Series

Not Necessarily the News

★ 6.8(6)198330m8 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 1983-08-08
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 100
Network: HBO
Status: Ended
Studio: HBO

About Not Necessarily the News

Not Necessarily the News is a 1983 web series in the News and Comedy genres, starring Rich Hall. It spans 8 seasons and 100 episodes, and originally aired on HBO. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Not Necessarily the News in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Not Necessarily the News is a satirical sketch comedy series that first aired on HBO in September 1982 as a comedy special, and then ran as a series from 1983 to 1990. It featured sketches, parody news items, commercial parodies, and humorous bits made from overdubbing or editing actual news footage. It was based on the British series, Not the Nine O'Clock News. Not Necessarily the News was also the birthplace of Rich Hall's sniglets.

Seasons (8)

Season 114 eps · 1983

Season 210 eps · 1984

Season 311 eps · 1985

Season 413 eps · 1985

Season 513 eps

Season 613 eps

Season 713 eps

Season 813 eps

Cast

Rich Hall

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Not Necessarily the News in Mexico?+

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Is Not Necessarily the News on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of Not Necessarily the News are there?+

Not Necessarily the News has 8 seasons and 100 episodes in total.

Who stars in Not Necessarily the News?+

Not Necessarily the News stars Rich Hall.

When did Not Necessarily the News come out?+

Not Necessarily the News is a 1983 web series.

What genre is Not Necessarily the News?+

Not Necessarily the News is News and Comedy series.