Episodes
1. Pilot
March 17, 1998
30 min
Pearce McKenzie, the anchor of hit news show ""Lateline"" makes a publicity stunt to ensure that he, and no other, is the richest anchor in the network. He claims that he is going to retire just so people will be shocked. But it all goes wrong when the new anchor is going to be Al Freundlich.
Guest Stars:
Ralph Nader, G. Gordon Liddy, Candace Gingrich-Jones, Terry Murphy, Robert Prosky
2. Al Anonymous
March 24, 1998
30 min
Gale is considered to start a spin-off of ""LateLine"" for younger viewers called ""KidLine"". Meanwhile, Al is suspected of writing a book.
Guest Stars:
Jimmy Breslin, Joan Lunden, Caroline Aaron, Mark Moses, Michael Winters
3. Gale Gets a Life
March 31, 1998
30 min
Al is out sick, and Pearce starts to realize his true feelings for Gale.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Penner, Barney Frank, Lisa LoCicero, Alan Dershowitz
4. Buddy Hackett
April 7, 1998
30 min
An internet page claims that actor Buddy Hackett has passed away. The gang, stressed about not finding stories for the show, decide to air a special show about the late Hackett. But soon they will find out the Buddy is still alive.
Guest Stars:
R.L. Stine, O'Neal Compton, Buddy Hackett, Avner Garbi, Dick Gephardt
5. Pearce's New Best Friend
April 14, 1998
30 min
Gale auditions for a different network. Meanwhile, Al goes mad trying to score some tickets for a party hosted by Julia Roberts.
Guest Stars:
Bob Uecker, Michael Dukakis, Caroline Aaron, Michael McKean, Nancy Carell
