TV series
Capital News
1990, English, on ABC. Created by David Milch & Christian Williams.
Capital News is a short-lived American drama series that aired on ABC in 1990. Starring Lloyd Bridges and Helen Slater, Capital News was created by David Milch and Christian Williams. Capital News explores the professional and personal lives of the staff at *The Capital*, a prominent Washington, D.C., daily newspaper comparable to *The Washington Post*. The series stars Lloyd Bridges as the gruff editor-in-chief, Jo-Jo Turner. Mild-mannered metro editor Clay Gibson (Michael Woods) oversees a team of reporters that includes newcomer Anne McKenna (Helen Slater, of *Supergirl* fame) and her seasoned partner, Redmond Dunne (William Russ). Parallel to their local coverage, the national desk—led by the calculating Edison King (Mark Blum)—tackles high-stakes political stories.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Here Comes the Sun
Aired 14 May 1990
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- David MilchCreator
- Christian WilliamsCreator
- Lloyd BridgesJonathan Turner · 13 ep
- Michael WoodsClay Gibson · 13 ep
- Mark BlumEdison King · 13 ep
- William RussRedmond Dunne · 13 ep
- Helen SlaterAnne McKenna · 13 ep
- Daniel RoebuckHaskell Epstein · 13 ep
- Jenny WrightDoreen Duncan · 13 ep
- Christian ClemensonTodd Lunden · 13 ep
- Kurt FullerMiles Plato · 13 ep
- Wendell PierceConrad White · 13 ep
- Chelsea FieldCassy Swann · 13 ep
- Charles LevinVinnie DiSalvo · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 April 1990
- Last aired
- 14 May 1990
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Capital News are there?
Capital News has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Capital News finished?
Yes. Capital News ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
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Capital News parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Capital News?
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Who created Capital News?
Capital News was created by David Milch and Christian Williams and stars Lloyd Bridges, Michael Woods, Mark Blum.