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Almost Live! 1984

★ 8.7/10 · 3 votes Comedy 11 seasons · 286 eps Ended
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What is Almost Live!?

Almost Live was a local sketch comedy television show produced and broadcast by NBC affiliate KING-TV. The show was based in Seattle, Washington, USA, and was broadcast on Saturday nights.

Type
TV series
Year
1984
Status
Ended
Episodes
286
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Sep 23, 1984
Last aired
May 22, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
KING-TV
Genres
Comedy
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Almost Live was a local sketch comedy television show produced and broadcast by NBC affiliate KING-TV. The show was based in Seattle, Washington, USA, and was broadcast on Saturday nights. A re-packaged version of the show also aired on Comedy Central and episodes aired on WGRZ-TV. The show's broadcast time initially pushed Saturday Night Live back to a later time slot. Almost Live was broadcast from 1984 to 1999 and is now aired in reruns by the Seattle NBC affiliate following Saturday Night Live. The show's runtime and production details are available on The Movie Database, a comprehensive online database of movies and television shows. Almost Live is categorized as a comedy television series. The show's information can be found on The Movie Database website.

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Should you watch it?

“This Seattle-based sketch comedy series entertained local audiences for fifteen years on KING-TV.”

Reasons to watch
  • long-running local production
  • historical significance to Seattle television
Keep in mind
  • regional focus may limit broader appeal

Watch it if you are interested in the history of local American sketch comedy television.

The show features sketch comedy performances suitable for general television audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

When did the show air?

Almost Live! aired from 1984 to 1999.

Where was the show produced?

The series was produced in Seattle, Washington, by the NBC affiliate KING-TV.

Did the show air nationally?

A repackaged version of the show aired on Comedy Central from 1992 to 1993.

What was the show's format?

It began as a local talk show before transitioning into a sketch comedy program.

Can I still watch it?

The Seattle NBC affiliate currently airs reruns of the show following Saturday Night Live.