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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396180024
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: March 20, 2007
Running Time: 482 minutes
Sales Rank: 9192
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: March 21, 1995
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Product Description:
Tune in for another sidesplitting look behind the scenes at radio station WNYX. In the final season of the series on-air newsman Max Louis joins the staff after the unexpected death of beloved anchor Bill McNeal. Regulars Dave Foley Stephen Root Andy Dick Maura Tierney Vicki Lewis and Joe Rogan welcome Jon Lovitz to the wackiest news team in New York and deliver all the on-the-air/off-the-wall hilarity you ve come to expect! Includes every episode from the hysterical fifth and final season featuring very special guest appearances by Patrick Warburton (TV s Seinfeld ) Adam West (TV s Batman ) and Tiffani-Amber Thiessen (TV s Beverly Hills 90210 ).System Requirements:Running Time: 486 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 043396180024 Manufacturer No: 18002
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'We're not going be here forever together,' billionaire and WNYX station owner Jimmy James (Stephen Root) says at one point to the cracked NewsRadio team. 'Eventually, we're going to have to move on with our lives.' That time came too soon for this endearingly goofy series, which could not overcome the shocking and tragic murder of perhaps its most beloved ensemble member, nor network indifference and low ratings. The fifth was News Radio's last and least season, but only by this series' own high loopy standards. In fact, many years on, these episodes have aged surprisingly well. The heartbreaking season opener, which takes place following the funeral of news anchor Bill McNeal (said to be felled by a heart attack), honors the memory of the irreplaceable Phil Hartman with genuine affection and humor. Andy Dick, in particular, is movingly understated as Matthew, who idolized Bill and is in denial about his death. The second episode introduces Jon Lovitz, who costarred with Hartman on Saturday Night Live, as the hapless Max Lewis, who has been fired from 37 different stations, but was a friend of McNeal's. 'It's not about qualifications, it's about chemistry,' James advises news director Dave (Dave Foley). 'Maybe hiring a friend of [Bill's] will help us ease over this rough patch.' It's true, as one character states, that 'no one can replace Bill,' but after a few episodes, Lovitz becomes a seamless member of the ensemble.
Some of this season's most memorable episodes subvert these singularly weird characters. In 'Flowers for Matthew,' a new 'smart drink' transforms Matthew, the office's 'silly little monkey,' into 'Smart Matthew' (or 'Smathhew'). In 'Noise,' high-strung Dave mellows out after Joe (Joe Rogan) builds him a white-noise machine. A story arc that will reverberate throughout the season finds Jimmy James on the lam after the FBI accuses him of being the legendary hijacker D.B. Cooper. Patrick Warburton, who like Lovitz simply sounds funny, guest stars as James' arch nemesis, Johnny Johnson, who has designs on his business empire, and later, on reporter Lisa (Maura Tierney). Another memorable guest star is Tiffani-Amber Thiessen as Lisa's bombshell new assistant, who devastates brainy Dave and brawny Joe. NewsRadio deftly melded physical comedy, out-of-left-field situations, sparkling dialogue, and bizarre grace notes (the wacky outfits of Vicki Lewis's 'red-haired temptress,' Beth). What makes this set especially News-worthy are the extras, including 10 entertaining commentaries with cast and crew members and a generous gag reel. To quote Bill McNeal: 'Salut!' --Donald Liebenson
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Outstanding Collection - Even withouth Phil Hartman
While I was worried that this final season would suffer due to the unfortunate lack of Phil Hartman, I can honestly say I have enjoyed these episodes. This series has always been good for a laugh and the 5th season is no exception. I would highly recommend this collection for any News Radio fan!
Rating: - Wonderful DVDs
I got it in a timely fashion and no errors in the dvd. Great condition!!!
Great great great!!!!
Rating: - Jon Lovitz almost ruins the show
If this was your average sitcom, Jon Lovitz would have certainly ruined this show. But the cast of Newsradio is so good that it takes a lot more than a guy like Jon Lovitz to ruin it. I usually like Jon Lovitz, but he is horrible in this show. There are only a couple of duds in the fifth season, but that is expected. Not every single episode can be great. The scripts are still strong and Andy Dick (Matthew) and Stephen Root (Jimmy James) are given more to do because of Phil Hartman's unfortunate death. They both perform brilliantly every episode and so does the rest of the cast. And Patrick Warburton really livens up te show playing Johnny Johnson, a rival of Jimmy James. Its a shame he is only in about 6 episodes. While season 5 is not quite as good as the previous 4 seasons, I still have to give it the full 5 stars. It is my favorite TV show of all time, and season 5 doesn't disappoint.
Special features include a 23 minute gag reel and a bunch of commentaries. Stephen Root is on most of the commentaries and Andy Dick joins in on a few. My only disappointment is that the back of the DVD case says there are deleted scenes, but I couldn't find them.
Rating: - A lot of laughs; less than previous seasons though
Season 5 saw the loss of beloved character Bill McNeal, after the unfortunate death of actor and comedian Phil Hartman. Another comedian, Jon Lovitz, was added to the show as another crazy news anchor, but he was not as lovably cynical and arrogant as Phil Hartman's character, Bill McNeal. Despite this, the episodes in this season are hilarious and most include ridiculous conclusions to previously alluded-to scenarios associated with each character (e.g., possibility that Mr. James is DB Cooper, Mr. James fear of hippies, Lisa's love life, etc.). Additionally, as with the departure of Catherine in Season 4, the departure of Bill McNeal and the departure of the show at the end of the season is very creative and well done. If you are a fan of the show, this Season is a definite purchase.
Rating:  - jon lovits KILLED THIS SHOW
ok.. jon lovits is a total piece of crap... but most of the episodes are still genuinly funny. with the exception of the DEATH of bill mcneal episode. season 5 is worth buying if your a true fan.. but dont expect it to be like the first 4 seasons
I LOVE YOU PHIL HARTMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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