Newsradio Forever

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Pilot Synopsis: Dave Nelson, a young man from Wisconsin moves to New York City to become the News Director of a radio station. Quickly his first day turns chaotic. The first of his obstacles of the day is to deal with his eccentric boss Jimmy James, who's first assignment for Dave is to fire his predecessor. In the meantime Dave meets the other employee of the office. While meeting his new co-workers he must: settle arguments between the on-air talents Bill McNeal and Catherine Duke, gain the respect of his quirky secretary Beth and street reporter Matthew and confront a loyal and longtime station employee Lisa Miller, who thinks she is to be the next News Director. Review:
Inappropriate Synopsis: Dave and Lisa set out for an innocent dinner after work that inadvertently turns romantic. Returning to work the next day they confront each other. Realizing they've made a mistake and feeling very awkward they decide to keep their relationship secret from the WNYX staff. Meanwhile, during an on-air broadcast, Matthew, unknowingly mispronounces a name ... badly mispronounces a name ... and worries that Dave will fire him. Review:
Smoking Synopsis: After Dave tries to enforce a "no smoking" ban at WNYX, Bill chooses not to acknowledge the new rules. To satisfy Bill, Dave accepts a give up his coffee for Bill's cigarettes, thus sending them both to the edge. Meanwhile, Lisa thinks Joe may have seen her and Dave out on a date, threatening to expose their secret romance. Review:
The Crisis Synopsis: A subway train derailment has occurred and Dave wants show his abilities as News Director and jump on this breaking story. Dave tries to quickly bring the troops together to report the story. Unfortunately there is an issue much more pressing to the News Department ... Matthew's new desk. Review:
Big Day Synopsis: It's the "big day". Everyone is excitedly awaiting the delivery of their individual bonus checks that Jimmy James gives every year. Jimmy has other ideas though. He has decided to let Dave give out the bonuses this year. Dave is then faced with Lisa and Bill who both feel they deserve, the 'big bonus.' Review:
Luncheon at the Waldorf Synopsis: Bill gets the office talking after asking Beth to a formal luncheon. At the same time, Dave looks into personal expenses at the station for Jimmy, eventually finding many curious expenses that everyone seems to be writing off. Review:
Sweeps Week Synopsis: Dave becomes jealous of Lisa's continuous phone calls with her ex-boyfriend. In return Dave decides to give his ex-girlfriend a call. Unexpectedly his ex-girlfriend (Nancy from Wisconsin) comes to visit, apparently misinterpreting their phone call. Also, Dave meets "business visionary", Tom J. Baxter, whom Jimmy thinks will make a great on-air guest to interview. Janeane Garofalo and Bill Geisslinger guest star. Review: