Movies and TvShows featuring "television-network" theme.

Second City Television (SCTV) is a sketch comedy show that parodies television and pop culture. It features an ensemble cast of actors and comedians who perform hilarious sketches and impersonations.

Monty Python's Flying Circus is a legendary British comedy television series that first aired in 1969. The show features a diverse range of sketches, often exploring topics such as religion, politics, and British society. With its unique blend of absurdity and satire, the show quickly gained a dedicated following and continues to be celebrated as a classic of comedy.

30 Rock is a comedy TV show that follows the life of Liz Lemon, the head writer of a variety show on a fictional television network. The show revolves around Liz's struggles to balance her personal and professional life, deal with eccentric colleagues, and navigate the challenges of working in the entertainment industry in New York City.

The Morning Show follows the story of a popular morning show and the people behind it. When a scandal involving the co-host breaks, the show's executive producer is forced to navigate through the aftermath and deal with the consequences. Greed, scandal cover-ups, secret romances, and the struggle for power in the TV industry are all explored in this workplace drama set in the 2010s and 2020s.

SCTV Network 90 is a comedy TV show set in a fictional television network. It features various sketches, parodies, and satires, often with absurd and irreverent humor. The show is known for its talented ensemble cast who play multiple roles and impersonate celebrities. The comedy troupe explores various aspects of showbiz and pop culture, often using dark comedy and satire to comment on political and social issues. The show gained a cult following and is considered a classic in Canadian humor.

Sports Night is a comedy-drama TV show set in the world of sports news. It follows the daily lives of the show's anchors and producers as they navigate the challenges of putting on a successful broadcast. With a witty and fast-paced dialogue, the series delves into themes of friendship, workplace dynamics, and the behind-the-scenes drama of television production.

A harried executive tries to keep a fledgling TV network afloat.

The Newsroom is a drama series that follows the behind-the-scenes happenings at a fictional news show, providing a glimpse into the fast-paced world of television journalism. Set in a television studio in New York City, the show explores the personal and professional lives of the talented and ambitious journalists and producers working to deliver the news to the public. With a strong focus on current events, the series dives into the ethical challenges faced by the news industry, as well as the social commentary and political drama that come with reporting on real-world issues.

Chappelle's Show is a groundbreaking comedy series that showcases Dave Chappelle's unique brand of humor through a mix of sketches, stand-up performances, and satirical social commentary.

The Comeback follows the story of a washed-up actor who tries to revive his career by starring in a fictional reality TV show. The show documents his struggles and challenges as he navigates the harsh realities of the entertainment industry. With a cringe-comedy style, the series offers an insightful and satirical look at the behind-the-scenes world of Hollywood.

Max Headroom is a satirical sci-fi TV show set in an alternate reality where television networks dominate the media landscape. The story follows a charismatic character named Max Headroom who is a computer-generated AI and television personality. The show explores themes of satire, comedy, and totalitarianism as Max Headroom navigates the complex world of television broadcasting and challenges the power of the television networks. With the help of a female hacker, Max Headroom becomes a symbol of resistance against the media landscape controlled by powerful corporations.

In Life or Something Like It, a reporter named Lanie is given a prophecy by a homeless man that she only has a few days to live. As she tries to come to terms with her impending death, she must reevaluate her priorities and decide what is truly important in life. Along the way, she navigates her complicated relationship with her fiance, confronts her fear of commitment, and learns to appreciate the simple joys in life. Through a series of unexpected events and surprising encounters, Lanie discovers that there is more to life than her successful career and starts to question the meaning of it all.

The life and times of Silvio Santos, rising from street vendor to the name of a television conglomerate, and becoming one of the most celebrated Brazilian communicators.

Comedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service. Written by Eric Idle of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' fame. A popular feature was the music of Neil Innes (one time member of the eccentric Bonzo Dog Dooh Dah Band), especially his Beatles parody The Rutles. They later featured in their own film: 'The Rutles (All You Need Is Cash)'.

In 2016, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) is the chairman of Fox News and runs the network with an iron fist. The film follows the stories of three different women who work at Fox News: Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), and Kayla Popisil (Margot Robbie). Megyn challenges Donald Trump during a debate, facing backlash and harassment as a result. Gretchen, tired of enduring sexist comments, decides to sue Roger directly. Kayla, a young conservative woman, moves up in the network and experiences sexual harassment from Roger. As the women face various challenges, they come together to expose the truth about the toxic work environment at Fox News.

MeTV's cartoon curator Bill and Toony the Tuna host a weekday morning showcase of classic theatrical cartoons, featuring popular characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tom and Jerry, and Popeye the Sailor.

UHF follows the story of a loser named George Newman who becomes the manager of a low-budget UHF television station. George creates bizarre and outrageous shows that become surprisingly popular, leading to conflicts with the owner of a rival network.

Set in the 1950s, the plot follows the fictional creation of the first Brazilian TV station.

Holy Man is a comedy film from 1998 that follows the story of a TV shopping network employee who encounters a charismatic and mysterious man with extraordinary powers. As this enigmatic figure becomes a star on the network, he teaches the employees and the audience important life lessons. The film explores themes of media coverage, the price of fame, and the influence of television on society.

A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control. Howard Beale, the longtime anchor of the Union Broadcasting System's UBS Evening News, learns that he has two weeks left on air due to declining ratings. He announces on live television that he will commit suicide on his next broadcast. UBS tries to fire him, but allows him to have a dignified farewell. During his broadcast, he launches into a rant claiming that life is 'bullshit.' This causes the ratings to spike, and UBS decides to exploit Beale's antics. Diana Christensen, the head of the network's programming department, cuts a deal with a group of radical terrorists for a new docudrama series. Beale's ratings eventually top out, and Christensen offers to help develop the show. She begins an affair with Beale's friend, Max Schumacher, who is also an UBS executive. When Schumacher decides to end Beale's show, Christensen convinces Frank Hackett, another UBS executive, to move the show under the entertainment division. The show becomes the most highly rated program on television, and Beale becomes a celebrity preaching his message of anger. Max and Diana's romance initially suffers, but they eventually reconcile. However, in the flush of high ratings, Max leaves Diana and warns her that she will self-destruct. When Beale discovers that the network will be bought out by a larger conglomerate, he launches an on-screen tirade against the deal. The top brass panic because of the company's debt load, but Beale is taken to meet with the chairman of the conglomerate who persuades him to abandon his populist messages. But Beale's new sermons depress the audiences, and ratings begin to slide. The network executives decide to hire a group of terrorists to assassinate Beale on the air. The assassination succeeds, putting an end to his show and paving the way for a new season of programming.