spanish Dancer Spanish Dancer   See fewer
1
Richard Belzer
Emcee (segment: Catch a Rising Star's Talent Hunt) Emcee (segment: Catch a Rising Star's Talent Hunt)   See fewer
1
John Moffitt
TV Director TV Director   See fewer
1
1
1
Bob Costas
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
1
1
Jay Lee
The Pope The Pope   See fewer
1
1
Conan O'Brien
Crotchet - The Cop Crotchet - The Cop   See fewer
1
Chuck Long
Surfer dude Surfer dude   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
Claudette Wells
Andrea Leslie Andrea Leslie   See fewer
1
1
1
Eileen Conn
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
Phil Reed
Actor Actor   See fewer
1
Crystal Shaw Martell
The 1-900 Girl The 1-900 Girl   See fewer
1
Suzanne Dean
Blonde Newscaster Blonde Newscaster   See fewer
1
Art Tedesco
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
1
Heather Halley
Actor (1989-1990) Actor (1989-1990)   See fewer
Ellen Albertini Dow
Old Woman (segment: MasterBank Senior Card) (uncredited) Old Woman (segment: MasterBank Senior Card) (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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