Product Description

“The people who come up with these shows are idiots.” - George Findlay, News Director

Few shows in TV history have delivered more dark wit than Ken Finkleman’s groundbreaking series, The Newsroom. Winning legions of fans and numerous awards, both in Canada and around the world, the show is caustically comic, behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a television network’s local newsroom has been applauded by both audiences and critics.

Back this year are anchor Jim (Peter Keleghan), who in the face of world disaster, is plagued with a wardrobe dilemma; Karen (Karen Hines), whose bitchiness is temporarily transformed during a love affair; Matt (Matt Watts), confidante and foil to George; and Allen (Douglas Bell), the overeducated, under-achiever with no voice. Joining the cast is segment producer Jason, played by author Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall (Down to This: Squalor and Splendour in a Big-City Shantytown); Susan (Sarah Strange), George’s boss; and Nora (Kristin Booth), George’s assistant.

In addition to the very funny, very entertaining Finkleman fare, fans are in for a surprise this season as THE NEWSROOM takes a leap into the world of animation in the sixth episode Learning to Fly.

Winner of 2 Gemini Awards including: Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series and Best Comedy Program or Series.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14421 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-03-28
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Dimensions: .30 pounds
• Running time: 180 minutes