The Newsroom

The Newsroom (1996-2005)

EndedScripted showComedy

George Findlay is the News Director of the local station in Toronto for "a major government controlled broadcast network". His life is complicated by three factors: he is completely self absorbed; most of the news stories don't happen they way or when he wants; and he functions in the Machiavellian bureaucracy of a government owned television network. Series II, after a brief hiatus the the Newsroom story continues.... George Findlay (Ken Finkleman) and his staff are back in the newsroom where pettiness and moral bankruptcy are taken to new depths. New faces, new phobias, new issues and Death haunt George as he maneuvers his way around the daily task of producing the news. Also this season, News Anchor Jim Walcott (Peter Keleghan) returns to brighten our day with moronic interviews with luminaries like Naomi Klein and Noam Chomsky.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:30 (30 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Newsroom' first premiere on television?

'The Newsroom' premiered on June 24, 1996.

Who played the lead role of anchor Will McAvoy on 'The Newsroom'?

Jeff Daniels played the lead role of anchor Will McAvoy on 'The Newsroom'.

Which network aired 'The Newsroom' in 1996?

'The Newsroom' aired on the cable network HBO in 1996.

Who was the creator of 'The Newsroom'?

Aaron Sorkin was the creator of 'The Newsroom'.

Which Oscar-winning actress played a recurring role on 'The Newsroom'?

Jane Fonda played a recurring role as Leona Lansing on 'The Newsroom'.

Which real-life news incident served as a backdrop for the first season of 'The Newsroom'?

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 served as a backdrop for the first season of 'The Newsroom'.

Which other Aaron Sorkin show has been dubbed the spiritual predecessor to 'The Newsroom'?

'The West Wing' has been dubbed the spiritual predecessor to 'The Newsroom'.

Which actor played the role of Neal Sampat, a staff member on 'The Newsroom'?

Dev Patel played the role of Neal Sampat on 'The Newsroom'.

Which actress played the role of Maggie Jordan on 'The Newsroom'?

Alison Pill played the role of Maggie Jordan on 'The Newsroom'.

Which actor played the role of Don Keefer on 'The Newsroom'?

Thomas Sadoski played the role of Don Keefer on 'The Newsroom'.

Which actress played the role of Sloan Sabbith on 'The Newsroom'?

Olivia Munn played the role of Sloan Sabbith on 'The Newsroom'.

For which Emmy award was Jeff Daniels nominated for his role on 'The Newsroom'?

Jeff Daniels was nominated for the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on 'The Newsroom'.

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