The News Is the News
TV series
The News Is the News
1983, English, on NBC.
A weekly news satire program.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 6 July 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 15 June 1983
- Last aired
- 6 July 1983
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The News Is the News: quick answers
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How many seasons of The News Is the News are there?
The News Is the News has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The News Is the News finished?
Yes. The News Is the News was cancelled in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The News Is the News on?
The News Is the News isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The News Is the News parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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