Top Ten Drama Shows Set In TV News
by tonytv | created - 13 May 2016 | updated - 02 Aug 2021 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Mobile One (1975–1976)
60 min | Drama
Experienced news reporter Peter hits the streets in a large metropolis covering breaking stories and tales of human nature. His producer Maggie and cameraman Doug work with Peter in getting their pieces on the local news.
Stars: Jackie Cooper, Julie Gregg, Mark Wheeler, Russell Johnson
Votes: 32
2. Jessica Novak (1981)
Drama
Jessica Novak, a news reporter for KLA-TV, does human-interest stories and exposes.
Stars: Helen Shaver, David Spielberg, Andrew Rubin, Erik Kilpatrick
Votes: 9
3. E.N.G. (1989–1994)
60 min | Drama
The show was based in Toronto, they are a news station that go out filming news worthy stories all the while a romance brewing with the news show director & camera man, Jake.
Stars: Sara Botsford, Mark Humphrey, Art Hindle, Jonathan Welsh
Votes: 204
4. Studio 5-B (1989)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Wendy Crewson, Kerrie Keane, Kim Myers, Justin Deas
Votes: 23
5. WIOU (1990–1991)
60 min | Drama
The TV network sends Hank Zaret to be news director of station WNDY (known as WIOU to the staff). The news co-anchors are Neal Frazier and Kelby Robinson. Eddie Bock and Taylor Young are ... See full summary »
Stars: John Shea, Helen Shaver, Harris Yulin, Phil Morris
Votes: 50
6. Live Shot (1995)
60 min | Drama
Live Shot was a short-lived but high-quality show during the initial start up season for the UPN network. With a balance of comedy and drama, the show explored the inner workings of a Los ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Anderson, David Birney, Wanda De Jesus, Hill Harper
Votes: 68
7. The Beast (2001– )
60 min | Drama
The Beast is an American drama series that aired on ABC. Created by Kario Salem, the series premiered on June 21, 2001 and was canceled after five episodes.
Stars: Frank Langella, Elizabeth Mitchell, Jason Gedrick, Peter Riegert
Votes: 77
8. Bury the Lead (2002–2005)
60 min | Drama
A drama that goes "behind the scenes" of a television prime-time news magazine (similar "Undercurrents" and the like).
Stars: Jeff Seymour, Sonja Smits, Waneta Storms, Tanya Reid
Votes: 113
9. Breaking News (2002)
60 min | Drama
Bill Dunne anchors 24hr news with new co-anchor Janet LeClaire who lacks news experience. Their on-air team reports stories while dealing with office politics and relationships behind the scenes.
Stars: Tim Matheson, Scott Bairstow, Myndy Crist, Vincent Gale
Votes: 50
10. The Newsroom (2012–2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.
Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 124,775
11. The Morning Show (I) (2019– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
An inside look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the team.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass
Votes: 130,048
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