About this season
The personal and professional lives of the staff of fictional Pittsburgh radio station WENN in the early 1940s, before and during World War II.
Episodes (13)
1. Radio Silence
Aired 16 November 1996 • 30 min
The staff reacts to the news of Victor's death which has a residual effect on sponsorship. Jeffrey returns home from London.
2. I Now Pronounce You Man and Wife Again
Aired 23 November 1996 • 30 min
Hilary and Jeffrey reignite their love affair which causes issues on the airwaves.
3. Some Good News, Some Bad News
Aired 30 November 1996 • 30 min
The staff at the station decide to report the news but have trouble trying to find anything that is newsworthy; a new organist is hired.
4. Don't Act Like That
Aired 7 December 1996 • 30 min
5. The Diva That Wouldn't Die
Aired 14 December 1996 • 30 min
6. Christmas in the Airwaves
Aired 21 December 1996 • 60 min
They're decking the halls and anticipating a very merry Christmas, but will the WENN crew actually get the chance? A very special guest could eliminate Christmas at WENN forever! As the staff prepares for "Tell It To Santa" and a medley of holiday favorite songs, someone else's unhappy memories could keep the staff from celebrating at all, and bring the downfall of the station while they're at it. An exceptional one hour special with original songs from Rupert Holmes will keep you glued to your screen.
7. Behind Every Great Woman
Aired 28 December 1996 • 30 min
After Hilary is unable to sing live on the air, she comes up with a traumatic childhood story so that Betty will sing for her without the listeners knowing the difference.
8. Strange Bedfellows
Aired 4 January 1997 • 30 min
With both Jeffrey and Hilary running for Pittsburgh City Council, the staff airs a live debate on air.
9. Close Quarters
Aired 11 January 1997 • 30 min
Tension starts to build among the staff when they are forced to quarantine at the station following Mr. Foley being stricken ill.
10. Scott Sherwood of the F.B.I.
Aired 18 January 1997 • 30 min
Wanting his visiting aunt to believe that he is part of a more noble profession, Scott gets the staff to pretend that he is an FBI agent and the station is FBI Headquarters.
11. The First Mrs. Bloom
Aired 25 January 1997 • 30 min
With Mackie's former jilted bride visiting the station, Hilary comes up with a scheme to have him "marry" Betty live on the air in order to make her jealous.
12. Like a Brother
Aired 1 February 1997 • 30 min
Mackie tries to enhance his comedy routine with a fake laugh track machine; Mr. Foley's crude, loud mouth brother, who works for a show sponsor, visits the station.
13. Magic
Aired 8 February 1997 • 30 min
Jeffrey and Hilary reveal they use cues and code words to communicate; Scott and Betty investigate the use of secret codes on the "Amazon Andy" show that go beyond simple messages.