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This sitcom on NBC stars Al Franken as Al Freundlich, a vain reporter for the fictional news program "Lateline." Robert Foxworth stars as Pearce McKenzie, the anchor of "Lateline." Vic Karp is the show's executive producer. This spoof of "Nightline" showcases numerous real life politicians, and real Washington bigwigs.

LateLine is desperate for ideas for that night's show and even goes so far as to use one of Al's ideas. When Buddy Hackett is reportedly dead, Vic decides to air a tribute to Buddy's life instead of the show Al and Gale prepared for.

Pearce gets in Al's good graces after learning Julia Roberts will be attending a First Amendment benefit. Al gives Pearce a ticket to the benefit but reveals it was the one for Julia Roberts, causing Pearce to treat Al with contempt.