Great news
| Television series | |
|---|---|
| German title | Great news |
| Original title | Great news |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Year (s) | 2017-2018 |
| Production company |
Little Stranger, Inc., Bevel Gears, Big Wig Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, Universal Television |
| length | approx. 22 minutes |
| Episodes | 23 in 2 seasons |
| genre | Comedy |
| idea | Tracey Wigfield |
| production | Sam Means, Amy Hubbs, Franco Bario |
| First broadcast | April 25, 2017 on NBC |
First publication in German |
April 25, 2019 on Netflix (D / A) |
| occupation | |
Great News is an American comedy television series that first aired on NBC on April 25, 2017 . On May 11, 2018, the series was canceled after two seasons.
content
Set in the world of television news, the series follows an aspiring news producer who has to deal with a new intern: her own mother.
occupation
Main cast
- Briga Heelan as Katherine "Katie" Wendelson
- Andrea Martin as Carol Wendelson
- Adam Campbell as Greg Walsh
- Nicole Richie as Portia Scott-Griffith
- Horatio Sanz as Justin
- John Michael Higgins as Chuck Pierce
Supporting cast
- Tracey Wigfield as Beth Vierk
- Sheaun McKinney as Wayne
- Brad Morris as Gene
- Stewart Skelton as Dave Wendelson
- Vicki Lawrence as Angie Deltaliano
- Sarah Baker as Joyce Vickley
- Adam Countee as Chip
- Dave Hill as Chet
- Ana Gasteyer as Kelly
- Rachel Dratch as Mary-Kelly
- Christina Pickles as Mildred Marlock (Season 1)
- Tina Fey as Diana St. Tropez (Season 2)
- Reid Scott as Jeremy (Season 2)
- Jim Rash as Fenton Pelt (Season 2)
Production and broadcast
The sitcom that Tracey Wigfield invented was produced for the US television station NBC . The first season started on April 25, 2017. The series was extended for a second season during the first season airing, which aired from September 28, 2017. On May 11, 2018, the series was canceled due to low audience ratings.
The German-language first broadcast took place on the paid VOD streaming service Netflix . While the first season was released on April 25, 2019, the second season was made available five months later on September 29, 2019. The free TV broadcast of both seasons took place from December 10, 2019 to February 18, 2020 on the recently launched TV channel Joyn Primetime .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Nellie Andreeva: NBC Midseason Schedule: 'Trial & Error' & 'Great News' Succeed 'This Is Us', 'Shades Of Blue' Moves, DC's 'Powerless' Slotted . December 8, 2016.
- ↑ a b Nellie Andreeva: 'Great News' Canceled By NBC After Two Seasons . In: Deadline Hollywood . May 11, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ Writer Tracey Wigfield's Double Milestone , May 21, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ↑ NBC Renews 'Great News' Comedy Series Produced By Tina Fey For Season 2 , May 11, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ↑ Breaking News - NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2017-18 Season , June 19, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ↑ Great News - Episode Guide , accessed December 28, 2019.
- ↑ Great News - Broadcast Dates , accessed March 13, 2020.
Web links
- Great news in the Internet Movie Database (English)