In 1995, NBC introduced the sitcom NewsRadio as a mid-season replacement. Dave Foley starred as Dave Nelson, the immature and inexperienced news director for a fictional New York City AM radio station. At the time, Foley was a member of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. NewsRadio, created by Paul Simms, quickly became a comedy sensation.
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In addition to one-liners and nerdy pop culture references, the show quickly established a reputation for smart and modern comedy. The show ran for five hilarious seasons where Dave and the news team experienced some crazy things.