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Name: New York News
Genre: News
Released: 1995-09-28
Cast: Mary Tyler MooreMelina KanakaredesGregory HarrisonMadeline KahnJoe Morton

1995
1 Season
5.6 (54)

New York News is a drama television show that aired in 1995. The show stars Mary Tyler Moore, Melina Kanakaredes, Gregory Harrison, Madeline Kahn, Joe Morton, Kevin Conway, and George C. Scott. It was created by David Milch and Stephen Bochco, who also created the popular television show NYPD Blue.

The show is set in the fast-paced world of a New York City newspaper, The New York Sun. Mary Tyler Moore stars as Louise Felcott, the paper's tough-as-nails publisher who is determined to keep the paper alive in the face of fierce competition from other newspapers and the rise of the Internet.

Melina Kanakaredes plays Madelyn "Maddie" Hayes, a young and ambitious reporter who is trying to make a name for herself at the Sun. Gregory Harrison is the paper's executive editor, David Lash, who is struggling to balance his own ambitions with the demands of the paper.

Madeline Kahn plays Nan Chase, a gossip columnist with a heart of gold who is always digging up dirt on New York's elite. Joe Morton is George Hawkins, a veteran reporter who is skeptical of Maddie's abilities but eventually becomes her mentor. Kevin Conway plays Jack Reilly, the Sun's star columnist who is known for his sharp wit and acerbic commentary.

Finally, George C. Scott rounds out the cast as Albert Grand, the paper's former owner and still a powerful force at the Sun. The show explores the relationships between these characters as they navigate the cutthroat world of journalism and try to uncover the truth behind the headlines.

One of the strengths of New York News is the strong cast of characters. Mary Tyler Moore brings her trademark charisma and strength to the role of Louise Felcott, while Melina Kanakaredes gives a standout performance as Maddie Hayes. The supporting cast is equally strong, with each character bringing their own unique personality and perspective to the show.

In addition to the strong characters, New York News also boasts excellent writing and direction. The show's creators, David Milch and Stephen Bochco, are seasoned television veterans who know how to craft compelling storylines and memorable characters. The show's pacing is fast and engaging, and the dialogue is sharp and witty.

Overall, New York News is a must-watch for fans of dramas and journalism-related shows. The show is a captivating look at the complex world of journalism, and the characters are memorable and engaging. Although the show only aired for one season, it has since gained a loyal fan base and remains a fan favorite.

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Seasons

13. The Using Game

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12. Forgotten

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11. Past Imperfect

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10. Yankee Glory (2)

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9. Cost of Living (1)

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8. You Thought the Pope was Something

November 30, 1995

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7. Welcome Back Cotter

November 9, 1995

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6. A Question of Truth

November 2, 1995

Angela goes to her old neighborhood in Little Italy looking for leads on one of the mob families but ends up doing a story on domestic abuse that involves a former boyfriend. Jack's story on Joe Kessler, a second-string bomb squad expert, and his role in diffusing a bomb makes him a hero but the follow-up story makes Joe suicidal. Nan moves into a co-op and is invited to be on the board. When a famous fashion designer, who revealed she is a lesbian during the interview, is turned down for an apartment, Nan is at odds with the other board members. Tony, who has been secretly working on a novel, is upset with Victor because a copy of the manuscript was left on the copier. Ellie's series on city building-code violations turns up more dirt than she expected. She confronts temporary editor-in-chief Jim Kowalski with the new information but he tells her it doesn't matter. Ellie talks to Louise who confronts Jim. He calls Ellie a liar and dares Louise to verify Ellie's information. Louise goe

5. Good-Bye Gator

October 19, 1995

At the hospital Louise and Jack try to visit a recuperating Mitch but his wife Asia has banned everyone at the newspaper from seeing him. Jack investigates a possible outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus at the hospital where Mitch is staying. Louise hires an interim editor, Jim Kowalski. Kowalski guides and encourages Ellie as she pursues her investigation of the city's building inspectors, the unsafe buildings and the families who have been affected. Angela meets with Philip a racist who wants to apologize for his past. Benny uses Angela in order to find and confront Philip who was responsible for the death of the man whom Benny was named after. Tony grapples with "The Gator" a professional wrestler who wants to be more than just "friends." Nan's expense account has been slashed and the quality of her of subjects drops from Gloria Steinem to Tiny Tim.

4. Broadway Joe

October 12, 1995

Martin Lapetto tips Jack about cops in his plainclothes anti-crime unit that's ripping off drug dealers. Jack's story creates complications for Lapetto, the newspaper and his life. Angela goes undercover as a 911 operator after she catches someone trying to break into her apartment and her calls to 911 get busy signals. Ellie and Benny do on-the-street research with a homeless scam artist who reveals why he desperately needs the money. Ellie has problems with Benny's other roommate, a punk rocker. It's the 20th anniversary of football star Joe Namath's appearance in pantyhose and Tony wants Namath to pose again. Nan, who once lived with Namath, refuses to help Tony until he offers an enticing trade. Mitch, who is on a health diet, gets married during lunch hour. Later, he suffers another attack.

3. Thin Line

October 8, 1995

Angela covers the Central Park shooting of a mother and her two young daughters. Her investigation makes her uncomfortable when things point to the mother. In his haste to meet an insider of a car theft ring, Jack jumps a turnstile and gets arrested. He gets teased at work and the courthouse. A champion boxer selects Tony to write his biography. After witnessing the boxer's dark side Tony tries to back out but the boxer threatens to reveal Tony's affair with a married woman. Louise asks the staff to take an intelligence evaluation in a maneuver to save Victor's job. Cash-poor Ellie fails at a second job as Animaniac Yakko at a children's party. Benny offers Ellie the opportunity to be his roommate.

2. Fun City

October 5, 1995

Louise has lunch with Frank Elliot, the owner of the New York Reporter, who informs her that he's considering selling the paper because it's losing money. Until that time, Elliot assigns an efficiency expert to recommend cutbacks. Jack's article on Chinatown sweatshops earns him praise at work but jeopardizes the livelihood of his source and gets him an ominous meeting with the godfather of Chinatown. Angela follows Adam Simms, a child killer released on parole, who returns to his neighborhood where he is unwanted. She changes her opinion of him when she meets his mother. Nan's nasty column on Fabio brings him to her office and he turns the table on her. Ellie is assigned to cover the Miss Big Apple pageant where she sees the deputy police commissioner in drag. After tracking him down and speaking to him, she has second thoughts about doing the story. Benny becomes a friend of Ellie. Mitch suffers chest pains and collapses.

1. Pilot

September 28, 1995

Jack smokes out an insurance scam involving the fire department. Angela's story on cops and hookers get sidetracked when she helps a young girl whose mother works full-time and father, a Broadway director, is a dead-beat dad. Ellie wants to work on Jack's story but Louise assigns her to cover the taxi driver who accidentally gave Nan a black eye. The taxi driver becomes suicidal and Ellie has a chance for an exclusive interview. Benny thinks his photo of the taxi driver will make the front page. Nan is afraid to go to the Barbara Streisand concert at Carnegie Hall because of the black eye. Tony wonders why Victor treats everyone to coffee and personalized mugs.

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