Blunt Talk
British newscaster Walter Blunt comes to Los Angeles, intent on conquering the world of American cable TV. Through the platform of a nightly interview show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave. Unfortunately, Blunt is constantly harassed by interfering network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, and his numerous ex-wives and children. Blunt must now deal with the fallout from his well-intended but misguided actions, both on and off the air, with only an alcoholic manservant at his side.
After a drunken escapade lands Walter behind bars, he must rush to save his cable news show, ''Blunt Talk,'' from cancellation.
Walter's staff devises a backup plan after he misses an important opportunity to cover a storm; Harry helps Walter by making a personal sacrifice.
Walter is ordered by the court to attend AA meetings while his staff goes about their peculiar weekends.
Walter tries to be a better father to his youngest son, and learns crushing news that his former wife is dating a rock star.
Rosalie is forced to book a controversial guest whose message rubs Walter the wrong way; Celia develops a bad habit.
Walter tries to patch things up with his estranged son when he returns to Los Angeles for a boxing match.
Walter assists Rosalie in the search for her missing husband; Jim experiences life in Walter's shoes.
Walter is thrust back into the spotlight after Celia commits a blunder and makes him look like he plagiarized his latest speech.
Walter celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the end of the Falklands War by throwing a spectacular party.
Walter meets with an unconventional specialist; Walter bumps a volatile guest, leading to disastrous results.
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Patrick Stewart | Walter Blunt |
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Adrian Scarborough | Harry Chandler |
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Jacki Weaver | Rosalie Winter |
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Timm Sharp | Jim |
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Dolly Wells | Celia |
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Karan Soni | Martin |
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Mary Holland | Shelly |
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Romany Malco | Bob Gardner |
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Ed Begley Jr. | Teddy |
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Richard Lewis | Dr. Weiss |
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Ken Weiler | Sam |
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Bob Rumnock | Stan |
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Elaine Goren | |
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Brent Spiner | Phil |
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Jason Schwartzman | Duncan Adler |
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Golden Brooks | Vivian |
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Erik Griffin | Gershawn |
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Rachel Sondag | Sally |
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Aidan Clark | Bertie |
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C.S. Lee | Emanuel |
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John Hodgman | David Frisch |
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Paul Sanchez | Pool Guy |
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Steve Valentine | |
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Jerry Hauck | Bill |
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Allan Wasserman |
| Director | Tristram Shapeero |
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| Michael Lehmann |
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| Bill D'Elia |
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| Writer | Jonathan Ames, Kirsten Kearse, Sam Sklaver, Reed Agnew, Eli Jorné, Jim Margolis, Duncan Birmingham | |
| Producer | Reed Agnew, Jonathan Ames, Duncan Birmingham, Stephanie Davis, Eli Jorné, Jim Margolis, Duncan Birmingham, Seth MacFarlane, Jim Margolis, Aaron Miller, Leanne Moore, Tristram Shapeero, Sam Sklaver, Patrick Stewart | |
| Musician | Craig Wedren | |
| Photography | Joseph E. Gallagher | |
| Layers | Single side, Single layer |
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| Index | 4331 |
| Added Date | Mar 11, 2016 23:34:34 |
| Modified Date | Jan 20, 2026 02:19:32 |